Bungie's journey post-Halo has been a rollercoaster of creativity. Departing from the Halo series in 2010 after the remarkable Halo Reach, Bungie ventured into crafting a new IP, culminating in the sci-fi hit, Destiny. Despite initial flaws, Destiny's world, characters, and gameplay hinted at its potential, fully realized with Destiny 2's launch in 2017.

Destiny 2's enduring popularity, amidst highs and lows, owes much to its consistent content updates. While major DLC expansions draw attention, regular smaller content drops, especially featuring enticing cosmetics from crossover events with other gaming IPs, sustain community engagement - a strategy Halo Infinite could learn from.

Halo Infinite: Embracing Innovation

Destiny 2's Exciting Collaborations

Destiny 2 embraced crossovers with titles like Fortnite and Fall Guys, hosting its own crossover event in December 2022. The first event featured Assassin's Creed-themed cosmetics in Destiny 2 and vice versa, setting a successful precedent for subsequent collaborations.

Subsequent crossovers saw Destiny 2 partner with iconic gaming franchises, including PlayStation exclusives like Horizon, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us. Noteworthy was the 30th-anniversary homage to Halo, introducing Halo-themed weapons into Destiny 2, blending the two universes seamlessly.

Halo Infinite: Pioneering New Frontiers

Prior to its major crossovers, Halo Infinite dabbled in minor collaborations with games like Fortnite, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Rainbow Six Siege. Internal crossovers within the Halo universe, such as Halo Wars and Halo Paramount+ cosmetics, have been limited.

Looking ahead, Halo Infinite could take inspiration from Destiny 2 by introducing cosmetics from popular gaming franchises. A collaboration with Bungie for Destiny-themed cosmetics could mark a significant milestone, paving the way for Halo Infinite to explore endless possibilities.