There were some rumblings that Microsoft might announce a new Halo title at this year E3 — and really, what would an Xbox event be without some nod to the perennial favorite sci-fi first-person shooter seriesThe company didn&t mess around this time.
Before Xbox head Phil Spencer even took the stage, the company offered up a brief teaser for the upcoming title.
The trailer offered very little in the way of actual information about the game, showcasing a band of soldiers wandering through a field, followed by a quick reveal of Master Chief helmet.The Master Chief returns in #HaloInfinite.
Get your first look at the legendary hero in a thrilling new Slipspace Engine demo that provides a glimpse into the future of the franchise.
#XboxE3 https://t.co/vJNXPgAJZb pic.twitter.com/G76rTX7kAY— Halo (@Halo) June 10, 2018Schiller took to the stage to confirm that the iconic character will return for the title, for his &greatest adventure to save humanity.& Halo Infinite is built on top of the Slipspace Engine and is being positioned as &the next chapter in the legendary franchise,& which could imply that it a direct sequel to 2015 lukewarmly received Halo 5: Guardians.We&ll update as we get more information.