Overview
- Halo Studios confirmed the franchise will release on PlayStation going forward, beginning with Halo: Campaign Evolved.
- The remake launches in 2026 with a simultaneous release on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, and it will be available day one on Game Pass.
- Campaign Evolved adds three prequel missions, brings in weapons and vehicles from later entries, includes a sprint option, and supports two-player split-screen on console plus four-player online co-op with crossplay and shared progression.
- Head-to-head PvP from the original is not included, with the project focused on a rebuilt campaign experience.
- Game director Greg Hermann said “every asset has been touched,” Microsoft noted there was no mandate to use AI tools, and reactions from original creators have diverged, with Marcus Lehto praising the approach and Jaime Griesemer criticizing certain design changes; a rumored live-service title remains unannounced.