2001
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In 2001, the first entries into the Halo universe were released, marking the debut of the franchise.
Events
May
May 3
- Microsoft acquires Ensemble Studios, who would later go on to develop Halo Wars.[1]
May 17-19
- Halo is showcased at E3 2001 as the flagship launch title for the upcoming Xbox, impressing attendees with its polished first-person gameplay and vehicle combat.[2]
August
August 15
- The approximate origin date for the Beta 1749 build of Halo: Combat Evolved.[3]
October
October 30
- The novel Halo: The Fall of Reach is released, becoming the first piece of media published in the Halo franchise.[4]
November
November 15
- The Xbox console and the video game Halo: Combat Evolved are released in North America.[5]
- Halo begins...
Sources
- ^ Microsoft Press Releases, Microsoft Acquires Ensemble Studios (Retrieved on May 3, 2001) [archive]
- ^ IGN, E3 2001: Halo Hands-On (Retrieved on May 17, 2001) [archive]
- ^ Hidden Palace, Early Halo: Combat Evolved builds leaked (Retrieved on Jan 24, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Copyright Page
- ^ Bungie.com, Halo is Here (Retrieved on Nov 15, 2001) [archive]
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