Important Note: This is a rumor that has NOT been officially confirmed by Activision or Microsoft to date.
According to reports, Activision intends to relaunch the Halo series. Eurogamer references the well-known Halo and Xbox insider Rebs Gaming. The only confirmed detail is that Microsoft has handed over the development of the next Halo to Activision, where a dedicated team has been formed, separate from the Call of Duty teams.
What Are Activision's Rumored Plans for Halo?
According to Rebs Gaming, Activision originally proposed two games: a free-to-play multiplayer title and a campaign-only game. The campaign project was reportedly conceived as a soft reboot that wouldn't follow Halo Infinite's story but also wouldn't retell known events. Reports suggest it could delve into Master Chief's origins. Ultimately, however, it's rumored to have evolved into a package combining campaign and multiplayer, as is traditional for the series.
What Role Do Sledgehammer Games and the Engine Play?
The team is reportedly being built within Sledgehammer Games. Allegedly, basic mechanics for campaign and multiplayer, including player movement, have already been conceptualized and prototyped there. This is said to have occurred using the Infinity Ward engine, which has powered Call of Duty for years. This would mean Halo would no longer use Unreal Engine 5, and Halo Studios' proprietary Slipstream engine would, according to Eurogamer, become a thing of the past. Rebs himself emphasizes that the project is early in development and subject to change.
What Does This Mean for Halo Fans?
For context: Halo: Campaign Evolved recently launched to strong reviews. However, according to Eurogamer, sales fell short of Xbox's expectations, despite generating $67 million in gross revenue within two weeks. Additionally, there have been layoffs at Halo Studios, which is practically shut down. Thus, a reboot is not far-fetched.
From our perspective, fans should await further developments. An insider report is not an official announcement, and details like the engine or story can still change. You can find more Call of Duty news on our site, such as the PC requirements for Modern Warfare 4.
Source: Eurogamer
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