Key Insights

• Game Overview: Halo: Campaign Evolved is a modern remake of the classic Halo: Combat Evolved.
• New Features: The remake includes upgraded visuals, reimagined missions, and a new three-mission adventure.
• Cross-Platform Launch: This title will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
• Collaboration Event: Fanta is partnering with Xbox to offer themed merchandise and in-game rewards.

Last week’s Summer Game Fest took some time to talk about the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved, the modernized remake of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved. Featuring upgraded visuals, reimagined missions and narrative additions, the upcoming remake will also be the first Halo entry to also launch on the PlayStation 5, as well as the Xbox Series X/S and PC.

“Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign,” reads the official synopsis. “Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, plus a brand-new three-mission adventure featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying ‘Skulls’ – optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways – add fresh tactics and endless replayability.”

With the Halo franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, it seems as though Xbox is using the opportunity to celebrate one of its most successful video game series, alongside the help of… Fanta?

That is right, Fanta is teaming up with Xbox to bring some orange-themed merchandise to some of its biggest games, including Halo: Campaign Evolved. Available worldwide and beginning back on 6 April, the collaboration event is available for the next 24-hours and will allow customers to purchase Fanta bottles and cans featuring some of their favorite characters, including some from Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and more.

Not only that, but each Fanta will include a QR code which, when scanned, will unlock Xbox-themed challenges. The Fanta Rewards Chest will task you with challenges such as “Extract the Cargo, Survive the Sweep, and Shatter the Spell” and completing them will allow you to enter a sweepstake which could see you walk away with an ROG Xbox Ally, an Xbox Series S, an Xbox Wireless Controller, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (new subscribers only).

Last but not least, the Fanta x Xbox collaboration will also reward you with the following in-game rewards for each of the games included:

• Halo: Campaign Evolved — The Master Chief’s Fantastic Spartan Armor [Redeemable beginning at launch]
• World of Warcraft — Fantastical Goblin Waveshredder Mount and more WoW rewards
• Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Tactical Orange Calling Card and 1-Hour 2XP Level Token
• Diablo IV — Citron Whirl Town Portal
• Forza Horizon 6 — 1966 Toyota Sports 800 Fanta Edition [Redeemable beginning at launch]

So, there you have it! Celebrate some of Xbox’s most beloved franchises, as well as the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved, by purchasing a Fanta, scanning the QR code, and earning some exclusive items. However, with the collaboration coming to an end in just 24-hours, you had better hurry!