Halo esports is taking a turn for the 2026 season, as 2025 would be the final year for Official HCS (Halo Championship Series) competition on Halo Infinite. This year was Year 4 of Halo Infinite’s reign as the HCS’ main game, and this news was announced earlier in the summer, with the Halo World Championship acting as the sawn song.
On Halo Waypoint, the future of Halo esports was revealed for the 2026 calendar. It promises to be a big change from what Halo fans have been accustomed to thus far, but includes partnerships with key members of the esports community to host more Halo Infinite competitions.