Halo Studios

Microsoft Xbox restructuring and studio fallout

125 clusters · 909 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Double Fine returns to independence following Microsoft split

In June 2026, Microsoft’s Xbox division disclosed a severe component shortage for Series S and Series X consoles, driven by AI-related demand for memory and storage chips. This scarcity led to price increases of $100–$15

Xbox Game Pass updates and Disc-to-Digital expansion

45 clusters · 270 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Xbox expands Disc-to-Digital program with Ubisoft support

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continued its catalog rotation through August 2026. Early in the month, the service added Heretic + Hexen and Beast of Reincarnation, followed by Bounty Star, Date Everything!, and several game

Halo franchise development and creative direction

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto proposes darker, military-focused direction

Microsoft is reportedly exploring a collaboration with Activision to assist in the development of new Halo titles. This potential partnership may involve Sledgehammer Games, which had previously worked on a gameplay prot

Halo Studios Campaign Evolved remake release

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Halo: Campaign Evolved receives performance update and new armor

Halo Studios announced the release of a remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved alongside the cancellation of Project Ekur’s multiplayer component. Following the announcement, the remake—rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5—was relea

Halo: Campaign Evolved launch, updates, and layoffs

35 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Microsoft explores Activision collaboration for Halo development

Following its 28 July 2026 launch, Halo: Campaign Evolved has faced technical scrutiny and internal instability. While praised for its visual fidelity, the Unreal Engine 5 remake has drawn criticism from original co-crea