Variety Confirms Talks Between Microsoft and Gearbox About New Halo Game

Last night I told you about a rumor involving Gearbox Software and the chance that they could be working on a new Halo game. Well, it may not be a rumor after all. Ben Fritz from over at Variety made some phone calls today and reported that Gearbox, who is best known for their Brothers In Arms series, was in fact approached about developing a new Halo title. While no deal has yet to be made on the specifics, it has been confirmed that Microsoft and the guys over at Gearbox have talked about it. Would this be Halo 4, or could this be another game set in the Halo universe? The plot thickens.

I checked with a source I have who is close to Gearbox and the best info I can confirm is that Gearbox has definitely had conversations with Microsoft about doing a new “Halo” game and is very excited at the prospect. However, last my source heard, there was no deal in place. So as far as I can tell, it’s quite possible Gearbox will be doing “Halo 4,” (or whatever they end up calling it), but it’s not a certainty yet. — Variety

There you go Internet. While there is no confirmation that Gearbox is working on a new Halo game, I do get the sense that something is up. The Halo name is too big to just throw around in a random conversation. We’ll keep you posted.