The remake of Halo 2 and Halo 3 was put on hold after layoffs at Halo Studios
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Halo Studios apparently looked into making ambitious remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3; The projects that were supposed to include the multiplayer mode, Forge, Firefight, Theater and new sub-missions in addition to the reconstruction of the story. According to Rebs Gaming, before layoffs disrupted the development of the said projects, the studio had conducted surveys to inform the members of the player community about their possible features.
The reported plans went beyond remaking the story stages of the originals, and Hilo Studios apparently also intended to revive the multiplayer features that played a major role in the popularity of both games. The polls also looked at classic mechanics and content that players wanted to see in the remakes.
According to reports, in the Halo 2 poll, Halo Studios asked about the importance of Dual Wielding, the possibility of adding a Firefight mode, and the reuse of cinematic cutscenes made by Blur Studios for Halo 2: Anniversary. However, according to a source cited by Rebs Gaming, feedback from players regarding the reuse of previous cutscenes has been negative.
This source apparently pointed out the difference between the design of the Covenant forces in Halo: Campaign Evolved and their appearance in the cutscenes of Halo 2: Anniversary. In addition, the reuse of old cinematics could have raised concerns that the studio was relying too much on pre-made assets and not offering new, independent content.
The reported feedback also emphasized the importance of the ability to use two weapons at the same time and the existence of a multiplayer mode that, while maintaining the gameplay of the original version, would also appeal to casual and competitive players. Apparently, the survey participants wanted a complete set of playlists from the game's launch.
According to these reports, Halo Studio had considered a remake with similar dimensions for Halo 3. Surveys for this project covered Multiplayer, Forge, Theater, Firefight and additional modes. One of the sources described this project as a work that could become one of the flagship offerings of the collection and receive more resources than other remakes.
It is also said that Halo Studios intended to use the experience gained during the development of Halo: Campaign Evolved and the planned remake of Halo 2 to advance the Halo 3 project. According to reports, the studio was considering designing new side missions for both projects; An approach that was previously considered in Halo: Campaign Evolved.
However, sources at Rebs Gaming claim that layoffs have ultimately disrupted plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes. However, Studio Hilo has not officially confirmed the existence of these projects or their cancellation.