Xbox may have confirmed the remake of the company's most iconic game

The remake of Halo: Combat Evolved is expected to be released in 2026 as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of Xbox. This project, which will not be a simple remaster, will involve a complete rebuild from scratch of the acclaimed title, which excites fans of the franchise.

Halo never dies (although they have tried)

Halo: Combat Evolved, released in 2001, revolutionized the first-person shooter genre and changed the way video games were experienced on consoles, a domain that had previously belonged almost exclusively to PC users. The arrival of Master Chief and his epic narrative marked a turning point in the gaming industry.

Recently, 343 Industries has changed its name to Halo Studios and has formed a partnership with Unreal, suggesting that the remake could use Unreal Engine 5, a platform known for its powerful graphical capabilities. This change represents a new approach to the development of the iconic saga.

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, hinted during a presentation that there will be a “return of a classic” alongside the launch of anticipated new titles like Fable and Forza. Although Halo: Combat Evolved was not mentioned directly, its status as a launch title for the original Xbox positions it as a likely candidate for this return, given its enduring legacy.

Players can currently access the entire Halo series through Xbox Game Pass, indicating Microsoft’s intention to keep the franchise active while this anticipated remake is being developed. As soon as more details about the Halo: Combat Evolved remake emerge, the gaming community is expected to be on the lookout for any updates on this iconic return.

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