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Business Upturn
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Halo Season 3: Latest update on renewal status and everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 7, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated July 7, 2025, 11:39 IST If you're a Halo fan, you're probably on the edge of your seat wondering about Season 3 of the Paramount+ series. The show, which brings the legendary video game universe to life, has had its share of ups and downs, but it's left us all craving more of Master Chief's adventures. So, what's the deal with Halo Season 3? Is it happening, or are we stuck in a cliffhanger limbo? Here's everything we know so far. The Current State of Halo Season 3 As of July 2025, Halo Season 3 is still up in the air. Paramount+ pulled the plug on the series in July 2024 after two seasons, leaving fans stunned, especially after that jaw-dropping Season 2 finale. The cancellation wasn't entirely out of left field—word on the street (or rather, industry reports) suggests the show's massive budget, rumored to be around $200 million for Season 1 alone, was a tough pill for Paramount+ to swallow. Add to that some rocky fan feedback, and the streamer decided to call it quits. But here's the good news: the Halo team isn't giving up. The show's producers, backed by Xbox, 343 Industries, and Amblin Television, are pitching the series to other platforms. Netflix is the big name in the mix, especially since Halo Season 1 landed on their platform in March 2025 and shot up to the fourth most-watched English-language series globally, racking up 4.2 million views and 32.1 million hours watched in its first week. That kind of buzz has fans hopeful that Netflix might just save the day. Could Netflix Save Halo Season 3? The recent surge in Halo 's popularity on Netflix has given fans a glimmer of hope. Netflix has a history of reviving canceled shows, such as Lucifer , You , and Manifest , when they perform well on the platform. Since its debut on Netflix in March 2025, Halo has seen strong viewership in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and the Philippines, suggesting it could find a new audience. Fans have taken to social media to urge Netflix to pick up the series, with comments like, 'Halo on Netflix is 10/10. Please go watch it so we can get a season 3!' However, a revival faces challenges. Reviving a show requires renegotiating cast contracts, securing funding for its high-budget production, and ensuring enough viewer demand to justify the investment. With Season 2 airing over a year ago, many actors, including lead Pablo Schreiber (Master Chief), may have moved on to other projects, complicating a potential return. Additionally, Netflix's track record shows that revivals are rare unless a show demonstrates exceptional performance, as seen with Manifest . While Halo 's recent streaming numbers are promising, it's unclear if they're strong enough to warrant a third season. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Digital Trends
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Halo desperately needs to be rebooted
2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Halo franchise, a milestone very few franchises hit without some major stumbles along the way. Halo is no exception here. The original title was the definition of a system seller for the original Xbox, and was a massive leap in proving that FPS games could work on consoles. Halo 2 set the bar for online play, and Halo 3 pushed things further with Forge and comprehensive gameplay recording and sharing. From a narrative perspective, the first three games appealed to the more casual fan who just wanted some aliens to shoot or to jump into some online deathmatches while also hinting at a deep well of mysteries in the wider universe. Between the current state of the narrative and the declining relevance the series has been experiencing with controversial and lackluster releases since changing hands from Bungie to 343 Industries (now Halo Studios), Halo is carrying too much baggage. A reboot would give this series a fresh start and a chance to reclaim its former glory. Recommended Videos Back to basics Besides the solid gunplay, addictive multiplayer, and striking visual identity, Halo was tied together by a simple but compelling narrative of a super soldier fighting against a covenant of religious aliens bent on humanity's extinction. Master Chief was all but a complete self-insert for the player, speaking in short but direct bursts when called for, while leaving the narrative heavy lifting to characters like Cortana. For the first three games, the plot itself was always straightforward enough: survive and escape Halo, stop the Covenant from activating Halo, and don't let the Flood escape. At least, it was a simple story on the surface. Halo's early games were so strong because they gave the player specific and understandable goals, but left breadcrumbs about so much more to be curious about. What really are the Halos? Who made them and why? Where did the Flood come from? It made sense that most of those big mysteries would be unanswered in the Chief's never-ending fight, which opened the door for other media to expand the universe. I have no issue with supplemental media exploring parts of a game's world and lore that wouldn't fit nicely into the games themselves. That's how the Halo novels began, detailing things like how Spartan IIs like Master Chief were made and the first battles between humanity and the Covenant, but it wasn't long before the novels were integrating themselves directly into the games' canon. Once the books and comics start filling in the gaps of what happened between games, introducing new plot elements that would impact future games, and even detailing the fate of important characters, people like me who only focused on the games start to feel alienated. It doesn't feel good to jump from Halo 4 to 5 and realize the game is expecting me to have read a couple of novels and comics to understand what's going on. That was what pushed me away from the series after 4, and seeing the news of the newest novel being a direct sequel to Halo Infinite, I know there's no way I can reinvest