The Current State of Halo: Why the Franchise Feels Stuck in 2025

Game Insider Podcast – Episode 1: The Current State of Halo Welcome to the very first episode of the Game Insider Podcast – your new weekly deep dive into the world of gaming! Each week, we’ll explore the latest gaming news, industry shifts, and the future of franchises we all love (or love to debate). For our debut episode, we’re tackling the Halo franchise. Once the king of FPS games, Halo has struggled to keep up in today’s ultra-competitive shooter market. We believe the series has been playing it safe, underperforming, and missing opportunities to innovate while titles like Helldivers 2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends push boundaries. In this episode, we discuss: The current state of Halo and why it feels stuck in 2025 How Halo compares to the modern FPS market Why Sony bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox matters for the industry The surprising parallels between ODST aesthetics and Helldivers 2 Where Halo could go if it dared to be more ambitious Whether you’re a long-time Halo fan or just love competitive shooters, this conversation will make you think differently about the franchise’s future. ✨ Subscribe to Game Insider We’ll be dropping one full episode every week — covering FPS, RPGs, live service games, console wars (if there is such a thing anymore), and everything shaping gaming today. Don’t miss it. ✅ Subscribe here →    / @gameinsider   💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Has Halo lost its greatness? 👍 Like this video if you want to see more honest, unfiltered takes. 🔥 Follow & Connect #Halo #HaloInfinite #FPSGames #GamingPodcast #GameInsider #Halo2025 #XboxGaming #PlayStation #Helldivers2 #ShooterGames