The Halo franchise is in an odd spot. On one hand, it seems to be as prevalent and successful as ever thanks to the launch of 343 Industries' Halo Infinite, followed by a big-budget TV adaptation currently airing through Paramount+. Yet Halo Infinite's acclaim and improvements coming off of Halo 5: Guardians, with an expansive campaign and free live-service multiplayer model, have seemingly not made a lingering impact. Lukewarm reception to the streaming series' take on this established sci-fi universe hasn't helped.