How to unlock the hidden third-person mode in Halo Campaign Evolved
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon explains how to unlock the hidden Perspective skull in Halo Campaign Evolved to enable the game's controversial third-person camera mode.
Halo Campaign Evolved brings plenty of modern design choices to the foundational shooter, including sprint, aimed sights for automatic weapons, and a widely discussed third-person perspective option. While the addition sparked plenty of debate among longtime fans, actually finding the camera toggle can be frustrating because the option is completely absent from the standard settings menu. Instead, players need to track down a specific modifier hidden within the game world.
As detailed in a guide by Ford James over at Polygon, unlocking the viewpoint requires tracking down the Perspective skull. Thankfully, players do not need to wait until late in the campaign to find it. The item is tucked away on the very first mission, Pillar of Autumn. After playing through the opening section and reaching Captain Keyes on the bridge, players simply need to turn around after regaining control, head back inside, and drop down the ladder pit located beneath the marines at the helm.
Once you pick up the Perspective skull, you can safely save and exit the mission to activate the modifier from the menu. Playing through the entire campaign from an over-the-shoulder perspective changes the flow of combat completely, giving modern players a fresh way to experience a classic space opera. It is a fun nod to the way modern remakes like to shake up familiar sandboxes for both veterans and newcomers.
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Original article: Polygon