Halois easily one of the most important console games ever made. Not only did it help kickstart Microsoft’s debut into the console space by launching with one of thebest original Xbox games, but it also proved that shooters could work on a controller. Prior to Master Chief, it was widely assumed that thebest FPS gameswere only on PC.
Since we first learned about Halo, Spartans, and the Covenant in 2001, the wider universe ofHalohas been expanded in every direction. We could spend hours talking about all the comics, novels, and TV shows, but most gamers just want to focus on the games. Being a more grounded series — as far as sci-fi shooters are concerned, anyway — theHalotimeline is much more concrete than something like theZelda games. Whether you want to experience the series in the same order they were released in or follow the in-universe timeline, here are all theHalogamesin order.
All Halo games in release order
Despite how bigHalois, even rivaling thebestCall of Dutygamesof the time, there are only 12 games in the series that fit into the timeline (not counting remakes or remasters).
This is the order the games originally came out in (again, not including remakes or remasters) for those who want to play the games from oldest to newest.
All Halo games in chronological order
The chronology inHalois very important. This series spans multiple decades from the earliest point in the timeline to the last, with plenty of alliances, betrayals, and new factions entering and exiting the mix. WhileSpartan AssaultandSpartan Strikedon’t add much to the overall narrative, they do include some important people and places that die-hard fans will want to know about.
On the other hand, theHalo Warsseries has ended up becoming essential for understanding the core plot in later titles.
Sadly, a lot of important plot details, such as the fate of some major characters, are relegated to media outside of the games. Still, playing the series in chronological order will let you keep up with the main plot.
