Another rumor has been confirmed: a new remake of the story mode from the original Halo game is in development and was announced at the Halo World Championship.

Experience where the legend begins. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of the campaign from Halo: Combat Evolved. Players can experience the original story with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, and refined controls. The game also features three brand-new prequel missions with the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying “Skulls”—optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways—add fresh tactics and endless replayability.

Play it your way: solo, in two-player split-screen cooperative play (console only), or in four-player online cooperative play with full cross-play and cross-progression support. Whether you’re discovering Halo for the first time or returning to the ring after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers an adventure that feels both timeless and brand new. After crash-landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief must help the remaining humans survive against overwhelming Covenant forces. With the help of his AI companion, Cortana, he uncovers Halo’s dark secrets and fights to avert the annihilation of all life in the galaxy.

Battle through the original missions, which have been rebuilt with enhanced level design, updated cinematics, and improved wayfinding. These changes refine the experience, keeping the pace moving without losing the wonder, tension, or heroism of the original. Iconic vistas, alien architecture, and sci-fi wonders have been reborn with all-new visuals, cinematics, and animations. The soundtrack has been remastered and the sound design updated for greater immersion. New voice performances have been recorded with the primary cast. Classic Halo combat feels instantly familiar yet sharper than ever. Sprint, aim, and engage with refined precision. For the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, you can wield nine additional iconic weapons from across the series, including the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, and Needle Rifle. These weapons give you more ways to approach every fight.

Join the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson in a brand-new story arc set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved. This new arc features new environments, gameplay, characters, and enemies. Vehicles have always been at the heart of Halo’s fun, whether you’re racing across the map in a Warthog or flipping it over with friends. Now, they go even further. For the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved, you can hijack enemy vehicles and pilot a fully drivable Wraith, creating unforgettable chaos. Use the Campaign Remix feature to remix any mission with the most gameplay-modifying “Skulls” ever in a Halo campaign.

Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. All platforms will receive the game at the same time.

Source: Gematsu, PS Blog