Halo: Combat Evolved

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL GAME

Take on Humanity’s last stand against the ruthless Covenant alliance as Master Chief, a Spartan warrior known only by his rank. After a slipspace leap aboard the Pillar of Autumn to shield Earth from enemy pursuit, you awaken on Halo, a colossal ring world teeming with deadly secrets. Guided by the brilliant AI Cortana embedded in your MJOLNIR armor, you’ll lead the charge through squad-based firefights, where allies flank, set ambushes, and demoralize foes by eliminating their commanders. Every skirmish tests your tactics as you balance an auto-recharging shield system, rewarding smart use of cover, with the challenge of carrying just two weapons at a time: one human ballistic firearm and one sleek Covenant energy armament, each scavenged from vanquished enemies or claimed at supply depots. Then, unleash your strategic edge behind the wheel of iconic vehicles, from rugged, wheel-based Warthogs to hovering Covenant craft, each offering gunner seats to rally allies and dominate the ring’s varied landscapes.
Expanding beyond its legendary single-player campaign, Halo: Combat Evolved delivers a robust multiplayer suite that redefined online competition. Engage in classic Slayer deathmatches, high-tension Capture the Flag, where your flag occupies your weapon slot, territories control, Oddball endurance battles, Race to checkpoints, and Juggernaut clashes that pit one super-powered player against all challengers. A versatile game editor lets you craft custom rules and maps, ensuring infinite replayability. Best of all, every weapon and vehicle from the campaign is battle-ready in multiplayer, inviting you and your friends to forge new legends across Halo’s ever-shifting battlegrounds.