Of Xbox's big trio of exclusive franchises, Halo is the final one yet to come to PlayStation — but according to one person's claims, that could change pretty quickly.
Data miner @grunt.api says they have discovered evidence of a Halo game on PS Store's backend:
"A Halo game is coming (very soon) to PlayStation," they say, elaborating that they found it on the "retail API" for Sony's digital storefront.
Responding to questions, the data miner says the game is neither Halo: The Master Chief Collection nor Halo Infinite.
During Xbox's recent showcase, Phil Spencer teased the return of a classic, very likely referring to Halo.
There have been a lot of rumours flying around for a while about the series' debut on PS5, with the leading theory being a standalone release of the very first game, Halo: Combat Evolved, similar to what Microsoft is doing with Gears of War: Reloaded.
It's difficult to put too much stock into the claims of just one person, but given Xbox's trajectory and how many whispers and rumours there are, it feels like just a matter of time before we're running down Grunts in a Warthog on PS5.
Do you want Halo to make the leap? When do you suspect it'll happen? Discuss in the comments section below.
[source x.com, via kotaku.com]





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Will come in winter. After gears.
Intime for a new halo next year.
I'd guess it's going to be the remake of the original. Which is going to be released on PS5 as well as on xbox. Going by what was said at the MS showcase it could be released early next year.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner Said it's not the master chief collection or Halo infinite. So really only leaves the new remaster of the original.
I assumed this would be next year for the 25th Halo Anniversary, but if it's ready, I guess it's ready.
I remember the first time Sonic appeared on a Nintendo console and this feels similarly end of an era. Tides have changed.
In the words of Thanos "I was inevitable"
It will be the Master Chief Collection but using a different name
Was really hoping for master chief collection on the switch 2. Hopefully that comes as well. I wonder if they’ll do this halo discovery for the ps4 and ps5 or just ps5.
@Frmknst Halo was never generic it basically made fps popular on console, and showed what the Xbox could do compared to the PS2. Is it as iconic as it used to be? Not even close but its not generic
@Frmknst why some people can't understand that their opinion isn't fact is beyond me.
Unfortunately they aren't bringing the collections of anything over. They are going to make more money bringing the games one by one, is better than nothing so I'll take it!
Halo: Combat Evolved would be in my top 10 games of all time list. I’d be very curious to see how a fully remastered version holds up now.
@Frmknst "why would anyone want to play the most generic shooter"
Halo 1 & 2 on the original Xbox was peak FPS. I was always a PlayStation guy but I remember buying the Xbox just to have split screen Halo get togethers.
Halo is the cherry on top for Playstation when it comes playstation. third party with x box games coming to ps5 is awesome. Word up son
@Frmknst 😂😂😂😂😂😂 What a funny take. I'm guessing u weren't gaming when Halo and Halo 2 were released. Or haven't even played any of the games at all.
I played the multiplayer back in uni more than 15 years ago ago, but recently got round to playing the campaigns (as got my first ever Xbox a couple of years ago), and really wasn't impressed.
However, much like my continued dislike of pretty much all Bethesda games, I have to realise that I'm in the minority
they’re rebooting the OG halo
@hapless 343 is trash, their halos ain’t cannon and don’t exist in my head.
As long its the originals and not that crappy infinite
As with gears, the original trilogy is the best, IMO.
I have MCC on XSX but would certainly buy a remake of Halo 1 on my PS5
@Frmknst probably the same reason grown men cried, when oblivion remastered got released, nostalgia is a powerfull thing , its not the games usually,but the memories of the time associated with it.happier times for many , free from the stress of life today, thoughts of people that are no longer with us, theres nothing more powerful.
@ChrisDeku Nah, Master Chief Collection won't come to PlayStation. Microsoft would prefer to sell each Halo game for $40 a pop instead of selling them in a $60 bundle.
@Juanalf I like Halo, but tbh I was never really a big fan of Halo: Combat Evolved. It's just an okay game in my eyes. Didn't really do anything to blow me away. Half Life 2, on the other hand, was mind-blowing.
@Questionable_Duck Just like what they are doing with the Gears franchise....
@Oram77 Exactly my reasoning.
@Nexozi I also thought this. Probably a 16 year old kid.
Are the halo campaigns any good? Or do people primarily play Halo for the multiplayer aspect?
Forza Horizon, Gears of War, and possibly Halo on PS5 before Starfield is wild.
@thechetearly I'd argue the campaigns for 1-3, ODST, and Reach are great, but how well they've held up over time is up for debate. Some people do just play for multiplayer, but I think a majority of players enjoy both.
@Quintumply Top tier article sub-title 👍
People here are assuming it’s the Halo 1 remaster/remake…but this miner says it’s coming “very soon”. Assuming he’s correct (a pretty big stretch, sure), it’s likely something else. The remake seems like it’s slated for next year (a very likely bet since that will be the 25th anniversary), which I don’t consider “very soon”. So what IS it? And how does he know it’s not the MCC or Infinite?
I have completed most of the halo games but didnt love any of them. Completed the first one multiple times (origional and MCC) so if thats what they are bringing to the table then im deffo not eating.
I’m curious why the one game at a time approach between this and Gears, vs doing the trilogies instead. Besides $ of course.
But again, this is just a rumor for now.
Such an overrated game franchise
Not overly news-worthy that Halo is inbound - it’s all full-slate. Be nice to hear which game it is though.
Remember “it’s just 4 games.”
Yea everyone keeps talking about the remake is when Halo will make its first appearance. I believe MS wants to release all the GOW and Halo games individually before the remake or E-Day comes out.
Looking forward to PS players experiencing that individual enemy in the very narrow hallway towards the end of the game
@x3King84 that quote has aged like milk.
Halo is a phenomenal franchise & it’s great that PlayStation owners can get a chance to play it.
@QwarktasticLombax you talking about the bazooka flood?
Yep, that’s the one.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner and in time for the holiday season
@ChrisDeku
Halo: Master Chef Cookery collection
Please be the Master Chief Collection. I don't want to wait 20 years for the entire saga to get remade.
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