‘Halo and Master Chief are here to stay’ 343 Industries, the internal studio that Microsoft created to carry on the work of making Halo games after Bungie’s departure from the fold, has issued a statement reassuring fans that it will, in fact, continue to make Halo games.
“343 Industries will continue to develop Halo now and in the future, including epic stories, multiplayer, and more of what makes Halo great.”
Hintze’s statement is designed to reassure Halo fans — and, perhaps, 343 staff — that the studio remains central to the Halo franchise, and that Halo remains important to Microsoft.
The studio was forced into the move after a rumor claiming it would be shifting into overseeing outsourced development work gained traction online.