Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox business in a big--and painful--way. Part of the effort to "reset" Xbox involves enlisting Call of Duty publisher Activision to make the next Halo game. This isn't a spin-off or some kind of other extension of the iconic sci-fi series, but instead the next entry in the main series following 2021's disappointing Halo Infinite. 

Here's what we know about Activision's Halo game, and what comes next for Halo Studios.

The biggest question is what is the new Halo game from Activision? The announcement from Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty didn't reveal any specifics, but a story from The Hollywood Reporter said it is a "full-feature, mainline installment" in the long-running series.

Activision boss Rob Kostich said in a statement to Game File that Activision is trying to make the "greatest Halo game ever." He said the ambition is to make a game that is "worthy of its universe and legacy, while staying true to what made players love it in the first place."

"It is a bold ambition, one that this franchise deserves. We have already begun assembling a purpose-built team, unique in capability and talent, ready and excited to deliver this next chapter with the community," he added.

Booty said Microsoft is putting together a "new, purpose-built team" to make the new Halo game at Activision. He also clarified that efforts to make the new Halo game at Activision are "separate from ongoing development and plans for Call of Duty." 

Despite years of speculation that a Call of Duty studio could be assigned to Halo, a new team is being spun up.

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