«Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake faithful but modern Halo: Combat Evolved campaign,» says Halo Studios, the team responsible for the game. As can be seen in the generous trailer with gameplay with which the title has been presented, the visual renovation is total. In addition to graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, Halo: Campaign Evolved features updated cinematics, refined controls, remastered music, and rerecorded dialogue. It can also be played locally with split screen and online cooperative mode for up to four players with support for cross-play. There is also cross progression.
Those who want new content will find it. Halo: Campaign Evolved includes three prequel missions starring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson, and incorporates a selection of weapons and vehicles from later installments. For now it has been confirmed that there will be nine weapons, including the Energy Sword, the Battle Rifle and the Needle Rifle. They are weapons that the enemy can use against the Master Chief, and now he adds them to his arsenal. The same goes for vehicles with the option to use those of the Covenant fleet such as the Wraith.
Halo: Campaign Evolved tells the same story as 25 years ago, but Halo Studios talks about a campaign «recreated» from the ground up with improved level design and refined signage to improve navigation. The sound design has also been updated to improve immersion, while classic Halo combat «feels immediately familiar,» says the development team. Halo Studios says that returning to where it all began allows newcomers to understand Halo's story from the beginning, while helping them «chart the course for new Halo stories.»
Halo: Combat Evolved vs. Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios ensures that Halo: Campaign Evolved offers a reconstructed campaign that is faithful to the original, both visually and emotionally. The team has made it a priority to preserve the spirit of Halo.