Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming remake from Xbox, is dominating PlayStation Store pre-order charts across Europe. Despite Xbox's recent shift towards console exclusivity for titles like Gears Of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, the Halo remake is outperforming major releases on Sony's platform.
Pre-order dominance in Europe
In the UK, the standard edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved is the most pre-ordered title on the PlayStation Store, surpassing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The premium edition ranks fourth, ahead of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Similar trends are seen in France and Germany, where Halo leads ahead of Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis. In Italy, it sits in fifth position behind The Adventures Of Elliot and Rayman Legends Retold.
US performance
In the United States, the premium edition of Halo ranks seventh, trailing behind various editions of Madden NFL 27, EA Sports College Football 27, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Marvel's Wolverine. Despite a lower position, the game still holds a respectable spot on the charts.
Implications for Xbox strategy
The success of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5 could create an awkward decision for Xbox. Matt Booty, Xbox's chief content officer, has indicated that the company's exclusive strategy lacks solid rules. The reception of this remake may determine whether future Halo titles, including the next mainline game, come to PlayStation. The last mainline Halo game, Halo Infinite, launched in 2021.
Reports suggest that Xbox aims to accelerate development for Halo, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout franchises. Halo Studios teased multiple Halo games in 2024, with Halo: Campaign Evolved being one of them. It remains unclear if the other title is the next mainline entry. The performance of Gears Of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5 may have influenced the decision to make Gears Of War: E-Day an exclusive.
