Halo: Campaign Evolved adds full-game third-person toggle

Halo: Campaign Evolved for PS5 includes an unlockable Skull that switches the camera to an over‑the‑shoulder third‑person view for the entire Halo: Combat Evolved campaign.

The third‑person option is one of 42 unlockable Skulls that change gameplay and presentation. Other Skulls remove the HUD, increase enemy health, or add celebratory effects such as confetti on headshots.

The release focuses on single‑player and cooperative modes rather than competitive multiplayer. Campaign co‑op will be available locally and online, with crossplay between platforms.

The developer described the Skulls as tools to increase replay value by letting players adjust difficulty and presentation without altering core mission design.

Recent preview footage includes extended sequences from the “Assault on the Control Room” level and clips showing performance on PS5 Pro hardware. Some viewers noted the third‑person perspective differs from the series’ long association with first‑person play.

Halo: Combat Evolved originally helped establish first‑person shooters on consoles by refining combat and control schemes for gamepads. The PS5 remake keeps the original campaign structure while adding modifier Skulls and cooperative support.