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<center>[[File:Halo logo (2010-present).png|400px|The official ''Halo'' logo 2010-present.]]</center><br/>
[[File:Halo Franchise main image.jpg|thumb|350px|The official ''Halo'' franchise banner.]]
Many products and ideas that are set in the [[Halo universe]] contain the word, or are titled, "'''Halo'''", named primarily after the [[Halo Array]], a series of massive ring-shaped space installations.
 
The '''''Halo'' franchise''' is the collection of any products and ideas that are set in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] and contain the word, or are titled, "'''Halo'''", named primarily after the [[Halo Array]], a series of massive ring-shaped space installations.


==Video games==
==Video games==
[[File:1206904788 Halo-Ring.JPG|thumb|right|The ''Halo'' logo up against a background of a [[Halo Array|Halo installation]].]]
[[File:1206904788 Halo-Ring.JPG|thumb|The titular ''Halo''.]]
;The original ''Halo'' trilogy - The original first-person shooter trilogy.
;The original ''Halo'' trilogy - The original first-person shooter trilogy.
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' - The first Halo video game.
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' - The first Halo video game.
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' - A remastered version of the first ''Halo'' game, released on November 15, 2011.
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' - A remastered version of the first ''Halo'' game, released on November 15, 2011.
**''[[Halo PC]]'' - The [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]]'' - The [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
***''[[Halo Custom Edition]]'' - A free, unsupported upgrade to the Windows part of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
***''[[Halo Custom Edition]]'' - A free, unsupported upgrade to the Windows part of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*''[[Halo 2]]'' - The second Halo video game.
*''[[Halo 2]]'' - The second Halo video game.
**''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'' - The [[wikipedia:Windows Vista|Windows Vista]] version of ''Halo 2''.
**''[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]]'' - The [[wikipedia:Windows Vista|Windows Vista]] version of ''Halo 2''.
**''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' - A remastered version of ''Halo 2'', released on November 11, 2014.
**''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' - A remastered version of ''Halo 2'', released on November 11, 2014.
*''[[Halo 3]]'' - The final installment of the FPS trilogy.
*''[[Halo 3]]'' - The final installment of the FPS trilogy.
**''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' - The beta stage of the third installment.
**''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' - The beta stage of the third installment.
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;The ''[[Reclaimer Saga]]'' - A follow-up to the original trilogy of games.
;The ''[[Reclaimer Saga]]'' - A follow-up to the original trilogy of games.
*''[[Halo 4]]'' - The first game in the new saga made by [[343 Industries]], released on November 6, 2012.
*''[[Halo 4]]'' - The first game in the new saga made by [[343 Industries]], released on November 6, 2012.
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' - Second game of the ''Reclaimer Saga'', set for release in Fall 2015.
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' - Second game of the ''Reclaimer Saga'', released on October 27, 2015.
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' - Beta stage for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' - Beta stage for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
**''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'' - A limited PC port of ''Halo 5'', which includes only [[Forge]] and [[Custom game]]s, released in 2016.
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' - Third game of the ''Reclaimer Saga'', released in 2021.


;A series of ''Halo'' spin-off games.
;A series of ''Halo'' spin-off games.
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' - A Halo Real-Time Strategy game developed by [[Ensemble Studios]].
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' - A ''Halo'' real-time strategy game developed by [[Ensemble Studios]].
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - A spin-off game on the ''Halo 3'' engine.
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - A spin-off game on the ''Halo 3'' engine.
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' - A prequel to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' - A prequel to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' - A top-down action shooter.
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' - A top-down action shooter.
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' - A top-down action shooter and spiritual successor to ''Spartan Assault''.
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' - A top-down action shooter and spiritual successor to ''Spartan Assault''.
*''[[Halo Online]]'' - A multiplayer-focused game.
*''[[Halo Recruit]]'' - A short VR game, released in 2016.
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' - A sequel to ''Halo Wars''.
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' - An arcade on-rails shooter, set during the events of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
 
;Canceled ''Halo'' games.
;Canceled ''Halo'' games.
*''[[Halo: Chronicles]]'' - A ''Halo'' game developed by [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Wingnut Interactive]] in association with [[Bungie]]. As of 2009, the game has been confirmed as canceled.
*''[[Halo: Chronicles]]'' - A ''Halo'' game developed by [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Wingnut Interactive]] in association with [[Bungie]]. As of 2009, the game has been confirmed as canceled.
*''[[Titan (canceled game)|Titan]]'' - A ''Halo'' MMO that was cancelled.
*''[[Halo Online]]'' - A multiplayer-focused game.
*''[[Haggar]]'' - A Mega Bloks ''Halo'' game.


