Published Nov 5, 2026, 5:50 PM EST

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Fans can revisit the origins of Master Chief and the early battles that helped define the Halo universe

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It's been a busy year for Halo fans, with plenty of new releases and surprises keeping the franchise alive. Halo: Campaign Evolved , a remake of the original game, is bringing Master Chief's first adventure to a new generation, while a tabletop adaptation is also in development .…