Halo: Campaign Evolve
News, coverage and analysis tracking Halo: Campaign Evolve across the outlets.
Halo PS5 Backtracks PS Plus Co-Op Demands, Says They Were a MistakeDeveloper Halo Studios has backtracked on its previous statement, clarifying that Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5 will not require a PlayStation Plus membership for local split-screen co-op. While each player will need a PlayStation account and a linked Microsoft account, the PS Plus subscription is no longer mandatory for offline co-op play, a change that has been met with significant player criticism.
We spoke to three Xbox Game Studio teams about exclusivity, and got two very different answersDevelopers from Xbox Game Studios have differing views on game exclusivity. Gears of War: E-Day creative director Matt Searcy believes it makes sense as an Xbox exclusive, while developers for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable are excited about releasing on multiple platforms to reach a wider audience.
No, Tom Cruise wasn't nearly Halo's Master Chief, and Julia Roberts wasn't nearly in the series either - but there was this conversation at a partyContrary to rumors, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts were never close to being cast in Halo. Voice director Marty O'Donnell confirmed a conversation at a party where a casting agent proposed Cruise as Master Chief and Roberts as Cortana for Halo 2, but O'Donnell rejected the idea, prioritizing the established fan connection with original voice actors Steve Downes and Jen Taylor.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Here's How You Unlock Halo's PS5 Platinum Trophy Next MonthHalo: Campaign Evolved will feature its first Platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5, requiring players to complete the campaign on Legendary difficulty with all Skulls activated, a mode known as LASO. Halo Studios has released the full Trophy list early, detailing the challenging tasks required for 100% completion, including the notoriously difficult 'Mythic' Trophy.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes All-In on PS5 Pro Support as Xbox Bets Big on Rival ConsoleMicrosoft is heavily investing in PlayStation 5 Pro support for Halo: Campaign Evolved, including features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, SSD optimization, and DualSense integration. Despite being an Xbox franchise, the game is being optimized to leverage the PS5 Pro's capabilities, with reports suggesting even the Xbox Series X may struggle to match its performance on Sony's upgraded console.
Xbox Game Studios-chef lämnar – efter 20 månaderCraig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, has resigned after only 20 months, with chief of staff Louise O'Connor also departing. This follows recent news of potential studio closures and layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division. The departures occur amidst a strategic shift for Xbox, including price adjustments to Game Pass and a re-evaluation of multi-platform releases.
Halo: Campaign Evolved reignites Halo's longest-running argumentHalo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, will introduce sprinting, a feature absent in the original but present in later installments. Creative director Max Szlagor and executive producer Damon Conn discuss how the addition of sprinting and other features like destructible vehicles are intended to modernize the gameplay while remaining faithful to the original's tone and challenge.- Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date And Global Launch Times RevealedMicrosoft has revealed the release date and global launch times for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, launching on July 28 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Early access begins on July 23 for those who purchase the Premium or Collector's editions. The game includes updated graphics, features, and three new prequel missions titled Operation: Meteorite.
Halo tops PS5 pre-order charts despite Xbox exclusivity pivotDespite Microsoft's pivot back to Xbox console exclusives, the upcoming Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, is topping pre-order charts on the PlayStation Store across Europe. This success on a competitor's platform could influence future exclusivity decisions for Xbox.
FZ High Score – 3 deadlines i dag, 3 nya spel tillagdaThe eleventh season of FZ High Score is underway, with deadlines approaching for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and the Dave the Diver expansion In the Jungle. Three new games have been added to the season: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Palworld, and Halo: Campaign Evolved, with their respective guessing deadlines listed.
Following Gears of War: E-Day's declaration of Xbox exclusivity, Halo: Campaign Evolved is already climbing PlayStation pre-order chartsHalo: Campaign Evolved is seeing strong pre-order sales on the PlayStation Store, topping charts in several regions despite being an Xbox exclusive IP. This success, alongside other Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Sea of Thieves appearing on PlayStation, raises questions about Microsoft's console exclusive strategy. The remake is built on Unreal Engine 5 and has reportedly revitalized the original game's content.
Halo PS5 Poised to Sell Extremely Well, Topping PS Store Charts Around the WorldHalo: Campaign Evolved is showing strong pre-order performance on the PlayStation Store, topping charts in several European countries and climbing in the US. The game's success on PlayStation 5 could influence Microsoft's future porting decisions, especially given the current scrutiny on the Xbox division's performance.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Charting Strongly in Pre-Orders on the PlayStation StoreHalo: Campaign Evolved is experiencing strong pre-order numbers on the PlayStation Store, with its Standard Edition topping charts in the UK and showing significant interest in other regions. The game's upcoming launch on July 28th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC highlights the potential of cross-platform releases and raises questions about the platform strategy for other franchises like Gears of War.
Xbox’s real exclusivity problem is they don’t make games people want - Reader’s FeatureA reader argues that Xbox's primary issue is a lack of desirable games, not its exclusivity policies. Despite owning major studios like Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, the author believes Xbox has been mismanaged for over a decade, leading to a decline in relevance and a lack of compelling titles that justify purchasing an Xbox Series X console.- Microsoft Considering Spinning Off Xbox, Speeding Up Elder Scrolls And Fallout Game Releases – ReportMicrosoft is reportedly exploring options for the Xbox brand, including spinning it off into a separate company or operating it as a subsidiary. The company is also considering increasing investment to speed up development for major franchises like Halo, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. While some games like Halo: Campaign Evolved may see PlayStation 5 releases, Microsoft aims to renew focus on console exclusives.
"Xbox will dissolve into Windows," ex PlayStation boss says, which is Microsoft's "strength"Former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida speculated that Xbox will be integrated into Microsoft's Windows platform, calling it Microsoft's strength. This prediction follows reports of significant layoffs within the Xbox division under new CEO Asha Sharma, amidst declining hardware sales and an increasing trend of Xbox titles releasing on PlayStation 5.