Joseph Staten moved from 343 Industries to Microsoft not as long earlier, however his keep there was short, as he had actually currently left Redmond.
Staten formerly held a writing position at Bungie. He left the workshop throughout the somewhat struggling growth of Fate prior to carrying on to Microsoft in very early 2023. There, he aided Xbox Game Studios release numerous video games. In 2023, after seeing Halo Infinite for the very first time (and also in an uncertain state), he signed up with 343 Industries as innovative lead on Halo Infinite, looking after the video game’s advancement. Concerning him, Microsoft validated to IGN that Staten is no more with them. He likewise verified it on Twitter.
Halo Infinite was launched at the end of 2023 for Xbox Collection, Xbox One, as well as PC. Still, the first delight rapidly subsided as the game’s initial year (as a live service product) was not an excellent one: it really did not broaden in content as Microsoft as well as 343 Industries wanted, and by the time Master Chief had the ability to get his feet damp in the new Halo, news damaged that Microsoft was laying off ten thousand employees, and also the game development studio was additionally influenced by the considerable cutbacks. Staten then chose to leave 343 to proceed his work with the Xbox launch … but that didn’t last long!
” We’re thankful for Joseph’s contributions to the Halo franchise business and Xbox. We desire him all the very best in his new journey,” Microsoft claimed in a statement to IGN. And in March, a 343 worker wrote: “The layoffs at 343 shouldn’t have happened, as well as Halo Infinite ought to remain in a much better state. The factor for both mishandles leadership up leading during Halo Infinite growth, causing substantial anxiety on those working hard to make Halo the best it can be.”
Reportedly, the cuts have actually mostly impacted the group dealing with Halo Infinite’s tale setting. With 343 Industries’ elderly monitoring also being changed, it’s no wonder plans for story DLCs are dead. Considered that Staten was working heavily on Halo’s story, that might be why he left …
