Not everyone is happy with the new remake of the classic. Several authors of the original Halo: Combat Evolved criticized it, calling it "more visually polished, but lacking soul and depth."
The first part, created by Bungie and released in 2001 as an Xbox exclusive, defined the sci-fi shooter genre on consoles. Now, more than twenty years later, Halo Studios is preparing a remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved, promising to be a "new chapter" in the series.
The project is being created on Unreal Engine 5 with updated 4K graphics, new animations, remastered music, and re-recorded dialogues. There will be three new story missions, as well as weapons and vehicles from subsequent parts.
But not everyone shares the enthusiasm of the creators. Jaime Griesemer, one of the level designers of the original, stated on X:
"I did everything right, and they're just messing it up. I see dozens of changes — from reload speed to the absence of first-aid kits and fall damage — that make the game smoother, but less interesting. When the budget is too big, developers lose the right to make interesting decisions."
At the same time, Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and designer of Master Chief, praised the remake:
"My sincere impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved? I absolutely love the chosen direction. The game looks and sounds authentic. It's so beautiful that in 2001 you could only dream about it. I am very pleased to see Halo CE in this form."
The release of Halo: Campaign Evolved is scheduled for 2026 on Xbox, PC, and for the first time on PlayStation.
