Halo Franchise Overhauls with New Engine and Studio Rebranding

Microsoft transitions Halo development to Unreal Engine 5 under the newly named Halo Studios to address past challenges.

Halo Studios replaces 343 Industries, aiming to revitalize the franchise with a focus on classic elements.
The shift to Unreal Engine 5 is expected to streamline development and attract new talent.
Previous struggles with the Slipspace Engine contributed to Halo Infinite's development issues.
Critics express skepticism, noting similarities to past promotional strategies that failed to deliver.
Microsoft's reliance on contract workers has been a point of contention, impacting past game development cycles.