Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting Firefight as a free update, though I'm not sure it'll do much to change the remake's fortunes

Xbox has announced a free update for Halo: Campaign Evolved, adding the cooperative PvE mode Firefight to the game. Firefight, first introduced in Halo 3: ODST, involves surviving waves of increasingly dangerous enemies in a round-based defense scenario. Xbox provided little information about the update but promised to share more details at Halo Fest, taking place from December 12.

While the addition of Firefight is welcome, it appears to be a last-ditch effort to breathe new life into the remake. Halo: Campaign Evolved has been criticized for its lackluster features and unambitious overhaul, with many players expressing disappointment. The update's timing, six months after launch and following a period of radio silence, raises questions about Xbox's intentions for the game.

With Halo now under Activision's control as part of Xbox's reset, it remains to be seen if bringing back Firefight marks the beginning of a brighter future for the franchise or if it's simply a temporary fix.