Halo Studios is currently planning to remake all campaigns featured in the original Halo trilogy, according to a new rumor.
According to known Halo insider and content creator Rebs Gaming, Halo Studios may be preparing to remake the full campaign experience of the original Halo trilogy i.e. Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3. The information comes from a combination of insider reports, public clues, and direct communication with a former Halo Studios developer.
The rumor first gained traction in late October, shortly after the reveal of Halo Campaign Evolved, when Twitter/X user leaks_infinite suggested that Halo 2 and Halo 3 are also set to receive remakes. Rebs Gaming subsequently decided to investigate the claim himself. After speaking with multiple sources, including a former Halo Studios developer bound by an NDA, he says he now believes the studio is actively planning remakes of the original trilogy.
One of the earliest pieces of circumstantial evidence dates back to April, 2024, when Dan Niatti joined Halo Studios as lead game designer on a new Halo project. Niatti’s experience description referenced “giving the Covenant back their bomb,” a nod to a famous moment from Halo 2. While not definitive proof, the content creator noted that, in hindsight, the reference holds weight.
More concrete information came in June, 2024, when Twitter/X user TechnicalHalo accurately reported that Halo Campaign Evolved, a remake of Combat Evolved, is targeting a 2026 release. This source also clarified that the project is not a simple remaster, but a full remake built as a proof of concept for Halo on Unreal Engine 5, while still aiming to remain faithful to the original experience. They also claimed that Halo Studios plans to remake the entire trilogy rather than port The Master Chief Collection to PlayStation, believing that reselling rebuilt versions of the games offers greater long-term revenue potential.
Additional reports suggested that Halo Studios was unhappy with Combat Evolved Anniversary and intends to avoid repeating its mistakes. As is the case with Campaign Evolved, multiplayer will not being included with the Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, with the studio instead focusing on large-scale, high-player-count multiplayer experiences via a separate project. The remakes will allegedly follow the general story beats of the originals, though not necessarily replicate them scene-for-scene.
While Halo Studios has not officially confirmed anything, an interview with executive producer Damon Conn hinted at the possibility. When asked about remaking older games, he said, “There is an opportunity for us to grow the fanbase. We’re bringing the most players, we believe, to Halo, ever. And so that growth is what we’re truly interested in, and again, I hinted before this paves the way for future stories and Halos.” According to one source, Microsoft and Halo Studios leadership are aiming to reduce risk after Halo Infinite’s troubled launch. By remaking the original classics, the studio can rebuild trust with long-time fans while avoiding the pitfalls of an overly ambitious, all-in-one campaign and multiplayer release.
