Halo's Endless: What Activision's Takeover Means for You

For players, this means the Endless may never get their time in the spotlight, and the next Halo could feel like a fresh start rather than a continuation. It also signals a major shift in how Xbox man…

For players, this means the Endless may never get their time in the spotlight, and the next Halo could feel like a fresh start rather than a continuation. It also signals a major shift in how Xbox man…

Key points - The Endless, Halo's new enemy faction, were fully revealed in the final Canon Fodder blog by Halo Studios. - Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, laid off 268 people as Halo moves to a new team under Activision. - The Endless are called the Xalanyn, children of Abaddon, and can survive the firing of the Halo rings. - Each Endless member appears alongside a smaller creature, suggesting they could replace the Covenant as enemies. - Insider Rebs Gaming says no one at Halo Studios is involved in Activision's new Halo game.

Timeline - Last month: Xbox's Matt Booty announces Halo is under new management, with a new team under Activision developing the next game. - Recently: The final Canon Fodder blog reveals the full look of the Endless, including the Xalanyn and their connection to Engineers. - Currently: Halo Studios remains a small team overseeing released titles, while 268 employees were laid off.

FAQ

Q: What are the Endless in Halo? A: The Endless are an advanced alien race, also called the Xalanyn, imprisoned by the Forerunners on Zeta Halo because they could survive the Halo rings' firing.

Q: Will the Endless appear in Activision's new Halo game? A: It's uncertain. Insider Rebs Gaming says no one at Halo Studios is involved, but Activision's game won't retcon established canon, leaving a small chance.

Q: Why did Halo Studios lay off so many people? A: As part of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's 'Xbox reset' strategy, Halo moved to Activision, leaving Halo Studios as a small team to oversee released titles.