Get ready for a blast from the past! Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the legendary Halo: Combat Evolved, the game that kicked off the entire Halo saga back in 2001. To honor this milestone, Halo Infinite is introducing the beloved Type-35 Needler, directly from the original title.
For those unfamiliar with the lore, the Needler is an iconic alien Covenant weapon, known for firing homing crystalline shards that track down unfortunate targets. While various Needler models already exist in Halo Infinite, the Type-35 stands out as a more advanced iteration. Players will be able to add this classic weapon to their collection by purchasing the final Halo Championship Series weapons bundle, available starting October 21.
The timing of this announcement is particularly noteworthy, as rumors are swirling that the upcoming Halo World Championships will feature the grand unveiling of a full-fledged Halo: Combat Evolved remake. This isn’t just another remaster like the 2011 version; reports suggest it’s an entirely new rendition, co-developed by Halo Studios and Virtuos, the studio behind the Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. It’s also rumored to leverage a hybrid engine that combines the power of Unreal Engine 5 with the familiar Halo Reach Engine. Intriguingly, this remake could even be the first Halo title to launch on PlayStation consoles, though Microsoft has yet to confirm any of these exciting details.
Adding to the speculation, a recent report hints that Halo Studios is also developing a new live-service Halo game, slated for release next year to further commemorate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. All eyes will be on Microsoft and Halo Studios during the Halo World Championships on Friday, October 24, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, for the official announcement of the next big Halo project.
In other news, just last month, Halo Studios celebrated the 15th anniversary of Halo: Reach by introducing the fan-favorite Invasion mode to Halo Infinite. This mode features a total of six maps, including two direct remakes of classic maps from Halo: Reach, bringing even more nostalgic content to players.
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