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  1. Kotaku62

    Report claims Halo Studios is down to about 30 people for one last update before a possible shutdown

    A video report from Rebs Gaming on October 6 claims about 30 developers not included in recent Xbox layoffs are still at Halo Studios under boss Pierre Hintze, working on one last free content update for Halo: Campaign Evolved that would add Firefight and Theater Mode, plus help with December's Halo Fest. The report says this team has no connection to Activision, which now runs the Halo franchise, and that no one is moving to the new team being built there, with the studio possibly shutting down after the event and update. Halo Studios also shared concept art this week, reportedly including ideas for a Halo Infinite sequel such as giant trees in a swamp on Zeta Halo, some of it from former Halo lead Joseph Staten before he left in 2023.

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  1. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours62

    Skydance plans to combine newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games and names games leadership

    According to an email sent to staff Tuesday evening and obtained by Variety, Skydance plans to combine the newly formed Paramount Games Studio with WB Games and set leadership across its games and experiences business. Tony Driscoll will be president of games and experiences while also leading corporate strategy and development, and Josh Silverman will be president of global products and publishing. Jim Sterner remains chief people officer, Jose Turkienicz remains president of global operations, and Jeff Silberman becomes Gordon's chief of staff while continuing as executive vice president of corporate strategy.

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  1. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours62

    Rumor: Halo Studios reportedly worked on H2/3 remakes, Halo 7 and a spinoff campaign at once

    According to a RebsGaming report, Pierre had the entire Halo Studios start early development on H2/3 remakes, Halo 7 and a spinoff campaign based on a Halo novel at the same time. The First Strike spinoff was said to be a small project with about 5 campaign missions and a Firefight mode planned for release next year, a claim confirmed by 3 sources. The report also says Halo Studios presented a Halo 7 concept to Matt Booty and Xbox executives the week before layoffs, featuring campaign, PvP, PvE and Forge on day one, while Halo 7 was years away from release. 30 employees left Halo Studios, including Pierre and members of his inner circle, and Pierre reportedly wants to use AI for smaller Halo projects and outsource the remakes.