On this Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down today’s Halo news: a full remake of the original Halo campaign called Halo: Campaign Evolved built in Unreal Engine 5 with 4K visuals, refreshed audio, and returning cast re-recording lines. For the first time, Halo is coming to PlayStation alongside Xbox and PC. The remake adds three new prequel missions, nine series weapons like the Energy Sword and Battle Rifle, modern mechanics such as vehicle hijacking and Skulls, and a big emphasis on four-player co-op with split-screen and cross-play. There’s no competitive multiplayer here, and we talk through why that choice probably makes sense for a UE5 transition and a multi-platform launch.
00:00 The announcement and what “Campaign Evolved” actually is
00:18 Platforms and engine shift to UE5
00:33 Visual and audio overhaul with returning cast
00:58 New prequel missions and added weapons
01:15 Modern mechanics in a classic campaign
01:29 Co-op focus, split-screen, cross-play, and the “golf cart” Warthog seat
01:45 No competitive multiplayer and why that might be
02:00 Read on the strategy: learning UE5 and shipping on PS5
02:16 Nostalgia hit and why this remake still lands for longtime fans
This is a ground-up remake of the 2001 campaign, not a visual toggle remaster.
Launching on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation marks a major shift for Halo’s future.
Three new prequel missions connect Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson.
Nine series weapons and vehicle hijacking bring later-game features into CE.
Four-player online co-op, two-player split-screen on console, and cross-play are in.
No competitive multiplayer keeps the focus on story and co-op.
Likely a stepping stone to UE5 across Halo, with lessons for a future mainline entry.
“It’s not the Anniversary toggle. This one is built in Unreal Engine 5 and will feel very different.”
“For the very first time Halo will be on PlayStation. It’s the end of an era.”
“There is no competitive multiplayer. Co-op is where it’s going to be.”
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