Halo Combat Evolved Remake Rumours

[Songbird]

So it is to be coming out by the 4Q of this year. We know it will be graphically updated, but the rest has not been confirmed. What do you want to see happen to the game?

I'm curious to see if there are weapon changes and/or additions considering Reach is before it; maybe dual wielding will come back?

What would be great is if they would recreate the original soundtrack.

[Swish]

Just thought I'd pop in and remind you that not only has "the rest" not been confirmed, but none of that has been confirmed either. It's all rumours at this stage. I wouldn't be hugely surprised if they turn out to be true, though.

[Songbird]

Originally Posted by Swish

Just thought I'd pop in and remind you that not only has "the rest" not been confirmed, but none of that has been confirmed either. It's all rumours at this stage. I wouldn't be hugely surprised if they turn out to be true, though.

I appologize, I did only read the source which came from Joystiq. Could someone add the word (Rumor?) to the title please?

[don]

Originally Posted by Joystiq

Joystiq has learned that the previously rumored remake of Halo: Combat Evolved will indeed launch this holiday season for Xbox 360 with a full visual overhaul. Sources explain that the re-release is not Bungie's 2001 Xbox game simply running at a higher resolution -- it's being remade with new art assets. While Halo's audio will likely remain unaltered, the controls will allow for more recent Halo configurations.

The Halo: Combat Evolved remake is allegedly being developed by New Jersey-based Saber Interactive, the company behind TimeShift and Namco's upcoming Inversion, but we've been unable to confirm the nature of the engine powering it. We understand that it's something other than the Reach engine.

The Halo: Combat Evolved update, one of two Halo games currently in development under the watchful eye of 343 Industries, is expected to support 1080p resolution and 3D televisions. Details on multiplayer are supposedly still being worked out, but we understand the remake will likely feature online co-op (the original game supported two-player split-screen co-op).

The game is expected to re-evolve on November 15, 2011, ten years after Halo: Combat Evolved launched alongside the Xbox. Our sources didn't know of any plans to similarly upgrade the recently disconnected Halo 2, but it's hard to imagine Microsoft playing favorites with its biggest franchise.

I think that is a confirmation.

[Swish]

Originally Posted by don

I think that is a confirmation.

No sir, a confirmation is a press release.

Information from a "source" is a slightly more credible rumour.

[Songbird]

First off, I would like to say thanks to the current powers for altering the title. Second, I didn't mean to rush into things; hopefully we'll here official news sooner than later. That aside, what are your thoughts?

[TurboChickenMan]

"Remake" is a loaded word. Most people want a straight port with Live functionality, maybe with a few graphical upgrades.

[Songbird]

One thing is for sure, everyone will be delighted to play the greatest Halo level of all time, the Library!

[Jedi Spartan]

This is an interesting rumor that I will have to be sure to keep my eyes and ears open for more info as the year progresses.

[zippy]

This is one rumor that I am BEGGING to be true. Although I will go apeshit if the voice actors aren't the same. Especially Sgt. Johnson...you just CAN'T replace that guy. xD