Halo has always been known as one of the pioneers of the FPS genre and a foundation for the potential that video games have as a medium for entertainment and narrative richness, which is why now is the perfect time for the 2001s. Halo: Combat Evolved to get a complete and faithful remake with Halo: Campaign Evolvedcoming in 2026. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to take all players to the first installment of the franchise with an Unreal Engine 5 remake, and it includes PlayStation for the first time ever. It's an exciting time to be one Halo fan, or a newcomer to the series, so check out the confirmed features for Halo: Campaign Evolved to get even more excited!
Crossplay & Support for 4 players
Halo Campaign Evolved will support Crossplay, Split-Screen Co-Op and online for up to 4 players!
One of the most exciting features to come Halo: Campaign Evolved is the fact that the game will have crossplay. This further strengthens the bond between the consoles, as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S they can once again play together in a multiplayer experience, but this time with Xbox's golden mascot. This means that not only players will be able to experience Halo: Campaign Evolved together whether they are on PlayStation, Xbox or PC, but they will also be able to jump in together with a total of 4 players. A campaign spanning 4 Master Chiefs, or a campaign with 2, thanks to couch co-op split screen, means everyone can experience the game!
Three new Prequel missions
A new story arc involving Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson
Halo: Campaign Evolved not only features a faithful remake of the original game's 2001 campaign, but instead adds something new and just as exciting as the ability to play Halo on the PlayStation itself. Players will be able to jump into a three-mission prequel, where they will experience an arc involving the Master Chief and everyone's favorite, Sergeant Johnson. Details on the three missions are scarce, as it's unknown if they're part of the Day One experience, or what the missions actually entail, but it's exciting to know that Chief and Johnson will have their own dangerous feud.
Newly recorded dialogue and motion capture
A complete overhaul of audio, visuals, animations and movies
Halo: Campaign Evolved is not just a remake that remasters the old audio files like other remakes do, which instead, Halo: Campaign Evolved decides to renew the entire arsenal to please both ears and eyes. With Halo: Campaign Evolvedplayers can expect brand new visuals, footage and animations thanks to a selection of new motion capture used specifically for the remake. What's even better is that the primary actor Halo: Combat Evolved re-recorded new performances for Halo: Campaign Evolvedwhich includes Steve Downes as Master Chief and Beckie King as Cortana.
Destroyable and hijackable vehicles
Bring chaos to the Federation by stealing their vehicles, including wraiths!
The vehicles receive further revisions Halo: Campaign Evolvedas players can now jump into Warthogs that have more than two seats so they can ride around and flip them with friends. However, it does not end there. Players can now hijack enemy rides and pilot Wraiths, allowing them to create a sandbox of chaos against the Covenant. These vehicles can be destroyed, hijacked and used to have tremendous fun.
An expanded arsenal of incredible weapons
Classic weapons that were never featured in the 2001 classic
The classic battle feel returns Halo: Campaign Evolvedexcept that players can expect things to be sharper than ever with deeper precision and refined gameplay thanks to Unreal Engine 5. However, if the game feel is set aside, players may want to know what weapons will be added. 9 additional weapons from Halo The universe is coming feature in Halo: Campaign Evolvedincluding the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle and Needle Rifle, but the rest are yet to be seen. However, players should not expect the return of double swing from Halo 2.
Replayability: Thanks to Skulls
Campaign replayability comes from Gameplay-modifying skulls
Skulls was always an exciting way to challenge your abilities as you embark on familiar missions with unknown modifiers and unpredictable paths that all lead to death, either for a Spartan or for the Covenant. Halo: Campaign Evolved ensures replayability in its campaign with the addition of Skulls, which can be used to add deeper challenges through modifiers to the game's design, along with randomization of weapons, enemies and environments.
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2026
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Halo Studios
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Microsoft Studios
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op
