Halo Infinite Sequel Canceled as Franchise Shifts to Unreal Engine 5

Halo Studios' transition from Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine 5 prompts a new direction for the beloved series.

Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, has canceled the development of Halo Infinite 2 amid a major engine shift.
The move to Unreal Engine 5 comes after technical limitations and leadership changes within the studio.
Significant layoffs in early 2023 affected the campaign team, contributing to the sequel's cancellation.
There is uncertainty about whether the next mainline Halo game will continue Infinite's storyline or start fresh.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney expressed enthusiasm for Halo Studios using Unreal Engine 5 for future projects.