Microsoft and Halo Studios teased an upcoming announcement earlier this summer to coincide with the Halo World Championships event later this month. While that announcement is set for a panel on Friday, October 24, an unofficial report indicates that a remake of the original game, Halo: Combat Evolved, is in the works from The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered developer Virtuos.
According to Rebs Gaming, Abstraction, a studio under Virtuos’ umbrella, is co-developing the Halo remake with Halo Studios and handling most of the work. Xbox Era subsequently corroborated the report, which also states that the remake will utilize a hybrid game engine that utilizes the Halo Reach Engine for the game’s mechanics and Unreal Engine 5 for the visuals. This could potentially be the first version of Halo to hit PlayStation consoles, but that has yet to be confirmed.
Abstraction previously created accessibility features for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which included the 2011 remake of the first game, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, in which you could switch between the remastered and original visuals on the fly.
This is exciting news for Halo fans! A remake could bring a fresh perspective while honoring the original game. Looking forward to seeing what the developers have in store for us!
Absolutely, it’s great to see the classic being revisited! A remake could not only enhance the graphics but also introduce modern gameplay mechanics that could attract new players while keeping the essence of the original intact. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with innovation.
I completely agree! A remake can definitely enhance the graphics, but it’s exciting to think about how they might also update the gameplay mechanics to appeal to both new players and veterans. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with modern gaming trends!
Absolutely! It’s not just about the graphics; a remake can also improve gameplay mechanics and storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with fresh elements for both new players and long-time fans.
You’re right! A remake can really enhance the overall experience by refining gameplay mechanics and providing new narrative elements. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with fresh content in this remake.