Halo Studios, the rebranded 343 Industries development studio that's served as the steward of the Halo franchise ever since Bungie's departure from Microsoft and Xbox, has found itself in quite a scandal recently.
About two weeks ago, former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel alleged that several instances of "unethical and unlawful acts" have occurred within the studio, including cases of blacklisting, fraud, "rampant favoritism/cronyism" in the hiring and promotion process, and harassment campaigns orchestrated to oust "unwanted" workers. His claims came months after his 2025 departure, during which he hinted at having more to say "when it is absolutely safe to do so next year."
