The fan project Spartan Survivors, inspired by the Halo universe, has received official approval for development from Halo Studios. This exciting update has thrilled both the fan community and the developers behind the game. Spartan Survivors combines elements of roguelites and bullet heaven genres, challenging players to combat waves of enemies from the Covenant and the Flood.
Initially, there was some concern among fans about the project’s future. However, the development team recently announced through BlueSky that they had been contacted by Halo Studios. The studio expressed appreciation for the game and the effort that went into it, calling it enjoyable.
They requested, however, that the team include a disclaimer noting that Halo is a Microsoft property, and that the game follows the Game Content Usage Rules set by Microsoft, clarifying it is not affiliated with them. Currently, Spartan Survivors is available for download on Itchio, with plans for a release on Steam and Xbox in 2025. While a specific launch date has not been given, the support from Halo Studios has likely boosted the team’s morale and visibility, helping them gain notoriety among other enthusiasts.
A post from earlier indicated that the game was among the most popular on Itchio, contributing to its growing fan base. Historically, Microsoft has maintained a strict content policy regarding its properties. Despite this, fan-made titles often face scrutiny or shutdown by developers and publishers.
Thus, it is refreshing to see an encouraging response in this case. Spartan Survivors is now set to join other developer-supported projects, providing hope for fan communities eager for creative expansions of beloved franchises. Fans of Halo will want to keep an eye on Spartan Survivors and might try it out now on Itchio.