Following other Xbox-exclusive properties, the crown jewel of the platform, the one that drove it to success, is now heading to the PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first game, will launch on Sony's platform sometime in 2026.
We got a first look at this evolved Combat Evolved version on Oct. 24, which showcased the game's stunning visuals, physics, lighting, and graphics. The trailer was both cinematic and gameplay-oriented, showing us what the game looks like in action as much as its cutscenes. And I have to say it's blown me away (pun intended), as Microsoft seems to have put in maximum effort to make this game look as good as humanly possible.
With its coming to the PlayStation 5, I assume it'll not require a nuclear-powered PC to run, but modern games have a knack for ruining launches through poor performance, so I'll hold my breath until I see it.
On the other hand, Halo: Campaign Evolved isn't just a makeover; it's a significant modernization and improvement effort to bring the original title up to snuff. It'll introduce new weapons and missions, some of the former coming from games that were released after the original Halo so many years ago.
On top of that, the game is set to feature two-player local (couch) co-op, allowing you and your buddies to relive the golden age from the comfort of your own room, albeit now accompanied by lower back pain. Co-op can be extended to up to four players online, which can bridge the gap between your old friend group that has drifted apart after two decades. All in all, it's a great time to be a Halo fan, especially one who has switched to PlayStation due to the Xbox's lack of first-party games.
This also marks yet another Xbox-exclusive franchise that has made the switch to PlayStation, leaving Xbox with basically no series that is solely going to be available on its own consoles.
Multi-platform launches are now officially Microsoft's key strategy, with exclusivity sacrificed in favor of availability, a concept I wholeheartedly support.
As stated above, Halo: Campaign Evolved comes out on current-gen consoles, including the PS5, and PC, in 2026, and is, if Sony's official page is to be believed, just the first of many ports.
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