If you’ve finished your playthrough of Halo: Campaign Evolved, there’s a high chance it has been sitting untouched in your library ever since. The remake did a good job bringing the classic story back to life, but once you beat it, there was nothing to pull you back in. It didn’t offer multiplayer or any extra modes, so there was no point in firing up the game again.
That’s about to change. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to X to confirm that Firefight is heading to Halo: Campaign Evolved. It’s a welcome surprise, especially since the franchise is moving over to Activision, and many fans assumed the game had already received its last update.
What do we know about Firefight so far?
Firefight will arrive as a free update this winter, and it will add new maps, new weapons, and four-player co-op. For the unaware, Firefight throws wave after wave of enemies at you. Each round gets tougher, and modifiers often come into play to shake things up. It’s an excellent game mode for anyone looking to have some fun.
When can you get your hands on it?
Fans at Xbox FanFest in Seattle were the first to play it on November 12. More details will come at Halo Fest, which will run from December 12 to 13. The announcement is part of Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebration, which feels fitting since Halo was the original Xbox’s launch title.
What it means for Halo fans
Firefight gives the remake the staying power it was missing at launch. It’s free, it supports co-op, and every match plays out a little differently. So round up three friends and get ready for winter.
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