Why Halo 7 Must Refer to Its Books to Unlock the Full Story
During the time Bungie managed the creation of the Halo games and the entire Halo universe, they held a skeptical view towards Microsoft’s publishing of Halo books. They considered these publications as supplementary content or stories unrelated to their games. As a result, Bungie-created Halo games rarely acknowledged events or characters from the books, although some members of Bungie did contribute to or even write Halo books and comics, like Joseph Staten in 2007’s Halo: Contact Harvest. This book, in particular, was significant for the Halo universe as it delved into the backstory of the Human-Covenant War and provided insights into the past of popular game characters such as Sergeant Avery Johnson, Tartarus, and the Prophets Truth, Mercy, and Regret.