重點資訊
Less than two years after Xbox rebranded 343 Industries to Halo Studios, the developer is undergoing significant changes. Microsoft has implemented 268 layoffs at the studio, shifting the future of the Halo franchise under the Activision umbrella.
The studio previously released Campaign Evolved in July, a remake that aimed to revitalize the series. While the project succeeded in bringing the franchise back into the public eye, it faced polarizing reactions from hardcore fans.
The franchise has seen various creative shifts, including the character development of Master Chief in Halo 4. The author notes that 343 Industries successfully portrayed the protagonist as a complex child soldier, though they argue this narrative potential was later abandoned during the soft-reboot of Halo Infinite.
Following the recent layoffs and the transition to new management, the author expresses a loss of interest in the series' future. They suggest that the version of Halo they once supported has effectively come to an end.
