Exciting news for Halo fans as the iconic series embarks on a journey of remakes, beginning with Halo: Campaign Evolved. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as whispers in the gaming community suggest more classic campaigns are being revitalized for modern platforms. These updates aim to capture the essence of the original while introducing new improvements to enhance player experience.
Reviving Classic Campaigns
Reports suggest that the campaigns of Halo’s second and third games are set to receive a makeover, similar to the first game’s remake. The remakes are expected to include optional sprint features, ensuring the gameplay feels fresh yet familiar. A significant reason behind excluding multiplayer content from these remakes is to avoid fragmenting the community across different multiplayer platforms. Instead, all eyes are on Halo 7, which will serve as the central hub for multiplayer action. Sources have noted that Halo Studios desires a unified multiplayer experience, consolidating players under Halo 7’s platform, which will also mark a debut on PlayStation.
What’s Next for Halo?
Halo 7 is anticipated to come with its own campaign, reportedly functioning as a sequel to Infinite. However, inspired by previous releases, the campaign and multiplayer might launch separately. Interestingly, “Halo 7” is unlikely to be the final title, as developers show little interest in sticking to the numbered game tradition. Furthermore, the team, once known as 343 Industries, is allegedly juggling more than four projects currently, including these ambitious remakes.
Campaign Evolved: A New Era Begins
Set to release next year on PC, Xbox, and for the first time PlayStation 5, Campaign Evolved will breathe new life into the series’ debut using Unreal Engine 5. Players can expect updated mechanics, new weapons, and three additional missions set before the events of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. Despite these enhancements, not everyone is thrilled—Jaime Griesemer, a designer from the 2001 original, has voiced criticism over some of the planned changes, likening them to a remix of a classic tune.