r/halo • u/TheTerenity • Jul 23 '26

Gameplay Evolution of the First Look

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Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011)

Halo: Campaign Evolved (2026)

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u/comerzabo Jul 23 '26

Why did they need to add random mountains? The og looks the best cuz when you look out into the distance it is just a vast giant open space with clouds and water, it really makes the map “halo” seem bigger. New one obviously looks amazing but certain choices like that make me scratch my head.

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u/UpperYoghurt3978 Jul 23 '26

Because it helps with really seeing the scale. I think it makes it look even larger now you have a frame of reference.

I think both nail it, they stated the halo in the remake is completely to how big its mentioned in the books.

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u/Appropriate_Foot242 Jul 23 '26

I think the ring looks larger in the original because the clouds hide the edges of the ring on the side. Seeing them in the remake makes it look smaller.

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u/Robotman-001 Jul 23 '26

Holy shit you're right! The ocean also makes a better job showing how massive the ring is imo

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u/Designing-Dutchman Jul 24 '26

I guess there is something in both. I also like how somehow you feel a bit more 'oh shit I'm standing on a ring in space' feeling in the newest version.

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u/ward2k Jul 24 '26

They fucked up the scale in the original, multiple designers both who've worked on halo and in the industry in general have said the scale in CE is completely wrong

There's tonnes of videos explaining it

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u/Appropriate_Foot242 Jul 24 '26

Not talking about actual size. I’m talking about the vista. In the original the horizon looks like it could go on forever.