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Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians is a 2015 first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox One.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Halo 5: Guardians is a 2015 first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox One. Set in the Halo universe in 2558, the game follows two squads of supersoldiers: Blue Team, led by Master Chief, and Fireteam Osiris, led by Spartan Locke.

Gameplay

Halo 5: Guardians is a first-person shooter featuring both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game retains standard Halo weapon and melee combat while introducing Spartan Abilities that provide increased mobility.

Campaign

The campaign of Halo 5: Guardians follows two teams of human supersoldiers: Blue Team, led by Master Chief, and Fireteam Osiris, led by Spartan Locke. Set in 2558, eight months after the events of Halo 4, the story centers on the search for Cortana.

Release

Halo 5: Guardians was announced later in the Halo franchise's development cycle and launched worldwide on October 27, 2015. It was released exclusively for Xbox One.

Reception and legacy

Halo 5: Guardians received industry attention and award nominations. It is considered a major entry in the modern Halo continuity, with later titles continuing its story in the franchise's broader narrative.

Key facts

  • Halo 5: Guardians is the fifth main entry in the Halo series and the tenth game in the Halo universe.
  • It was released worldwide on October 27, 2015 for Xbox One.
  • The campaign alternates between Blue Team, led by Master Chief, and Fireteam Osiris, led by Spartan Locke.
  • The story takes place in 2558, eight months after the events of Halo 4.
  • It introduced Spartan Abilities for increased mobility in multiplayer and campaign gameplay.
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Canadian context

Halo is a major international video game franchise with a substantial Canadian player base, but Halo 5: Guardians has no specific Canada-only setting or release context in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Halo 5: Guardians?
It is a 2015 first-person shooter in the Halo series, developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox One.
When was Halo 5: Guardians released?
It was released worldwide on October 27, 2015.
Who are the main characters in Halo 5?
The campaign focuses on Blue Team, led by Master Chief, and Fireteam Osiris, led by Spartan Locke.
What is the setting of Halo 5: Guardians?
The story is set in 2558, eight months after the events of Halo 4.
Is Halo 5: Guardians a main Halo game?
Yes. It is described as the fifth main installment in the Halo series and the tenth game in the franchise's broader universe.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_5:_Guardians
    Supports: Developer, publisher, platform, release date, genre, setting, and campaign premise.
  2. Czech Wikipedia — https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_5:_Guardians
    Supports: Director, producer, designer, composer, release date, platform, genre, and dual-team campaign structure.
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_5:_Guardians
    Supports: Setting in 2558, eight months after Halo 4, and the playable focus on Master Chief and Agent Locke.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/halo-5-guardians
    Supports: Campaign premise involving Master Chief, Cortana, Blue Team, and Fireteam Osiris.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3467114/
    Supports: Release date and general game metadata including country of origin and award nominations.