Despite ongoing rumors, the next Halo game will not incorporate generative AI in its development, as clarified by a well-known Xbox insider via social media. The insider emphasized that Xbox Game Studios is currently not mandated to utilize generative AI for Halo or any other games; however, it’s possible the technology may still be used for non-development-related tasks, such as managing emails.
While Halo remains a flagship franchise for Microsoft, with no new titles since the 2021 release of Halo Infinite and a canceled TV adaptation, speculation about a remaster of Halo: Combat Evolved continues. Reports suggest this could enhance the initial game with modern features, including a sprint function. Interested fans should consider tuning into the 2025 Halo World Championship on Friday, October 24, at Seattle Convention Center.
Insider Addresses Halo’s AI Conversations
Although previous reports indicated that both PlayStation and Xbox might explore using generative AI in game creation, the insider confirmed otherwise for Xbox. Jez Corden, an insider in the Xbox gaming space, mentioned on Twitter that there are no plans for the next Halo game to include generative AI in its ongoing development or any artistic assets. Corden remarked that while Xbox has not enforced any use of generative AI in game creation, communication tasks like emails might still utilize the technology. This stance contrasts with Microsoft’s broader effort to integrate AI into its operations, evidenced by updates to applications such as Copilot in Windows 11.
In a response to Corden’s assertions, some users suggested that Microsoft might consider procedural generation as an AI component rather than fully embracing generative AI for the Halo series. Procedural generation is an established method in games, enabling varied levels and experiences in titles like Minecraft and determining loot for players in MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft.
Furthermore, major gaming companies like Nintendo have not expressed interest in employing generative AI in gaming, and the ongoing debate about Microsoft’s application of this technology, particularly outside direct game development, continues. Only future developments will reveal Microsoft’s intentions for the next Halo installment.