;Miscellaneous
;Miscellaneous
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*''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'' - The expansion pack of the ''Halo 3'' multiplayer introducing three new maps.
*''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'' - The expansion pack of the ''Halo 3'' multiplayer introducing three new maps.


===Promotional===
===Game versions===
*''[[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition]]'' - A steelbook version of ''Halo 2''.
*''[[Halo 3 Collector's Edition]]'' - A special edition of the game.
*''[[Halo 3 Collector's Edition]]'' - A special edition of the game.
*''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' - The ultimate special edition of the game.
*''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' - The ultimate special edition of the game.
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*''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'' - The ultimate special edition of the game.
*''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'' - The ultimate special edition of the game.
*''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'' - The special edition of the game including exclusive in-game content.
*''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'' - The special edition of the game including exclusive in-game content.
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition]]'' - The limited edition of the game.
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Collector's Edition]]'' - The ultimate edition of the game.
===Community hubs===
*[[Halo Waypoint]]
**[[The Anatomy of Halo]] - A series of video documentaries about the [[Halo Array]].
**[[The Halo Conflict]] - A series of video documentaries about the [[Battle of Installation 04]].
*[[Halo Channel]] (now discontinued)
*[[Halo (Windows 10 app)|Halo]] - An app for [[Wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]], used to launch a number of ''Halo'' games on the platform.


==Video game levels==
==Video game levels==
*[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|"Halo"]] - The second level in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]] - The second level in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*[[Delta Halo (level)|"Delta Halo"]] - The eighth level in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*[[Delta Halo]] - The eighth level in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|"Halo"]] - The tenth and final level of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]] - The tenth and final level of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*[[The Halo]] - The eleventh and penultimate level of ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.


==Films and other series==
==Films and other series==
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*''[[Halo (film)|Halo Movie]]'' - The Hollywood feature production. It has been delayed indefinitely, and executive producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp have both confirmed that their involvement has ended.
*''[[Halo (film)|Halo Movie]]'' - The Hollywood feature production. It has been delayed indefinitely, and executive producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp have both confirmed that their involvement has ended.
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' - A series of anime shorts set in the ''Halo'' universe.
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' - A series of anime shorts set in the ''Halo'' universe.
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' -A five part web-series based on a young UNSC cadet who is inspired by [[John-117]].
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' - A five part web-series based on a young UNSC cadet who is inspired by [[John-117]].
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' - An upcoming live-action TV series produced by Steven Spielberg.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/336901006711455744 '''Twitter''']</ref>
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' - A digital live-action series produced by Ridley Scott.<ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/28/ridley-scott-halo-feature-among-microsofts-first-dozen-xbox-original-titles/?ncid=rss '''Tech Crunch''' - ''Ridley Scott Halo Feature Among Microsoft’s First Dozen Xbox Original Titles'']</ref>
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' - A digital live-action series produced by Ridley Scott.<ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/28/ridley-scott-halo-feature-among-microsofts-first-dozen-xbox-original-titles/?ncid=rss '''Tech Crunch''' - ''Ridley Scott Halo Feature Among Microsoft’s First Dozen Xbox Original Titles'']</ref>
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' - A three-part animated adaption of ''Halo: The Fall of Reach''.
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' - A live-action TV series produced by Steven Spielberg.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/336901006711455744 '''Twitter''']</ref>


