Halo 5 Rumors Laid to Rest

Lenovo clarifies recent promotional image: No Halo 5 PC port in the works. A recently circulated Lenovo Legion Go S promotional image mistakenly implied a forthcoming Halo 5: Guardians PC release via Steam. Lenovo has confirmed this was an error, a design mockup, not a leak.

This leaves Halo 5 as the sole mainline Halo title absent from PC, a curious omission given the 2016 release of the game's Forge editor for PC. While past rumors have circulated, none have materialized. The Lenovo incident reignited speculation, but the company swiftly denied any upcoming announcement. The promotional image remains online, further suggesting its unintentional nature.

While this debunks immediate hopes for a Halo 5 PC port, it doesn't entirely extinguish them. Microsoft's increased focus on the PC gaming market suggests a potential future release remains possible, though currently unconfirmed.

The future of the Halo franchise is also uncertain. Halo Infinite continues to receive updates, but fan demand for new entries is growing. Speculation includes a potential Combat Evolved remake and even a surprising shift to PlayStation for The Master Chief Collection, though these remain unverified rumors.