Did the Creators of Halo Make Destiny?
One of the most beloved game franchises in history, Halo, was created by Bungie, an independent game development company. Over the years, Halo has become synonymous with the concept of first-person shooters. But, have you ever wondered what else the same creators of Halo made?
In 2011, Bungie decided to part ways with their former parent company, Microsoft, and venture into uncharted territory. What’s astonishing is that Bungie went on to create yet another iconic franchise – Destiny!
To provide an unequivocal answer, yes, the creators of Halo made Destiny.
Why Bungie Left Microsoft and the Connection to Destiny
So, what prompted Bungie to leave the fold of Microsoft and the Halo universe? The departure can be attributed to Bungie’s desire for independence, combined with Microsoft’s interest in exploring new projects within the Xbox brand. After developing several successful titles under Microsoft’s umbrella, including Halo, Bungie wanted to carve its own path, giving the company more control over the creative direction and output of its games.
Here, we see a striking resemblance between the experiences that have driven the development of Halo and Destiny:
What is Destiny?
Developed by Bungie and published by Activision, Destiny is a first-person shooter (FPS) series, also known as an open-world action role-playing game. The game world revolves around the Traveler, an ancient being, whose powerful energy is coveted by different factions vying for dominance. Players create and control Guardians, equipped with legendary abilities, in the midst of an unfolding adventure against various enemies, with objectives to protect and rescue other players.
Some highlights include:
• Unique Class-based gameplay system
• Multiplayer Cooperative Modes
• Stunning Artwork and Real-World Inspired Environments