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Halo: Campaign Evolved Set for July 28 Release as Unreal Engine Remake

The remake modernizes core gameplay to refocus the franchise on single‑player.

Overview

  • Halo Studios will release Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28 for Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5, marking the first mainline Halo campaign on PlayStation.
  • The developer rebuilt the entire 2001 campaign in Unreal Engine 5 and confirmed the game will not include competitive multiplayer to emphasize a single‑player experience.
  • A Polygon hands‑on of two demo levels noted an optional 'Perspective' skull that switches the view to third‑person, 18 skulls available in the demo, and a total of 42 skulls planned for the final game.
  • The remake adds modern actions such as sprinting, boarding vehicles, and using the energy sword, which speed up moment‑to‑moment play while preserving the large scale of classic levels.
  • Halo Studios, the rebrand of 343 Industries, has confirmed multiple Halo projects are in development and this multi‑platform remake will shape how the series balances nostalgia and modern design.