New Halo Game Reportedly in Development Using Unreal Engine 5
Evidence from LinkedIn profiles of 343 Industries employees suggests work on the unannounced game began as early as April 2022.
- 343 Industries, the studio behind the Halo franchise, is reportedly developing a new installment of the game using Unreal Engine 5, according to rumors and LinkedIn updates from former and current employees.
- Former Art Director at 343 Industries, Justin Dinges, updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect that he worked on the next 'unannounced' Halo release between April 2022 and March 2023.
- Current 343 Industries Senior Character Systems Designer Ian Slutz has been working with Unreal Engine 5, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- The switch to Unreal Engine 5 for the next Halo game would mark a departure from the use of Halo's Slipspace Engine.
- The new Halo game is likely still years away from release.