Halo Studios has announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a total reimagining of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign using Unreal Engine 5. This brand-new experience is scheduled for a 2026 release. It will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Most importantly for us cloud gamers, Halo: Campaign Evolved will support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere. Additionally, it will be available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It is also widely expected to be playable via cloud services like PlayStation Plus, GeForce NOW, and Boosteroid. This will offer broad accessibility across multiple streaming platforms.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Key Details
The remake aims to capture the impact and essence of the original 2001 campaign while modernizing it for today’s players. The rebuilt experience will feature remastered 4K visuals, updated animations, and re-recorded audio. Key gameplay additions show the evolution of the franchise. For instance, players will have the ability to wield nine extra weapons, hijack vehicles, and even pilot the Covenant Wraith tank. A new optional sprint ability will also be included for those who prefer that choice.
For story enthusiasts, Halo: Campaign Evolved will introduce three brand-new prequel missions set before the original campaign’s events. These will feature new environments, characters, and enemies. The co-op experience expands significantly, supporting the classic two-player local split-screen on console. Additionally, it introduces a four-player online co-op mode across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5.
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