Activision to lead next mainline Halo as Halo Studios steps back

Activision will develop the next mainline Halo game, with Halo Studios stepping back from lead development. The project will be led by a new purpose-built team separate from Call of Duty development. A small Halo Studios team will support existing games and the community, according to Eurogamer reporting on Microsoft's 22 September 2026 announcement.