Microsoft announces ‘Halo’ remake, out 2026 for Xbox Series, PC, PS5

Microsoft’s (MSFT) HALO Studios announced that video game “Halo: Campaign Evolved,” a modernized remake of 2001 title “Halo: Combat Evolved,” is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5 (SONY) in 2026. “Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, and refined controls, plus three brand-new prequel missions featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson,” the company said. “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, 2-player splitscreen co-op on console, or up to 4-player online co-op on console and PC with full crossplay 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.” The Fly notes that this would be the first-ever “Halo” game playable on a PlayStation console.