Halo Makes a Big Move to PlayStation 5

Halo, a game that once ruled the gaming world, is making a big change. It's coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026. This is a huge deal because Halo has always been an Xbox thing. But now, Microsoft is letting Master Chief step into PlayStation territory. The game coming to PlayStation 5 is a remake of the first Halo game, called "Combat Evolved. " It's being called "Campaign Evolved. " This remake is not just for PlayStation 5. It's also coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Steam. Plus, it will be on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one. It will also support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere. The announcement happened at the Halo World Championship on Friday, October 24. A trailer was shown, giving a peek at the new graphics, voice acting, and level design. Some people even got to try a demo of the game. Halo has had its ups and downs. It started strong with "Combat Evolved" and "Halo 2. " But later games like "Halo 5: Guardians" and "Halo: Infinite" didn't do as well. Still, Halo is a big deal for Microsoft. That's why it's a surprise to see it coming to PlayStation. The remake is meant to be an easy way for new players to get into the Halo universe. It starts from the beginning, so new players can understand the story. The game is being made with Unreal Engine 5, which is different from the engine used for "Halo Infinite. " It will have 4K graphics, re-recorded voice lines, and remastered music. Steve Downes and Jen Taylor are back as Master Chief and Cortana. The game will also have some new weapons, like the Needle Rifle, Energy Sword, and Battle Rifle. It will support up to four-player online co-op, cross-play, and two-player splitscreen on consoles. One of the levels that's getting a big change is "The Library. " This level was not liked by many fans. The developers have added new lines to Guilty Spark to guide players through the level. They've also added new dialogue to give more insight into the story. No exact release date was given, but "Halo: Campaign Evolved" is scheduled to come out sometime in 2026.