Halo: Combat Evolved gets online multiplayer on Anbernic RG35XX H, with a 23-player match reported at up to 60 fps

The unique Halo: Fight Advanced can now be performed in on-line multiplayer matches on the Anbernic RG35XX H, following a sequence of updates to an unofficial native port. The developer stories becoming a member of a public 23-player Slayer match on Blood Gulch at roughly 50-60 fps, with efficiency remaining principally between 58 and 60 fps.

The mission builds on OpenCE, previously generally known as halo-ce-universal, a group decompilation mission reconstructing the unique Xbox recreation’s code. Slightly than emulating Xbox {hardware}, the port runs native ARM64 code on the hand-held’s Allwinner H700 processor and Mali-G31 graphics chip.

An October 6 update launched a public server browser, on-line and local-network multiplayer, and community marketing campaign co-op performance with suitable OpenCE builds. This permits the hand-held to connect with suitable OpenCE installations on PCs or different handhelds. The developer had not personally examined on-line marketing campaign co-op on the hand-held when asserting the characteristic.

The following October 7 release, version v2026.10.07, addresses a number of efficiency and compatibility points. It provides examined assist for muOS, fixing crashes that beforehand occurred in menus, throughout respawning and when pausing the sport.

The developer additionally stories that the server browser now runs at 60 fps, up from 18-26 fps, after optimising textual content rendering. The 60 fps determine applies to the server browser fairly than multiplayer gameplay.

Different modifications goal the hand-held’s restricted sources. Shader administration enhancements free roughly 50 MB of further reminiscence after six ranges, whereas modifications to the audio mixer scale back its workload to roughly 1 / 4 of its earlier stage on the system.

In consequence, the developer stories that the seaside battle in The Silent Cartographer now runs at 33-46 fps on muOS, in contrast with 9-23 fps beforehand. The identical sequence reaches 45-58 fps on Knulli. These figures are developer-reported and should differ relying on the scene and configuration.

The discharge additionally fixes graphical corruption that might trigger character fashions to stretch or disappear, alongside a bug that prevented music from resuming after loading.

The port is available through GitHub, with packages for Knulli and PortMaster. Neither contains copyrighted recreation property, so customers should present their very own unique Xbox recreation information.

Though the mission stays experimental, the most recent updates carry on-line multiplayer, broader firmware compatibility and substantial efficiency enhancements to a compact retro gaming handheld with out typical Xbox emulation.