Joseph Staten, Head of Creative for Halo Infinite and Cinematic Director for the first 3 Halo video games, is leaving Microsoft.
Why Joseph Staten It is not known who is leaving Microsoft after nine years, but it is confirmed: He is leaving the company that is behind the Halo franchise on which he has worked extensively – most recently as Head of Creative at Halo Infinite.
“We are grateful for Joseph’s contributions to the Halo franchise and Xbox as a whole,” a Microsoft spokesperson told IGN.com. “We wish him all the best in his new adventure.”
Staten commented on that IGN.com report on twitter:
“Hey guys, I’m actually leaving Microsoft. I’ll have more information to share soon, but for now I just want to thank all my Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure.”
Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I’ll have more info to share soon, but for now, I’d just like to thank all my @Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure. https://t.co/oMR0LXOzZb
— Joseph Staten (@joestaten) April 8, 2023
Bungie veteran and later at Microsoft
Joseph Staten served as cinematic director for the first three Halo games developed under the Bungie banner. After that he was head writer for Destiny and went back to Microsoft and later to Halo. Upon leaving Bungie, he served as senior creative director at Microsoft, initially avoiding the Halo franchise and developer 343 Industries. In 2020 he returned to Halo Infinite as project lead for the campaign and later as head of creative.
In early 2023, Staten left 343 to return to work at Xbox Publishing. Along with all the video games, Staten has also written a number of Halo novels.
We’re excited to see where Staten is headed. Still an icon for Halo fans.