Halo: Campaign Evolved is little more than a month away from its highly anticipated multi-platform launch, though its developers have been catching some flak following a recent community Q&A.
Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) recently published a blog that answered a slate of questions, initially creating some confusion in regards to how the PS5 version will handle split-screen co-op. Originally, Halo Studios had stated that in order to access this feature, both players would need to link their PlayStation Network profile to a Microsoft account while also needing an active PlayStation Plus subscription.
In an updated version of the blog, it’s been confirmed that a PlayStation Plus subscription is only required if playing online. Still, players will need to jump through the other aforementioned hoops in order to play Halo: Campaign Evolved locally with a friend via split-screen, rather than simply connect a second controller. Presumably, this will allow both players to keep their progress and any unlocked trophies they both earn.
While the PS5 split-screen clarification will come as a relief, some Halo fans aren’t happy with other details gleaned from the Campaign Evolved Q&A. Specifically, the lack of a dedicated photo mode comes as a disappointing omission given how widespread this feature is in modern AAA games, not to mention Halo’s long legacy of giving players tools to create their own fan-made media. According to Halo Studios, “there are no current plans for a Photo Mode or Theater Mode in Halo: Campaign Evolved.”
Also, despite the number of newly introduced customisation options available, you won’t get to see them in cutscenes. Instead, Master Chief will revert to his vanilla appearance “to ensure that the narrative remains as faithful to the original game as possible”. Hopefully, we’ll get the option to toggle this feature in a post-launch update.
When Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28th, 2026, it will signal a landmark moment for the former flagship Xbox franchise as it makes its PlayStation debut, almost 25 years after the sci-fi shooter helped spearhead Microsoft’s push into the console market.
As the name suggests, this is a full-on remake of the Halo: Combat Evolved single player campaign. While it would have been nice to see some additional multiplayer modes added, Microsoft probably wants to avoid fracturing its existing fanbase which is already spread across Halo: Infinite and Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Source: Halo Waypoint