Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Based on Unreal Engine 5, Halo Studios has competely revamped the original Halo: Combat Evolved. Multiplayer features are out so the new "Campaign Evolved" centres entirely on remaking the original experience. Does the new version succeed? Are the usual UE5 issues present? Does this feel artistically sympathetic to the original game? How well does this preview version run on Xbox and PC? There are many, many questions and in this initial coverage, we have some answers!

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00:00 - Introduction
01:56 - Comparisons
05:34 - Gameplay Changes
09:19 - Preview Performance Testing
14:09 - Wrap-up