The Buzz: A source close to Bungie's development says the new game will be darker and grittier than previous titles.
Speaking to GameSpot, an unnamed source with knowledge of Bungie's development has revealed that this year Bungie will announce a "darker, grittier" Halo title that doesn't feature Master Chief.
The source told GameSpot that the new game is a spin-off that can be described as a "cross between Ghost Recon and Gears of War". It will be "more bloody, violent and grim" and tell the tale of a battle between UNSC forces and the Covenant.
Expect a fully cooperative squad-based campaign in which a squad numbering as many as eight players will be able to play together over Xbox LIVE.
Microsoft hasn't responded to requests for comment, but Bungie has been hinting at a new game over the previous weeks so it's entirely possible the new game will be unveiled during Microsoft's E3 conference this evening.
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just dont make it like halo 2 np saying halo 3 as thats the same as halo 2