Following Halo Studios' recent confirmation that multiple new Halo titles are in active development, well-known leaker Grunt API has shared more about what's next for the iconic Xbox exclusive series.The news comes not long after the studio released the Operation: Infinite update announcement in Halo Waypoint - the announcement confirmed that "Halo: Infinite" will usher in the last major content update, and the team will turn its focus to multiple future "Halo" projects, one of which has been officially announced as "Halo: Campaign Evolved".
In a recent statement, Halo Studios thanked the community for their continued support of Halo Infinite during its four-year run.The announcement read: "With multiple "Halo" works being developed simultaneously, we need the entire team to work together to create a new gaming experience with the same enthusiasm and dedication that the community has given us." The studio confirmed that "Operation Infinite" will be the last large-scale update of "Halo: Infinite", and will launch new customization options, a 100-level action pass and optimized ranked content on November 18.
In the context of official confirmation, Grunt API, the whistleblower who accurately broke the news about "Halo: Battle Evolved", disclosed in detail the internal codenames of multiple undisclosed "Halo" projects.They posted on the X platform (formerly Twitter) mentioning three core works: "Meteorite → "Halo: Evolved", "Sugarloaf → ?" and "Ekur → ?".Among them, "Meteorite" has been confirmed to correspond to "Halo: Battle Evolved", and the other two have not yet been officially announced.According to the Grunt API, "Sugarlov Mountain" may be an expansion project, while "Ekull" may be a central hub experience similar to the integrated multiplayer platform of "Call of Duty".
Grunt API further speculates that "Ekul" may become the successor of "Halo: Infinite". Its name is derived from "Mount Olympus" in Sumerian mythology, which may imply a grand narrative or a continuously open hub world."By mid-2026, we can expect to see a preview of the next-generation cross-platform multiplayer experience," they wrote, adding that Halo Studios is "already developing the economy system for the new game."
The leaker also hinted that the Digsite team, the offshoot team responsible for restoring classic Halo content, may continue to provide support for Halo Infinite and release previously unreleased or deleted content.At present, the main development resources of "Halo" have been shifted to next-generation projects, and some works may be launched on the PS5 platform-especially after "Halo: Campaign Evolved" is confirmed to be launched on the PS5.
Grunt API also speculates that the final update of "Halo: Infinite" may include large-scale Firefight mode content, which focuses on PVE."The next and final Operations update will likely bring an upgrade to Firefight mode, focusing on the PVE experience for the last time," they noted, adding that the mode has maintained high popularity among the player base.
While none of the unannounced projects have been officially revealed, it's clear that Halo Studios is adjusting its long-term roadmap to start a new phase for the series.With the launch of "Halo: Campaign Evolved" confirmed, and multiple new games said to be in active development, players can expect the next generation of "Halo" experiences to achieve series breakthroughs in scale and dimension.
