Halo Studio Head Leaves 343i To Pursue Indie Development

Studio caput on Halo 5: Guardians, Josh Holmes, will be leaving 343 Industries to pursue his dream to develop contained games.

Holmes and head of 343 Industries, Bonnie Ross, announced the news some hours ago on the official Halo Waypoint.

Holmes joined 343i dorsum in 2009 equally executive producer for Halo Waypoint, Halo: Reach and creative lead on Halo 4. He was appointed studio lead of internal evolution on Halo 5: Guardians.

"I desire to have a moment to give a heartfelt give thanks you to my colleague and friend Josh Holmes, who was the Creative Director on Halo 4 and has been the Studio Head of FPS game development on Halo 5: Guardians. Josh has been an instrumental leader for the Halo franchise, helping to build 343 Industries, and delivering multiple AAA games, too as the ground-breaking sustain efforts for Halo 5: Guardians. After vii years of service to 343 Industries and the Halo universe, Josh Holmes will be leaving to work on his dream to develop independent games. I wanted to thank him for everything he has done for united states of america and the Halo franchise, and I wish him the best of luck on his side by side adventure", Bonnie Ross wrote on the Halo Waypoint.

In a thanks message to the Halo community, Holmes shared his passion for the Halo franchise and thanked the fans for their back up through the years.

Like many of you lot, I fell madly in dear with Halo 15 years ago. The showtime time I played Halo it left an indelible mark. It transported me to a world filled with mystery and wonder, and introduced me to a hero I would come to know nearly intimately, the Master Chief. More than anything, it inspired me to want to make more than games similar it. Here at 343 Industries I was given the opportunity to do just that, and since that twenty-four hours I've dedicated my life to growing this studio and expanding the Halo universe. Along the way I've had the nifty fortune to work with some of the all-time talent in the industry and I'one thousand proud of what we've accomplished together.

I have loved every moment hither on Halo but I find myself drawn to new horizons. This month I'm leaving 343 Industries and excited for my next gamble to pursue independent game evolution.

As I depart I am passing the torch to my good friend and long-time partner in criminal offense, Chris Lee. As the head of product on Halo four and Halo five: Guardians, Chris has played a key function in the studio since our inception. He is a tremendous leader and Halo is in dandy hands with him.

At that place are many things I will miss every bit I leave 343: the daily ritual of playtest, long nights spent triaging bugs, Berger's pilus… Well-nigh of all I volition miss making games for the very best community of fans in the earth: you.

<3 Josh