Halo: Campaign Evolve
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Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Secret Ending Hints at Potential Halo 2 Remake
Players have discovered a secret ending in Halo: Campaign Evolved that hints at a potential remake of Halo 2. This discovery follows rumors of Halo 2 and 3 remakes being in development, contingent on the success of the first game. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch on July 28th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Don't Play Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam Deck or Xbox Ally
Halo: Campaign Evolved exhibits poor performance and image quality on handheld devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, falling short of the older Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Players seeking a handheld Halo experience are advised to stick with the Master Chief Collection for better results.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Cutscene Suggests a Halo 2 Remake Is on the Way
A secret ending cutscene in Halo: Campaign Evolved appears to tease a potential remake of Halo 2. The hidden content suggests that Halo Studios may be planning to revisit the classic title.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Seems To Tease A Halo 2 Remake
The secret ending of Halo: Campaign Evolved appears to tease a potential remake of Halo 2. Leaks have previously suggested that remakes of Halo 2 and 3 are in development by the newly rebranded Halo Studios, which is also reportedly working on a live-service title. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on July 28.
Gorgeous PlayStation 5 Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo game, has launched on PlayStation 5 and is receiving strong reviews. Critics praise its reinvention of the classic shooter, with many highlighting its upgraded visuals using Unreal Engine 5, refined controls, and new prequel missions. The game boasts an 83 overall score on OpenCritic, with 89% of critics recommending it.
Halo Campaign Evolved Pillar of Autumn Skulls and Terminal locations
This guide details the locations of Skulls and Terminals within the first level, The Pillar of Autumn, of Halo Campaign Evolved. It provides specific instructions for finding each collectible, noting that some are easily missed during initial playthroughs. The article also mentions that these collectible locations differ from those in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches to "mixed" Steam reviews thanks to server login issues in a single-player game…
Halo: Campaign Evolved has received mixed reviews on Steam due to server login issues and crashes, despite being a single-player focused remake. Players are frustrated with the need for server connections and the game's buggy launch, though some praise the updated gameplay and classic campaign.
PS5 network goes down just before weekend and as usual Sony is saying nothing
The PlayStation Network experienced a significant outage on a Friday, impacting PlayStation 5 users and preventing access to online services, the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Plus. Sony faced criticism for its delayed communication regarding the issue, which coincided with the open beta for Marvel's Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The outage has also raised concerns about Sony's future plans for digital-only games.
All Halo Campaign Evolved changes and new features
Halo Campaign Evolved introduces significant changes to the original Halo Combat Evolved, including new prequel missions, a Campaign Remix mode, and four-player online co-op. The remake also expands the weapon and vehicle sandbox, adds new enemy types like Jackal snipers and Flood Tank Forms, and modernizes gameplay with features like sprinting and smart-link aiming. Visuals have been updated using Unreal Engine 5, and accessibility options have been greatly expanded.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Halo remake reviews totter as fans lament the 3 horsemen of 2026 game releases: Bugs, pointless logins, and duff servers
Reviews for the early access version of Halo: Campaign Evolved are mixed, with players citing bugs, server problems, and mandatory account linking as major issues. While Halo Studios has addressed some login failures, performance problems and crashes persist. The game currently holds a 68% mixed rating on Steam.
Lanseringstrailern för Halo: Campaign Evolved är här
The launch trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved has been released, showcasing the polished campaign, split-screen and online co-op, and a third-person mode. While the Premium edition allows early access, some players experienced issues with upgrade purchases, which have since been resolved. Initial reviews are mixed, with Opencritic giving it an 83, but Steam reviews are only 67% positive due to performance and technical problems.
EA Sports FC 27 Has A New $150 Edition, Because Ultimate Wasn’t Ultimate Enough
Electronic Arts is introducing a new $150 "Ultimate Plus" edition for EA Sports FC 27, adding to its existing standard and Ultimate editions. This premium version includes significant DLC, early access, and in-game currency, sparking criticism regarding the game's pricing and microtransaction model, which has previously drawn backlash in other EA titles like EA Sports College Football.
Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art…
Early adopters of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam encountered issues at launch, with the game repeatedly opening an art book instead of the game itself. A fix was quickly deployed, and a workaround involved uninstalling the art book via Steam properties. Players also reported problems linking their Microsoft accounts, a necessary step to play the game.
Secret Halo: Campaign Evolved ending strongly hints that another Halo 2 remake is in the works – "See you in…
The secret ending of Halo: Campaign Evolved, unlocked on Legendary difficulty, strongly suggests that a remake of Halo 2 is in development. Sergeant Avery Johnson's line, "See you in the sequel!", implies a follow-up to the recently released remake, fueling rumors of a complete original trilogy remake project by Halo Studios.
Xbox is testing ads on streaming video games you already own
Xbox is testing advertisements within its cloud streaming service for owned games, offering hour-long sessions with ads before gameplay begins. This initiative aims to potentially lower access costs for players, though similar attempts by other companies like EA have faced significant backlash. Microsoft is also reportedly planning to increase the price of Xbox consoles.
Forget Ultra settings, Halo: Campaign Evolved looks nearly as good with everything set to Low
A performance analysis of Halo: Campaign Evolved reveals that the difference between Low and Ultra graphics settings is subtle, with Low settings offering a significant performance boost without a substantial visual downgrade. The article recommends using Low settings for most PC configurations and suggests specific settings for the ASUS ROG Ally X handheld.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – Every Skull Location
This guide details the locations of all 39 Skulls within Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 shooter. It also covers three additional Skulls unlocked via Campaign Remix mode. The guide is presented in campaign order, with prequel missions at the end.
Games Inbox: Is the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition worth it?
Readers express frustration over the increasing cost of special editions for games like EA Sports FC 27 and NBA 2K27, criticizing the industry's perceived disregard for customers. Concerns are also raised about technical issues in Halo: Campaign Evolved and the future of Xbox, while a new Resident Evil movie trailer is praised for its faithfulness to the game's tone.
