The Library Level is ‘Being Fixed’ for Halo: Campaign Evolved

As a huge Halo fan, I was so excited to hear they’re completely remaking the original Halo: Combat Evolved! It’s called Halo: Campaign Evolved, and it’ll let us relive the iconic story of Master Chief and Cortana battling the Covenant to save everything. What’s really cool is it’s just the campaign – they’re focusing on making that experience amazing. And get this – it’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 in 2026! The developers even talked to Xbox Wire about making some changes to the infamous Library level, which is awesome to hear. I can’t wait!

Best Open-World Games Available For Free On Steam

Even though there are tons of open-world games available, many excellent titles have thrived without requiring players to spend any money. You can find free-to-play options ranging from massive online games to challenging survival experiences, offering plenty of choices for those who don’t want to pay.

It’s Real: One Piece Could Be Repeating Naruto’s Biggest Mistake In The Final Saga

Both One Piece and Naruto are hugely popular manga series with fans worldwide. The creators of these series, Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto, clearly admire each other’s work. Kishimoto has publicly acknowledged being inspired by Oda, and Oda has also drawn inspiration from Kishimoto’s techniques in his own manga. This kind of mutual respect and influence is common among artists working in the same field.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is Adding One of the Series’ Most Controversial Features

While most modern first-person shooters include sprinting, it’s always been a bit of a debated topic among Halo fans. It originally appeared in Halo: Reach as a special armor ability and has gradually become a standard part of how the games are played. This has made Halo feel more fast-paced, which is a change from the earlier games that many fans consider the series’ best. When rumors started circulating last month about the upcoming Halo 1 remake potentially including sprint, the community had a varied response.

Despite Struggles, Xbox Grew in One Major Market in 2025

Although the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One initially sold at comparable rates, recent years have seen the newer consoles fall behind. Microsoft reported a 22% drop in hardware sales for the quarter ending June 2025. At the same time, growth in Xbox Game Pass subscriptions has been slowing down for several years, leading Microsoft to stop sharing regular subscriber numbers. Faced with these difficulties and the increasing cost and time required to develop games, Microsoft has begun releasing some of its most popular game franchises on competing platforms, hoping to increase overall gaming revenue.

Halo 1 Remake is Official and Coming to PS5, But Without Its Defining Feature

The highly anticipated relaunch of Halo: Combat Evolved is planned for 2026, perfectly timed with the franchise’s 25th anniversary. First released in 2001 as a flagship title for the original Xbox, Halo: Combat Evolved marked Microsoft’s entrance into the world of console gaming. Even before the introduction of Xbox Live, the game was celebrated for its fun local multiplayer mode, made possible by the original Xbox’s System Link feature. An updated Anniversary edition of Halo: Combat Evolved was released in 2011 and is now included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC and Xbox.