Xbox to Reveal Halo’s Future This October
▼ Summary
– Rumors suggest Halo may come to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, following Gears of War’s similar move.
– Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) plans to share official updates later this year, likely at the Halo World Championship in October.
– Xbox boss Phil Spencer hinted at a classic franchise return in 2026, fueling speculation about Halo’s future.
– Halo Studios addressed fan speculation in a blog post, teasing more details about ongoing projects at the October event.
– The studio confirmed its shift to Unreal Engine and rebranding as Halo Studios, calling last year’s “A New Dawn” video just the beginning.
Fans of the iconic Halo franchise won’t have to wait much longer for official updates about its future. Xbox’s flagship series has been at the center of intense speculation, with rumors suggesting a potential PlayStation release and even a remake of the original game. Now, Halo Studios, formerly known as 343 Industries, has confirmed that concrete details will finally be revealed this October.
The buzz intensified earlier this month when Xbox head Phil Spencer teased upcoming projects during the company’s Summer Showcase. While highlighting major titles like Fable, Gears of War, and Forza, Spencer hinted at the return of a “classic that’s been with us since the beginning,” fueling theories about Halo’s next move. Reports of a possible PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2025 only added to the excitement.
Halo Studios recently addressed the swirling rumors in a blog post by Esports Lead Tahir “Tashi” Hasandjekic. While the primary focus was promoting October’s Halo World Championship, Tashi acknowledged the growing curiosity about the franchise’s direction. “We don’t usually comment on speculation,” he wrote, “but this time, we want to give fans a reason to look forward to this year’s event.”
Last year’s championship introduced A New Dawn, a teaser announcing 343 Industries’ rebranding to Halo Studios and its transition to Unreal Engine. Tashi emphasized that this was just the start, promising more substantial updates at the upcoming event. “If you want the official scoop on what we’ve been working on, Seattle in October is where you’ll hear it first,” he added.
While the blog aimed to temper speculation, it’s likely to spark even more theories in the months ahead. Could Halo be expanding to new platforms? Is a remake of Combat Evolved in the works? For now, fans will have to wait until the championship for answers, making October one of the most anticipated months for the Halo community.
(Source: kotaku)
