Are Microsoft working on another title set in the Halo universe? A spin-off series/game of some kind? A job advert recently posted on Microsoft's Careers Page certainly suggests as much, after advertising for a role working towards "a new project line in the Halo universe."
The advert (captured by AllGamesBeta for posterity) reads as follows: "343 Industries is looking for a Senior Producer to help develop a new project line in the Halo universe. This is your chance to work on one of the most exciting and creative intellectual properties in the industry with one of the industry's most talented teams."
"As a Publishing Senior Producer, you are core to aiding the productivity of your development partner and ensure you remove any roadblocks for them whilst driving forward and representing the project's needs internally. The ideal candidate will be able to gracefully shift between different teams (internal and external) aiding them were necessary and contributing to overall smooth running of the project/projects."
Could we be looking at another entry in the series akin to Halo Wars or Halo: Spartan Assault? Will the franchise be heading to new platforms perhaps? There's plenty of fiction (novels, graphic novels, short films and animated shorts) that could provide the basis for a new project, so could we see an expansion in that direction?
Ultimately there's too many questions and too few answers at the moment. We'll keep you posted as soon as we find out more.