Welcome to Canon Fodder for 2026! This year marks the 25th anniversary of Halo, a remarkable milestone for fans. It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter of a century!
Just over a month ago, Halo: Edge of Dawn hit the shelves. Written by Kelly Gay, this novel explores the aftermath of Halo Infinite’s campaign. And there’s more excitement ahead. We have new releases on the way, including the Waypoint Chronicles anthology and Tim Lebbon’s horror novel, Halo: Parasite’s Wake. Plus, a remake of Halo: CE is scheduled to come out, featuring new missions, terminals, and more.
Let’s dive into these new stories!
Halo: Parasite’s Wake
This anticipated horror novel is set on Alpha Halo. Tim Lebbon is new to the Halo universe, but he’s no stranger to storytelling, having worked on many franchises including Star Wars and Alien. The book promises an intense exploration of survival amidst chaos. The story follows Staff Sergeant Marvin Mobuto and his crew, who must unite to survive against the Covenant while dealing with internal strife.
The cover art by Rythaze captures the essence of the series beautifully, reminiscent of its foundational artists. Fans are eager to see what this collaboration brings.
Halo: Edge of Dawn
Released on December 16, 2025, Edge of Dawn acts as a continuation of Halo Infinite’s storyline, featuring the return of the Master Chief. This novel deepens our understanding of the Master Chief’s battle against the Banished on Zeta Halo. The introduction of a new AI named Joyeuse adds a fresh layer to the narrative, connecting to the iconic Cortana.
Kelly Gay shared her thoughts on the book, emphasizing the Master Chief’s internal struggles and the dynamics with new and old characters. Her aim was to make this story accessible, whether you’ve played the games or read the other books.
Timeline Insights
One interesting revelation from Edge of Dawn is clarity on the events timeline of Halo Infinite. It’s been confirmed that the action doesn’t all occur in one day, but rather over a few days with time distortion experiences in certain areas.
Waypoint Chronicles – Volume One
Fans can look forward to Halo: Waypoint Chronicles – Volume One, an anthology that includes short stories from the last few years along with brand-new tales. Each issue will reveal teasers for these fresh stories.
Community Highlights
The community has continued to engage passionately with the Halo lore. Notably, various videos exploring the background of beloved characters and story elements have been shared among fans. For example, Woody created a video that dives into the “high value targets” depicted in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, highlighting key lore points.
Also, Kammyshep recently reviewed Halo: Edge of Dawn. His genuine reactions show just how connected fans are to the storylines.
As we gear up for more releases, the enthusiasm surrounding Halo remains strong. It’s a great time for old and new fans to jump back into this captivating universe.
