Activision will develop the next Halo, a move that has already sparked two debates among fans: what will happen to the series’ story, and whether Halo Fest Seattle will go ahead as planned. The announcement is part of an Xbox restructuring that also affects Halo Studios.In a statement, Matt Booty, head of Xbox Studios, said 268 positions will be eliminated at Halo Studios, other first-party studios and in management. He said Activision will form a team to work on the next Halo, separate from Call of Duty’s development and plans. A small team at Halo Studios will continue to support the community and existing games.The reorganization also brings Rare and World's Edge under Activision, while Obsidian moves into Bethesda. As part of a broader round of cuts, Xbox has laid off 1,600 workers and plans to cut another 1,600 jobs over the course of the year.For some fans, the biggest concern is a possible reboot of Halo’s story that would set aside events established over 25 years. Opinion is divided: some oppose any reboot, while others favor dropping elements introduced after Halo 3. For now, a reboot remains a rumor; there is no confirmation that the next game will take that direction.Halo Fest Seattle is also in question. The event was scheduled for December as part of the series’ 25th-anniversary celebrations, but the layoffs at Halo Studios have led fans to wonder whether it will still take place. The source provides no confirmation of any change to the festival’s plans.Activision president Rob Kostich said the company aims to create a Halo game worthy of the franchise’s legacy while preserving what made players love it. His statement does not clarify whether the new game will continue the current story or take a different path.
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