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Microsoft plans Halo series reboot after Infinite underperformed

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Microsoft is reportedly planning a full Halo series reboot, according to insider Tom Henderson.
Microsoft renamed 343 Industries to Halo Studios and moved development to Unreal Engine 5 after Halo Infinite fell short.
Reports say Halo Studios could shrink to about 20 employees, leaving over 200 workers jobless.
Microsoft is reportedly forming a new Halo team within Activision’s structure to provide dedicated resources.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft’s 2001 launch of Halo: Combat Evolved made the Xbox a market-defining console, driving sales that eventually topped 81 million copies worldwide by 2021. After Bungie left in 2007, Microsoft created 343 Industries, which was restructured and renamed Halo Studios in 2024 while moving development to Unreal Engine 5. The 2026 remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, continues that pattern of platform-driven revamps.

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Story summary

Microsoft is reportedly planning a full Halo series reboot, according to insider Tom Henderson.
Microsoft renamed 343 Industries to Halo Studios and moved development to Unreal Engine 5 after Halo Infinite fell short.
Reports say Halo Studios could shrink to about 20 employees, leaving over 200 workers jobless.
Microsoft is reportedly forming a new Halo team within Activision’s structure to provide dedicated resources.

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