Halo Fans Unite, the last Halo game, codename Halo Infinite, was launched in 2021 and was incredibly well-received by the community. While the video gaming industry continues to evolve, the Halo franchise remains an iconic name among fans. Halo Infinite also sparked a lot of rumors about what the series has to offer in the future in terms of single-player experience. The series is so popular, that players scurry to recreate their favorite aspects from the franchise in newly released games as well.
With rumors spreading like wildfire that the devs 343 Industries are more concerned with developing a better multiplayer mode for the Halo series, fans wanted more info on the campaign storyline of future releases. However, in a recent podcast, some interesting details have been spilled and Halo campaign fans may finally have something to look forward to with the franchise’s next installment. It has been revealed that a dedicated team at 343 might be hard at work with a campaign narrative for the next Halo title on the Unreal Engine.
New Halo campaign incoming?
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Since the first Halo game’s release in 2001, the franchise has amassed a long line of dedicated followers over the years. While these titles offer an exciting multiplayer experience, the campaign modes are also incredibly popular within the community. However, the last few Halo titles felt more multiplayer-oriented, and story mode fans complained of not having enough things to do. Now the situation might take a turn with the next Halo title. It’s been revealed that Halo is transitioning from its own SlipSpace Engine to Epic’s Unreal Engine.
Rumour: Halo’s Next Story Campaign Is In Development On Unreal Engine https://t.co/keuUg6CFMH #Xbox #Microsoft #343Industries #Halo #HaloInfinite pic.twitter.com/ZIWpf3DZE7
— Pure Xbox (@purexbox) October 16, 2023
While this change isn’t exactly breaking news, the fact that a dedicated team is actually working on a single-player campaign for the next Halo game is. A Halo campaign developed on the Unreal Engine is undoubtedly something titillating for fans of the franchise.
However, there is no official announcement from 343 Industries just yet. Despite the absence of confirmation, 343 Industries previously made its intentions about the Halo franchise abundantly clear. The devs claimed they are focused on delivering “epic stories, multiplayer experiences, and more of what makes Halo great“.
Contribution of the Unreal Engine to the Halo franchise
A jump to the Unreal Engine can hold incredible possibilities for the Halo franchise in the future. UE is flexible and offers robust tools with great capabilities. The engine helps developers to design visually stunning environments and create immersive stories. The development process can also be streamlined better. And with Halo’s reputation of using advanced technology, this shift only makes more sense.
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The prospect of an entirely new single-player campaign in a Halo game can be elating for any fan of the series. If you’re also equally waiting for an official confirmation by 343 Industries, share your expectations with us below.
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