==Books==
==Books==
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*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' - The book introducing [[Onyx]] and the [[SPARTAN-III Program]].
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' - The book introducing [[Onyx]] and the [[SPARTAN-III Program]].
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' - A prequel to the ''Halo'' saga set at the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' - A prequel to the ''Halo'' saga set at the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' - The latest novel set in the [[2535|earlier years]] of the Human-Covenant War during the introduction of the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]].
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' - A novel set in the [[2535|earlier years]] of the Human-Covenant War during the introduction of the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]], by [[Tobias Buckell]].
*''[[Halo Boxed Set]]'' - The box set featuring the first three ''Halo'' published by [[Tor Books]].
*''[[Halo Boxed Set]]'' - The box set featuring the first three ''Halo'' published by [[Tor Books]].
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' - A collection of ''Halo'' stories on various subjects.
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' - A collection of ''Halo'' stories on various subjects.
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*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' - A novella revolving around [[Edward Buck]]'s journey to becoming a [[Spartan-IV]], by [[Matt Forbeck]].
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' - A novella revolving around [[Edward Buck]]'s journey to becoming a [[Spartan-IV]], by [[Matt Forbeck]].
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' - A novel featuring a joint [[Sangheili]]-[[human]] expedition team to the Ark, by [[Peter David]].
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' - A novel featuring a joint [[Sangheili]]-[[human]] expedition team to the Ark, by [[Peter David]].
*''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' - A novella that features the nature of [[artificial intelligence]], by [[Frank O'Connor]].
*''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' - A novella centered around the [[Smart AI|Smart]] [[artificial intelligence]] [[Iona]], by [[Frank O'Connor]].
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' - A novel revolving around a perilous mission undertaken by [[Blue Team]], by [[Troy Denning]], first in the ''Ferrets'' series.
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' -  A novella about [[Rtas 'Vadum]] shortly after the events of ''Halo 3'', by [[Joseph Staten]].
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' -  An anthology of stories on various subjects.
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' - A story about [[Rion Forge]]'s  search for her [[John Forge|father]], by [[Kelly Gay]].
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' - A story centered around a crisis on [[Carrow]], by Tobias Buckell.
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning, sequel to ''Last Light'', and second in the ''Ferrets'' series.
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' - A novel by Matt Forbeck.
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' - A novel by Matt Forbeck, sequel to ''New Blood''.
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning, second work in the ''[[A Master Chief Story]]'' series.
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' - A novel by [[Cassandra Rose Clarke]].
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' - A novel by Kelly Gay, and sequel to ''Smoke and Shadow''.
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning, sequel to ''Silent Storm'', and third work in the ''[[A Master Chief Story]]'' series.
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' - The second novel in the ''Battle Born'' trilogy, penned by Cassandra Rose Clarke.
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning, fourth work in the ''[[A Master Chief Story]]'' series.
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' - A novel by Kelly Gay, and sequel to ''Renegades''.
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning, third in the ''Ferrets'' series, which also serves as a sequel to ''Shadows of Reach''.
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' - A novel by Kelly Gay, first in the ''[[A Halo Infinite Story]]'' series
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' - A novel by Troy Denning
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]'' - A novel centered around the [[Ur-Didact]] after the events of ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''{{'}}s [[The Next 72 Hours]] arc, by Kelly Gay
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]'' - A novel by [[Jeremy Patenaude]]


===Other===
===Other===
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*''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' - A behind-the-scenes art book, focusing on the evolution of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' - A behind-the-scenes art book, focusing on the evolution of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' - The encyclopedia based on the ''Halo'' universe.
*''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'' - The encyclopedia based on the ''Halo'' universe.
*''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]'' - The strategy guide for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]'' - The strategy guide for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' - A visual guide of the ''Halo'' franchise.
*''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' - A visual guide of the ''Halo'' franchise.
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*''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' - The strategy guide for ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' - The strategy guide for ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' - A visual guide of ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' - A visual guide of ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' - A reference book to the history of ''Halo'' universe.
*''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' - An technical reference book focusing on the starships in the ''Halo'' universe.


