Microsof is reportedly rebooting the Halo series, Activision game may delve deeper into Master Chief's character and origins

The Halo franchise is reportedly being rebooted under Activision that will delve into Master Chief's backstory. This fresh narrative is designed to engage both new gamers and devoted fans alike. Early reports indicate the game will leverage the Infinity Ward Engine for stunning graphics, with current development stages focusing on gameplay mechanics for both the campaign and multiplayer aspects.

Microsoft is reportedly rebooting the Halo games. Activision, which has been given the task to to make the next Halo game, has reportedly formed a new team to oversee this project. The game is said to be in the early stages of development. Reports claimed that the upcoming game is expected to be a reboot of the series, potentially focusing on Master Chief's origins.

According to reports, Activision originally considered developing two games: a free-to-play multiplayer title and a separate campaign-focused project. However, those plans have been changed for a single comprehensive game as is the case with the past Halo games.

Rebs Gaming, a well-known insider in the Halo and Xbox community, stated that Activision's original campaign concept "was a soft reboot that doesn't follow Halo Infinite's story but doesn't retcon any previously established canon." This suggests that while the new game will not directly continue the narrative from Halo Infinite, it will maintain respect for the existing lore of the franchise.

Activision is also said to be ditching Unreal Engine 5. Instead, it will likely employ the Infinity Ward Engine, which has been a crucial part of the Call of Duty series since its early versions. The updated engine was rebuilt for Modern Warfare in 2019 and has shown capabilities in advanced graphics technologies such as path tracing and ray tracing.

Rebs noted that teams at Sledgehammer Games have already begun the process of prototyping basic gameplay mechanics for both the proposed campaign and the multiplayer aspects of the game. "Basic gameplay prototypes, such as player movement, were already being tested for both projects through Call of Duty's Infinity Ward engine," Rebs stated. This ongoing development trajectory indicates that Activision is actively investing resources in creating a new direction for the Halo franchise.

The planned reboot aims to delve deeper into the character of Master Chief and his origins. Fans of the series may remember that the most significant exploration of this character development occurred in the now-canceled Halo Paramount TV show. Activision's decision to focus on an origin story could reshape the narrative landscape of Halo, introducing new players to the lore while also engaging long-time fans.

The overall development strategy appears aimed at creating a "full-fledged mainline Halo experience," a stark change from recent titles that only hinted at deeper narratives. This transition comes at a time when Halo, a flagship brand for Microsoft and Xbox, is seeking renewed vigor. The upcoming title is expected to diverge significantly from what has been produced under the proprietary Slipstream engine, and it may mark a pivotal moment for both Halo and Activision's balance with established IPs.

Quoting an Activision Halo Leaker, an X user said that there will be three years between Halo games from now on. A teaser of the new Halo game might drop next year with a full trailer in 2028, and the game will be finally release in 2029. The leaker claimed that the game will be a direct sequel to Halo 3, ignoring everything that came after that, with Master Chief and the Arbiter as the focus.

Do note that all these reports are just speculations. Rebs emphasized, "Please keep in mind that Activision's Halo project is in early development so things can change." But if it happens, it means the end of the rumoured Halo 7.