One of the creators of the Halo franchise leaves Microsoft

Joseph Staten leaves Xbox after helping develop Halo Infinite.

Joseph Staten, creative director of Halo Infinite and cinematographic director for the first three Halo games, is leaving Microsoft, the company confirmed to IGN. After working at Bungie since 1998, Staten joined Microsoft Studios (now known as Xbox Game Studios) as artistic director 2014.

Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I will have more information to share soon, but for now I would just like to thank all my @Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure. https://t.co/oMR0LXOzZb

—Joseph Staten (@joestaten) April 8, 2023

Microsoft said goodbye with the following message on social media: “We are grateful to Joseph for his contribution to the Halo franchise and to Xbox as a whole. We wish him the best in this new adventure.

Joseph Staten leaves the ship in search of new adventuresWe still don’t know where it’s going. However, what is certain is that he remains a major figure in the Halo franchise.

Staten has long been one of the most recognizable names in the Halo franchise, having directed the cinematics of Halo: Advanced Combat, Halo 2 and Halo 3in addition to being the lead author of Destiny at Bungie.

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