The Halo community received exciting news today with the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite livestream, unveiling details about the game’s campaign. However, alongside this announcement, 343 Industries reminded players about the upcoming shutdown of Xbox 360 online services for various Halo titles. Originally scheduled for December 2020, the shutdown has now been rescheduled to January 13, 2022.
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Affected games include:
- Halo 3
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo Wars
- Halo: Spartan Assault
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During this shutdown, features like online matchmaking will either be disabled or significantly limited for each affected game, even on Xbox One or Series X/S via backwards compatibility. However, players will still be able to enjoy these games offline indefinitely, as stated in the Halo Waypoint post.
The decision to shut down Xbox 360 online services for these games stems from 343 Industries’ commitment to the future of the Halo series. With the launch of Halo Infinite this December and ongoing updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the studio acknowledges the need to allocate sufficient time and resources to support current and future projects. This includes the migration of Halo: The Master Chief Collection to PC.
“Every cycle spent maintaining and supporting Xbox 360 legacy services is time and energy not spent on the future of Halo,” states the blog post.
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343 Industries began the sunsetting process in 2019, implementing it in four phases. These phases included halting future sales of Halo games on Xbox 360 and gradually phasing out online services. As we approach the fourth and final phase, the community bids farewell to an era, exemplified by the recent offline closure of the original Halo.Bungie.net website.
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FAQs
Q: Will players still be able to play the affected Halo games offline?
A: Yes, players will be able to enjoy these games offline indefinitely.
Q: Why is 343 Industries shutting down Xbox 360 online services for these games?
A: This decision allows the studio to focus on the future of the Halo series, including the launch of Halo Infinite and ongoing updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Q: Will Halo games still be playable on Xbox One or Series X/S after the shutdown?
A: Yes, players will still be able to play the affected games on Xbox One or Series X/S via backwards compatibility, but with limited or disabled online features.
Conclusion
As the Halo community eagerly awaits the launch of Halo Infinite, 343 Industries is making preparations for the future by shutting down Xbox 360 online services for select Halo games. This move enables the studio to allocate sufficient time and resources to support current and future projects. While the online services may be coming to an end, players can still enjoy these beloved games offline indefinitely. It’s a bittersweet farewell to the Xbox 360 era, but an exciting new chapter awaits in the Halo universe.
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