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Halo: Campaign Evolved Update Adds Visual Toggles and Fixes

Owen Carter 2 min read

Halo: Campaign Evolved update 17.661.002 is out, adding individual toggles for Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, plus fixes for Sgt. Johnson and weapon balance.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Update Adds Visual Toggles and Fixes
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Halo: Campaign Evolved received a significant update on August 17 that gives players more control over visual settings and fixes several mission-blocking bugs. This patch matters because it addresses long-standing stability issues and allows users to disable graphical effects that some find distracting. Players on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC can now tailor the experience to their hardware and preferences without waiting for a full game revision.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved update 17.661.002 is now live.

Patch 17.661.002 releases on August 17 with new visual controls

343 Industries released version 17.661.002 to bring graphical quality-of-life features and adjustments across all platforms. The update targets specific pain points identified by the community, such as weapon balance inconsistencies and performance hitches. This release ensures that the game runs more smoothly and looks consistent regardless of the device you use to play.

  • File Size (Xbox): 8 GB
  • File Size (PlayStation): 12 GB
  • File Size (Microsoft Store/Xbox app PC): 29 GB
  • File Size (): 17 GB
  • Update Version: 17.661.002

The patch introduces individual toggles for Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, allowing players to turn these effects off completely. PC users gain a 'None' setting for Upscaling Technique, which disables upscaling and anti-aliasing for those who prefer raw rendering. The update also reduces shader loading times on cards through Advanced Shader Delivery. File sizes vary by platform, ranging from 8 GB on Xbox to 29 GB on the Microsoft Store.

Weapon balance changes align the Assault Rifle on Xbox and PC with its behavior on PS5. Developers fixed an issue where Sgt. Johnson blocked mission progression in the 'Boarding Action' level. In-game account unlinking help was added for Microsoft accounts to simplify account management. A new 'Recompilation' Armor customization is now available via Halo Waypoint. PS5 frame rate issues received specific stability improvements.

We looked at the last Halo: Campaign Evolved update earlier while tracking stability fixes, and several of the same balance and stability themes came up in this release. This patch continues the developer's effort to refine the game's core mechanics and visual fidelity. The update is now live for all supported platforms.

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