myself in the story. When playing all the Halo games in order isn't enough to give me all I need to understand what's going on, something has gone terribly wrong. There's nothing wrong with telling new stories in the Halo universe through comics, spinoffs, books, and TV shows, but not at the cost of approachability. It also puts Halo Studios in a corner creatively. It is forced to adhere to decades worth of lore, most of it created by other teams. I view the decision to change from 343 Industries to Halo Studios as an attempt to give this entire Halo experiment a fresh start — to shed away all the bloat and baggage that has come before. In line with that, I want Halo to go back to square one. Reboot the series back to only the most essential elements built on rock-solid FPS gameplay. Halo Studios has announced that it will be sharing information on what it is working on next at the HaloWC 2025 this October, and it is heavily rumored to be a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. I understand the safety in a remake, but it doesn't solve the core problem the series is suffering from. It can be called a remake to capitalize on the nostalgia and goodwill the original still has, but I hope the game subverts those expectations. Don't take the time to go back to the start only to go down the same path. I know reboots can be a dirty word at times, but the tangled mess that is the Halo lore is precisely when a reboot is called for.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7 games to play as you wait for Doom The Dark Ages
(Image via Bethesda Softworks) Doom : The Dark Ages hype is real, but there's still some time for its release. It has left the fans craving some high-octane signature chaos, and this list here is to fill that void. The list mentioned below takes a dive into the 7 explosive FPS titles that are known to channel similar adrenaline-pumping energy. It does so through retro vibes, relentless combat, and sci-fi carnage. From some remastered classics to modern games, here is the survival guide for your wait. Quake II Remastered Quake II - Official Trailer (2023) The game is a revival of Quake II by Nightdive Studios. It delivers the nostalgia-packed punch, with the definitive edition bundling the upgraded visuals, expansions, and the new MachineGames campaign. The blast through Strogg hordes with the gameplay tweaks that's silky-smooth. It also includes a handy objective compass. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Quake II Remastered is a fast-paced and no-frills action that remains timeless. Whether you are diving into online multiplayer or exploring the remastered levels of N64, this game is the way to experience the FPS brilliance from the '90s. Metro: Exodus Metro Exodus - Launch Trailer I PS5 Swap the hellscapes for the nuclear winter in the game. The atmospheric trilogy blends perfectly the haunting open-world exploration and claustrophobic tunnels. Scavenge through, survive, and then fend off the mutants under the eerie skies that are enhanced by the ray tracing in Enhanced Edition. Metro: Exodus is the gripping story of sacrifice and hope that pairs perfectly with the tense combat. It's a slower burn than Doom but is equally gripping in the grim immersion. Halo: The Master Chief Collection Halo: The Master Chief Collection - The Ultimate Halo Experience With this game, you get a chance to relive the sage that truly redefined the console shooters. The anthology packs 6 Halo games that are remastered with modern enhancements. The battles of Master Chief against Covenant offer varied sandbox combat, legendary set pieces, and iconic weapons. From the depth of Halo 4 to Combat Evolved and its simplicity, the game is the masterclass within evolving gameplay. It is perfect to hone the one-army instincts before Doom The Dark Ages is released. Wolfenstein: The New Order Wolfenstein: The New Order - E3 Trailer Wolfenstein: The New Order perfectly blends the machinegames' brutal gunplay with the signature heartfelt story. Dual-wield the shotguns, dismantle mechs, and then topple the dystopian regime in the alternate 1960s. The crusade of B.J. Blazkowicz balances the stealth and also the all-out carnage. While the quieter moments do explore humanity amidst the war, the frenetic combat of the game channels the spirit of Doom. It is a must-play for fans of the action storytelling and headshots, which are quite satisfying. Dusk DUSK - LAUNCH TRAILER The Indie game nails the FPS vibe of the '90s with a modern twist. The battle cultists and the Lovecraftian horrors across 3 blood-soaked episodes. From sickles to the explosive rifle arsenal, it feels both inventive and classic. Dusk's aesthetic hides a clever level design and the breakneck pacing. It doesn't just imitate the past but elevates it and makes every single shotgun blast and secret hunt a thrill. Titanfall 2 Titanfall 2 Single Player Cinematic Trailer The cult classic of Titanfall 2 merges the fluid movement with the Titan warfare. The wall run, pilot towering mechanics, and campaign slides are creative and appreciative. The skill-based chaos of the game is why it still shines years later. While it is shorter than Doom, the kinetic combat and its seamless scale-switching together make it essential prep for the rumored mech battles of Doom The Dark Ages. Note: Your speed is your survival here. Supplice Supplice - Official Early Access Launch Trailer The game is born from the modding passion and channels the DNA of Doom through the retro-futuristic lens. Drill here through the alien hordes in the character of Zorah Null, wielding some absurd weapons across pixel art and trippy words. The game delivers clever callbacks and relentless action to the players. With abundant secrets and a killer soundtrack, the game is fresh and yet offers the familiar rush. It is proof that Indie devs do understand the heart of Doom— no plot twists. Just some unhinged pure carnage. While Doom The Dark Ages is soon going to be released on May 15, 2025, the seven titles above offer all, from unapologetic chaos to storytelling. Whether you are craving innovation or nostalgia or are feeling like something to shoot, the lineup here will ensure your wait feels less hellish and more like a preparation.
