June 6th 2024.
The highly anticipated Summer Game Fest is just around the corner, with the Xbox Games Showcase set to take place Sunday afternoon at 6pm BST. Fans are eagerly awaiting new reveals and first looks at previously announced titles, such as Perfect Dark and Gears Of War 6. However, a new rumor has surfaced claiming that Microsoft is working on a remaster of the original Halo: Combat Evolved.
This wouldn't be the first time the game has been remastered, as it received an update for the Xbox 360 back in 2011. However, this new remaster may also make its way to PlayStation 5, according to The Verge's Tom Warren. While there is no official explanation for why another remaster would be necessary, it's possible that Microsoft wants to introduce the franchise to a new audience.
But some are questioning the need for a remaster when the current version of the game already works on Xbox Series X/S and has been well received by fans. It's even more puzzling that it would be a remaster and not a full remake. However, the two terms are often used interchangeably, even by industry professionals, so it's possible that Warren may have misspoken.
A remake using Unreal Engine would make more sense and would also be a great opportunity to bring the franchise to PlayStation players. Warren also claims that other games being considered for PlayStation 5 releases are Doom: The Dark Ages, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Starfield, Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, and Age Of Mythology. However, it's important to note that no final decision has been made on bringing these games to PlayStation 5.
It's clear that Microsoft is still committed to keeping some games as Xbox console exclusives, with Gears Of War 6, Fable, and South Of Midnight being specifically mentioned as not currently being considered for PlayStation release. It's uncertain whether these games will remain as permanent exclusives or if they may eventually make their way to other platforms.
The success of Sea Of Thieves, which has been released on both Xbox and PC, may have influenced Microsoft's stance on releasing more multiformat games. However, it's still unclear how far they are willing to go with this strategy. As for what will be announced during Sunday's showcase, only time will tell.
It's worth noting that it's not uncommon for older games to eventually make their way to different platforms. In fact, multiple reports suggest that Doom: The Dark Ages, part of an existing multiformat franchise, will be available on PlayStation 5 from day one. Ultimately, the decision to release games on PlayStation or keep them as Xbox exclusives is up to Microsoft and their plans for the future.
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In the end, it's important to remember that this is all speculation and rumors. We will have to wait for the official announcements from Microsoft to know for sure what their plans are for the future of their games. So let's sit back and enjoy the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase, and see what surprises they have in store for us.
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