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After months of rumors, Microsoft and Halo Studios have officially confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved, the full remake of the first installment in the series, is coming in 2026 to Xbox Series X|S and PC, and with a big surprise: For the first time in the franchise’s history on PlayStation 5.
However, despite the excitement of the icon’s return, the shocking news for fans of the series was the absence of multiplayer at launch, one of the main pillars of Halo since its debut in 2001.
According to official details, the remake will include cooperative play both locally and online, allowing players to experience the story with friends, but the competitive multiplayer that has characterized the series will be absent for the time being.
The Verge ‘s Tom Warren tried to get a comment from Microsoft on why this mode is absent, but has yet to receive an official response, especially since the original game included a limited local network experience.
On the bright side, the studio confirmed that the game has been completely rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5, with massive graphical improvements and experimental new missions that expand Master Chief’s story and deepen his character like never before.
While the official price of the game has yet to be revealed, fans of the series are torn between excitement for the new experience and disappointment at the absence of the multiplayer mode that made Halo one of the most influential games in the history of team-based shooters.
Halo’s return is a huge event in itself, but the absence of multiplayer leaves the question open: can Halo succeed without its most powerful weapon?
