Activision has lofty goals to make the next Halo game the best in the series.
Activision now runs Halo. Microsoft is shaking up Xbox and changing things around, and has given Activision the responsibility of making the next Halo game. Speaking to Windows Central, Activision gave a statement that affirmed a team is being assembled for the next Halo game--which The Hollywood Reporter says will be a full, AAA mainline game.
Activision says that this opportunity represents "an honor and a responsibility that we do not take lightly," and the team's main goal is to deliver the "greatest Halo game ever." No details on the next game were revealed at this stage.
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We're thrilled to welcome Halo, Rare, and World's Edge to Activision. It's an honor and a responsibility that we do not take lightly. These teams and their games have inspired fans around the world for decades.
For Halo, our goal is clear: make the greatest Halo game ever, worthy of its universe and legacy, while staying true to what made players love it in the first place. It is a bold ambition, one that this franchise deserves.
We have already begun assembling a purpose-built team, unique in capability and talent, ready and excited to deliver this next chapter with the community. To the World's Edge and Rare teams, we can't wait to get to work together.
In today's announcement, Xbox studios head Matt Booty confirms that some people at Halo Studios will stay on to serve the community and the games that are already released--titles like Halo Campaign Evolved and possibly even the Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite.
"Activision will also be developing the next Halo title, led by a new, purpose-built team that is separate from ongoing development and plans for Call of Duty. A small team at Halo Studios will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market."
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As for the team, it's unknown what will happen, but original Halo dev and Master Chief creator Marcus Lehto has expressed interest in returning to the franchise. It's possible that Lehto could get on board with the next Halo game, yet nothing has been confirmed.
