Halo: Campaign Evolved – Answering the Big Questions About This Ambitious Remake

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with modern 4K visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, and remastered audio, launching in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, and available day one on Xbox Game Pass. It preserves the core story while expanding it with three new prequel missions, additional iconic weapons and vehicles, enhanced level design and optional modifiers (“Skulls”), and supports local 2-player split-screen and up to 4-player online co-op. The team emphasizes honoring the original’s feel using 25 years of player feedback.