Rumour: Next Halo Game Will Be a Mainline Instalment Under Activision

Activision has been placed in charge of the Halo franchise and will develop the next Halo game as a full-feature, mainline instalment, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The report cites an unnamed source and comes amid news of job losses at Xbox.

This marks a significant shift for the series. Halo: Campaign Evolved, the recent remake released in July, was developed by Halo Studios. That team has now been restructured into a small support studio following layoffs tied to the remake's launch.

The move removes Halo Studios as the franchise's primary driving force. With Activision now in control, the direction of the Halo series appears to be changing course. While Campaign Evolved's unlockable ending suggested plans for another remake, this new mainline title suggests the franchise may pursue a different creative path.

Details about the upcoming mainline game remain limited. There is no confirmation whether it will release on PlayStation or remain exclusive to Xbox platforms. Xbox has indicated it wants to restore confidence in key franchises by maintaining exclusivity, with titles like Gears of War: E-Day set for next month.

The structural changes at Xbox and shift to Activision's leadership signal ongoing uncertainty about Halo's future. Whether a new mainline entry can rebuild momentum for the franchise remains to be seen.