Activision to develop next mainline Halo game
Activision is set to develop the next mainline Halo game, with Halo Studios providing support. Wolfs Gaming Blog first reported this development, noting that the future of Halo remakes is now uncertain.
Gamespot later reported that Microsoft assigned Activision to the project, a move that led to significant layoffs at 343 Industries, which has been renamed Halo Studios. While the future of the Halo franchise remains uncertain, Microsoft aims to revive its popularity, though some industry figures have expressed skepticism regarding the cost and efficiency of the endeavor.
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Activision’s Halo Game: Everything We Know So Far
Microsoft is assigning Activision to develop the next mainline Halo game, a move that has resulted in significant layoffs at 343 Industries, now renamed Halo Studios. While the future of the Halo franchise is uncertain, Microsoft aims to revive its popularity, though some industry figures express skepticism about the cost and efficiency of such an endeavor.
Activision’s Halo Game To Be A “Full-feature mainline installment”
Activision is taking the lead on the next mainline Halo game, with Halo Studios providing support. The article notes that the future of Halo remakes is now uncertain due to this development.