Microsoft would be considering bringing its flagship Xbox franchise to PlayStation. After months of rumors and speculation, the technology giant took the first step in its multiplatform strategy by launching multiple exclusive games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Now it’s time to Halowhich would come to the PS5 in the form of a remastering.
According to a report from The VergeMicrosoft is working on a remastering of Halo: Combat Evolved, the acclaimed Xbox shooter. The project is in a preliminary phase of development, although it is rumored that it would be part of Project Latitude, the code name that Microsoft uses for its multiplatform strategy. If the rumors are true, this would be the first Halo
Halo: Combat Evolved It debuted in 2001 as an Xbox launch game and quickly became one of the most played console shooters. Its good acceptance allowed Microsoft to develop versions for PC and Mac, although Halo 2 He was the real culprit that made the saga popular. Almost 25 years after its arrival, a new version would be cooking in the studios first party de Xbox.
According to rumors, Microsoft is not ready to reveal this project, so We won’t see it during the Xbox Showcase next Sunday. A remastering of Halo: Combat Evolved It does not surprise anyone if we consider that these types of projects are gaining ground among fans. Games like Resident Evil 4, Dead Space or the same The Last of Us They have been reimagined for new generations.
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And Halo for PS5 could become a reality very soon
The topic of exclusive games has dominated the headlines during the first months of 2024. The times when Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo competed to gain users through exclusive games are a thing of the past. The most recent example is Microsoft’s decision to launch Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves and other titles on rival consoles.
The current situation in the video game industry is forcing companies to get rid of the old strategy. Profits from an exclusive are not working and Square Enix itself has already announced that all your games will be multiplatform. Although Sony has not taken the step, at least it has already accepted that it needs to expand to the PC to justify the investment.
A remaster of Halo: Combat Evolved could come to the PS5 in 2026, giving PlayStation users the opportunity to experience the classic Xbox shooter. It’s likely that by the time it launches, Microsoft — or the industry — will have fully embraced cross-platform.
The remaster would also serve to restart the saga after the problems with Halo Infinite. For now It is unknown if 343 Studios will be in charge of the project or Microsoft will pass it on to another of its internal studios. If you choose the latter, id Software would be the ideal candidate to carry it out.
