# Halo: Combat Evolved — HCEMobile Canonical: https://playable.wtf/games/halo-ce-mobile/ Project ID: project:halo-ce-mobile A phone-focused Halo client with local disc import and home-screen installation. ## About this version Play the original Xbox Halo CE through HCEMobile with your own disc image. The host provides phone touch layouts, controllers, local modes and an account-based online service; each imported copy keeps separate saves. Browser launch. Shooter. [Play on creator site](https://hcemobile.com/) ## Halo: Combat Evolved Choose Hynes for a desktop browser and private invites, HCEMobile for touch controls, or OpenCE for native installation with your own Xbox disc image. - [Read Halo: Combat Evolved guide](https://playable.wtf/guides/halo-ce-browser-versions/) - [Browser with a mouse](https://playable.wtf/games/halo-combat-evolved/): Direct XISO import, desktop bindings and private map-and-mode invite rooms. - [Native desktop play](https://playable.wtf/games/opencommunityedition-opence/): Windows and Linux releases with disc import and documented local split-screen campaign. [Browse all version comparisons](https://playable.wtf/families/) ## The original ringworld campaign The original Halo campaign follows the Master Chief and Cortana on an alien ringworld, trying to keep human survivors alive against the Covenant while uncovering the installation's purpose. That story is the background to HCEMobile's campaign route. The imported Xbox game is distinct from the later Anniversary remaster and its additional presentation features. Sources: [Xbox Game Studios · Halo campaign and Anniversary edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1064221/Halo_Combat_Evolved_Anniversary/) ## Halo built around a portable screen HCEMobile brings the original Xbox Halo into a browser interface designed for phones as well as computers. Its distinguishing work is around the game: editable touch layouts, home-screen installation, per-copy saves and an online account service. The creator offers both a modern mobile-shooter layout and an arrangement based on the original Xbox controller, so you can choose between familiarity with touch shooters and familiarity with Halo's pad. The campaign, split screen and System Link do not require an online account. Online matchmaking and custom lobbies use the project's free account system. These are HCEMobile services; an account here does not turn another independently hosted Halo browser client into the same service. Sources: [HCEMobile · game and settings](https://hcemobile.com/) · [HCEMobile · getting started guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## Choose the right copy before importing Supply your own verified original-Xbox .iso or .xiso. The guide accepts both full-game and multiplayer discs, so the content you can choose depends on the copy you import. Keep the page open while it copies the maps, which can occupy up to 1.8 GB of device storage. The creator says the image stays local. Several copies can coexist, with separate saves for each. That is useful if you keep different disc versions, but it also makes choosing the right entry important when looking for an existing campaign. Export saves before removing game data or moving devices. Sources: [HCEMobile · game and settings](https://hcemobile.com/) · [HCEMobile · getting started guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## Arrange a match with friends Matchmaking groups players by playlist; Custom Games lets a host choose the map, game type and settings. For a planned session, update everyone's client and use the same disc-image version. The guide recommends Wi-Fi because some mobile networks block the direct connections used for play. Sources: [HCEMobile · getting started guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## Trade resolution for a steadier session Adjust the touch buttons and aim sensitivity before a demanding fight. The settings also expose resolution and lower-resolution textures. If levels turn black or the game stops, the creator specifically recommends the lower-resolution texture setting; for memory errors, close other apps and tabs. A controller is another documented input choice, activated by pressing a button on the start page. Sources: [HCEMobile · game and settings](https://hcemobile.com/) · [HCEMobile · getting started guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## Do I need the original game files? Supply your own verified original-Xbox Halo .iso or .xiso. The maps occupy up to 1.8 GB of private browser storage; the host says nothing is uploaded. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/) ## How do I get started? Import the disc image, then use the app’s Play control. Home-screen installation is documented for iOS and Android. 1. Choose your verified Xbox disc image and wait for map import. 2. On iOS, use Safari Share → Add to Home Screen; on Android, use the browser’s install option. 3. Open the installed app and choose Play. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/) ## Which devices and browsers work? The creator specifies iOS 17 or later on iPhone/iPad, Chrome on Android, and current Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox on computers. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## What are the controls? The host documents editable touch layouts, keyboard/mouse, and Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, MFi and Backbone controllers. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/) ## Can I play multiplayer? Online play needs a free account. To join friends, update both clients and use the same disc-image version; the guide recommends Wi-Fi because some mobile networks block direct connections. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## How do saves work? Saves belong to each imported game copy. The host provides save export and restore. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/) ## What should I know before playing? For memory errors, close other apps and tabs. For black levels, enable Lower-resolution textures in Settings and data. On iPhone, check the silent switch or Play sound when the phone is on silent. Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://hcemobile.com/guide/) ## Documented support - Mobile: Supported · Creator-reported - Controller: Supported · Creator-reported - Multiplayer: Supported · Creator-reported - Local multiplayer: Supported · Creator-reported - Online multiplayer: Supported · Creator-reported ## Credits and project - Host: [Trevor](https://hcemobile.com/) - [Original project](https://hcemobile.com/)