"Halo fans are eagerly awaiting the Halo World Championships later this week, where new details about the next Halo game will be revealed. Now, a new report suggests that there are actually two Halo games coming in 2026 for the franchise's 25th anniversary, and one of those titles may be a live-service game. According to Rebs Gaming, Halo Studios is working on "a live-service long-term updating [Halo] multiplayer game," before adding, "Its live-service component is like Fortnite.""
"Generative AI is apparently woven into every aspect of development, such as enemy AI and terrain generation. I think what they're mostly doing is that and then touching up the work with human hands. Also, developers are expected to meet similar or quicker deadlines and the only means to do so is through the use of AI, whether that's mundane tasks like scheduling things or writing emails all the way up to actual game development."
"Many people are misinterpreting what I reported as if it directly confirms AI is being used in all the wrong ways and Halo is doomed. I did NOT report that. I have begun reaching out to sources to figure out specifics about how Halo Studios is using generative AI. Also using AI... https://t.co/9HZ3Y1PFct - Rebs Gaming (@Mr_Rebs_) October 18, 2025"
Two Halo titles are slated for 2026 for the franchise's 25th anniversary, with one projected as a live-service multiplayer experience similar to Fortnite. Reports claim generative AI is integrated into development workflows, influencing enemy behavior, terrain generation, and accelerating routine and creative tasks to meet deadlines. Pushback states that generative AI is not being used for game development or art assets and that there is no corporate mandate forcing its use. Initial reports have been clarified and investigated. A remake of the original Halo is the most likely announcement for the Halo World Championships.
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