Halo Infinite Head of Creative Joseph Staten Leaves Microsoft

Halo Infinite’s head of creative and writer and cinematic director for Halo 2, Halo 3, and Combat Evolved Joseph Staten announced on Twitter that he will be leaving Microsoft. A reason was not given but Staten stated that he will “have more info to share soon.” Halo Infinite launched on December 8, 2021 and  is available for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

His tweet reads:

“Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I’ll have more info to share soon, but for now, I’d just like to thank all my Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure.”

Microsoft also confirmed his departure via a spokesperson who said:

“We’re grateful for Joseph’s contributions to the Halo franchise and Xbox as a whole. We wish him all the best in his new adventure.”

 

Halo Infinite details via Xbox Game Studios:

Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Campaign

When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring. To experience the campaign, purchase Halo Infinite (Campaign).

Multiplayer

Legendary Multiplayer, Freed – Halo‘s celebrated multiplayer returns, reimagined and free-to-play! Seasonal updates evolve the experience over time with unique events, new modes and maps, and community-focused content.

Arena – Halo returns to its roots with fair starts, on-map equipment, and 4-player squads to offer the ultimate arena-shooter experience.

Big Team Battle – Create endless combat possibilities by mixing and matching a rich variety of weapons, vehicles and equipment to experience big-team mayhem and fun that embraces the full spectrum of the Halo sandbox.

Spartan Customization – Become a Spartan that’s uniquely your own with a rich and deep player customization system. Earn and discover new cosmetic items simply by playing campaign or multiplayer. Or obtain even more cosmetic rewards, purchase a Battle Pass that never expires and unlock new content at your own pace.

Cross-Generation and Cross-Platform Gaming – Halo Infinite provides an amazing experience across the Xbox One and newer family of consoles as well as PC with stunning 4k graphics and world-class cross-platform play. And, on Xbox Series X as well as supported PCs, enjoy enhanced features like up to 120FPS and greatly reduced load times creating seamless gameplay that usher in the next generation of gaming. (Up to 120 frames per second and 4K Ultra HD available on Xbox Series X consoles and compatible PCs only across supported maps and modes; compatible TV or monitor required.)

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