Key Highlights:
- A Halo Combat Evolved remake is expected to be releasing in 2026.
- The remake will only feature the campaign.
- It is also expected to make its way over to the PlayStation 5.
Halo, as a video game series has been nothing short of revolutionary. Released back in November 2001 as an Xbox exclusive, this sci-fi first person shooter has managed to capture the hearts of gamers worldwide, and is widely regarded as one of the most important video games to have ever been released.
Now, Microsoft may be looking to sweeten the whole affair with a full blown remake of the first game, heavily rumored to be launching by the end of 2026. Here’s all we know about the remake.
Everything We Know About the Halo Remake So Far
The Halo CE (Combat Evolved) remake is a real thing, and is expected to be revealed during the Halo World Championships in Seattle. This was seemingly confirmed thanks to a cryptic Tweet from none other than Steve Downes, the iconic voice actor for Master Chief.
Repped for our girl, @jentaylortown, in Chicago this past weekend! Jen and I can’t wait to see you guys at the Halo World Championships in Seattle, October 24 & 25!
— Steve Downes (@SteveDownes117) October 14, 2025
PS: BIG NEWS A’COMIN!! 👀👀#halo #haloworldchampionships #hcs #seattle #stevedownes #masterchief #jentaylor… pic.twitter.com/vHI5zMeQWC
Steve is set to be present in the Halo World Championships, taking place between October 24 to October 25, 2025. The Tweet reads ‘PS: BIG NEWS A’COMIN!!’, and is probably our first unofficial confirmation on the presence of the remake.
Yup. pic.twitter.com/pXrykgyczS
— NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) October 23, 2025
This was also reiterated by both Jeff Grubb and NateTheHate on X/Twitter, further providing fuel to these rumors. According to these Tweets, the Halo CE remake is expected to only bundle the campaign – for now.
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It’s unclear whether Xbox will release the multiplayer mode later down the line. Removing multiplayer seems like a strange choice, given how definitive the multiplayer experience is for something like Halo.
This is the first time in years that we are getting a glimpse at something related to Halo, and while it is no doubt disappointing that the upcoming project isn’t a new entry (taking place after Infinite), a remake is our second best option, and something that I will gladly take.
Xbox Reveals Halo Campaign Evolved, an Unreal Engine 5 Based Remake
The official Halo YouTube channel debuted an additional, 13 minute long trailer for the upcoming Halo CE remake, which featured glorious visuals and mostly true-to-source-material gameplay. The remake is built on top of Unreal Engine 5, which does explain its impressive graphics.
However, this does bring with it concerns of performance, which has been the norm for most Unreal Engine 5 titles. The trailer did show a fair deal of FPS dips and pop in, but this should (hopefully) be sorted out by the time the game is prepped for launch.
The Halo CE Remake Is Releasing for the PS5, Marking the End of an Era
The Halo Combat Evolved remake is heading to platforms other than the Xbox. This naturally includes the PC, and, curiously enough, the PlayStation 5 as well.
Halo has always been an Xbox exclusive, and seeing Microsoft/Xbox pivot away from a tried and tested strategy is quite strange, to be honest. Having Halo release on the PS5 is nothing short of bizarre, and perhaps an indication of an ongoing, monumental shift in the gaming landscape.
Exclusivity is soon going to be a thing of the past, with publishers choosing to release their games across multiple platforms, for everyone to enjoy (and boost sales along the way). Even PlayStation has started to bring its exclusives to Xbox, even if it was in the form of certain live service titles (such as Helldivers 2).
If anything though, this shift in direction should be celebrated. Video game exclusivity is a thing of the past, and blocking games to one platform is a strategy that is slowly fading away into obscurity.
As far as performance goes, the Halo remake should run well on both the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. Interestingly enough, there might be a higher fidelity option (for consoles) in the form of a PlayStation 5 Pro port, which can outperform Xbox’s own Series X by a considerable margin.
