Summary
- Reliable insider reports that the Halo Combat Evolved remake will only include a single-player campaign mode.
- The remake uses Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to release in 2026 as part of an Anniversary Project.
- Multiplayer is not part of this remake; instead, the cancelled Halo Infinite battle royale mode is being redeveloped by Certain Affinity as Project Ekur.
- There are rumours that the remake might also be released on PlayStation, marking a first for the franchise.
Halo Combat Evolved Will Have Campaign Mode Only – Report
New insider information has revealed that the highly anticipated remake of Halo: Combat Evolved will focus solely on the single-player campaign, leaving out multiplayer modes.
The report comes from RebsGaming, a trusted source on Halo news, who also shared updates on other projects like Project Ekur and Halo 7.
The leaker claims Halo Combat Evolved remake is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to launch in 2026 as part of a larger Anniversary Project. This news might come as a surprise to many fans, considering the Halo series’ strong multiplayer legacy.
Interestingly, there are claims that the Halo Combat Evolved remake might release on PlayStation consoles for the first time in the franchise’s history. While this has not been officially confirmed, it would be a notable expansion for the series. Meanwhile, Halo 7 is reportedly in pre-production and expected to release on next-generation Xbox hardware.
Other Halo Game Leaks
Project Ekur is the revamped multiplayer experience developed by Certain Affinity, based on the cancelled battle royale mode originally planned for Halo Infinite. This shift shows 343 Industries focusing multiplayer efforts on new projects rather than including multiplayer in the Halo Combat Evolved remake.
Some rumours, such as Halo Infinite’s multiplayer being ported to Unreal Engine 5 or the game coming to PlayStation, have been dismissed by insiders close to the development teams.
Fans can expect more official news later this year, as Halo Studios promises to reveal more about their upcoming projects.
