Summary
It’s no secret thatHalohas been in a pretty divisive spot for a long time. Ever since 343 Industries took the helm of the franchise back in March 2012, theHalogames have had their ups and downs.Halo 4was fairly well received, but its follow-up,Halo 5, was an overall letdown for fans of the series. The latest entry in the series,Halo Infinite, has had an even more turbulent story. Each of the recentHalogames has been plagued with some degree of challenge, whether it be delays, cut content, over-monetization, creative disagreements, changes in leadership, technological limitations, failed business strategy - the list could go on. Perhaps the strongest release in 343’s lineup is theMaster Chief Collection, the all-in-oneHalobundle featuring every title fromCombat EvolvedtoReach.
Halo: MCCis unique in that it allows players to select anyHalogame’s campaign, multiplayer, or custom games to play with friends all within one convenient package. But what makes it even more interesting istheHaloanniversary remakes/remastersthat 343 has added to theMCC. Starting withCombat Evolved: Anniversary, and then going toHalo 2, these remasters provided the opportunity to return to these classicHalogames with fresh new graphics, cutscenes, and sound effects without compromising the classic feel that players love. After each anniversary title improved upon the last, the excitement for aHalo 3Anniversary grew, but it never came. If 343 is to win overHalofans now, aHalo 3remake would be an ideal choice.
Why Halo 3 Remake Needs To Happen
How Halo 3 Could Win Back The Fans
EachHaloAnniversarywas released to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the original game.
Halo 2: Anniversary
July 22, 2025
Halo 3was originally released on June 24, 2025, so fans felt that a 2017 anniversary title was inevitable. However, the date has since come and gone without a new version of the beloved title. Currently,Halo 3has been out for over fifteen years, and the love it receives from the fanbase has not wavered.AHalo 3Anniversarystyle remake would still be a great way for old fans to come back to the game and the franchise as a whole while giving fans who never left a fresh way to experience the game they are so passionate about.
Why Classic Halo Is Needed Now More Than Ever
TheHalofanbase almost unanimously favors the classic style of the Bungie-eraHalogames. Although there were some very interesting concepts, designs, and features in the modernHalogames, they mostly missed the mark that a lot of fans hoped for.Halo Infinitehas certainly come a long way, with added features like theHalo 3Refueled matchmaking playlistgaining popularity while proving the appeal of the classic game’s maps on top of fresh graphics and gameplay. If aHalo 3remake were to come out in the near future, it would be a surefire hit, especially if it kept the anniversary feature enabling players to switch to the old graphics with the press of a button.
Halo 3also represents a time in gaming before live service platforms became so widespread. Fans who want to simply play aHalogame for the love of it gravitate to the original games as they come packed with content they can enjoy for years to come without needing to keep up with any changes. As recentremakes likeResident Evil 4andDead Spacehave proven, games of that era are as popular as ever and, when remade, can retain that same feeling while still becoming modern and fresh. Appealing to nostalgia through remakes is proven to win over fans when done right, and theHaloseries could benefit from the trend.
