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Halo Infinite Design Chief's Studio Axes Its Premiere Debut

Feb 11,25(9 months ago)
Halo Infinite Design Chief's Studio Axes Its Premiere Debut

Jar of Sparks, NetEase's Studio, Pauses Development on Debut Title; Seeks New Publisher

Jerry Hook, former Halo Infinite design lead, announced that his studio, Jar of Sparks, a NetEase subsidiary, has temporarily halted development on its inaugural game project. The studio, established in 2022, is actively searching for a new publishing partner to realize its creative vision for a next-generation narrative-driven action game.

NetEase, a global gaming giant, currently supports live-service titles like Once Human and the recently launched Marvel Rivals. The latter's successful launch, including the recent Season 1 Battle Pass announcement and upcoming Fantastic Four content, highlights NetEase's ongoing commitment to live-service games.

Hook's LinkedIn post confirmed the development pause, emphasizing the studio's ambition to create "something truly new and exciting for the industry." While layoffs weren't explicitly mentioned, Hook indicated the team will be exploring new opportunities and assisting members in finding new roles in the coming weeks as the first project concludes. This situation mirrors the experience of other veteran developers who have partnered with NetEase, such as Hiroyuki Kobayashi and GPTRACK50 Studios.

The news comes amidst a period of transition for the Halo franchise, Hook's previous employer. Following challenges with Halo Infinite's post-launch content and the reception of the Paramount+ series, 343 Industries' rebranding to Halo Studios and the shift to Unreal Engine suggest a potential resurgence for the franchise.

While Jar of Sparks' project is temporarily on hold, the team's innovative spirit and the potential for a renewed Halo franchise offer a glimpse of exciting developments within the gaming industry.

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