As a long-time *Halo* fan for 20 years, I’m eager to discuss everyone’s expectations for the next game. While I love the core gameplay of the series—be it *Halo Infinite*, *Halo 5*, or *Halo 3*—it feels like the franchise is losing its luster. The player base has dwindled, and there’s a sense of diminished anticipation for the next installment.
Story-wise, the last few games have left me wanting. I’ve been hoping for a compelling *Halo* story for over a decade, but instead, we often get unresolved cliffhangers and unnecessary suspense. The original trilogy worked because it had a complete narrative arc.
As we look ahead, I wonder how the community feels about the evolution of *Halo*. Have we been too harsh in our expectations? Or is there still a glimmer of hope for the future of the franchise? I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts!
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I feel you on this! I’ve been a fan since Day 1 and still enjoy the series, even the less popular titles. There’s definitely a toxicity in the community where some folks will complain no matter what. I just hope they can produce something that revives the series and attracts fresh fans. I’d love to see them focus on what makes *Halo* special: a cohesive story, stunning visuals, and smooth gameplay!
Honestly, I’m just hoping they won’t toss the Endless storyline aside altogether. It feels like they introduced new threats only to leave us with unresolved cliffhangers, which is really frustrating.
I hear you! I was hoping *Infinite* would change things up, but it didn’t deliver in the ways I wanted. It feels like 343 had a solid foundation to work from but ended up straying into uninteresting territory instead. They had a chance to delve deeper into the Master Chief’s character and his relationship with Cortana but kind of dropped the ball on that.
At this point, I’m not expecting much. My enthusiasm has really dwindled after the last few titles—they just didn’t hit the mark for me.
I have to agree with you. *Halo* 4 was a change, and *Halo 5* really let me down, but *Infinite* did manage to bring back some of that classic feel. I’d really love to see an ODST sequel; that could be a great move for the community.
Social lobbies are an essential part of the experience! They really add to the engagement and community feel within the game, and I’d love to see more of that in the future titles.
I’m really into the forge scripting system! It opens up so many creative possibilities, which is what I crave in *Halo*. I just hope they keep it around.
Exactly! They had a brilliant story to work with but meandered around the issues instead of tackling them head-on. The potential for *Halo* was huge, but now it kind of feels like a missed opportunity.