Halo Makes a Big Move to PlayStation 5

Halo, a franchise that once dominated the gaming world, is making a monumental shift. It's coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026. This is a groundbreaking move, as Halo has always been an Xbox exclusive. Now, Microsoft is allowing Master Chief to step into PlayStation territory.

The Game: "Campaign Evolved"

The game in question is a remake of the first Halo game, "Combat Evolved." This remake, titled "Campaign Evolved," is not just for PlayStation 5. It's also coming to:

Xbox Series X/S
PC
Steam

Additionally, it will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one, with support for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere.

The Announcement

The announcement took place at the Halo World Championship on Friday, October 24. A trailer was shown, offering a glimpse of the new graphics, voice acting, and level design. Some attendees even got to try a demo of the game.

Halo's Journey

Halo has had its highs and lows. It started strong with "Combat Evolved" and "Halo 2." However, later games like "Halo 5: Guardians" and "Halo: Infinite" didn't perform as well. Despite this, Halo remains a cornerstone franchise for Microsoft, making its arrival on PlayStation a surprise.

The Remake's Purpose

The remake is designed to be an easy entry point for new players into the Halo universe. It starts from the beginning, allowing new players to understand the story. The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, different from the engine used for "Halo Infinite." It will feature:

4K graphics
Re-recorded voice lines
Remastered music

Steve Downes and Jen Taylor are back as Master Chief and Cortana.

New Features

The game will introduce new weapons, including:

Needle Rifle
Energy Sword
Battle Rifle

It will support:

Up to four-player online co-op
Cross-play
Two-player splitscreen on consoles

Level Changes

One of the levels receiving a major overhaul is "The Library." This level was criticized by fans. The developers have added:

New lines for Guilty Spark to guide players
New dialogue to provide more story insight

Release Date

No exact release date has been announced, but "Halo: Campaign Evolved" is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026.