Rumor: Halo 1 Remake Could Be Coming Sooner Than Expected

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Rumor: Halo 1 Remake Could Be Coming Sooner Than Expected

Key Takeaways

  • The rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remake may be further along than initially thought, with a potential release as early as 2026.
  • Halo Studios’ transition to Unreal Engine 5 may benefit future projects, allowing for more frequent releases.
  • Fans can expect updates and new content for Halo Infinite, with a possible official reveal of the Combat Evolved remake as soon as next year.

As a lifelong Halo fan who’s been through the Master Chief’s battles since the original Xbox days, I can barely contain my excitement at the prospect of a ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. If the rumors are true and this project is further along than we thought, it feels like Christmas has come early! The shift to Unreal Engine 5 could potentially mean more frequent releases from Halo Studios, which would be music to our ears.

It appears that the anticipated remake of the original Halo game, titled “Halo: Combat Evolved,” might be more advanced in development than initially thought, based on recent rumors that surfaced earlier this year. Notably, the developers of the Halo series, 343 Industries, underwent a significant transformation, rebranding as Halo Studios and announcing their future projects will utilize Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 instead of the Slipspace engine used in “Halo Infinite.” This announcement followed shortly after whispers of a “Halo: Combat Evolved” remake.

Often regarded as Xbox’s defining game in its 23-year journey, Halo: Combat Evolved paved the way for one of the industry’s key first-person shooter series during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras. The game was revamped a decade later into Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, and both this version and another remaster of Halo 2 Anniversary were part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, released in 2014. Despite the successful launch of Halo Infinite in 2021, its post-launch support didn’t meet the community’s expectations, but Halo Studios has shown significant improvement since then.

Fans eager to revisit the legendary era of Halo may not have to wait as long as previously anticipated for the alleged remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. On a recent episode of the XboxEra Podcast, reliable insider Shpeshal_Nick hinted that Halo Studios’ complete overhaul of the original Halo game is coming sooner than initially suggested. He further elaborated that he doesn’t think it’s a 2025 release, suggesting the remake could potentially arrive in 2026, although this remains speculation for now.

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake May Be Closer Than Anticipated

It’s logical to assume that Halo Studios is further along with the development of the Halo remake, given that Halo Infinite was released about three years ago. Since then, it’s possible that they have been simultaneously working on this new project and providing ongoing support for Halo Infinite. Although we don’t know exactly when Halo Studios switched to Unreal Engine, it wouldn’t be shocking to discover that the rumored Combat Evolved remake is being created using it. This transition to Unreal Engine would also mean that Halo Studios no longer has to deal with issues related to its own problematic Slipspace engine, and could potentially allow for more frequent releases of smaller titles like remakes or experiences such as Halo 3: ODST and Halo Reach, in between the larger mainline games.

Halo Studios is still working on enhancements and new features for the game Halo Infinite, including its temporary Operation: Halloween event that’s happening now. Additionally, a third-person perspective mode is set to come out later this year for Halo Infinite. Regarding the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, despite some doubts expressed by Shpeshal_Nick, it might not be released in 2025, but there’s a possibility we could get an official announcement about it next year, so keep an eye on Halo Studios for more information.

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2024-10-14 21:35