feed.gg
Game262 articles

Halo: Campaign Evolve

News, coverage and analysis tracking Halo: Campaign Evolve across the outlets.

Latest coverage

262 articles · newest first
FZ.se

Snabbkollen: Realistiska eller tramsiga simulatorer?

This article discusses the appeal of both realistic and 'silly' simulator games, asking readers for their preferences. It also includes a roundup of recent gaming news, including leaks, release date announcements, and developer interviews.

thumb
Nintendo Everything

UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026, driven by its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Mario Kart World also performed strongly, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.

thumb
Metro UK

Call Of Duty studio rumoured to help out with new Halo games

Rumors suggest Microsoft is considering having Activision assist with future Halo games, potentially including multiplayer development. Activision reportedly created a prototype for a new Halo multiplayer game, though it was abandoned. This follows speculation that Microsoft might place the Halo franchise under Activision's umbrella.

thumb
PC Gamer

Steam Week in Review: Here are the 32 Steam games brave enough to release on GTA 6 day

Despite the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, numerous other games are releasing on Steam on the same day, November 19. Titles like Lord of Undead, Parry Survivor, and Cute Country are among the 32 games scheduled for release, with Lord of Undead having the most pre-launch 'Follows' on Steam. The article also touches on top-grossing Steam games and notable chart movements for titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved.

thumb
Gaming Bolt

Halo: Campaign Evolved Update With Bug Fixes, Stability Improvements Drops This Week

Halo Studios is releasing an update for Halo: Campaign Evolved this week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, featuring bug fixes and stability improvements. Despite critical acclaim, the game has reportedly underperformed in sales, selling significantly less than Call of Duty titles released in the same period, with analysts suggesting PlayStation players favored nostalgia over the new release.

thumb
Gaming Bolt

Halo Studios to Rely on Heavy Outsourcing on Future Projects – Rumor

A rumor suggests that Halo Studios will heavily rely on outsourcing for future game development, potentially collaborating with Activision and Sledgehammer Games. This follows reports of significant outsourcing for Halo: Campaign Evolved and a canceled multiplayer project. The article also touches on criticisms of Halo: Campaign Evolved by franchise co-creator Marcus Lehto.

thumb
Gamespot

Halo: Campaign Evolved Will Look Way Better Soon

Halo Studios is releasing a major patch for Halo: Campaign Evolved next week, which will add options to disable film grain and chromatic aberration, improve Jackal enemy staggering, and fix Sgt. Johnson progression blockers. The update also includes additional stability improvements across multiple platforms. Despite these improvements, the game has had a slow start, selling 1.2 million copies across all platforms.

thumb
Eurogamer

Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch

Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to receive a significant patch next week, addressing issues with chromatic aberration, the magnified skull, and Sgt. Johnson's AI, alongside general stability improvements. Despite positive reviews, the game has underperformed in sales on PlayStation 5, with its predecessor's ports outselling it significantly. The article also touches on recent layoffs within the Xbox division and hints at a potential Halo 2 remake.

thumb
Gaming Bolt

Halo Co-Creator Says Lack of PvP in Campaign Evolved is From “Lack of Oversight”, “Poor Planning”

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto criticized Halo: Campaign Evolved for its lack of split-screen PvP multiplayer, attributing it to "lack of oversight and poor planning." Lehto also expressed dissatisfaction with the game's art direction, particularly the depiction of Forerunner technology, stating it lacks the ancient and mysterious feel of the original. The remake, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, reportedly sold around 1.2 million copies generating $67 million.

thumb
Retro Gamer

Halo co-creator says the remake's lack of PvP is a "misstep" resulting "from lack of oversight and…

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized Halo: Campaign Evolved for its lack of PvP multiplayer, calling it a significant misstep due to poor planning and oversight. He believes this omission is a major drawback for fans of the original Halo: Combat Evolved and a key reason for the remake's underperformance compared to other recent releases.

