Halo Infinite when first promoted brought back the Master Chief, the new instalment seemed to be a one-off time of game. But word comes down from Microsoft herself that Halo Infinite is a sequel to Halo 5: Guardians.
343’s Jeff Easterling took to a recent Mixer broadcast to give details on Halo Infinite:
It is Halo 6. You should just consider it Halo 6. Don’t think of it as a weird prequel kind of thing. It’s the next story. It’s the next chapter in what is going on.
Studio head Chris Lee also confirmed that Halo: Infinite is a direct sequel to 2015’s Halo 5: Guardians, and the narrative will put particular focus on Master Chief, as opposed to Halo 5 that split their narrative focus between Master Chief and Agent Locke.
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The Master Chief returns in Halo Infinite – the next chapter of the legendary franchise. Developed by 343 Industries and created with our new Slipspace Engine. This thrilling engine demo provides a glimpse into the future of the Halo franchise, leading it into new and unexpected directions.