===Comic books===
===Comic books===
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*''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' - A comic series based on [[Sarah Palmer]]'s career, from an ODST to a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV]].
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' - A comic series based on [[Sarah Palmer]]'s career, from an ODST to a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV]].
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' - A comic series based on the events after ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' - A comic series based on the events after ''Halo 4''.
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' - An anthology comic containing multiple ''Halo'' stories.
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' - A comic anthology series based on [[Atriox]]'s rise to power.
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''


==Music==
==Music==
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*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2: Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite Original Soundtrack]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer: A New Generation Original Soundtrack]]''


==Forerunner constructs==
==Forerunner constructs==
[[File:Array.png|thumb|300px|Installation 00 and the Halo Array]]
[[File:Array.png|thumb|300px|Installation 00 and the Halo Array]]
*[[Greater Ark]] - Similar in function to Installation 00, but more massive and with a different layout.
*[[Installation 00]] - A place where all Halos can be activated simultaneously.
*The [[Halo Array]] - The [[Forerunner]] weapons of absolute last resort.
*The [[Halo Array]] - The [[Forerunner]] weapons of absolute last resort.
**[[Installation 01]] - One of the multiple Halo rings not visited during the series, but seen in holograms.
**[[Installation 01]] - One of the multiple Halo rings not visited during the series, but seen in holograms.
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**[[Installation 03]] - Discovered sometime near the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], now the site of an [[Ivanoff|orbital research facility]].
**[[Installation 03]] - Discovered sometime near the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], now the site of an [[Ivanoff|orbital research facility]].
**[[Installation 04]] - The first Halo discovered, also known as Alpha Halo.
**[[Installation 04]] - The first Halo discovered, also known as Alpha Halo.
***[[Installation 04B]] - A replacement for the original ring that John-117 destroyed.
***[[Installation 08]] - A replacement for the original ring that John-117 destroyed.
***[[Installation 09]] - A second replacement Halo, launched in [[2559]].
**[[Installation 05]] - The second Halo discovered, also known as Delta Halo.
**[[Installation 05]] - The second Halo discovered, also known as Delta Halo.
**[[Installation 06]] - One of the multiple Halo rings not visited during the series, but seen in holograms.
**[[Installation 06]] - One of the multiple Halo rings not visited during the series, but seen in holograms.
**[[Installation 07]] - The only surviving ring from the original main array of twelve 30,000-kilometer-wide Halos.
**[[Installation 07]] - The only surviving ring from the original main array of twelve 30,000-kilometer-wide Halos.
**[[Omega Halo]] - One of the original twelve 30,000-kilometer-wide Halo Array.
**[[Omega Halo]] - One of the original twelve 30,000-kilometer-wide Halo Array.
*[[Prototype Halo installation]] - A small-scale Halo machine.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Reach Halo logo.png|The ''Halo'' logo for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and related media.
File:Reach Halo logo.png|The ''Halo'' logo for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and related media.
File:Halo logo (2012-present).png|The ''Halo'' logo since 2010.
File:Halo logo (2012-present).png|The ''Halo'' logo since 2010.
File:Halo logo (2010-present).png|The ''Halo'' logo since 2010.
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==Trivia==
As of September 2024, the ''Halo'' franchise has grossed $6 billion USD. Of that figure, 1.8 billion accounts for spending on non-game merchandise (novels, collectibles, etc.){{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.licenseglobal.com/video-games/xbox-gaming-evolved|Site=License Global|Page=Xbox: Gaming Evolved|D=20|M=09|Y=2024}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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The official Halo franchise banner.

The Halo franchise is the collection of any products and ideas that are set in the Halo universe and contain the word, or are titled, "Halo", named primarily after the Halo Array, a series of massive ring-shaped space installations.

Video games[edit]

The titular Halo.
The original Halo trilogy - The original first-person shooter trilogy.
The Reclaimer Saga - A follow-up to the original trilogy of games.
A series of Halo spin-off games.
Canceled Halo games.
Miscellaneous

Game versions[edit]

Community hubs[edit]

Video game levels[edit]

Films and other series[edit]

Books[edit]

Novels[edit]

Main article: Halo novels

Other[edit]

Comic books[edit]

Music[edit]

Forerunner constructs[edit]

Installation 00 and the Halo Array

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

As of September 2024, the Halo franchise has grossed $6 billion USD. Of that figure, 1.8 billion accounts for spending on non-game merchandise (novels, collectibles, etc.)[3]

Sources[edit]


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