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The next Halo game, which could be a huge boost to Microsoft's Xbox One, promises to be a "bigger effort" than Halo 4.
Master Chief is getting back in the saddle, with Halo 5: Guardians set to be released next year.
The fifth instalment of the core Halo franchise, which is being developed by Halo 4-maker 343 Industries, is due out "in fall of 2015" (that's "autumn" for UK readers), and will be released on the Xbox One console.
"Halo 5: Guardians is a bigger effort than Halo 4," 343 Industries General Manager Bonnie Ross said in a statement. "That applies to the content and scope of the game, as well as the technology in what's now a brand-new and more powerful engine.
"Certainly there are some core elements carried over from prior games, but we've invested a huge effort in retooling our tech to take full advantage of the Xbox One's hardware and ecosystem to create worlds and experiences worthy of next-gen," Ross said.
343 Industries did not say whether the game will only be available for Xbox One, or whether a version will also be released for the ageing Xbox 360.
Microsoft's Xbox One console is currently locked in a fierce battle with Sony's PlayStation 4. Microsoft will be hoping more information concerning a new Halo title will persuade gamers to splash out on the Xbox One -- or at least, not buy a PS4 just yet.
Estimates suggest the PS4 is currently winning the console race. Microsoft this week revealed a new, cheaper version of the console that will be sold without the Kinect motion-sensor accessory.
For now, there's no more info, except that we're likely to see more of Halo 5: Guardians at E3, a major videogame show that takes place in LA in June.
What do you want to see in a new Halo game? Let me know in the comments, and to learn more about how Halo become instrumental in Microsoft's console success, check out the video below.
Master Chief is getting back in the saddle, with Halo 5: Guardians set to be released next year.
The fifth instalment of the core Halo franchise, which is being developed by Halo 4-maker 343 Industries, is due out "in fall of 2015" (that's "autumn" for UK readers), and will be released on the Xbox One console.
"Halo 5: Guardians is a bigger effort than Halo 4," 343 Industries General Manager Bonnie Ross said in a statement. "That applies to the content and scope of the game, as well as the technology in what's now a brand-new and more powerful engine.
"Certainly there are some core elements carried over from prior games, but we've invested a huge effort in retooling our tech to take full advantage of the Xbox One's hardware and ecosystem to create worlds and experiences worthy of next-gen," Ross said.
343 Industries did not say whether the game will only be available for Xbox One, or whether a version will also be released for the ageing Xbox 360.
Microsoft's Xbox One console is currently locked in a fierce battle with Sony's PlayStation 4. Microsoft will be hoping more information concerning a new Halo title will persuade gamers to splash out on the Xbox One -- or at least, not buy a PS4 just yet.
Estimates suggest the PS4 is currently winning the console race. Microsoft this week revealed a new, cheaper version of the console that will be sold without the Kinect motion-sensor accessory.
For now, there's no more info, except that we're likely to see more of Halo 5: Guardians at E3, a major videogame show that takes place in LA in June.
What do you want to see in a new Halo game? Let me know in the comments, and to learn more about how Halo become instrumental in Microsoft's console success, check out the video below.
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