Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Template:New Content Template:Game Infobox Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (or simply Halo: Anniversary) is a first-person shooter video game and a remake of 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved.^[1] The game features remastered graphics and textures, using assets from Halo: Reach. Available with the game are seven multiplayer maps from Halo: Combat Evolved for Halo: Reach multiplayer.^[1] Anniversary is a part of 343 Industries' ten-year anniversary celebration.

Features

Frank O'Connor has stated that the game will feature "a graphics layer running on top of the exact Halo: CE physics and gameplay engine, so it feels exactly like Halo."^[2] As such, gameplay mechanics from the original game, such as the M6D pistol's three-shot kill, will all be present. There will also be a button configuration that will allow players to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake.^[1]

It has also been stated that terminals will be found throughout the game.^[1] These terminals will link the game's story to that of Halo 4.^[3]

Multiplayer

Anniversary will include Halo Reach's multiplayer with six remakes and one new Firefight map.

Beaver Creek remake
Damnation remake
Hang 'Em High remake
Timberland remake^[4]

Trailers

Announcement trailer

Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer

The Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer was released on June 6, 2011. It showcases the differences between the original Halo: Combat Evolved and Anniversary.

Waypoint Exclusive

Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Exclusive

The Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Exclusive is a video documentary where various 343 Industries employees comment on the development and features of the game.^[1]

Trivia

The game was internally referred to as "Spark" during development.^[5]
According to O'Connor, John-117's abnormally proportioned helmet from the announcement trailer was being fixed prior to the trailer's release, though it was not completed in time to appear in the final E3 trailer.^[6]