Game Informer has unveiled the cover for its next issue, spotlighting Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the iconic 2001 title that significantly influenced the console first-person shooter genre. The cover art, created by concept artist Sam Wood, features Master Chief, Cortana, and other key figures from the original adventure.
This special feature commemorates the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved. In May, Game Informer visited Halo Studios in Redmond, Washington, to experience the remake firsthand. The publication played through three new prequel bonus missions and conducted extensive interviews with the development team to understand their approach to the remake. Additionally, the feature includes discussions with key figures involved in the creation of the original Halo games, detailing how Bungie developed the classic amidst significant studio changes.
The cover story spans 22 pages, making it one of Game Informer's most extensive cover features. The artwork by Sam Wood will also be available as a high-resolution download without the Game Informer logo. A high-resolution version of the art and an interview with Wood are accessible online.
Beyond the Halo focus, the issue includes features on Rayman Legends Retold, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. It also features an interview with Warren Spector, a look at the developers behind Saros, an essay on comedy in video games by Mike Drucker, and a historical piece on controversial games by Ben Reeves.
Previews for upcoming titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Stranger Than Heaven, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Marvel's Wolverine, God of War Laufey, and Control Resonant are also included.
Digital subscribers can access the issue immediately, with physical copies scheduled to arrive in mailboxes from mid-to-late June. The magazine will also be available on newsstands around the same time. New subscribers will receive the Halo: Campaign Evolved issue as their first delivery.