Despite ongoing rumors, the next Halo game will not utilize generative AI in its development, according to a known Xbox and gaming industry insider on social media. The insider clarified that Xbox Game Studios currently has no mandate to use generative AI in Halo or other games. However, the controversial technology may still be used for emails and other tasks.

Although Halo is one of Microsoft's cornerstone gaming franchises, the hit FPS series has not seen any new releases since the launch of 2021's Halo Infinite and the canceled Halo TV series. However, rumors about a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved have circulated on social media, claiming that the first title in the franchise could make a return in some capacity with modern features and a sprint function. As of this writing, Microsoft has stated that fans interested in the future of the Halo franchise should tune into the 2025 Halo World Championship on Friday, October 24, at the Seattle Convention Center.
Insider States Halo Is Not Using Generative AI
While previous reports stated that PlayStation and Xbox could utilize generative AI in game development, an insider said that this will not be the case for the latter company. According to Xbox insider Jez Corden on Twitter, the next Halo game project is not using generative AI in its ongoing development or in any art assets. Corden stated that Xbox Game Studios has not mandated any of its subsidiaries to utilize generative AI in game development. However, Corden said that Xbox's usage of generative AI is likely restricted to sending emails and other tasks unrelated to game development. Corden's post about Xbox Game Studios comes as a contrast to Microsoft's current push toward incorporating its own AI-based technologies. Apps like Copilot are included in Windows 11's user interface via operating system updates.

In response to Corden's tweet, another user replied that Microsoft may utilize procedural generation as an AI-based component in the Halo series rather than generative AI in its development. Procedural generation is not a new concept to the gaming industry, as titles like Minesweeper and Minecraft use it to create levels of varying difficulty that players can enjoy.
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