Halo Studios has not said much about what comes after "Halo Infinite," but a new report from a credible insider is filling in some of those blanks.
The details paint a picture of what the next mainline "Halo" game could look like based on plans that were already set in motion before a key creative figure left the studio.
'Halo Infinite' Sequel Speculations Detailed by Insider
YouTuber Rebs Gaming claims that former Halo director Joseph Staten's plans will be used for the follow-up to "Halo Infinite." Staten, who departed from what was still 343 Industries in 2023, had outlined a plan for what was internally called "Campaign Next."
This project was set to be a new campaign that looked to expand upon the Endless, which is a race that was introduced in "Halo Infinite." The choice to focus more on the Endless was made at the cost of bringing back the Flood, who are one of the most popular species in Halo lore.
While Staten's departure raised questions about whether those plans would survive, a new clue suggests they may still be in play.
Rebs Gaming pointed to a recent listing for a Narrative Design Director at Halo Studios which happens to use the term "Halo Next" multiple times.
While not completely identical to the "Campaign Next" terminology used by Staten, the YouTuber claims that the similarity of these terms cannot be overlooked and implies that the sequel to "Halo Infinite" currently in development could end up containing some of these past ideas that stemmed from the former director.
What You Might be Able to Expect From Next 'Halo' Mainline Game
According to ComicBook Gaming, even with these insider details, the next "Halo" mainline entry is still a long way off.
Not only is Halo Studios clearly still staffing up for this new campaign project, but other reports have indicated that the company is also working on remakes of "Halo 2" and "Halo 3" that will follow "Halo: Campaign Evolved."
If this is true, then perhaps more about these remakes could be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
In the meantime, fans have another release to look forward to. "Halo: Campaign Evolved," an upcoming remake of the original "Halo: Combat Evolved," is reportedly targeting a launch this summer and will be playable across Xbox Series X/S, PC, and the PS5.
Halo Studios has not officially confirmed any details about the next mainline game, and everything reported here remains based on insider speculation as of writing.
Originally published on Player One
