The developers behind the iconic Halo franchise have announced a shift in their approach to game development. 343 Industries, now rebranded as Halo Studios, will be abandoning their proprietary Slipspace Engine in favour of Unreal Engine 5 for all future Halo projects.

This revelation came during the 2024 Halo World Championship, where fans were treated to a surprise video showcasing new visuals created using Unreal Engine 5. The footage depicted familiar Halo landscapes with a...