Halo: Combat Evolved Campaign
News, coverage and analysis tracking Halo: Combat Evolved Campaign across the outlets.
Summer Games Week: The Biggest Reveals, Interviews, And FeaturesSummer Games Week, the successor to E3, concluded with numerous reveals, interviews, and features from various showcases like State of Play and Summer Game Fest. GameSpot covered a wide array of upcoming titles, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil: Veronica, and Gears of War: E-Day, providing previews and in-depth articles.
Evening Reading - June 11, 2026This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game news, including speculation about Destiny 3, reviews for titles like The 7th Guest Remake and Alien: Isolation 2, and a discussion on whether Grand Theft Auto 6 or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake would be played first. It also highlights Famitsu's 40th anniversary and lists all games that have received its perfect 40/40 review score. The article also touches on non-gaming news such as SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the NBA Finals.
I watched the new Halo remake gameplay, then replayed the original to nitpick the differencesA comparison of gameplay footage from the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved remake and the original Halo: Combat Evolved reveals significant changes. The remake, powered by Unreal Engine 5, introduces modern features like sprint, HUD waypoints, and altered visual fidelity, which the author argues may detract from the original's distinct design and pacing.
Halo Trailer Was Supposed To Be At State Of Play, Then Microsoft Pulled It – ReportA Halo trailer intended for the PlayStation State of Play event was reportedly pulled by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, potentially straining relations between Microsoft and Sony. The trailer was likely for Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is slated for a July release on PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's debut on a PlayStation platform. This decision comes amidst broader changes at Xbox, including expected layoffs and potential studio closures, as Sharma aims to "reset the business."
Halo: Campaign Evolved Has 42 Skulls and Campaign Remix to Ensure ReplayabilityHalo: Campaign Evolved will feature 42 Skulls, which act as modifiers to alter gameplay, and a Campaign Remix mode designed to enhance replayability. The game will also support online co-op and two-player local split-screen with cross-platform play.
Xbox Finally Has Big Exclusives Again, But Gamers Are Still ConfusedXbox is facing confusion regarding its exclusive game strategy, with recent announcements like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution being console exclusives while other titles remain multiplatform. This shift back towards exclusives, despite years of opening up its games, has led to criticism about inconsistent communication and strategy from Microsoft executives like Asha Sharma and Matthew Ball. The article questions the long-term viability and clarity of this approach, especially concerning future titles and the impact on player trust.
Xbox CEO Believes Consoles Are Too Expensive And “Radically Different” Plans Are NeededXbox CEO Asha Sharma believes current console pricing is too high for mass audiences and that "radically different" business models are needed for the future. She acknowledged disappointing financial results and stated that Xbox will introduce exclusive content to improve its business health, citing Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution as examples.
Halo 1 Remake Lets You Play In Third-Person, And It Looks GreatHalo: Campaign Evolved will feature a third-person perspective option, activated by finding the "Perspective" Skull. This remake also introduces a "Campaign Remix" mode with randomized enemies and weapon pickups, offering new ways to replay missions. The game launches July 28 for $50 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5, with a premium edition available July 23.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – 9 Minutes Of 3rd Person Gameplay | The Silent CartographerThis article provides a first look at 9 minutes of third-person gameplay from the Halo: Campaign Evolved mission, The Silent Cartographer, using the new "Perspective" Skull. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 on July 28, with Premium Edition pre-orders granting early access starting July 23, 2026.
Xbox drops over 60 minutes of gameplay for Fable and Halo: Campaign EvolvedMicrosoft showcased extended gameplay for two upcoming Xbox titles: Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved. The Fable demo highlights its fantasy RPG elements and world-building, while the Halo demo focuses on its remake aspects and mission gameplay. Both games are set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Another PS5 Disc That Requires a Download to Actually PlayThe physical PlayStation 5 version of Halo: Campaign Evolved requires a mandatory download to be playable, a common trend that raises concerns for game preservation. This means the disc itself is insufficient to play the game, making physical copies potentially useless if online support is ever removed.
Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version'Xbox executives have clarified that 'console exclusives' specifically refer to releases on Xbox consoles, not PlayStation. Games designated as such will still be available on PC and through Xbox Cloud streaming. This strategy aims to differentiate Xbox from PlayStation by ensuring titles are not released on Sony's platform, while still leveraging the synergy between Xbox and PC.
I had a blast playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, but it's not the remake Halo deservesHalo: Campaign Evolved offers a visually updated take on the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. While the graphical enhancements are impressive, the remake largely retains the original's mechanics and level design, leading to questions about whether it goes far enough to justify its existence, especially given the omission of multiplayer.
The Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-order bonus gives Master Chief some classic dripPre-ordering Halo: Campaign Evolved will grant players the Foundry Armory Pack, which includes classic 2001 cosmetic skins for Master Chief's armor and the Assault Rifle, as well as a modern Gilded Onyx set. The Premium Edition offers up to five days of early access starting July 23, 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Hands-On Demo – It’s The Halo You Love, But Even BetterHalo: Campaign Evolved, a modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, offers a hands-on preview of the 'Assault on the Control Room' level. Creative Director Max Szlagor highlights significant visual and gameplay enhancements, including improved AI, expanded vehicle options, and streamlined level design, while preserving the original's core experience. The game launches July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, with cross-play and cross-progression support.
Halo: Campaign Evolved ‘Assault on the Control Room’ and third-person ‘The Silent Cartographer’ gameplay walkthroughsHalo Studios and Xbox Game Studios have released new gameplay videos for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. The videos showcase "Assault on the Control Room" and a new third-person camera perspective for "The Silent Cartographer." Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch on July 28 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, and will be available on Game Pass.
We Played Halo: Campaign Evolved, And The Old Remade Missions Are Pretty “Meh”A preview of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 game, suggests that while some visual updates have been made, the remade missions feel generic and lack the unique charm of the original. The game is set to launch on July 28 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, with a premium edition offering early access on July 23.
I went into Halo: Campaign Evolved thinking it didn't need to exist, but after playing two levels I want full remakes of the original trilogy and ReachDespite initial skepticism, the "Halo: Campaign Evolved" remake, built in Unreal Engine 5 by Halo Studios, offers a surprisingly faithful yet modern take on Halo: Combat Evolved. The game features stunning visuals on Xbox Series X and retains the core gameplay loop while incorporating modern features like sprinting and shield/health regeneration, making it an engaging experience for both new and returning players.
Stranger Than Heaven's regional price creep on Steam is one more reason I'm feeling waryThe article discusses the increasing regional price creep of games on Steam, using Stranger Than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival as examples of titles with higher UK prices compared to their US counterparts. It highlights Geoff Keighley's comments on the success of affordable indie games and contrasts these with the rising costs of new releases, also touching on the controversial inclusion of Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven.
The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 is neat, but I've tested a translucent green alternative that works with the…The article compares Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Wireless Controller X25 with the Retro Fighters Hunter, a third-party wireless controller. While the X25 celebrates the Xbox's 25th anniversary with a translucent green design, the Hunter offers wider compatibility across older and newer Xbox systems, PC, and Switch, along with features like hall-effect joysticks for a potentially lower price.