<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Halo ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:37 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/new-halo-report-reveals-just-how-destructive-mass-culling-microsoft-layoffs-were-at-halo-studios 73RuVqJqhDXfkH8i2ydi55 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ A modder got Halo: Combat Evolved running natively on Nintendo Switch without cloud streaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/a-modder-got-halo-combat-evolved-running-natively-on-nintendo-switch-and-its-shockingly-smooth-without-cloud-streaming nBDJ9xRvrYLbcFgRYsYnb4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:19 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Halo Infinite was intended to act as a central hub”: I’m digging into the alleged 343 roadmap and how ambitious its original plans for the franchise really were ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-was-intended-to-act-as-a-central-hub-im-digging-into-the-alleged-343-roadmap-and-how-ambitious-its-original-plans-for-the-franchise-really-were gJKGVuGtv2tTm83J73S63E Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:49:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inside Xbox's "exclusive" conundrum: Will Microsoft pull games like Halo, Gears, and Forza from PlayStation? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/lets-predict-will-xbox-return-to-exclusive-games-will-halo-etc-continue-to-hit-playstation HEeK6N37x7skQ9p89XcVeG Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:07:36 +0000 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Over 2 billion matches restored": I'm diving back into my Bungie-era Halo stats with this incredible fan-made 'Halo Archive' ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/diving-back-into-bungie-era-halo-stats-with-halo-archive fTFpa9uoXGA5ANr7EMM52H Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:39 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:18:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Personally, I’d be open to a Halo extraction shooter” — Halo Studios reportedly abandons battle royale and pivots to a different style. Here’s what that means. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/personally-id-be-open-to-a-halo-extraction-shooter-halo-studios-reportedly-abandons-battle-royale-and-pivots-to-a-different-style-heres-what-that-means WgTc2DwkFcGQSXVEzv9dKR Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A heartfelt thank you": After 28 years, Microsoft legend, former Halo exec and Xbox Film/TV lead Kiki Wolfkill has left the company ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/a-heartfelt-thank-you-after-28-years-microsoft-legend-former-halo-exec-and-xbox-film-tv-lead-kiki-wolfkill-has-left-the-company bvnfGDzAQbwSSDmVYw4eKc Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:18:26 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:18:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Hold management accountable. Protect the devs": Former Halo art director implores fans to direct anger "where it belongs" after allegations of "unlawful acts" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/former-halo-art-director-implores-fans-to-direct-anger-where-it-belongs-after-allegations-of-unlawful-acts MxwvU2uQvvq4QsTuoS35US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:46:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This is a pattern, not a coincidence": Halo Studios report highlights alleged leadership failures and staff treatment concerns ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-studios-report-highlights-alleged-leadership-failures aeq4x5oyiwvyFNTt2ou9W6 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:55:45 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:23:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/oop-xboxs-halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-may-have-just-leaked-thanks-to-a-retailers-mistake b937zJsB7EoJQkWYnDksoi Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:56:24 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:24:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new Halo leak claims the campaign is content‑complete — but the customization details raise bigger questions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/a-new-halo-leak-claims-the-campaign-is-content-complete-but-the-customization-details-raise-bigger-questions yGCha9aj4RU9VsBW8zWztR Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:25:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Threatened retaliation on first contact”: As I dig into a former Halo art director’s claims, I’m left questioning what else Microsoft didn’t want anyone to see. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/threatened-retaliation-on-first-contact-as-i-dig-into-a-former-halo-art-directors-claims-im-left-questioning-what-else-microsoft-didnt-want-anyone-to-see wZSp5v54Bh2ydAPipCPHGo Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:15 +0000 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:44:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Studios says Campaign Evolved won’t include a shop, but cosmetic skins will still be available — cue the arguments ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-studios-says-campaign-evolved-wont-include-a-shop-but-cosmetic-skins-will-still-be-available-cue-the-arguments DmgTVT2rneLX8FGJYF4hv6 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:16 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:21:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-fanta-partnership-exclusive-rewards-for-forza-horizon-6-halo-call-of-duty-and-more xJ2t4KcuKq8wQZKKBgJZHY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:19 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:21:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Halo: Campaign Evolved leak hints at prequel missions, returning characters, and a bold new direction for the series ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/new-halo-campaign-evolved-leak-hints-at-prequel-missions-returning jyHYE2g6rUJBUsXuLvHbGG Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing — a broader shift in leadership strategy and approach to game production revealed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/explaining-halo-studios-outsourcing dj2Do56p3ufnNXyvD8kAEP Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:26:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple fans amazed as MacBook Neo runs a 12-year-old Halo game at almost 60 FPS — Should Xbox bring its games to mobile? