The update brings two new maps, a new Ranked season, a fresh Operation pass and over 200 "never-before-released" cosmetic items.
While support will continue, there won't be any more content as the "combined focus" of Halo Studios is on "new experiences."
The next mainline Halo title will reportedly feature multiplayer, but Microsoft is seemingly continuing on the remake path until then.
Marcus Lehto wrote about how impressive Halo: Campaign Evolved looks, noting that "it warms my heart to see Halo CE like this."
The Chief is back, and this time, Halo Studios is remaking his first adventure with new visuals and features. Get all the details here.
Executive producer Damon Conn and game director Greg Hermann noted that AI is simply a tool rather than replacements for artists.
Halo Studios' Brian Jarrard says the remake coming to PlayStation is "just going to mean more Halo for everyone." "It's really a new era."
Jamie Griesemer also lambasted the new sprint. “We have no vision for what this is supposed to be, here’s the tools to fix it yourself.”
Director Greg Hermann says the studio will "continue to push the boundaries of technology" while maintaining the "core Halo gameplay."
Instead, Halo Studios is "trying to basically make something that stands kind of shoulder to shoulder" with the original game.
The classic mission sees Master Chief and UNSC Marines storming the beaches, fighting the Covenant to locate the Cartographer.
The "faithful yet modernized" remake of Halo: Combat Evolved includes new weapons, prequel missions, and no competitive multiplayer.
In a social media post, Steve Downes noted that he would be at HaloWC, as well as the fact that "BIG NEWS A'COMIN" at the event.
In a LinkedIn post, Halo Studios veteran art director Glenn Israel wrote about feeling safe to reveal more details some time next year.
The report also indicates that the remake of the original Halo will use a "hybrid engine" like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered.
This year's Halo World Championship event will be a follow-up to last year's where Halo Studios first unveiled its 'A New Dawn' video.
The new Legendary Warbond, priced at 1,500 Super Credits, brings new armour, cosmetic items, and weapons based on Halo 3: ODST.
Datamining has reportedly revealed API references to PlayStation's network infrastructure, which also indicate crossplay for the game.
The Halo Championship Series won't return in 2026 for a new title, with Halo Studios promising more details "on that front" later.
Rumours also indicate that one of the projects - believed to be a multiplayer game - has recently received several internal updates.
