The retail chain released an official statement — humorous but symbolically significant — announcing the "end of the feud" between fans after the news that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released on PlayStation 5 in 2026 with cross-platform multiplayer support.
For a brand that has lived in the hearts of gamers for over 20 years, this is a significant moment: a game once exclusive to Xbox now symbolizes an open and interconnected industry. In its message, GameStop briefly described the "history of the conflict" that began in the early 2000s when Halo: Combat Evolved started the confrontation between Xbox and PlayStation fans.
"Whereas, for two decades, the global gaming community has been embroiled in a perpetual and petty conflict known as the console war, and whereas, Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 with cross-platform play, GameStop, acting as a neutral structure, hereby officially declares the end of the console war."
Players are encouraged to "cease hostilities, disband armies" and enter a "new era of collaborative gaming," with GameStop declaring itself a "demilitarized zone" ready to offer equipment, accessories, and promotions for "former combatants" of all platforms. The message concludes with the company's signature motto: "Power to the players."
