Activision to develop next Halo game amid Xbox restructuring
Xbox has announced that Activision will develop the next Halo game, a decision that follows a restructuring of its Halo studios. 343 Industries has been rebranded as Halo Studios and will now focus on community support. This change accompanies significant layoffs within Xbox's gaming divisions.
IGN questioned whether the business decision to hand Halo to Activision would be enough to save the series. Eurogamer reported that fans are concerned about potential lore reboots and the future of events like Halo Fest. PC Gamer noted that while Halo needed change, Activision faces a significant challenge to revitalize the franchise while preserving its identity.
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Halo needed to change, but Activision faces a huge challenge to fix it
Microsoft has transferred control of the Halo franchise from 343 Industries to Activision, a move met with skepticism due to Activision's track record with Call of Duty. While 343 Industries had successes like Halo Infinite's multiplayer and art direction, they struggled with campaign storytelling and consistent releases. The author questions Activision's ability to preserve Halo's unique identity while attempting to revitalize its relevance in the current shooter landscape.
As Halo goes to Activision, fans are worried about this year's Halo Fest and a potential lore reboot from the Call of Duty publisher
Activision is set to develop the next Halo game, a move that has sparked significant concern among fans regarding potential lore reboots and the future of the franchise. This development follows widespread layoffs at Xbox Game Studios, including within the Halo development teams, leading to uncertainty about events like Halo Fest and the overall direction of the series.
Activision will develop the next Halo game
Xbox has restructured its Halo studios, rebranding 343 Industries as Halo Studios and pivoting its focus to community support. Activision will now develop the next Halo title. This change accompanies significant layoffs within Xbox's gaming divisions.
Handing Halo to Activision Makes Business Sense, but Is That Enough To Save the Series?
The article questions whether handing the development of the next Halo game to Activision, known for its Call of Duty pipeline, is sufficient to revitalize the franchise. It suggests that while the business decision might make sense, it doesn't guarantee the series' success.