halo is dead and we killed it
101Because of recent *events, this tired little rant came to my mind
It's no secret that Halo is one of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time. But sometimes, even our favorite games can die. In this video, we're going to explore how Halo is slowly fading away within the gaming community. Halo is dead.
*via thegamer.com
Last week, Microsoft announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs from its global workforce by the end of March. This represents almost five percent of Microsoft, workers, and Xbox Game Studios were equally affected by the layoffs. Bethesda, 343 Industries, and The Coalition have all reported reductions in staff, although the exact numbers are still unknown.
However, the layoffs impacting 343 Industries are starting to reveal a much-reduced Halo developer. Sources speaking to IGN estimate around a quarter of 343 Industries have been let go, with 30 people from the art team alone made redundant. But it wasn't just the art team that got the axe as 343 was hit "hard with positions impacted across all disciplines." Checking LinkedIn profiles reveals former 343 employees that worked on Halo Infinite's engine, gameplay, game design, visual effects, and other "essential departments."
One former senior-level source at 343 hinted at the Halo developer no longer having the resources necessary to create games and would focus on merely publishing future Halo titles. Other sources said that 343 might still be able to create the next Halo title, but it wouldn’t be the only Xbox studio working on Halo.
Halo Infinite's ongoing difficulties combined with Microsoft's mass layoffs have Halo fans rightly concerned for the future of the franchise. Studio head Pierre Hintze tried to assuage those fears in a statement saying 343 "will continue to develop Halo now and in the future, including epic stories, multiplayer, and more of what makes Halo great."
Halo Infinite is a 2021 first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is the sixth mainline entry in the Halo series, following Halo 5: Guardians (2015).
The campaign follows the human supersoldier Master Chief and his fight against the enemy Banished on the Forerunner ringworld Zeta Halo, also known as Installation 07. Unlike previous installments in the series, the multiplayer portion of the game is free-to-play.
Infinite was planned for release as a launch game with the Xbox Series X/S on November 10, 2020, but was delayed in August 2020. Following an open beta release of the multiplayer component on November 15, 2021, coinciding with the franchise's 20th anniversary, the campaign was released for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on December 8, 2021. Halo Infinite received generally favorable reviews from critics, with some deeming the game a return to form for the series. Praise was directed towards its visuals, gameplay, open world design, soundtrack, and story.
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