Posted 2/19/2024, 12:57:37 AM
Former Halo Devs Claim Rejected Pitch for ODST Game Similar to Hit Helldivers 2
- Former Halo developers claim they pitched dozens of ideas for new games to 343 Industries, including an ODST title similar to PlayStation's hit Helldivers 2
- Helldivers 2 has skyrocketed in popularity beyond expectations, with fans even petitioning for an Xbox port
- A viral tweet alleges a former 343 pitch for a Helldivers-style ODST game, sparking reactions from ex-Halo devs
- Former Lead Designer Kevin Schmitt says they pitched 20-30 Halo game ideas over 12 years, including ODST-themed single & multiplayer concepts
- Halo fans are left to imagine what an ODST game inspired by Helldivers 2 could have been, 15 years after the last standalone ODST title