The development of Microsoft's next-generation gaming console has been shrouded in mystery for long. Finally, the developer of Halo 4, 343 Industries, has revealed that a prototype of Halo 5 for Xbox 720 is already in the works.
Frank O'Connor, franchise development director of 343 Industries, revealed the information in an interview with The Seattle Times. The company is geared up for the launch of its new Halo 4 Nov. 6
O'Connor was asked about the development of the next Halo game franchise, Halo 5.
"We've done as much prototyping and storytelling and the future arc of the universe as we have on technology. So we're definitely working on the future but in some ways it's technologically agnostic at this point," he said. "We definitely have a lot of smart people inside the studio and outside the studio thinking about future technology and future development for sure."
O'Connor admitted to the development of the next-generation console, a question that many have tried to dodge.
Halo 4 is the first instalment in the new trilogy. It will be released on Xbox 360, and the next in the series will be launched for next-generation gaming console Xbox 720.
The game will begin four years after the end of Halo 3. It is set to mark the return of Master Chief John-117 as a playable character. He was last seen in Halo 3.
The report revealed that the game will not have a PC version.
Bungie is another game developer that is working on a project - Destiny - that will be releasing on Xbox 720, Cinemablend reported.
Halo 4 is a first-person shooter game that will be released Nov. 6 for Xbox 360.