Halo: Campaign Evolved brings rebuilt CE campaign to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026

Halo Studios is remaking the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign for current platforms. The project is called Halo: Campaign Evolved . Every mission is rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with new cinematics, refreshed audio, and updated controls, while the structure and pacing of Bungie’s 2001 release stay the same. It arrives in 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and, for the first time, PlayStation 5. It will be available on day one with Game Pass and will support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere.

The team re-recorded dialogue with the original voice cast and remastered the music. They used classic source assets and storyboards to keep the presentation aligned with the original story. Environments, Forerunner architecture, and encounter layouts return with clearer wayfinding and modern animation. Movement and aiming match current Halo standards, including sprint and aim down sights for all weapons.

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There are three new prequel missions focused on Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. These missions add new locations, enemies, and character moments without changing the main plot. The sandbox gets a broad update: nine series weapons join the lineup, Energy Swords can be picked up from fallen Elites, and vehicle hijacking is supported, including a drivable Wraith. The Warthog now has an extra rear seat that helps in co-op.

Halo Gaming Evolved features

• New missions: Fight beside Sergeant Avery Johnson, one of the Master Chief’s most beloved and stalwart allies, as you encounter new characters, enemies, environments, and dangers in three new missions set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved .
• Stunning cinematics: Battle through all of Halo: Combat Evolved ’s iconic moments with enhanced cinematics featuring new motion-capture animations and freshly recorded dialog from returning cast members.
• Enhanced audio: Immerse yourself in heroic exploits with a remastered soundtrack and fully rebuilt sound design that brings Halo’s unmistakable weapons and vehicles to life in stunning fidelity. Just listen to those glorious Hunters shoot!
• Expanded arsenal: Wield nine additional weapons from the Halo universe for the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved ! Battle the Covenant with the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, Needle Rifle, and more instantly recognizable Halo weapons, alongside tried-and-true standbys from the Master Chief’s first journey.
• Vehicle upgrades: For the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved , the Master Chief can hijack nearby enemy vehicles and add range to his repertoire at the helm of a Wraith tank. Better still, the dependable Warthog now boasts an additional seat on the rear bumper—so your whole four-player Fireteam can ride out together!
• Dozens of Skulls: Return to any mission in Halo: Campaign Evolved and remix your experience with the most gameplay-modifying Skulls of any Halo campaign. Activate Skulls for randomized weapons, altered enemy behavior, player attributes, environmental effects, and more!

Online crossplay supports up to four players with shared progression across console and PC. Local split-screen co-op returns for two players on consoles. Encounter spaces are tuned to keep difficulty balance with more players while keeping the original layouts.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved is a campaign-only release. There is no competitive or standalone multiplayer. PlayStation confirmed the PS5 version with couch co-op and four-player online crossplay, marking Halo’s first appearance on Sony’s platform.

PlayStation confirmed the PS5 release with couch co-op and four-player online crossplay, marking Halo’s first appearance on Sony’s platform.

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