The wait is finally over as legions of Halo fans worldwide celebrated the 10th anniversary of the genre-defining franchise that elevated gaming to mainstream entertainment, as the spectacular remake of the original classic, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, hit retail shelves worldwide.
“Halo has made an indelible impact on gaming and pop culture over the past ten years,” said Bonnie Ross, general manager for 343 Industries.
“Whether you’ve followed the story from the beginning or want to experience it for the first time, Halo: Anniversary offers everyone a chance to relive the iconic classic before they embark on a brand new adventure with Master Chief next year in Halo 4.”
Praised by critics for its “mesmerizing” visuals and myriad of new features, Halo: Anniversary has been hailed as the “definitive edition” of the “most influential console first-person shooter of the past two generations.”
“As a studio, we’re incredibly thankful for the enthusiasm and support our fans have shown for this project,” said Dan Ayoub, executive producer of publishing for 343 Industries.
“We know many of them have been waiting years for a remake of the original ‘Halo,’ so we’re elated to deliver a faithful remastering of the original classic that breathes new life into the legendary adventure.”
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