Overview

• Glenn Israel announced his exit after 17 years on Halo and said he would share the full story "when it is absolutely safe" next year, urging developers to protect their health, dignity, and ethics.
• His departure follows the recent exit of chief of staff Melissa Boone, whose LinkedIn indicates she left the studio in September.
• Halo-focused insider Rebs Gaming reports leadership problems and heavy art-team attrition, including a claim that only one of nine credited Halo Infinite art staff remains, which has not been independently verified.
• The studio, rebranded from 343 Industries, has not publicly addressed the specific allegations as community concern grows over internal stability.
• Microsoft has confirmed multiple new Halo projects built in Unreal Engine 5, with a public update expected at the Halo World Championship on October 24–26, while separate rumors of broader 2026 layoffs remain unconfirmed.