Articles Halo: Campaign Evolved

Games like Call of Duty come in two flavors: those built around a cinematic first-person campaign in the spirit of Modern Warfare, and those centered on fast, competitive multiplayer you fire up for "just one more match." If Activision's yearly release cycle has worn thin — or you simply want something fresh to shoot at — there's no shortage of alternatives. We've gathered 27 of the best and split them across three eras: shooters set in the past (both World Wars and Vietnam), the present (modern conflicts and special ops) and the future (sci-fi with exoskeletons and aliens). There's also a dedicated block of free games like Call of Duty you can download and jump into right now, plus picks for players who only care about the single-player campaign. From hardcore 100-player milsims to arcade run-and-gun, whatever "feels like CoD" to you is somewhere on this list — and there's something here for a beefy rig and a modest laptop alike.

On November 15, 2026, the original Xbox turns 25. Amid arguments over whether Xbox is dying, Microsoft marks it with a translucent green $899.99 Series X25. That's three times what the first console cost (not adjusted for inflation), and the box includes Halo: Campaign Evolved, a new version of the very game Xbox launched with in 2001. The next Halo, meanwhile, won't come from Halo Studios. Instead, it has been handed to a new team at Microsoft-owned Activision.

In recent years, Halo has gone from being a cult franchise to a string of lackluster sequels that fail to excite either players or fans, and 343 Industries has never quite managed to capture Bungie’s signature vibe, despite the solid gameplay of Halo Infinite. Now the series is getting yet another reboot: a remake of the first game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is set to lay the groundwork for a new era, and the studio has even changed its name to Halo Studios in an effort to restore the project to its former glory. The developers have been given the chance to master Unreal Engine 5 and get a handle on “Bungie’s magic,” but making a remake of a 25-year-old game truly exciting is no easy task. Read our review to find out if they managed to recapture that special atmosphere and impress new players.

The best FPS games range from story-driven campaigns and genre classics to tactical and co-op shooters — here are 68 first-person shooters worth playing on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. The best first-person shooters on PC and consoles deliver a sense of adrenaline, precision, and control, where every well-placed shot can decide the outcome of a fight. For this list, we have gathered the truly best FPS games — titles with compelling stories, cinematic action, deep co-op gameplay, and competitive multiplayer. Here you will find classic shooters, current online games, the best shooters for low-end PCs, and modern hits that every fan of gunplay should try.

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. Owners of the Premium Edition have had access since July 23. It’s a full-fledged remake built on Unreal Engine 5, which, according to the developer, offers a fresh perspective on the familiar story campaign. But upon closer inspection, it copies the original so faithfully that you can’t help but wonder: was the game really worth it, given that the Master Chief Collection is already available on last-gen Xbox consoles and PC?

June is traditionally one of the most eventful months for the gaming industry: major publishers hold their own showcases, platform holders unveil exclusives, and independent studios get a chance to make a name for themselves at big events. In 2026, the season kicked off with State of Play, where Sony revealed God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Marvel's Wolverine, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and more.

Last week, Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved — a remake of the first installment in the iconic series. The game will launch not only on Xbox Series X/S and PC but also on PS5. Considering that earlier this year Sony’s console received Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War: Reloaded, it turns out all major Xbox franchises have lost their exclusivity. Does this mean that the rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox, which lasted for over two decades, has officially come to an end? Has Sony won? Will Microsoft exit the console market? Let’s find out.