Microsoft is returning to the roots of the legendary Halo series! Halo: Campaign Evolved, completely rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5, is coming in 2026 with new missions, weapons, and platforms.
After months of rumors, Microsoft took the stage with major news that takes the gaming world back to its origins. The company has officially announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a complete remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, which first launched in 2001.
In a first for the series, this new version will be available not only on Xbox and PC but also on PlayStation 5.
Graphics Rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5
The new game has been constructed from scratch with Unreal Engine 5. As a result, both in-game segments and cinematic scenes have been given a completely revamped visual look. Microsoft also shared a short gameplay video from the seventh mission with the announcement.
The development team explained that they have made minor adjustments to enhance the flow in some sections while preserving the nostalgic atmosphere and the essence of the story.
New Missions, New Enemies
The remake version will feature three new missions in addition to the original story. These missions will serve as a short prequel detailing the events before the main story. Each will offer a different experience to players with completely new environments, characters, and enemies.
Expanded Armory and New Mechanics
Halo: Campaign Evolved also brings nine new weapons from other games in the series. These weapons include legendary gear such as the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, and Needle Rifle. Additionally, players will now be able to use the vehicle hijacking feature and optionally activate the sprint feature.
The Struggle for Survival on the Legendary Ring
The game takes place on the iconic Ringworld planet, which forms the foundation of the Halo universe. According to a statement from Halo Studios, the story progresses as follows: Master Chief, who crash-lands on the mysterious Halo ring, is tasked with protecting the remaining humans against the enemy Covenant forces. Together with his AI companion, Cortana, he attempts to save the galaxy from the brink of destruction while uncovering the Halo’s dark secrets.
No Multiplayer, But Co-op Experience Included
As its name suggests, the new production will be solely story-focused. This means there will be no PvP (player-versus-player) mode. However, a two-player console split-screen option and an online co-op mode for up to four players will be available on all platforms.
“We are not rewriting Halo’s legacy, we are keeping it alive”
Producer Damon Conn summarized the project’s goal with these words: “We are very excited to reach players who have not had the opportunity to experience Halo before. The essence of Halo is about connection; this time, we will meet the new generation of players on their platform of choice. Our aim is not to change Halo’s legacy but to let it be felt as never before.”
When Will It Be Released?
Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. While a definite date has not yet been announced, the game will be on the market sometime in 2026.
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