You can now play Halo: Combat Evolved in a web browser, and it even has multiplayer
Community developers have successfully ported the original Halo: Combat Evolved to multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, Linux, and web browsers. The effort, which includes full multiplayer and campaign support across all versions, leverages the Bnunu decompilation project that has been reverse-engineering the game. Developer Mitchell Hynes notably created a browser-based version that runs surprisingly well with full mouse and keyboard support, requiring only a browser and time for initial asset downloads.
The ports represent a significant community initiative in game preservation, particularly amid recent industry turbulence. The development has been accelerated by AI tools that are lowering technical barriers for modding and porting projects. While technically impressive, these ports operate in legally ambiguous territory given they are based on reverse-engineering of the proprietary original game.
This community effort highlights how passionate fan bases can extend the lifespan of classic games across platforms when official support ends. The ability to play Halo: Combat Evolved on modern consoles like the PS5 and in web browsers demonstrates both the resilience of game preservation efforts and the evolving landscape of how players access classic titles.