# Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters forced to look at the art book instead of playing the game

> On its early access launch yesterday, those who paid to get early access to Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam couldn't seem to open the game, as it simply wouldn't stop opening up the art book instead.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-early-adopters-were-unable-to-play-the-game-on-steam-as-it-kept-forcing-them-to-look-at-the-art-book-instead/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a635973f70e87140bb23c6f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a635973f70e87140bb23c6f

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