Halo: Campaign Evolved was quite enjoyable when it came out this year, and we had a lot of fun when we reviewed it.
The new movement systems, a more intelligent enemy AI, incredible visuals, and a gameplay loop that felt like a confident step forward into a bright future for the franchise were all strengths we pointed to after spending time with it. There were flaws too, but they were minor ones in the grand scheme of things, other than the lack of a competitive PvP mode. That’s still a sore spot, but the fan-favorite Firefight mode that’s coming to the game might ease that frustration a bit.
It’s a four-player co-op survival mode that tasks you with holding the line against increasingly challenging waves of enemies, and it’s part of a free update. Tahir Hasangjekaj, the studio’s director of competitive engagement, said about the new addition, “For nearly two decades, Firefight has been a Halo favorite, challenging Spartans to team up, hold the line, and survive wave after wave of enemies. The tradition continues this winter as we add the four-player cooperative [player-versus-environment] mode to Halo: Campaign Evolved in a free update.
“We’re kicking things off tonight at Xbox FanFest [in Seattle], where attendees will be the first to jump in and experience Firefight across new maps and armed with plenty of weapons to help even the odds.”
There’s also the promise of more details at Halo Fest, which is in Seattle, Washington, from December 12 to 13. We’re certainly stoked about this one, and can’t wait to assemble our team and take on whatever the game throws at us. Stay tuned for more details, and who knows? It could very well shadow-drop during the event.
