Halo Infinite is getting a sequel — but it’s not what you think

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For nearly four years now, we’ve been playing as Spartan John-117, or Master Chief, in the open-world story campaign of Halo Infinite on Zeta Halo against the Banished. Yet, despite this, the narrative’s ending hasn’t been further developed. However, information about a new installment of Halo Infinite has surfaced not long ago, though it’s not exactly the direct sequel you might expect.

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2560. With War Chief Escharum vanquished and the Banished leadership in disarray, Master Chief presses on with the battle on Zeta Halo, joined by his latest AI ally and their steadfast pilot, Fernando Esparza.

In his quest to locate scattered allies, Spartan-117 might find crucial information from a young medic, who has been tormented and jailed by the Banished and the elusive Harbinger for months. This individual could potentially unravel hidden secrets within this old ringworld. However, each step towards understanding is shadowed by the relentless and enigmatic blademaster Jega ‘Rdomnai, who seeks revenge at every turn…

From the explanation given, it’s evident that Master Chief, his AI ally “The Weapon” (Cortana-like), and Fernando “The Pilot” Esparza are set to be the main characters in the novel. A combat medic whose identity is yet unveiled, who has been captured by The Banished, will also play a crucial role. Jega ‘Rdomnai, the Banished assassin who attacked Master Chief at the end of Halo Infinite and managed to escape, is expected to be one of the primary antagonists, relentlessly pursuing Master Chief for revenge.

In essence, Halo: Edge of Dawn is often compared to Halo: First Strike, Eric Nylund’s novel from 2003. This book delved into the aftermath of Halo: Combat Evolved and offered fans an exciting new tale that led up to the storyline of Halo 2. Similarly, Edge of Dawn serves as a follow-up to Halo Infinite, but it also tells its unique narrative.

Significantly, the cover for Halo: Edge of Dawn has been revealed. Chris McGrath was responsible for the illustration, which shows Master Chief clutching The Weapon as Jega ‘Rdomnai stands menacingly behind him, brandishing energy swords. Upon its unveiling, Halo Studios mentioned that the book is a standalone story; this should alleviate concerns among fans who thought they would need to read the novel to follow the plot of the upcoming Halo game.

Regarding that topic, it remains uncertain what the upcoming Halo game will entail, even though Phil Spencer hinted during the recent Xbox Games Showcase that we might be able to play it in 2026, coinciding with Xbox’s 25th anniversary. There are rumors circulating that it could be a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved using Unreal Engine 5, as Microsoft announced its intention to transition to Unreal last year. However, it could also turn out to be the next mainline Halo game altogether. We’ll just have to wait and see!

Despite some differences, Halo: Edge of Dawn is definitely worth exploring if you’re interested in continuing the narrative from Halo Infinite. While it may not be essential reading, I can vouch for author Kelly Gay’s skills based on my personal experience with her works. Edge of Dawn marks her sixth contribution to Xbox’s popular sci-fi series and is her first Halo book since last year’s Halo: Epitaph, focusing on the Didact. Prior to that, she wrote Halo: The Rubicon Protocol, a novel that delved into the UNSC’s conflict with the Banished on Zeta Halo, events that occurred before those of Halo Infinite.

To fully enjoy Halo: Edge of Dawn when it releases on December 16, 2025, consider reading Halo: The Rubicon Protocol and playing the Halo Infinite campaign (available on Xbox Game Pass) first. You can preorder the book now from several retailers, with the digital Amazon Kindle version priced at $13.99 and the paperback version selling for $19.00.

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2025-06-21 01:09