thumb
PC Gamer

The 'father of Master Chief' doesn't like the new Halo's new halos

Marcus Lehto, the art director for the original Halo: Combat Evolved, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the art style of the upcoming remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved. He criticizes the new halos for appearing too new and shiny, lacking the ancient, worn, and massive feel of the originals. Despite these gripes, Lehto acknowledges enjoying the game's upgrades in movement, cinematics, and visuals.

thumb
Eurogamer

"The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game" Halo co-creator takes shots Campaign Evolved art direction

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, specifically the main menu's depiction of the Halo ring. Lehto argues that the Forerunner technology should appear ancient and imposing, rather than shiny and new, stating it's the 'most offensive thing' upon booting the game. He also noted discrepancies with the lore regarding the ring's location in the galaxy.

thumb
Gaming Bolt

Halo: Campaign Evolved Sold 1.2 Million Copies, Performed Worst on Steam – Rumor

Halo: Campaign Evolved has reportedly sold 1.2 million copies, generating an estimated $67 million in revenue, with Steam sales underperforming significantly compared to Xbox and PlayStation. This underperformance on Steam is attributed to the value proposition of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which includes multiple titles and competitive multiplayer, features lacking in Campaign Evolved. A substantial portion of Xbox players accessed the game through Game Pass.

thumb
Gaming Bolt

Halo Co-Creator Criticizes Art Direction of Campaign Evolved’s Forerunner Tech

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, specifically its depiction of Forerunner technology. Lehto stated the remake's Forerunner structures look too modern and lack the ancient, mysterious feel of the original. Despite these criticisms, he acknowledged positive aspects like the Covenant and Flood aesthetics and previously praised the game's upgrades and lighting.

thumb
Retro Gamer

Halo: Campaign Evolved needed PvP to match Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 sales, analyst says

An analyst suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved's lack of PvP maps is hindering its sales on PlayStation 5, causing it to significantly underperform compared to older Call of Duty: Black Ops ports. While Halo: Campaign Evolved sold 1.2 million copies, the PS5 ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 sold a combined 12 million units, with the analyst attributing the difference to the strong multiplayer component in the Call of Duty titles.

thumb
IGN

Halo: Campaign Evolved Sales Estimates Put It at a Nearly 50-50 Split Between Xbox and PS5 Buyers

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, has sold an estimated 1.2 million copies across Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC. Sales are nearly evenly split between Xbox and PlayStation 5 buyers.

The Box Hub

Halo: Campaign Evolved Review  | TheXboxHub

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of the original Xbox launch title, celebrating 25 years of the franchise. It features the iconic ten-mission campaign, enhanced visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and new prequel missions focusing on Sgt. Johnson and Master Chief. While PvP is absent, the remake introduces weapons and features from later Halo games and overhauls challenging levels like 'The Library', offering a definitive experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.

thumb
Wolfs Gaming Blog

(UPDATE) Halo: Campaign Evolved Updated Sales Are Worse Than Originally Thought

Halo: Campaign Evolved has sold approximately 1.56 million copies in its first week, a figure considered low for the franchise. Mixed reviews and early player attrition are cited as contributing factors to its underperformance.

Eurogamer

Halo: Campaign Evolved struggles to sell in anywhere near the quantities the recent Black Ops revivals did, and the probable reason? Lack of multiplayer

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo campaign, has struggled to sell, with only 1.2 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox in two weeks. Analysts suggest the high price point and lack of multiplayer, a feature present in the cheaper Master Chief Collection and the successful Call of Duty: Black Ops ports, are the primary reasons for its poor performance. Despite being the first Halo title released on PlayStation, the campaign-only remake generated significantly less revenue than recent Call of Duty ports.

thumb
The Box Hub

Console Game Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine, and Halo Just Proved It

Halo Studios has transitioned from its proprietary Slipspace engine to Unreal Engine 5 for Halo: Campaign Evolved, marking a significant shift in console game development. This move aims to reduce internal engine maintenance costs, allowing more resources for game creation and faster content delivery to platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

thumb