Halo Needs a Reinvention
Description: After a massive shake-up within Xbox, the keys to the Halo franchise have been given to Activision, putting a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the series. In this video, we discuss what this could mean for the iconic sci-fi shooter and how Activision can go about it
For 15 years, Halo Studios struggled to capture the magic of Bungie's success after success with Halo games. We dive into why attempting to replicate the past ended up hurting the franchise, creating a fractured identity across Halo 4, 5, and Infinite.
Will Activision turn Halo into a Call of Duty clone packed with aggressive microtransactions and battle passes? Or can they give the franchise the "DOOM" treatment, successfully reinventing the core combat loop for a new generation? Close description
For 15 years, Halo Studios struggled to capture the magic of Bungie's success after success with Halo games. We dive into why attempting to replicate the past ended up hurting the franchise, creating a fractured identity across Halo 4, 5, and Infinite.
Will Activision turn Halo into a Call of Duty clone packed with aggressive microtransactions and battle passes? Or can they give the franchise the "DOOM" treatment, successfully reinventing the core combat loop for a new generation? Close description