Summary
AHalo Infinitesequel is finally happening, which will finally offer fans a look at what Master Chief got up to after the conclusion of the game’s story. However, the news of thisHalo Infinitesequel does come with one important catch.
Halo Infinitewas released in December 2021, and remains the latest entry in the long-running FPS series. To date, it remains the latest game to feature the Master Chief, and fans have long wondered what happened to the iconic protagonist afterward. Post-launch, rumors of story DLC rumbled on, which could perhaps have expanded on Master Chief’s adventures after the main story. However, by early 2023, reports indicated thatHalo Infinitehad canceled plans for new story content, and the character’s narrative has remained dormant since.
In a newCanon Fodderblog post, Halo Studios has confirmed that Master Chief’s story will finally continue post-Infinitein the form ofHalo: Edge of Dawn. The catch is that it’s aHalobook, not a game, so fans will have to engage with a different medium to find out what happens to Master Chief next.Halo: Edge of Dawn’s existence as a Master Chief Story from author Kelly Gay was actually confirmed back in January, but this latest development finally confirms that it will take place in the wake ofHalo Infinite’s story. The synopsis confirms that the book will focus on Master Chief seeking “the key to unlocking deeper mysteries within this ancient ringworld” on Zeta Halo.
Halo: Edge of Dawn Book Confirmed as Sequel To Infinite’s Story
It will be interesting to see how the news goes down withHalofans. A prominent criticism of the343 Industries era ofHalogameshas been that the narrative has never been consistent, with big plot points in the canon often explained in books released between titles. This has left many players over the years who don’t read the books feeling confused when jumping into a new title, especially when much has changed with the storyline. It remains to be seen if this is a similar case withHalo: Edge of Dawn.
WhileHalo: Edge of Dawnmay not be the video game sequel fans are clamoring for, there’s still plenty for gamers to be excited about going forward. 343 Industries' rebrand to Halo Studios offers hope of a new chapter for the franchise, and there are rumors that theHaloseries is making a big announcement later this year. Nothing is confirmed at this point, so fans will just have to stay tuned and see what happens.
