It’s now official: After Gears of War, Microsoft is opening the gates to its greatest stronghold. Halo ,the symbol of Xbox itself, has shattered a 25-year-old taboo and has been officially announced for PlayStation 5.
The Impossible Has Happened: Halo Is Officially on PlayStation
What was once deemed “impossible”, a move that fans joked about for years, has now become reality. On Friday, Microsoft broke one of gaming’s oldest barriers by sending the franchise that defined the Xbox brand straight into rival territory. Yes, you heard that right: Halo is officially coming to PlayStation 5.
Xbox’s Icon Lands on Rival Turf
Microsoft’s bold new strategy, which began earlier this year with Gears of War: Reloaded , has just taken its loudest and most symbolic step yet. As one of gaming’s oldest walls comes crashing down, let’s take a closer look at what this historic announcement means for PlayStation 5 players.
The Announced Game: The Rebirth of a Legend
The revealed title, Halo: Campaign Evolved, is a full-scale remake of the 2001 classic Halo: Combat Evolved. This isn’t a simple remaster like what was seen in The Master Chief Collection — the game is being completely rebuilt from the ground up by Halo Studios.
Unreal Engine 5 Brings the Revolution
Leaving behind its in-house Slipspace Engine, Halo Studios is fully embracing Unreal Engine 5 to recreate the original adventure. Slated for release in 2026, the game aims to retell the legendary first story with a modern cinematic touch.
The Real Shock: Launching Day-One on PlayStation 5
The biggest surprise, of course, was the platform list. Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S, PC (including Steam), and PlayStation 5.
This is no leak or rumor — both Xbox’s official news site and PlayStation Türkiye’s official store have listed the game, confirming the crossover beyond doubt.
Breaking Barriers: Cross-Play and DualSense Support
The PlayStation 5 version will fully utilize DualSense features, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. Even better, the game will offer full cross-play and cross-progression support — meaning PS5 players can team up with their Xbox or PC friends to relive the legendary campaign together from start to finish.
What Awaits PS5 Players?
While staying true to the soul of the original, Halo: Campaign Evolved brings modern gameplay improvements and bold innovations designed for today’s players.
New Additions: A Richer Story Than Ever Before
- 3 New Prequel Missions: Three brand-new chapters set right before the original story, focusing on Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.
- Enhanced Co-op: The classic 2-player co-op mode is expanded to 4-player online co-op, with 2-player split-screen support still available on consoles.
- Modern Mechanics (Optional): Sprinting and aiming-down-sights (ADS) are added for modern players — but both can be completely disabled for purists.
- Expanded Arsenal: Nine iconic weapons from later Halo titles, including the Battle Rifle, Needle Rifle, and Energy Sword, are now integrated into the campaign.
A Focused Experience: Story Comes First
The word “Campaign” in the title is no accident. Halo: Campaign Evolved will not include competitive PvP multiplayer. Halo Studios stated that the best and most complete Halo multiplayer experience already exists in The Master Chief Collection (MCC) — this new game is entirely focused on delivering the ultimate single-player story experience.
What This Means for the Future: A New Beginning for Halo
This move is the clearest signal yet of Microsoft’s new vision. Gears of War was the opening act, but bringing Halo: Campaign Evolved to PS5 shows that this is no coincidence.
The Console Wars Are Over — The Software Era Begins
By bringing its most iconic franchise to PlayStation’s 80-million-strong user base, Xbox is officially declaring a new philosophy: “Gaming for everyone,” not just for one console.
This marks a shift away from hardware sales and toward a focus on software, services, and subscription-based growth.
Eyes on the Future of Halo
According to Halo’s Community Director, “Halo will now be on PlayStation,” confirming that Campaign Evolved isn’t a one-time experiment. This marks a brand-new chapter in the series’ 25-year history — and for PlayStation fans, it’s a chance to experience one of gaming’s most legendary universes for the first time. Now, all eyes are on whether titles like Halo Infinite will follow in its footsteps.
