Microsoft Game Studios announced today development of the PC and Macintosh versions of the critically acclaimed Xbox first-person shooter, "Halo: Combat Evolved."
Initially developed for Xbox by Bungie Studios, "Halo: Combat Evolved" is a science-fiction first-person shooting game that takes place on a mysterious alien ring-world. The PC adaptation is being developed by Texas-based Gearbox Software and based on the game"s original concept. Gearbox has a strong reputation for bringing triple-A gaming franchises to multiple platforms.
"PC gamers worldwide will soon be able to dig into the addictive gameplay of "Halo,"" said Stuart Moulder, general manager, Microsoft Game Studios. "By combining the success of "Halo" on Xbox with Gearbox"s proven talent in the first-person shooter genre, PC gamers are guaranteed a lively and "up-all-hours" single and multiplayer experience on the PC."
"Our goal is for Mac and Windows users to battle each other on foot, in vehicles, and in the air next summer when the best first-person shooter ever created comes to both Macintosh and Windows," according to Destineer President Peter Tamte.
Halo for PC is expected to be available in summer 2003. The Macintosh version is also expected to be available in 2003. Additional information regarding game content, features and enhancements will be announced at a later date.