Halo: Combat Evolved Remake to Only Feature Campaign, May Arrive on PS5

Halo Combat Evolved Remake Targets 2026 Release, Focuses on Campaign, Uses Unreal Engine 5, Potential Multi-Platform Launch

Development for a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved began in 2023, a year earlier than previously speculated. This updated version targets a 2026 release, coinciding with the series’ 25th anniversary. According to information shared by Rebs Gaming, who reportedly received details from two sources directly linked to the production, the Halo: Combat Evolved remake will not include a multiplayer mode. Instead, it will focus solely on delivering a campaign experience. The project uses Unreal Engine 5, with visuals aiming to align with the aesthetic of the “Foundry project” presented by Halo Studios. The remake is planned for release on PC and Xbox. Additionally, it may launch on PlayStation 5, marking a significant first for the original Halo game to be available outside of Xbox platforms. This potential multi-platform release aligns with Microsoft’s recent strategy of expanding its presence with certain titles on other consoles.

Halo Infinite Battle Royale Canceled, Project Tatanka Transferred to Certain Affinity as Standalone Game; Halo 7 in Pre-Production for Next Xbox Generation

In other Halo developments, 343 Industries canceled plans for a Halo Infinite Battle Royale mode, initially codenamed “Project Tatanka.” This Battle Royale concept has since been handed over to Certain Affinity, who are now producing it as a separate multiplayer game under the tentative name “Project Ekur,” also utilizing Unreal Engine 5. Meanwhile, Halo 7 is currently in pre-production, envisioned as an indirect sequel to the saga, with its release anticipated after the next generation of Xbox consoles.