No indication’s been given on what’s subsequent for the previous Halo head

Former Halo Infinite head of artistic Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft. The Halo collection veteran is headed for a brand new journey, each he and the corporate have confirmed.

The information broke through IGN, which reported that the previous head of artistic could be leaving Microsoft. A Microsoft spokesperson instructed IGN: “We’re grateful for Joseph’s contributions to the Halo franchise and Xbox as a complete. We want him all one of the best in his new journey.”

Staten took to social media to touch upon the report. “Hey of us, I’m certainly leaving Microsoft,” Staten writes. “I’ll have extra data to share quickly, however for now, I’d similar to to thank all my [Xbox] colleagues for all their understanding and assist as I embark on a brand new journey.”

Hey of us, I’m certainly leaving Microsoft. I am going to have extra data to share quickly, however for now, I would similar to to thank all my @Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and assist as I embark on a brand new journey. https://t.co/oMR0LXOzZb

— Joseph Staten (@joestaten) April 8, 2023

Staten has labored on a substantial chunk of the Halo collection. He labored as cinematic director for the primary three Halo video games, and in addition labored as lead author for Future at Bungie.

He ultimately returned to Microsoft as a senior artistic director, ultimately taking up a task with 343 Industries. Studies indicated that he had returned to the Xbox publishing aspect earlier this 12 months, across the similar time as main layoffs occurred at Microsoft.

I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say Halo

Staten’s departure is a notable one for Microsoft, particularly following different experiences round 343 Industries. The way forward for the franchise can hopefully begin to search for sooner or later, however proper now, Halo‘s in a bizarre spot.

The remainder of Xbox, in the meantime, is gearing up for the summer time. A twin showcase, spotlighting each Xbox Video games Studios and a Direct particularly for Starfield, is scheduled for June 11. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see what Xbox has deliberate for the months forward.