Halo fans may want to mark their calendars for October. A new rumor suggests that Halo Studios is planning a major announcement during the 2025 Halo World Championship, possibly hinting at the next evolution of the iconic sci-fi shooter franchise.
The buzz began with a May 28th update from gaming news channel Rebs Gaming, where it was revealed that a developer at the Halo Championship Series (HCS) Dallas Open mentioned big news coming later this year. The developer reportedly told an attendee that Halo Studios is preparing a significant announcement for the World Championship in October.
What’s Been Going On with Halo?
Since the release of Halo Infinite, the franchise has focused on live-service updates and free multiplayer content. While these updates have kept the core experience alive, the broader future of Halo has remained a mystery, with only sparse studio news and technical upgrades making headlines.
Last year, the World Championship stage was used to announce the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios and the studio’s shift to Unreal Engine 5 — a significant move away from the proprietary Slipstream Engine. That historical context makes the upcoming event a prime opportunity for another major reveal.
What Could Be Announced?
Rumors swirling around the Halo community include:
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A sequel to Halo Infinite
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Remakes or remasters of classic Halo titles like Halo 3 or Reach
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A possible spin-off project built in Unreal Engine 5
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Speculation about Halo coming to other platforms, although nothing is confirmed regarding a PS5 release
While Microsoft has started moving some of its former exclusives to rival platforms, there’s still no solid evidence that The Master Chief Collection will follow suit. That said, the shift in strategy suggests bigger changes may be on the horizon.
While nothing is confirmed, the timing and source of this rumor lend it some credibility — especially given last year’s high-profile announcement. If Halo Studios follows the same pattern, October’s World Championship could be a turning point for the franchise.
Until then, fans will be watching closely, hoping to catch a glimpse of the next chapter in the Halo universe.