Activision Takes Over "Halo" Franchise
- Microsoft Activision will develop the next mainline Halo game, taking the franchise away from Halo Studios. The shift marks a major transition for the series previously managed by the developer known as Industries.
- Halo Studios, previously known as Industries, faces significant layoffs and will no longer drive the series creatively. Development hurdles, including a shift to Unreal Engine, made a new major Halo release within five years unlikely under the existing structure.
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is shaking up operations with a franchise-first approach to resource allocation. Activision has a proven track record of delivering blockbuster titles on time, making it the logical choice for accelerating Halo releases.
- Alongside the Halo announcement, Xbox is laying off 268 workers today as part of wider restructuring. Ninja Theory is being shuttered and Undead Labs is spinning out, while numerous Xbox-owned developers are being absorbed into other companies.
- Activision CEO Rob Kostich stated the company aims to "make the greatest Halo game ever" as a "full-feature, mainline installment." This move helps justify the $69 billion acquisition by leveraging Activision's capability to deliver high-profile projects consistently.
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