Rumor: 343 Industries’ Halo Games Are Ending – Microsoft’s Strategy Change

A new rumor is circulating online regarding the future of the popular shooter series. aura From Microsoft, which claims that 343 Industries It will stop developing games and its role will change.

More specifically, this new information was brought to the public by social media user X, Bathrobe Spartan, who has revealed correct information about Halo several times in the past. So, according to the information he received from former and current 343 Industries employees, the studio’s size has been significantly reduced in 2023 and 2024. From around 500 people, the group now employs less than 280 people, of whom only 30% are female. DevelopersThe majority of employees working in the company are in business and product roles. In fact, internal communications and marketing teams have been discontinued, and Microsoft is now handling these aspects.

As the leaker points out, The company no longer trusts 343. Industries and their capabilities to develop new games aura. Therefore, the development of any funds in the future Other outside studios will take over, with 343 people supervising. And help with the initial concept and pre-production phase. In fact, it was mentioned that Halo Infinite, despite its seemingly good start, did not live up to Microsoft’s expectations. Therefore, Forge support will only continue, once the final content currently in the middle is released.

Finally, regarding future Halo games, the leaker revealed that there are two major projects currently in pre-production. One of them will have a multiplayer mode with a much larger number of players. On the other hand, he did not reveal any information, but recently other rumors have spread that Microsoft is preparing a remake of Halo Combat Evolved.

🎈 343 Industries That Continue to Lose Employees in 2023 and 2024 (Short Example Below)

➡️ People are leaving the studio as it becomes more and more about outsourcing content.
➡️ Contractors whose contracts have not been renewed
➡️ The number of people laid off is estimated at about 50 to 60 people.
➡️ In addition to laying off more than 100 people pic.twitter.com/5JwllzwIEk

— Bathrobe Spartan 🎧 Podcast Halo (@BathrobeCast) July 14, 2024