As mentioned by previous rumors, Microsoft has just officially announced Halo 5: Guardians , the new title in the series of incoming Master Chief in the autumn 2015 . For now has been released only the cover with the logo of the game and the new design of the protagonist (or protagonists?): a desert scene background the image of Master Chief which is reflected in the silhouette of another character, that Frankie O'Connor of 343 has explained on NeoGAF will not be a woman, as some thought. This is also the symbol on his chest of the ONI, segrenti Services Agency of the UNSC. We will know more when the E3, most likely with the release of a first trailer.

Microsoft defines the project as "majestic", an effort much larger than that which led to the creation of Halo 4 as regards both the technological aspect that the design of the game itself. 343 Industries will have learned a lot both on the technical front regarding what the Halo community really wants.

These are the words of Bonnie Ross, General Manager of 343 Industries:

" I am happy to reveal that" Halo 5: Guardians, "the new episode of the legendary saga of Master Chief, set to arrive on Xbox One in fall 2015. As is traditional for each game "Halo" since its debut in 2001, it is a huge and exciting project.

"Halo 5: Guardians" is a much larger commitment of "Halo 4". This applies both to the content and scope of the game, both for the technology with a completely new engine and much more powerful. Certainly there are elements drawn from previous games, but we strove greatly in recreating all our technology to take advantage of appineo the hardware and the Xbox One ecosystem to create worlds and experiences worthy of next-gen.

It's a game that will demonstrate the talent, progress and team skills 343 Industries. A game that will incorporate the things that we learned from "Halo 4" on technology, aesthetics, performance and extension-but perhaps more importantly, by understanding and embracing a community of gamers who like what is the essence of the game, and the infinite possibilities of the universe of "Halo".

And 2015 will not be simply a year of "Halo 5: Guardians", will also be the year that will give us a unique opportunity. The opportunity to invite new and old friends in that universe through the TV series of "Halo" game in collaboration with Steven Spielberg and some of the best creative minds in the industry. A series that will stand out either alone, completing and enriching the experience of the game. We can tell you more about the TV series of "Halo" as we get closer to the release date scheduled in 2015. "

But that's not all: it seems that in 2014 we will have to do with the series, probably with rumoreggiato Halo 2: Anniversary , since the Ross continues:

"Many fans have noticed that I have been very precise with what has been said at E3 last year. I spoke of a "journey" rather than a destination-and that journey will begin in 2014 with a big leap instead of one small step. We will give you more information about our plans for this year at E3 Xbox the 9 June, and we are sure that fans of "Halo" will rather enhanced by special plans that we have scheduled. "

In short, it seems that it is this that next year will be very rich for Halo fans! Continue to follow us for more information.