Lenovo clarifies recent promotional image: No Halo 5 PC port. A promotional image for the Lenovo Legion Go S falsely implied a forthcoming Steam release of Halo 5: Guardians. Lenovo has confirmed the image was a design mockup, dispelling recent speculation.
Halo 5: Guardians remains the sole mainline Halo title absent from PC, a notable omission given the 2016 PC release of its Forge editor and the Master Chief Collection's PC port. While the lack of a PC version presents a significant gap for fans lacking an Xbox One, no official announcements regarding a port have been made.
The Lenovo Legion Go S promotional image reignited rumors of a Halo 5 PC release, particularly in anticipation of an Xbox Developer Direct event. However, Lenovo's senior community manager directly refuted these claims. The image, while still online, would likely have been swiftly removed had it been a legitimate leak. Lenovo's design team is now reviewing the image.
Despite the debunking, the possibility of a future Halo 5 PC port remains. Microsoft's increased focus on PC gaming suggests a potential future release, though currently no concrete evidence supports this.
The future of the Halo franchise is uncertain. While Halo Infinite continues to receive updates, fan demand for new entries is growing. Speculation abounds regarding a potential Combat Evolved remake and a possible Master Chief Collection release on PlayStation, representing a significant shift for the franchise.