Halo franchise surpasses 50 million sales

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Microsoft's best known flagship franchise has now surpassed the 50 million units sold mark.

Halo: Combat Evolved was launched for Xbox in 2001 and proved incredibly popular at the time, though it was Halo 2 that ignited the franchise player's passion for online gaming.

Halo 4 has reportedly now sold over 4 million copies since launch and will surely grow over the holiday period.

Microsoft released this press statement regarding the sales of Halo.

“The "Halo" franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that has grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original "Halo: Combat Evolved" (2001), the critically acclaimed and record-shattering series of games has since inspired multiple New York Times bestselling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more.

Published by Microsoft Studios, the "Halo" franchise of games is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. To date, more than 50 million copies of "Halo" games have been sold worldwide, driving more than 5 billion hours of gameplay by people connected to Xbox LIVE.”

343 Industries, the team behind Halo 4 have already announced they are creating artwork, concepts and prototypes for the next Halo game.

Posted: Dec 07, 2012 7:29 am
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Comments

OmittingCoderPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

TrueGamingTv Haven't gotten to try Halo 4 yet, I started playing Reach

Reach's multiplayer isn't even that good. Campaign is great but not multi. Get Haloooo 4.

HumorPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

Haven't gotten to try Halo 4 yet, I started playing Reach

BenedictionPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

Nin I am so excited for the next halo game.
But it was bungie that did the work

They built 4 Halo Games. Yes they started the Halo series but 343 has now taken it over and already created 2 and working on a 3rd halo game. I think 343 surpassed Bungie a while ago with Halo 4 coming out and being one of the most epic games. Also don't forget that 343 is made up of a bunch of Bungie members

TheyPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

I hope they don't rush the next one. They need to take their time and listen to the community.

PoonPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

"343 Industries, the team behind Halo 4 have already announced they are creating artwork, concepts and prototypes for the next Halo game."

when you think about its not that early. since Halo 5 should come out around november 2014
when you think of the detail in a halo game. i think thats pretty quick

NinPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

I am so excited for the next halo game.
But it was bungie that did the work

OasisPosted: Fri. Dec 07, 2012

That's a lot'a dolla bills.