Halo Infinite Is Getting The Needler Model From Halo: Combat Evolved

"Next year is the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved, the game that started the franchise in 2001. As a nod to the past, Halo Infinite is adding the Type-35 Needler from the original Halo. In the lore of the franchise, Needlers were a weapon that was developed by the alien Covenant and shoot crystalline shards that can track down their targets."

"Different Needler models are already in Infinite, but the Type-35 is a more advanced model. Players can add it to their arsenal by buying the final Halo Championship Series weapons bundle, which will be available on October 21. The timing of this announcement is interesting, considering that reports indicate that the Halo World Championships will feature the reveal of a Halo: Combat Evolved remake."

"Unlike the 2011 remaster, this is reportedly an all-new version co-developed by Halo Studios and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered developer Virtuos. It's also said to be using a hybrid engine that combines Unreal Engine 5 and the Halo Reach Engine. Although Microsoft has yet to confirm this, the Halo: Combat Evolved remake could be the first version of Halo to hit PlayStation consoles."

Halo Infinite will add the Type-35 Needler from the original Halo to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary. Needlers are Covenant weapons that fire crystalline shards which can track targets, and the Type-35 is a more advanced model. Players can acquire the weapon through the final Halo Championship Series weapons bundle, available October 21. Reports claim the Halo World Championships will reveal an all-new Halo: Combat Evolved remake co-developed by Halo Studios and Virtuos, reportedly using a hybrid of Unreal Engine 5 and the Halo Reach Engine and potentially bringing Halo to PlayStation. Halo Studios is also reported to be developing a live-service Halo title planned for next year.

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