17-Year Halo Veteran Leaves Xbox And Shares An Ominous Message On The Way Out

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After 17 years working on the Halo game series, a developer has left the company, sharing a cryptic message before departing.

Glenn Israel announced on LinkedIn that he’s leaving the Halo series after 15 years of work. He began his career with Halo at Bungie in 2008 and later became art director at 343 Industries, now known as Halo Studios.

Israel explained that he can’t share details about leaving the Halo team right now, but plans to tell the full story next year when he’s able to.

He also had a message for people working in the gaming industry, which is currently facing very difficult times. He stated that nothing – not money, recognition, or influence – is worth sacrificing your well-being, self-respect, or principles, and that you have the power to protect those things. He encouraged everyone to remain resilient, document issues when needed, and find a workplace where they feel valued.

TopMob reached out to Microsoft seeking information about Israel’s departure from Halo Studios. This followed the earlier move of Melissa Boone, Halo Studios’ chief of staff, who joined Riot Games.

Just before the big reveal of the future of the Halo series later this month, Israel left Halo Studios. Microsoft has confirmed they are developing several new Halo projects, and these are being built with Unreal Engine 5. Most fans anticipate Microsoft’s announcement will focus on the next Halo game or games.

Halo Infinite, released in 2021, is the most recent main installment in the Halo series. Since then, Microsoft has undergone significant changes, including bringing in new leaders and planning to use different technology for future Halo games. The company has admitted that Halo Infinite didn’t fully meet expectations. Xbox head Matt Booty described the game’s launch as a near success that ultimately stumbled at the very end.

According to studio head Pierre Hintze, Halo Infinite represents the end of an era for how Halo games were traditionally made. They are now fundamentally changing their approach to game development.

Rumors suggest Microsoft is planning to release Halo on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2, potentially as early as this year. The plan reportedly involves a remastered version of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. With 2026 being the 25th anniversary of both Xbox and Halo, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has hinted at a new Halo game launch next year, alongside new installments in the Fable and Gears of War series.

Keep checking back with TopMob for the latest on Halo projects.

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2025-10-09 23:10