Xbox Approves Fan-Made Halo Game With One Key Condition
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– Microsoft officially endorsed the fan-made game Spartan Survivors, praising the developers’ passion and even playing the game themselves.
– Microsoft requested the developers add a legal disclaimer clarifying Spartan Survivors is not an official Halo game or affiliated with Halo Studios.
– The Spartan Survivors team agreed to update the disclaimer in the next release and thanked Microsoft for their support.
– Spartan Survivors is currently free on itch.io, with plans to launch on Xbox and Steam in 2025, though the exact timing is unclear.
– Microsoft is developing new Halo games using Unreal Engine 5, with speculation about a major release for the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2026.
Microsoft has officially endorsed a fan-made Halo game called Spartan Survivors, marking a rare moment of collaboration between a major publisher and independent creators. The project, which lets players battle Covenant and Flood enemies as Master Chief or the Arbiter, received direct praise from the Halo team after Microsoft representatives played it themselves. Developers shared that the company appreciated their passion and even enjoyed the gameplay experience.
However, Microsoft did impose one key condition: the team must clarify that Spartan Survivors is not an official Halo title nor affiliated with Halo Studios. This disclaimer will appear in the game’s credits and store listings with the next update. The developers expressed gratitude for Microsoft’s supportive stance, calling it a gesture of genuine goodwill.
Currently available for free on itch.io, Spartan Survivors is slated for release on Xbox and Steam in 2025, though exact timing remains unconfirmed. An earlier trailer mistakenly referenced a 2024 launch, but the developers have since adjusted their plans.
Meanwhile, Microsoft continues developing new Halo projects under its rebranded Halo Studios, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Speculation suggests a major anniversary release could arrive in 2026 for the franchise’s 25th year, though details remain under wraps. For now, fans can dive into Spartan Survivors as a fresh, community-driven take on the iconic series.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
