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Activision takes control of Halo franchise
Activision has issued an internal memo confirming it has taken control of the Halo franchise, alongside the Rare and World’s Edge development teams. In the memo, the company stated its goal is to create the best Halo game ever while remaining faithful to the series' legacy. Activision noted that it has already begun assembling a specialized team to manage this next chapter.
Following the reorganization, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney expressed support for the move, stating that assigning high-performing studios to high-potential projects is a logical strategy for success.
Speculation regarding the direction of the franchise has emerged, with rumors suggesting a potential total reboot of the series that could discard existing lore. This has sparked debate among fans regarding whether the series should continue its current narrative or start fresh.
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Activision · Epic Games · Halo · Rare · Tim Sweeney
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney expressed support for the reorganization of Xbox assets. thegeek.hu · thegeek.games
- [● 2 SOURCES] Activision has begun assembling a team to develop the next chapter of the Halo franchise. thegeek.hu · thegeek.games
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rumors suggest Activision may pursue a total reboot of the Halo series, potentially discarding existing lore. thegeek.hu · thegeek.games · es.ign.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Activision aims to create the best Halo game ever while remaining true to the franchise's legacy. thegeek.hu · thegeek.games
- [● 2 SOURCES] The acquisition includes the Rare and World’s Edge development teams. thegeek.hu · thegeek.games