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Halo Heads to PS5 as Microsoft Reveals UE5 Remake 'Halo: Campaign Evolved' for 2026

The project reframes Halo's future by prioritizing a faithful single-player remake over competitive modes.

Overview

  • Halo: Campaign Evolved launches in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, marking the franchise’s first appearance on PlayStation and arriving day one with Game Pass plus support for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Play Anywhere.
  • The campaign is rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with new visuals and cinematics, while UE5 content is layered over legacy systems to preserve the classic Halo feel, with returning voice actors and a remastered score.
  • Scope is campaign-only with no PvP; co-op includes two-player split-screen on consoles and up to four-player online with cross-play and cross-progression across platforms.
  • Modernized mechanics include optional sprint, aiming down sights for all weapons, vehicle hijacking with a drivable Wraith, an expanded Warthog seat, and nine additional series weapons such as the Energy Sword.
  • New content features three prequel missions starring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, improved wayfinding and encounter tuning including changes to The Library, and the most campaign skull modifiers yet in a Halo game.