17-Year Halo Veteran Leaves Xbox And Shares An Ominous Message On The Way Out

Here is a 178-word summary of the news article: Glenn Israel, a 17-year veteran on the Halo development team, has left 343 Industries (now Halo Studios). In his LinkedIn post, Israel stated that he is "no longer contributing to the Halo universe" and that he will share the "particular story" of his exit when it is "absolutely safe to do so next year." Israel also shared a message for others in the games industry, warning against trading away one's "health, dignity, ethics, or values" for the "illusion of security" or "promise of wealth, fame, or power." Halo Studios has faced other high-profile departures, including the chief of staff Melissa Boone leaving to join Riot Games. The studio is preparing to reveal new Halo projects this month, which are being developed using Unreal Engine 5. Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the launch of Halo Infinite in 2021 and is working to change the franchise's development approach. There are also reports that Microsoft is planning to bring Halo to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, potentially including a remaster of the original Halo: Combat Evolved.