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Reports Point to Halo: Combat Evolved Remake as Possible Oct. 24 Reveal Nears

Multiple outlets say Halo Studios is leading development with Virtuos’ Abstraction using a hybrid build that marries Blam mechanics with Unreal Engine 5 visuals without formal confirmation.

Halo Combat Evolved remake may be real, as new report reignites rumors
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Overview

  • XboxEra corroborates Rebs Gaming’s claim that Abstraction, a Virtuos studio in the Netherlands, is co-developing the project with Halo Studios leading and reportedly handling most of the work.
  • Coverage says the game uses a modified Halo Reach/Blam engine for gameplay while rendering in Unreal Engine 5 to preserve the original feel with modern presentation.
  • Reporters expect any confirmation to arrive during Halo Studios’ scheduled Halo World Championship presentations on Friday, October 24 in Seattle.
  • Some outlets note speculation that this release could reach PS5 as part of Microsoft’s multiplatform push, though no platforms are confirmed.
  • Community discussion highlights concerns about performance and fidelity given Virtuos’ recent hybrid-engine remasters, while noting Abstraction’s prior accessibility work on The Master Chief Collection.