Rumors suggest that Halo Studios may go beyond remaking the first game and has additional plans for other classic entries.
Halo Studios is reportedly well aware of the general sentiment surrounding the franchise in recent years. According to current rumors, the studio believes that “giving the Covenant back their bomb” and reimagining Halo 2 and Halo 3 could help ensure that Halo’s new era does not begin with a brand-new title whose reception would be uncertain.
Insider Rebs Gaming has closely examined the rumors circulating around the series and claims that two additional remakes could follow Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is reportedly planned for 2026. The information is said to come from reliable sources, including an alleged former developer.
Early signs pointing to a Halo 2 remake appeared as far back as April 2024, when Dan Gniady joined Halo Studios and posted the iconic line “We’re giving the Covenant back their bomb” on his LinkedIn profile. A few months later, TechnicalHalo shared accurate details about Campaign Evolved a year before its official announcement and also claimed that remakes of the second and third games were in development.
The studio reportedly believes that re-releasing the classic titles on new platforms could generate more revenue than simply porting the Master Chief Collection. A former Halo Studios developer has since stated that remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are indeed in the works, though they were unable to provide further details due to an NDA.
According to available information, these remakes would not differ drastically from Campaign Evolved. Multiplayer components would be removed, and the games would remain largely faithful to their original stories, although the original endings might not be strictly preserved. All remakes are expected to be launched from the same game or a shared hub.
Another reliable source has reportedly confirmed Rebs Gaming’s assumption that Microsoft and Halo Studios leadership are deliberately playing it safe. Their goal is to avoid releasing yet another Halo title that could face strong backlash from long-time fans. Revisiting and reimagining the original games is seen as a safer strategy, especially since those entries were highly successful and continue to be played by many today.
With Halo Studios currently focused on Halo: Campaign Evolved, it may take some time before it becomes clear whether all classic entries will eventually be modernized. Given the rift that emerged between the community and the series with the release of Halo 4, and which deepened with subsequent games, starting a new era by returning to fan-favorite titles appears to be a logical move.
Source: WCCFTech
