Thomas Williams
The fine folks at XBOX went all out during the XBOX Games Showcase, revealing new trailers, release dates, and more for major titles such as Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Fable.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is up first, releasing on the PC, XBOX Series, and PS5 on July 28th for $49.99! But if you’ve been a fan of the MC (Master Chief, yo!) since the OG days, then you’re going to want this XBOX Games Studios Shop exclusive Collector’s Edition with a Brute-full of goodies to add to your collection!
For $199.99 you’ll get the following:
“Pre-order the Halo: Campaign Evolved – Collector’s Edition and get up to 5 days early access and the Foundry Armory Pack, featuring legendary looks for the Master Chief’s iconic Mark V Mjolnir armor.
PRE-ORDER INCLUDES:
- Up to 5 days early access, beginning July 23, 2026
- Classic 2001 Mark V Armor skin
- Classic 2001 Assault Rifle skin
- Gilded Onyx Armor style
- Gilded Onyx Assault Rifle style
COLLECTOR’S EDITION INCLUDES:
- Xbox Series X Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code
- PlayStation®5 Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved physical game disc and Premium Edition Upgrade voucher code
- Steam Edition includes Halo: Campaign Evolved – Premium Edition voucher code (includes single code for base game and Premium Edition Upgrade content)
- Collectible SteelBook®
- 12” Master Chief Statue
- Replica LED Cortana Chip with rechargeable cord
- Three original Concept Art pieces (11” x 17”)
- Modernized recreation of 2001 Combat Evolved physical game manual (in English, French Canadian, French, Spanish, and German only)*
- Alpha Halo Armory Pack, featuring 5 Master Chief Armor skins & 6 weapon skins
- Art of Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Artbook
- Halo: Hungry Buzzards Digital Short Story
- Digital Game Manual”
Unfortunately, the PS5 and XBOX Series editions are currently BOTH sold out, Brah!
Now on to the XBOX Console Exclusive, Gears of War: E-Day, which releases on October 6th, 2026. Note to be outdone by the Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector’s Edition, the Gow: E-Day will be a whopping $299.99 but includes a pretty rad statue!
“Pre-order the Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition to get early access to the Open Beta 6-10 August, 2026, and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.*
Built for collectors. Rooted in brotherhood. Experience Emergence Day with the Gears of War: E Day Collector’s Edition — a premium collection created for our fans.
At the center is a striking collectible statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, capturing the bond forged on the day the world fell. Paired with authentic physical collectibles including a replica of Carlos Santiago’s COG tags, a lithograph, in-game photo, and a custom SteelBook® case designed by illustrator Luke Preece, the Collector’s Edition honours the legacy, brotherhood, and sacrifice at the heart of Gears.
Housed in premium collector’s display packaging with a sliding drawer to display your tags, the Collector’s Edition also includes a thank-you note from the developers at The Coalition, celebrating our fans who have carried Gears across generations.
In addition to exclusive physical collectibles, the bundle includes the Gears of War: E Day Premium Edition, featuring early access to the game at launch.
INCLUDES:
The Collector’s Edition also includes the Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition digital upgrade which includes up to 5-Days Early Access, Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency), and Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released).
15-inch collectible diorama statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago (requires 3 AAA batteries, not included)
1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago’s COG tags made of metal zinc alloy and brass
In-game photo
Lithograph
Thank-You Note from The Coalition
Luke Preece designed Custom SteelBook® Case
Collector’s Display Packaging
Gears of War: E-Day base game (Xbox customers will receive a physical disc, Steam customers will receive a digital code)”
If those two Collector’s Editions weren’t enough for you, you can save up until 2027 for the Fable Collector’s Edition, which will hit February 23rd, 2027. It’s $199.99 and will include all the following goodies:
Fable Collector’s Edition includes:
- Physical Collectibles
- Jack of Blades Statuette
- Hardcover Art Book (English Only)
- Collectible SteelBook® case
- Custom Heroes Guild Seal Pin
- Early Access – Play up to 5 days before launch
- Full game ( XBOX and PlayStation customers will receive a physical disc, Steam customers will receive a digital code)
- Fable Premium Edition Content Pack
- Fable: Order of the Hero expansion (coming post-launch)
- Fable Digital Art Book & Soundtrack
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Which of these Collector’s Editions would you SMACK YO’ MOMMA for? Let us know in the comments, and remember your support is always appreciated!
