Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Purchase May Have Given It a Perfect New Developer For Halo

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It is no secret thatHalo Infinite has been a major let down for fans of the iconic Xbox franchise. Though the campaign was a return to form, and the multiplayer was quite popular at launch, fan opinions quickly soured on the game. Poor battle pass progression and odd cosmetic limitations bothered players, but a lack of content updates has served as a nail in the coffin for Halo Infinite. With Forge still several weeks away, split-screen co-op scrapped, and only a few new multiplayer maps added across the first two Seasons, Halo has struggled to adapt to the live service formula. Now, certain Halo players are demanding a major change.

For many fans, Halo Infinite has been the last straw, with these players believing that the game is just the latest of 343 Industries’ many failures. The game follows Halo 4, which was criticized for lacking the series’ personality, and Halo 5, which was bashed by fans for its campaign mode. As a result of these controversial games, and more big names leaving the 343 Industries team, some are pushing for a new developer to take over on Halo. Though this is extremely unlikely since 343’s name indicates its main focus, and its experience with the franchise ensures it knows the Halo brand better than everyone except Bungie, Activision Blizzard’s Sledgehammer Games might just be a solid alternative.

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Much like 343 Industries has struggled to win over Halo fans, Sledgehammer Games has been unable to fully satisfy the Call of Duty community. Though players are often split between Treyarch and Infinity Ward when it comes to their favorite developer, Sledgehammer Games is rarely brought up as the best of the bunch. Call