Summary
- 343 Industries, the studio behind Halo Infinite, may be working on a new project that hasn't been announced to the public yet.
- The studio has experienced a decline in players for Halo Infinite and fans are curious about the future of the franchise.
- An employee profile on LinkedIn suggests that 343 Industries is working on an unannounced internal project, but details are scarce and it's still in the early stages.
343 Industries, the studio responsible for Halo Infinite and numerous other titles in the Halo franchise, may be working on something new that hasn't been revealed to the public. The game studio, which is a division of Xbox Game Studios and Microsoft, got its start with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary in 2011 and, since then, it's had a hand in the production of other major entries in the series, including Halo 4, Halo Wars 2, and Halo Infinite.
While the latest Halo title was well-received when it launched back in 2021, it's since lost some of its luster. As of last summer, Halo Infinite has lost about 98% of its Steam players, and gamers are beginning to ask where the franchise will go from here and what 343 Industries will be up to next. While nothing has been officially announced yet, there is some indication that the studio is already looking to the future with a new project presently in the works.
Based on an employee profile on LinkedIn, it appears that 343 Industries is working on "an unannounced internal project." Initially spotted and shared on Twitter by user Timur222, the profile belongs to Ben F, a former project manager at 343 Industries. The profile states that he was with the studio until January 2023 and that his experience included developing a roadmap for a new project. No other details are offered, but it does seem to hint at something currently in the works. There have been rumors of a new Halo game in development for some time and 343 Industries has made a name for itself with the Halo franchise. Still, it's too early to predict just what this new project could be or when it may be announced.
Some observers have been arguing that the Halo franchise needs a reset and this secret project could be just that. Still, given that the former project manager left the company in January of this year and had been working on a roadmap, it would seem that this project is still early in its pre-production phase. This would make it unlikely that gamers will be getting any news for some time.
It's fair to say that the next Halo game will face more pressure than previous titles, so it won't be surprising if 343 Industries takes lots of time to get the basics right before making an announcement. Of course, it's also possible that this secret game could be something entirely new and mark the studio's departure from the venerable shooter series. Either way, fans of the studio and its work on Halo will likely want to keep an eye out for news about the studio in the coming year.
Halo Infinite
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you can relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.
Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.
Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
- Franchise
- Halo
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