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/macbook-neo-runs-12-year-old-halo-game-at-almost-60-fps ahooguz7JNumSBDvTHuFdk Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:58:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fresh details on Halo Campaign Evolved reveal co-developer Abstraction’s expanded responsibilities in core campaign designs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/fresh-details-on-halo-campaign-evolved-co-developer-abstractions TTNLv2QKKAY8GQEFYgnGeK Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:47:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 is dropping a long-standing feature — players move to protest ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza-horizon-6-is-dropping-a-long-standing-feature-players-move-to-protest qRswmZZrqvnZBASGts9TuT Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:29:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox hints at a shift on exclusives: “The plan is the plan until it’s not the plan” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-hints-at-a-shift-on-exclusives-the-plan-is-the-plan-until-its-not-the-plan 6u8c29Y8auzbTotFHWTSKM Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:14:35 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:54:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes on Halo 5 — “Chief was being pushed in a direction that I didn’t feel was particularly right” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/master-chief-voice-actor-steve-downes-on-halo-5-chief-was-being-pushed-in-a-direction-that-i-didnt-feel-was-particularly-right jGNj8LEyCo5KwUk3P5rH27 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:08:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community — "We don't and we won't take it lightly" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-devs-say-its-first-ever-ps5-release-of-xboxs-flagship-is-a-chance-to-grow-its-community rPtqakPup2kKF5H8KY2xSg Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:17:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Destiny-style raid has come to Halo Infinite, and it left me speechless — it's so awesome that fans want Bungie to hire the creator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/a-destiny-style-raid-has-come-to-halo-infinite-and-it-left-me-speechless-its-so-awesome-that-fans-want-bungie-to-hire-the-creator BvqiebKaJRiwtBhMKKrpP Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:27:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved is bringing some new weapons — here's my informed speculation about what they could be ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-weapons-speculation wUr5d62W8XcJLKr3iSqW6Y Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A direct sequel to Halo Infinite is here, but it isn't a new game — new story beats unfold in a medium you probably wouldn't expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/direct-sequel-to-halo-infinite-here-but-isnt-a-new-game x3RyxLnggAoDAPSDMuWB4e Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A forgotten Halo game has been pulled from the Microsoft Store without warning, leaving fans confused and searching for answers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-forgotten-halo-game-has-been-pulled-from-the-microsoft-store-without-warning-leaving-fans-confused-and-searching-for-answers hwr2kEqASxp5fDPyxeef8Q Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:01:32 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:05:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft protects its multi-billion-dollar IP from a fan-made, free-to-play Halo mod for Counter-Strike 2 in a DMCA takedown — "Make sure to give your thanks!" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/microsoft-dmca-takedown-project-misriah-halo-cs2-mod vHswgjsDKZbPHeDDgtwfTS Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:58:20 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:05:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two decades later: the Xbox 360 games that shaped culture, community, and a generation of play ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/two-decades-later-the-xbox-360-games-that-shaped-culture-community-and-a-generation-of-play qofFayMVzi3E3tfPzmX2fN Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:55:01 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo is revived in this Counter-Strike 2 mod while Halo Infinite says goodbye — Project Misriah brings classic multiplayer to CS2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-is-revived-in-this-counter-strike-2-mod-project-misriah 46dUv4BGnxaxPJxkspotyg Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:23:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite is dead. Its next big update is planned to be its last — Halo Studios says it's been a "legendary run" as the team shifts to other Halo titles. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-infinite-operation-infinite-final-content-update kCdaFmrGMb9kBLJDb2oB2G Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:45:34 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Bungie developer just reignited one of Halo's most toxic debates: Do sprint mechanics fundamentally break the game? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/bungie-developer-halo-sprint-mechanics tp64txdUCoPpt7g7Dt72tF Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:08:19 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:10:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you a real Halo fan? — Test your knowledge in celebration of Halo Campaign Evolved ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo-knowledge-quiz uvv9os28ZUehwr8kie7zZA Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:05:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:10:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ White House weighs in on Halo’s Master Chief — because apparently we’ve solved everything else ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/white-house-responds-to-use-of-halo-icon-master-chief-only-one-leader-is-fully-committed-to-giving-power-to-the-players w3efYnyqGKR2wp5fVAmvR5 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:33:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:06:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved prequel missions tell an entirely