Executive Producer Damon Conn and Creative Director Max Szlagor noted in an interview that the goal of the project is not only to honor the 25-year legacy of the franchise, but also to attract a new generation of players. The creators want to connect veterans who grew up on Master Chief with players who have not yet had the opportunity to explore this universe.
A key element of the strategy will be the release of Halo on PlayStation 5 — the first project in the series on the Sony platform. Cross-play support will unite different communities. The developers completely abandoned competitive multiplayer modes, focusing on a story campaign available alone or in co-op for up to four players.
The remake is being created from scratch on Unreal Engine 5 with modern graphics and sound design. In addition to updating the classic levels of 2001, three new missions will be added, revealing the events before the main story and showing the joint adventures of Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.
The exact release date on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S has not yet been announced, but the studio emphasizes its serious attitude to the project. The developers are confident that expanding platforms is the key to the development of the franchise.