Xbox Reportedly Explored Activision and Sledgehammer for a Halo Multiplayer Game
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Xbox explored bringing Activision's Sledgehammer Games into a new Halo multiplayer project, according to reporting from Halo community figures. The collaboration concept appears tied to the cancellation of a short-lived internal multiplayer prototype, suggesting Microsoft is still evaluating the franchise's competitive direction following the mixed reception of Halo Infinite's multiplayer suite. While details remain sparse, the consideration of external AAA multiplayer expertise signals Xbox may be moving away from in-house development for this particular initiative.
- A Halo multiplayer prototype was scrapped as Xbox reassesses the franchise's online future.
- Microsoft allegedly weighed partnering Sledgehammer Games (Call of Duty) on a new Halo multiplayer title, indicating potential outsourcing of the project.
- The exploration suggests ongoing uncertainty about how to position Halo's competitive space going forward.
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