new story — bringing new enemies, environments, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-prequel-missions-entirely-new-story piWaTStmuWgwSx75MGx8KQ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:06:49 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:10:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Halo CE remake reveal has everyone talking — not all of it good — and fans are divided ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo-combat-evolved-remake-sparks-backlash-as-fans-devs-and-even-politicians-weigh-in-excitement-meets-skepticism qdM3QzbA8SEtk5qsLB7RH4 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:04:28 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:08:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the Halo: Combat Evolved remake won’t include PvP multiplayer, and what players can expect instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-no-multiplayer dSrZosxmHMXvT2piGLnDUR Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:31:04 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ List of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved — missions, weapons, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-list-of-everything-new LsP6Zp8syXFZP8zbFq734V Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved hands‑on — revisiting Master Chief’s origins with a bold remake for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-xbox-pc-ps5-hands-on-preview MFkRAREzScfwSuwAZts4pN Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:25:53 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:08:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo art director exits with ominous message — promises to share more “when it is absolutely safe" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/former-halo-art-director-departs-ominous-message nRy7Hk7GhJ2njNKygyeZoB Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:06:41 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:08:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite has a treat in store — Halo: Reach Invasion mode returns after 15 Years in the new Warpath update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo-infinite-has-a-treat-in-store-halo-reach-invasion-mode-returns-after-15-years-in-the-new-warpath-update TssVBZdvAR8TAa5epDff7d Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:10:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:08:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 is carrying on this iconic Halo easter egg tradition with its crossover — and I'm in love with the silly spin it's putting on it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-is-carrying-on-this-iconic-halo-easter-egg-tradition-with-its-crossover-and-im-in-love-with-the-silly-spin-its-putting-on-it imSrs9EMGX57aGc2vkC84Y Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:18:02 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 is dropping in hot on Xbox next week — here's exactly when you can play at launch time and 'jump feet first' into that sick Halo ODST crossover ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/helldivers-2-is-dropping-in-hot-on-xbox-next-week-heres-exactly-when-you-can-play idFm9o2LoYwvjPzqdPJTjR Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:56:32 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:10:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST crossover confirmed — I'm happy these weapons are coming alongside the Xbox version of this PlayStation game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-halo-odst-crossover-details-august-2025 YhLEY4hSDgJz3hjrv7PjE3 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:46:22 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:11:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 Gets Bombastic Trailer Celebrating Xbox Launch — and It Sure Looks Like It's Teasing a Crossover With Halo 3: ODST ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-xbox-halo-3-odst-crossover-tease 49deyM75TpuhKqxjjYRVgT Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:22:49 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:11:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite's Fall Update: New Features and Modes to Revive the Game? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-adds-new-vehicle-weapon-maps-forge-features-more YGiqF7wGRXV7TDx4f62pzj Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:09:00 +0000 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo and Half-Life combine in wild new mod, bringing two of my favorite games together in one — here's how to play, and how it works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo-and-half-life-combine-in-wild-new-mod-bringing-two-of-my-favorite-games-together-in-one vRG7rFaVwXEDQqPmNk9dAA Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:11:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Report: Halo Studios was hit by Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, too — dev says nobody "is really happy about the quality" of the next game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-studios-was-hit-by-microsoft-and-xbox-layoffs-too-dev-says-nobody-is-really-happy-about-the-quality-of-the-next-game AYbxaLCagf34L6LVeuKe7P Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:47:35 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:50:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 on Xbox could strike Halo gold — I’m begging you, please add this one thing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/helldivers-2-on-xbox-could-strike-halo-gold-im-begging-you-please-add-this-one-thing RULP2eWRE7UBxxZSkQLucS Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:52:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Speculation is always fun" — Halo Studios says fans won't want to miss this year's championship in October ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-studios-teases-updates-projects-halo-world-championship-2025 7xTiyT8Ud48HmLfHoGXv3j Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:21:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox just gave this Halo fan game their blessing — it's Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and I'm having a blast ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-just-gave-this-halo-fan-game-their-blessing yRx8h799Me4oCShWqxL2QC Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:24:03 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:46:24 +0000