Halo Studios is an American video game developer based in Redmond, Washington, part of Xbox Game Studios. Headed by Pierre Hintze, the studio is responsible for the Halo science fiction franchise, and develops Halo projects internally, and in collaboration with other studios. The studio was created in 2007 to oversee the franchise after original Halo developer Bungie regained its independence from Microsoft, and originally named after the character 343 Guilty Spark.
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Halo fans are divided over whether Activision should reboot the franchise entirely or continue Master Chief's story following confirmation of a new development team and layoffs at Halo Studios. The debate centers on preserving Bungie-era canon, recasting aging voice actor Steve Downes, and whether new games should focus on Chief or original characters.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches as a $50 Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original campaign, arriving on PlayStation for the first time. The package delivers authentic Halo combat and crossplay co-op, but omits multiplayer entirely and charges $10 more than the Master Chief Collection, which includes every mainline game.
Halo: Campaign Evolved's PS5 release requires both players to have PlayStation Plus for split-screen co-op, sparking outrage among fans. This move contrasts with Xbox Series X | S and Steam requirements. The game launches on July 28, 2026, across PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X | S.
Halo Infinite surprises fans with Firefight: Gauntlet, a challenging PvE mode, six months after its last planned content update. This round-based, auto-scaled difficulty mode offers a unique experience with upgradeable attributes and boss battles. The mode's arrival underscores the game's continued support despite initial plans.
A former Halo director alleges harassment and misconduct at Halo Studios, claiming a toxic work culture under Microsoft's management.
