SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO: With the (second) remake of the original Halo just over a month away, Microsoft recently outlined everything it has added to, and changed from, the original 2001 classic. Although it demands 100GB of storage space, the Unreal Engine 5 title has relatively modest system requirements.
Microsoft has spent the past few weeks showing off the drastic changes it has made to Halo: Combat Evolved's lighting, characters, environments, textures, and other visual elements. However, instead of creating a remake that lines up perfectly with the original, Halo Studios decided to remix certain gameplay elements and add features from later Halo titles.
For example, the story has been expanded to include three new missions that precede the original. Furthermore, the returning levels have received minor changes to adjust their pacing, include new enemy types, and account for the addition of four-player co-op.
All weapons from later Halo games, such as the M7 SMG, Spiker, and Energy Sword, are also included. Other new features include a sprint function, an optional third-person perspective, skulls, and more. Players can find and use 42 skulls to introduce new gameplay conditions or deactivate Campaign Evolved's modern features for a more old-school feel.
