Halo, Video game franchise headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States
Description
Halo is a video game franchise that follows humanity's struggle against an alien alliance called the Covenant across multiple worlds. The series offers single-player campaigns and competitive or cooperative multiplayer gameplay on various platforms.
History
The series launched in 2001 when Microsoft acquired Bungie Studios and released Halo: Combat Evolved as the original Xbox's flagship title. The game quickly became one of the defining franchises that shaped console gaming culture.
Culture
The franchise expanded beyond gaming into novels, comics, animated features, and a television series on Paramount+ streaming platform.
Practical
The games are available across Microsoft platforms including PCs and gaming consoles, where you can play online with others. You'll get the best experience with a controller and a stable internet connection for multiplayer sessions.
Did you know?
The signature music weaves together Gregorian chants, percussion, strings, and digital elements into a memorable sound that fans recognize instantly. This audio style became as important to the series as the gameplay itself.
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