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Shuffling the deck chairs: Xbox continues its "reset" with dramatic restructuring

Ars Technica reports that Xbox is reshaping its studio structure again, with Halo moving under Activision’s control as part of a broader internal reset. Halo Studios will be reduced to …

News Ars Technica · 5 days, 20 hours ago
Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment

Game Developer reports that Xbox’s ongoing reset is hitting more first-party teams, with layoffs at Halo Studios and a divestment at Undead Labs. The shake-up comes as Activision takes over …

News Game Developer · 5 days, 21 hours ago
Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory, and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure

GamesIndustry.biz reports Xbox is shifting Rare and the Halo franchise to Activision, while proposing Ninja Theory’s closure and cutting 268 more roles. The move folds more of Microsoft’s shooter and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 days, 21 hours ago
Pre-orders Begin Today for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, headlined by a numbered Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console and matching Special Edition controller. The bundle ships with Halo: …

Official XBox Wire · 1 month ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings the legendary franchise into a new era with UE5

Halo is getting a full campaign remake in Unreal Engine 5, with modernized visuals, refined controls, and updated cinematics. Halo: Campaign Evolved aims to preserve the original Combat Evolved campaign …

Official Unreal Engine · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Out Now

Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now, bringing a fresh pass over one of the medium's most influential shooters. For developers, the interesting part is less the nostalgia and more the …

Official XBox Wire · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic – Halo: Campaign Evolved | Official XBOX Podcast

Halo Studios is revisiting Halo: Combat Evolved with Halo: Campaign Evolved, a modern remake aimed at preserving the original campaign while updating it for today’s hardware. The team is also …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride

Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting a real-world crossover push with Automobili Lamborghini, including a Master Chief 117 Edition Urus SE and a limited run of 1:18 replicas. The in-game tie-in …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31

Xbox’s July 27–31 slate mixes a major Halo remake, several day-one Game Pass launches, and a grab bag of indie releases across console and PC. For devs, the notable angle …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic

Halo: Campaign Evolved is adding a four-player online co-op campaign, a new three-mission side story, and a pile of remixable Skulls when it launches in 2026. The remake also expands …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Official XBOX Podcast: How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic

Halo Studios is revisiting a classic Halo formula while modernizing how the game is built and presented. The shift matters less as a branding exercise and more as a signal …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More

Xbox Game Pass is adding Halo: Campaign Evolved, a ground-up remake of Combat Evolved’s campaign, on July 28, alongside Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation on August 4. The lineup also …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months ago
Bit Bot scales leadership team with AAA veteran Frank O'Connor as creative director

Bit Bot is adding real senior firepower: Halo franchise veteran Frank O'Connor is now creative director, with Brian Ulrich as general manager. For devs, the interesting part is less the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Microsoft takes down mod that re-created Halo 3 in Counter-Strike 2

Microsoft's takedown of Project Misriah highlights the ongoing tension between modding and copyright enforcement. This situation underscores the challenges developers face when creating fan content that closely mimics original games, …

News Ars Technica · 9 months, 1 week ago