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Halo remake launch amid Xbox restructuring

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Microsoft released *Halo: Campaign Evolved* on 28 July 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro) and PC, with a hinted Switch 2 port. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the remake adds Lumen‑based ray‑traced lighting, HDR colour, new 3D skyboxes, nine extra weapons, later‑era vehicles, new enemy types, and ~~additional~~ a larger set of 42 skull modifications. It introduces a three‑mission pre‑quel arc, “Operation METEORITE,” and a three‑episode story extension that expands the original ~~narrative.~~ narrative, plus a Campaign Remix mode. Premium‑edition buyers accessed the full campaign early on 23 July, uncovering two secret endings that tease a forthcoming Halo 2 remake. Early reviews praised the faithful recreation and visual fidelity, noting 4K performance up to 240 fps on high‑end PCs and strong image quality on PS5 Pro, while flagging occasional cut‑scene stutter on lower‑spec hardware. The title supports solo, local two‑player co‑op and online co‑op for up to four with cross‑play, shared progression, and updated controls, but competitive multiplayer is absent. Voice work was re‑recorded for the launch, but the French localisation sparked backlash over missing veteran actors, a flat dub with a pronounced Quebec accent, and alleged AI‑generated voices. ~~A petition to preserve the French voice‑over has gathered nearly 19 000 signatures, while Microsoft~~ NVIDIA issued a Game Ready driver (610.88) that adds DLSS 4.5 and ~~Keywords Studios maintain~~ Reflex support for the ~~performances are human‑recorded.~~ game, further enhancing performance on compatible hardware. The ~~release~~ launch coincided with a period of restructuring at Xbox, as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a major layoff plan. ~~Some players reported technical hiccups, including occasional crashes, but~~ Metacritic scores hover around 81 ~~% and~~ %, overall reception remains ~~positive. Australian outlets reported the global launch on 29 July, noting the omission of competitive multiplayer as a drawback. To celebrate,~~ positive, and Halo Studios distributed free ~~Halo~~ Waypoint codes unlocking exclusive Master Chief armor ~~skins such as the Damascus Prototype and Sandstone Ancient, with additional skins available through Discord quests and the in‑game customization menu.~~ skins.

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