Halo Studios Halo's Unreal Engine 5 shift sparked the first optimism I've felt for Xbox's flagship in ages, and pretty graphics aren't the reason The decision to bring Halo to Unreal Engine 5 might be exactly what the series needs. "It was best-in-class. That's what Halo was...that's what Halo needs to be again." 343 Industries rebrands, confirms franchise is moving to Unreal Engine 5. One of Xbox's developers is rebranding, while taking steps to bring Halo into a new era of Unreal Engine 5. Get the Windows Central NewsletterAll the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1South of Midnight review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics are saying about this Xbox folktale adventure2Nintendo secures two more patents, making a U.S. anti-Palworld lawsuit more likely3Microsoft celebrates 50th anniversary with a new Xbox Dynamic Background and more4Helldivers 2 players pull off astonishing Pöpli IX victory against all odds, thwarting brutal Automaton invasion and the hand of Joel himself5Windows 11 is getting a big Start menu overhaul with better layout customization and more — here's a first look