Halo Veteran Joseph Staten announces to leave Microsoft
In recent breaking news, Joseph Staten, a well-known figure in the gaming industry and a veteran of the Halo series, has announced that he will be leaving Microsoft. This comes after his recent departure from the development of Halo Infinite and his return to Xbox Game Studios Publishing and has taken the gaming community by surprise.
Joseph Staten has had a long and illustrious career with Microsoft, contributing significantly to the Halo series and the Xbox brand over the years. He began his game career at Bungie in the late '90s, where he worked as a writer and director of cinematics for the Halo series, alongside Microsoft. He then went on to assist Bungie with the development of Destiny as a writer and co-creative director. In 2014, he returned to Microsoft as a Senior Creative Director for Xbox Game Studios, and most recently joined 343 Industries as the project lead for the Halo Infinite campaign, before moving back to Xbox Publishing as a partner and creative director.
Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I'll have more info to share soon, but for now, I'd just like to thank all my @Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure. https://t.co/oMR0LXOzZb
— Joseph Staten (@joestaten) April 8, 2023
Microsoft has confirmed Joseph Staten's departure, although the company has not revealed where he will be heading next. Joseph Staten himself has also confirmed the news via social media, expressing his excitement for a new adventure and promising more information to share soon.
The news of Joseph Staten's departure has raised questions about the potential impact on the Halo series and Xbox Game Studios. As a key figure in the development of Halo and Destiny, his departure could potentially have repercussions for the future of these franchises. Fans and the gaming community have expressed mixed reactions to the news, with some expressing disappointment and concern, while others are curious about Joseph Staten's future endeavors.
Joseph Staten's departure from Microsoft marks the end of an era for the Halo series and the Xbox brand. His contributions to the gaming industry and his work on the Halo series and Destiny have left a lasting impact. While the news of his departure has raised questions about the future, fans and the gaming community await with anticipation to see where Joseph Staten's new adventure will take him.