Halo is a multimedia science fiction franchise centered around the Xbox-exclusive series of first-person shooter games. The Halo Universe has been expanded through multiple spin-off games, novels, comics and his own exclusive live action TV show called Halo on Paramount+.
Set in the 26th century, humanity fights a desperate war with the Covenant, an alliance of alien races who believe humankind to be heretical. The United Nations Space Command find themselves outmatched by the Covenant's superior technology and greater numbers, but they have one advantage: the Spartans. Foremost among them is the Master Chief, an enhanced super-soldier clad in advanced power armor. Leading the fight against the Covenant, Master Chief and Cortana uncover the secrets of the mysterious Halos and their creators, the enigmatic Forerunners.
Both the latest video game entry in the series -- Halo Infinite -- and the television series are enthralling new ways to experies this rich world, if in different continuities.
Halo Infinite is available for download now in the Xbox Store, while the televised universe continues with Season 2 as Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change. John risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity's greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo. Created by Steven Kane and Kyle Killen, it stars Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Jen Taylor and Bokeem Woodbine.
Stream the new original series of HALO from the 8th February. Exclusively on Paramount+.
You may think you know Master Chief, Cortana and the rest of the gang. But do you know the versions you'll meet on the Paramount+ TV show? Take a gander!
The legendary Halo series returns with the most expansive Master Chief campaign yet and a ground-breaking free-to-play multiplayer experience.
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
Halo Infinite can be downloaded from the Xbox store today!
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This is a list of recent announcements, which are important either to Halo or to the wiki.
- Halo Infinite, the sixth main series installment in the Halo franchise, released on December 8, 2021.
- 4K support has been added to Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Wars 2, and Halo 3 on Xbox One X!
- Halo 5: Guardians' Overtime content update has released, which includes fan-favourite gametype Oddball.
- ...that N'chala was an ancient African who witnessed the construction of the portal leading to the Ark?
- ...that Luna, Earth's moon, has been colonised?
- ...that Sierra 117 and Floodgate are the only two levels of the Halo 3 campaign that do not feature either a Rocket Launcher or Fuel Rod Gun?
- ...that a joke scene depicting Sergeant Johnson hugging an Elite can be seen by beating the final level of Halo: Combat Evolved on Legendary?
- ...that Derelict and Boarding Action are the first two maps set in space?