Halo Studios has announced that Firefight is coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved as a free update this winter, bringing the fan-favorite cooperative survival mode to the remake of the original Halo game.
The announcement was made on November 12, 2026, during Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Players will be able to team up with friends and fight through waves of enemies across new maps, with more details expected next month.
In Brief
- Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting Firefight mode in a free update this winter.
- The mode will support up to four players in cooperative PvE battles.
- New maps and a variety of weapons have been confirmed.
- More details will be revealed at Halo Fest on December 12-13, 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Firefight Mode Announced for Winter
Halo Studios confirmed the news through an official Halo Waypoint announcement, revealing that Firefight will join Halo: Campaign Evolved later this winter.
For those unfamiliar, Firefight is Halo’s popular PvE survival mode, where players work together to survive increasingly challenging waves of enemies.
The mode originally debuted in Halo 3: ODST and has since appeared in several Halo games.
Tahir Hasangjekaj, Director of Competitive Engagement at Halo Studios, shared the following statement:
“For nearly two decades, Firefight has been a Halo favorite, challenging Spartans to team up, hold the line, and survive wave after wave of enemies.”
The upcoming version will support four-player co-op, with Halo Studios promising new maps and plenty of weapons to help players survive.
However, the developer hasn’t revealed the exact number of maps, enemy types, or additional gameplay features just yet.
Firefight Will Be Free for All Halo: Campaign Evolved Players
The best part is that players won’t have to pay anything extra to access Firefight.
According to Halo Studios, the mode will arrive as part of a free winter update for Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The announcement is especially welcome for players who wanted more multiplayer options in the remake.
While Halo: Campaign Evolved launched with support for cooperative campaign gameplay, it didn’t include traditional PvP multiplayer or Firefight.
Adding Firefight should give players another reason to return to the game, particularly those who enjoy replayable co-op challenges.
