Xbox’s iconic Halo series is preparing to launch new games for its fans. The Halo World Championships, which kicks off at the end of this week, will be the scene of important announcements for the series’ future. While reports have been circulating for some time that Halo Studios may announce a new game at the event, emerging information suggests the studio has even bigger plans.

Halo is poised for a remake

According to sources close to the studio, not one, but two new games will be unveiled during the Halo World Championships. The first of these will be the long-rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remake.

This remake will bring the series’ first installment back to gamers with updated graphics and gameplay that meet today’s standards. This remake echoes the recent announcement of another iconic Xbox game, Gears of War.

The second Halo game, which has been revealed in a surprise twist, is rumored to be a live-service game. It’s even been stated that the studio is aiming to create a Fortnite-like game.

Live-service games like Fortnite prioritize long-playable competitive modes over storylines. Studios aim to provide a long-lasting experience by constantly updating the game with new content, while also generating significant revenue from in-app purchases.

Due to a series of recent failures, many players have become wary of live-service games. Therefore, the fact that a new Halo game is in this genre could be disappointing for series fans.

However, the announcement of another game, even a remake, could offset this disappointment to some extent. Halo Studios’ official announcements at the event will provide clear insights into the series’ future.