Halo’s Future Revealed Very Soon
▼ Summary
– Microsoft will announce new Halo projects during the Halo World Championships event on October 24, with both a main stage talk and a deep dive panel.
– The announcement follows plans first revealed in June, though Microsoft hasn’t specified if it will involve new games or other content.
– Microsoft has confirmed it is working on multiple new Halo projects, including potential remasters and releases for the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2026.
– Recent changes include rebranding 343 Industries to Halo Studios, switching to Unreal Engine for future games, and acknowledging Halo Infinite’s shortcomings.
– Reports suggest Microsoft may expand Halo to PS5 and Switch 2, with a possible Halo: Combat Evolved remaster and new projects launching as early as next year.
Fans of the legendary Halo franchise won’t have to wait much longer for news, as Microsoft has officially confirmed a major announcement is scheduled for the Halo World Championships this October. Halo Studios, the developer behind the iconic series, has reiterated its intention to showcase exactly what the team has been developing, promising significant reveals during the event.
According to a recent blog post, representatives from Halo Studios will take the main stage to discuss their ongoing work. The schedule also includes a dedicated deep dive panel, which the studio strongly suggests will be essential viewing for any dedicated follower of the series. Both of these key events are set for Friday, October 24. Microsoft has remained deliberately vague about the content, leaving fans to speculate whether the news will concern entirely new game titles or perhaps something else entirely. What is certain is that the company has publicly committed to developing multiple new Halo projects.
The upcoming World Championships will serve as a fitting venue for such an announcement, mirroring the 2024 event where Microsoft first unveiled its “A New Dawn” trailer. That presentation featured conceptual footage of new Halo endeavors running on Unreal Engine, including the intriguingly named Project Foundry. It was also the occasion when the developer 343 Industries was formally rebranded as Halo Studios, signaling a new direction for the franchise.
The most recent mainline series installment, 2021’s Halo Infinite, represented the end of an era for the developers. Since its launch, Microsoft has implemented sweeping organizational changes, bringing in a fresh executive leadership team and confirming a switch to new game engines for all future projects. The company has been open about the fact that Halo Infinite did not fully meet expectations in several key areas. Xbox head Matt Booty once likened the game’s launch to a runner stumbling right before crossing the finish line.
Studio head Pierre Hintze elaborated on this shift in philosophy, stating, “Halo Infinite was the final example of our old approach to creating Halo games. That was our established formula. Our current focus is on fundamentally changing that recipe for the future.”
Industry reports suggest Microsoft is actively exploring the possibility of bringing the Halo universe to platforms beyond its own, including the PS5 and the anticipated Switch 2, with a potential release as early as this year. Speculation is particularly strong around a new, high-fidelity remaster of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. The year 2026 holds special significance as it marks the 25th anniversary for both Xbox and the Halo franchise. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has indicated that a new Halo project could potentially launch next year, possibly alongside new entries in the Fable and Gears of War series.
(Source: GameSpot)
