Halo: Combat Evolved, the first-person shooter from Bungie that put the original Xbox on the map and helped Microsoft become a major player in the console wars, will be coming back as part of a new remaster, according to a new report today that discusses what’s next for Xbox and Halo. The game, which is presumably being steered by 343 Industries, is reportedly being considered for release on not only Xbox and PC, but also PlayStation 5, Sony’s rival console.
From various reports:
- “I’m expecting two big game reveals, a lot of release dates, and some surprises along the way.”
- “Microsoft is reportedly working on a remaster of Halo: Combat Evolved, and there are suggestions that it may also come to PS5 in addition to Xbox.”
- “…Tom Warren writes in his Notepad newsletter that Halo is ‘one game’ being considered for release on Sony’s console.”
- “Warren notes that it is in ‘early days’ of development, so it is very unlikely that Microsoft will announce this project during this Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase.”
- “Microsoft has promised a big technical leap for its next-gen Xbox, and the company is rumored to be working on an Xbox handheld.”
A look at the existing Halo: Combat Evolved remaster, which is available as part of The Master Chief Collection:
As for what Microsoft’s initiative for bringing Xbox games to other platforms is called:
The plan that’s proven so controversial with hardcore Xbox fans is known internally as “Project Latitude,” sources familiar with Microsoft’s efforts tell me. Project Latitude started off with an initial wave of games, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded, heading to the PS5, with some going to the Nintendo Switch, but the plan extends beyond these four games and into some titles that might surprise Xbox fans.
Discussion (8 replies)
Join Discussion →There was already a f*cking remaster, it's called the Anniversary edition, which came out for X360 before be included as part of Halo MCC on XB1 and PC. At first the game industry was getting ridiculous with all the remasters. But now we have hit the point where games are getting remastered AGAIN, or remasters are getting remastered. Is Xzibit running the video game industry now?
Honestly, I'm all for it. The remaster looks fucking dated now. It's still a great game and there is nothing wrong with bringing it up to modern visual standards provided that they do it with the same care and quality that was done the first time.
The Remaster Remix?
*SIGH* I do suppose you're right.
I still find it pleasing enough, a very interesting change of pace from the original graphics, not just cuz of the superior assets, but also due to changes to the art-style and look of the environments. The same rooms can have a different mood/atmosphere between the two sets of graphics. It was an interesting change of pace, especially for those of us who already spent too much time with the original. But I guess there's nothing wrong with making yet another set of graphics and art assets for the game. I assume they will charge us for it though. Gotta buy Halo 1 yet again. Make it a free update for Halo MCC I say.
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When I saw the title pop up in my feed: "Halo Campaign Evolved", I genuinely thought it was a new campaign driven game. Only to learn it's just another freaking remaster. I'm so tired of these lazy crash grabs. Make new single player games damn it.
Unfortunately just about everything is like this now including movies, some toys, etc.. No new ideas nowadays.
They do it because it is often low risk high reward. Nostalgia is a beautiful liar.
If they are not giving it to Anniversary owners, I'll pass until it's under $10. As anniversary looks and plays great IMO. Toggling between it and the OG version to compare visuals is a nice touch they added.