The Halo remake uses a hybrid of engines: Unreal Engine 5 and Blam by Reach

Halo Campaign Evolved remake is in development hybrid engine, uniting Technology Unreal Engine 5 и modified Blam engine, used in Halo Reach. This information was confirmed by a journalist from Rebs Gaming, who specified that this decision caused internal disputes at Halo Studios, where part of the team is in favor of a complete transition to UE5, while the other is in favor of preserving the series' technological legacy.

According to information from Rebs, obtained from content creators who tried out the demo, Combat physics, animations, and enemy behavior are reminiscent of Halo Reach, and the basic controls feel closer to Halo 2. At the same time, shooting mechanics It conveys a blend of Halo 5 and Infinite vibes, suggesting an attempt to combine the best features of the series' different eras into a single system.

According to Halo Studios, this hybrid engines will help speed up development while maintaining signature Halo atmosphere, especially important for franchise veterans. However, there are concerns: the legacy architectural limitations of the Blam engine could hinder the implementation of modern solutions in the future. Nevertheless, the studio appears to be considering using this hybrid model for other Halo games, which could impact the future of the series.