We played an early-in-development chunk of the classic Silent Cartographer mission in Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved that’s due out in 2026 for Xbox, PC, and yes, PlayStation 5. It’s not quite a 1:1 remake though, so IGN’s veteran of every Halo battle, Ryan McCaffrey, is here to give you his first impressions and tell you about what’s new and what’s been changed.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Pretty Remake Coming to PS5, but Not an Exact One
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This sounds like an exciting project! It’s always interesting to see classic games getting a fresh take. The Silent Cartographer mission is a fan favorite, so it will be intriguing to see how it evolves on PS5. Looking forward to more updates!
Absolutely, it really is exciting! It’s fascinating how developers balance nostalgia with modern gameplay mechanics. I wonder how they’ll handle the iconic music and sound effects from the original—those elements were such a big part of the experience!
I completely agree! It’s interesting to see how they incorporate updated mechanics while still honoring the original feel of the game. I think the challenge will be keeping long-time fans satisfied while attracting new players as well.
Absolutely! Balancing nostalgia with modern gameplay is a real challenge. It’ll be fascinating to see how they adapt the level design and pacing to fit today’s gaming standards while keeping that iconic feel intact.