It’s official, the campaign portion of the first “Halo” game is getting a full-blown remake – and it’s releasing on PS5, PC and Xbox.
Developed in Unreal Engine 5, “Halo: Campaign Evolved” is described as a “fully-rebuilt campaign will introduce remastered 4K visuals, beloved Halo weapons and vehicles, plus brand-new story content.”
The game will feature four-player co-op and completely rebuilt visuals. There will also be ‘tweaks’ to certain levels to enhance the existing experience. Executive producer Damon Conn says:
“We wanted to start where it all began, with the original campaign that defined Halo. Starting here means people who have never played the game before will be able to understand the story from the very beginning, and that can help us chart a course forward with new Halo stories. Focusing on the campaign experience means we can concentrate fully on really capturing the atmosphere, tone – the emotional impact of what made the first campaign so special and iconic.”
Microsoft has confirmed the game will launch sometime next year. The news marks a huge gaming culture moment as, for the first time, Xbox’s signature franchise makes its debut on PlayStation and the last of the big three (the other two being “Forza” and “Gears of War”) to get at least one game on the PS5.
