Safety Features in Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved includes safety features to help players control their experience and report inappropriate behavior. This article covers the available in-game safety tools, how to verify your safety settings across all supported platforms, and provides additional safety-related resources.

The Spartan Code

The Spartan Code outlines the expected standards of behavior for all Halo players and is a statement of our values. Violations of the Spartan Code may result in enforcement actions.  

To view the seven core values in full, read the Spartan Code. 

How to Report A Player

You can report players who engage in harassment, unsporting behavior, or other violations of the Spartan Code by following these steps:  

Accessing the Report Portal In-game

• During gameplay, open the pause menu by pressing the Menu button (XBOX controller), Options button (PlayStation®controller), or ESC key (keyboard).
• Press the X button (XBOX controller), Square button (PlayStation®controller), or X key (keyboard) to open the Report Portal.
• Scan the QR code using a mobile device, select aka.ms/HaloReport, or press the X button (XBOX controller), Square button (PlayStation®controller), or X key (keyboard).
• In the newly opened browser, select Submit a report under the Report A Player tile on the Halo Support website.

You can also report a player at any time using Halo Support’s Player Report Form.  

Any method of accessing the Player Report Form, including in-game or via direct link, will require you to sign in with your Microsoft account if you are not already signed in. Make sure you sign in using the same account you use to play so the report can be submitted correctly.  

For more information about filling out the player report form, please see How to Report a Player.

Manage In-Game Safety Settings

Halo: Campaign Evolved includes safety settings that let you manage who can join your group, how you communicate with other players, and how voice chat features are displayed during gameplay. 

Change Fireteam Settings  

Fireteam settings allow you to control who can join your group. This setting applies to all fireteams you host until you change it again.

• Open Settings using the Menu button (XBOX controller), Options button (PlayStation®controller), or F1 (Keyboard).
• Select Account.
• Select Fireteam Settings.
  • Select Friends Can Join to allow anyone on your friends list to join your session.
  • Select Invite Only to limit joining to only players you invite.  

Change Communication Settings  

Halo: Campaign Evolved offers multiple communication options and settings, allowing you to choose how and when you communicate with other players. 

Voice Chat

• Open Settings using the Menu button (XBOX controller), Options button (PlayStation®controller), or F1 (Keyboard).
• Select Audio.
• Navigate down to the Voice Chat section.
• Select Voice Chat Mode.
• Choose from one of three options:
  • Voice Activated: Your microphone turns on automatically when you speak.
  • Push To Talk: Your microphone turns on only while you hold the assigned button.
  • Disabled: Your microphone is turned off and will not transmit voice audio.  

Voice Transcription Widget

Halo: Campaign Evolved includes an optional voice chat widget capable of transcribing voice chat into text and text into speech.  

To activate the transcription widget:  

• Open Settings.
• Select Accessibility.
• Scroll down to the Voice Chat section.
• Turn Voice Chat Widget Enabled on or off based on your preference.

The widget can be customized in this same accessibility section through settings for text size, global opacity, backing opacity, fade-out timing, and more.

Platform Safety & Family Settings

Platform-level safety settings can restrict communication, multiplayer access, and other features. These settings may override in-game options.  

If you’re being blocked from accessing multiplayer and communications features, review your platform’s account and device settings to ensure they are set correctly.