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The article celebrates the 15th anniversary of Halo: Reach by exploring its lore, including the story of Beta-Red, the fate of Spartans, and Covenant forces, while also highlighting recent collaborations like Helldivers 2 featuring ODSTs, and upcoming Halo events and lore releases, emphasizing the game's enduring legacy and community engagement.
Former Halo developers have revealed that they pitched numerous game ideas, including an ODST-themed one similar to the popular Helldivers 2, but to no avail. The surge in Helldivers 2's popularity has drawn attention to the similarities between the games, prompting former devs to speak out about their unfulfilled pitches for Halo universe games. Despite the lack of confirmation, it's suggested that the Helldivers-esque pitch may have been among the ideas presented by the developers.
Former 343 Industries senior game designer Kevin Schmitt revealed that numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST) game ideas were pitched but never greenlit, sparking disappointment among fans. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2, a PvE co-op shooter, has seen a surge in popularity, breaking records for PlayStation Studios publishing and experiencing server capacity issues. Despite the success of Helldivers 2, many Halo enthusiasts are left wondering why Microsoft and 343 Industries never pursued more games centered around ODSTs, given their popularity and potential for diverse storytelling within the Halo universe.