Waar je net nog kon lezen dat Microsoft groot in wil zetten op Mixed Reality, laat 343 Industries nu weten dat Dan Ayoub stopt bij de studio om aan Mixed Reality projecten te werken. De man, die al sinds Halo Reach aan de franchise verbonden is, was de baas van de studio. Hij blijft wel bij Microsoft on dienst, maar switcht zijn focus dus naar de ‘MR’. De laatste game waar hij aan mee heeft gewerkt is Halo Wars 2. Hij wil nu vooral gaan werken aan de kracht van educatie door techniek. 343 Industries zegt het volgende:
Today we’re sad to be saying bon voyage to one of our own, as Dan Ayoub – who’s worked on Halo games since Halo: Reach all the way back in 2009, bids us, and the gaming industry, a fond adieu. Dan is set to begin a new adventure within Microsoft in Mixed Reality, where he’ll be pursuing one of his passions…the empowerment of education through technology.
Although Dan will be staying in the Microsoft family, and won’t be heading too far, our 343 family will miss his wit, wisdom and effort throughout the years. But Halo Wars 2 and its forthcoming DLC are in the safe hands of Dan’s team, with some wonderful DLC and other surprises still to come.
Over the years, Dan has helped us work with amazing studios and partners from literally every corner of the globe. They, like us are going to miss him, and Dan wanted us to express his thanks to both those partners, and to all the Halo fans and community who’ve been the fuel and fire that have ignited his passion and ambition, throughout the years.
So long Dan, and don’t be a stranger!
