How to Enable Third-Person Camera in Halo Campaign Evolved

The inclusion of a third-person perspective in Halo: Campaign Evolved sparked considerable discourse and excitement prior to the title’s release. While the original Halo: Combat Evolved remained strictly first-person—and omitted modern mechanics like sprinting or aiming down sights with automatic firearms—this ambitious remake introduces these features to the classic experience.

Yet, searching the standard options menu yields no toggle to switch camera angles. For players eager to experience the adventure from a new vantage point, here is a comprehensive walkthrough on unlocking and activating third-person mode in Halo: Campaign Evolved.

How to play Halo Campaign Evolved in third-person mode

To activate the third-person perspective in Halo: Campaign Evolved, you must acquire the elusive Perspective skull. This reimagining incorporates 42 collectible skulls—three per mission—alongside three additional modifiers unlocked automatically upon discovering your first pair. Unsurprisingly, tracking them down demands meticulous exploration.

Fortunately, the Perspective skull is available right away on the opening mission, “Pillar of Autumn.” Progress through the initial stages of the level until you reach Captain Keyes on the bridge. Once the cinematic concludes and control returns to Master Chief, pivot backward and re-enter the command deck.

Look past Captain Keyes to spot a pair of marines stationed at the ship’s helm. Positioned directly beneath them is a recessed trench featuring a ladder. Drop down into this alcove to secure the Perspective skull.

With the collectible safely in your possession, you are free to save and exit the mission. Simply enable the modifier from the lobby menu, and you can experience the entirety of Halo: Campaign Evolved from a dynamic third-person perspective.

Source: Polygon