Yesterday we informed you that Microsoft’s layoffs have affected some of the Xbox studios. In particular, to 343 industries and Bethesda Game Studios. Now a new report reveals a series of moves that are believed to be taking place within the team responsible for Halo. If true, they will fundamentally change the course of the franchise.
It is well known that 343 Industries had all sorts of difficulties to promote Halo after the departure of Bungie. None of his three titles have been developed so far (Halo 4, halo 5 D Halo Infinite) has reached the level of quality and impact of previous deliveries. Then it seems that at Microsoft they are fed up with this situation. Layoffs are just the tip of the iceberg.
According to Spartan robeowner Halo Podcaststhose from Redmond are making a profound change at 343 Industries. First, the studio would lose roughly 30% of its workforce. This is a significant number, as 343 has one of the largest Xbox Game Studios templates.
However, the most amazing thing happens next. Microsoft would have decided that 343 Industries would no longer be the main game developer Halo. They will continue to coordinate the franchise but will not be directly involved in development. Then the creation of the following titles, will be in the hands of other studies companies.
Halo Infinitethe first game to suffer from the collapse of 343 Industries.
This change in course would already have immediate consequences in the future. Halo Infinite. According to the Robe Spartan, 343 Industries has developed several additional materials for the campaign. the specified game. Nevertheless, everything would be canceled. Microsoft would only order to continue to improve and develop new DLC for the multiplayer mode.
It should not be forgotten that, according to Jason Schreier, journalist Bloombergcampaign team Halo Infinite 343 Industries were hardest hit by layoffs. If you link both reports together, it becomes clear that Microsoft fired a group of people whose projects were cancelled.
Now it’s no surprise that Microsoft has decided to fire the creators of the only outstanding modality. Halo Infinite. The campaign was received positively as it offered a fully open world for the first time in the franchise’s history. The multiplayer cannot boast the same, as it has been a real disaster since launch.. To date, 343 Industries has failed to make it the benchmark for games as a service.
At the moment Bathrobe Spartan has not reiterated what will be the research that will develop the next games Halo. Be it deliveries belonging to the main saga or spin-offs. The community is aware of the franchise’s drift and has long been suggesting that other teams intervene to save the Master Chef story. The most popular is idSoftwarewho did a fantastic job with Rock.
How reliable is this report? Well, in the past, you have reported the correct information about new multiplayer content from Halo Infinite. middle Experience games supports it while central windows He notes that at this point, he has only been able to confirm that content for the campaign is in development at 343 Industries. However, let’s take this with a grain of salt until we have an official announcement from Microsoft.
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