Halo Remake Sells 1.2M Copies

Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of the original Halo campaign, has sold 1.2 million copies across all platforms, generating $67 million in revenue. The game's sales have been split almost down the middle between Xbox Series X|S and PS5, with 42% and 41% of sales respectively, while Steam accounts for 17% of sales.

Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, has criticized the game's art style, particularly the design of the Halo ring, calling it "ugly" and "shiny" in a series of social media posts. Lehto, who was the art director on the first three Halo games, agrees with fans that the new design does not capture the essence of the original ring.

Despite his criticism, Lehto has stated that he is having a great time playing the game and loves the upgrades, including movement, cinematics, and visuals. He also praised the team at Halo Studios for making the game run in the Unreal Engine, saying it took "real effort" to do.

A patch is set to be released for Halo: Campaign Evolved to address some of the issues players have faced, including improvements to Sgt. Johnson's AI, Jackals, and the ability to disable film grain and chromatic aberration. The game has also been made available via Xbox Game Pass, with an estimated 2.1 million players accessing the game through the subscription service.

## What happens next Halo Studios is set to release a Halo 2 remake, although no release date has been announced. The company will likely be looking to address the issues raised by players and critics, including Lehto, in order to improve the gaming experience for fans.

The slow sales of Halo: Campaign Evolved may be due to several factors, including competition from other Halo games, such as Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which offers better value for money and includes multiplayer options. However, the game's revenue and player base are still significant, and the upcoming patch and potential future releases may help to boost sales and improve the game's overall reception.

## Why it matters The remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved is a significant release for fans of the franchise, and the game's sales and revenue will be closely watched by the gaming industry. The criticism from Lehto and other fans highlights the challenges of remaking a classic game, and the need for developers to balance nostalgia with modern gaming expectations. The game's performance will also have implications for the future of the Halo franchise, and the potential for future remakes and releases.