Halo: Campaign Evolved announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

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Xbox Game Studios and Halo Studios have revealed that Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store) in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via Xbox Game Studios:

About

Experience where the legend begins.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a reimagining of the classic Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, bringing the original story to life with updated graphics, enhanced cutscenes, and improved controls. It also includes three new missions that explore the backstories of Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. Players can enjoy a wider range of weapons, vehicles, and enemies, alongside ‘Skulls’ – optional challenges that offer new ways to play and increase replay value.

Enjoy the campaign however you like! Play alone, team up locally with a friend on console using split-screen, or join up to four players online with full cross-play and cross-progression. Whether you’re new to Halo or a returning fan after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved offers an adventure that feels both classic and fresh.

Discover the Ringworld

When the Master Chief’s ship crash lands on the strange, ring-shaped world of Halo, he must help the last of humanity fight against a massive enemy force, the Covenant. With the help of his AI, Cortana, he discovers the dangerous truths about Halo and races to save all life in the galaxy from destruction.

Key Features

  • The Complete Campaign, Rebuilt – Battle through the original missions, newly rebuilt with enhanced level design, updated cinematics, and improved wayfinding, refined to keep the pace moving without losing the wonder, tension, or heroism of the original.
  • Cinematics and Audio Overhauled – Iconic vistas, alien architecture, and sci-fi wonders are reborn with all-new visuals, cinematics, and animations. The soundtrack has been remastered, the sound design updated for greater immersion, and new voice performances recorded with the primary cast.
  • Combat and Weapons Expanded – Classic Halo combat feels instantly familiar yet sharper than ever. Sprint, aim, and engage with refined precision. For the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can wield nine additional iconic weapons from across the series, including the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, and Needle Rifle, giving you more ways to approach every fight.
  • Three New Prequel Missions – Join the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson in a brand-new arc set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, featuring new environments, gameplay, characters, and enemies.
  • Play Solo or with Friends – Experience the full campaign in two-player split-screen cooperative play (console only) or four-player online cooperative play, complete with cross-play and shared progression across console and PC.
  • Drive, Hijack, Wreak Havoc – Whether you’re racing across the map in a Warthog or flipping it over with friends, vehicles have always been at the heart of Halo‘s fun. Now they go even further: for the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can hijack enemy rides and pilot a fully drivable Wraith, creating unforgettable chaos.
  • Remix Your Campaign for Endless Replayability – Use the campaign remix feature to return to any mission and remix the experience with the most gameplay-modifying “Skulls” ever in a Halo campaign. These optional modifiers add challenge and variety with randomized weapons, enemies, and environments.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

https://streamable.com/e/cs5ean

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2025-10-24 23:16