Activision Will Develop the Next Halo Game

Activision will develop the next Halo game as Microsoft reorganizes its Xbox studios.

Activision Takes on the Next Halo Game

Microsoft confirmed on September 22, 2026, that Activision will be developing the next Halo title. A new team is being built for the game, separate from Activision’s ongoing Call of Duty work.

Activision’s role is also expanding to include World’s Edge and Rare, the studios connected to Age of Empires and Sea of Thieves.

Halo Studios Will Continue Supporting Existing Games

Microsoft says a smaller Halo Studios team will continue supporting the Halo community and games that are already available.

The new setup differs from Microsoft’s 2024 plan. When 343 Industries became Halo Studios, Microsoft said multiple Halo projects were in development with Unreal Engine 5.

Microsoft has not announced the new game’s name, release date, platforms, or whether it will continue using Unreal Engine 5.

Earlier Talk of an Activision Halo Game

In August, reports said Microsoft was considering Activision for future Halo development. Sledgehammer Games was connected to an early multiplayer proposal.

Microsoft’s September announcement confirmed the broader plan, but the company did not name the Activision studio or developers who will make up the new Halo team.

The Wider Xbox Studio Reorganization

Microsoft previously announced plans to cut about 3,200 roles during its 2027 fiscal year. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called it the most significant restructure in Xbox history.

Microsoft says another 268 roles are being cut across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and Xbox Game Studios management. The company is also bringing other teams together as it reduces the number of separate business units.

The new Activision team will build Halo’s next game, while Halo Studios continues supporting existing releases and the community.

Credit: IGN, Xbox Wire, Gadgets 360