90 GB Leak of Halo Series Revealed
A massive 90 GB data leak regarding Bungie’s legendary Halo series has caused a huge stir in the gaming world. The leak includes many development files, internal documents, playable beta versions, and never-before-released content from Bungie’s early work in 1998 to the present day. This huge archive also includes data from the Halo Digsite project and is sparking new discussions among fans of the series.
What Was Found in the Halo Leak?
On December 25, 2024, 90 GB of files called the “Halo Digsite Archive” were shared on the 4chan platform. This leak includes detailed mission designs, environmental design documents, and campaign documents showing changes in the development process from Bungie’s original trilogy. The work done to restore cut content in games such as Halo 2 and Halo 3 is particularly noteworthy.
One of the most interesting pieces of the leak is a demo version of Halo: Combat Evolved that was used at E3 in 2000 but was incompatible with the Xbox. In addition, playable beta versions of Halo 1 from the early development phase have also been revealed by fans. These versions show the game as it was before it became a first-person shooter (FPS) and offer players a nostalgic experience.
This leak not only creates controversy for Bungie, but also for the work of 343 Industries, the current rights holder of the series. After Halo Infinite received mixed reception, the studio restructured and made the decision to switch to Unreal Engine 5 earlier this year. The leak has increased fans’ interest in both Bungie’s past successes and 343 Industries’ future projects.
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