Despite Huge Changes For The Series, Halo Fest 2026 Is Going Forward, And News Is Coming Soon

The big Halo Fest event planned for December is going ahead as planned, despite mass layoffs and other major changes at developer Halo Studios. Halo Studios director of competitive engagement, Tashi, confirmed this and said there will be news about Halo Fest this week. Additionally, Halo Studios will release materials "celebrating the community and 25 years of Halo," while fans can also look forward to "relevant game info" about in-market Halo games. "There's a huge amount of Halo fans who are looking forward to the event to attend or watch from home, and we're looking forward to providing a platform for the community to celebrate 25 years of Halo and each other," Tashi said of Halo Fest. Halo Fest takes place December 11-13 in Seattle--the event is totally sold out. "No matter why you love Halo, whether it’s the story and characters, the music, the art and universe, or just playing with friends--Halo Fest will have something for you," Microsoft said of the event. The voices of Master Chief and Cortana, Steve Downes and Jen Taylor, will appear at Halo Fest, while there will also be a range of community events celebrating the series. Some had expected Halo Studios to announce the n…