Halo 4 launch trailer shows a glimpse of Master Chief's past

Microsoft just released the launch trailer for the highly anticipated Halo 4. The trailer focuses on Master Chief's backstory as you see flashbacks of Chief before he took the Spartan suit. It's a perfect blend of CGI and live action. Check it out below.

This will be the first Halo title without Bungie as the developers. The developers of Halo 4, 343 Industries, has worked with Bungie in previous Halo  projects, but this will be the first game that was directly developed in that studio. It's a bold first step as a studio, to take on a monster IP like halo, I'm sure they feel the pressure.

Excited for another trilogy of Master Chief? Halo 4 is released on November 6 exclusive to Xbox 360.

Halo 4 gets a release date

Yes, the series that everybody thought ended is now back with yet another trilogy.  Halo 4 is on the way and it now has a release date. Halo fans, Halo 4 is coming on November 6 2012. 

Microsoft officially announced the game's release date.

“We are beginning a new saga with ‘Halo 4’ and embarking on a journey that will encompass the next decade of ‘Halo’ games and experience,” said Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer.

“Millions of fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to step back into the boots of Master Chief, and with ‘Halo 4’ leading the charge, we’re confident 2012 will be the most successful year in Xbox history.”

Most successful year in Xbox history? Pretty accurate since were talking about Halo here, the flagship game of the Xbox. No game footage yet, but it's definitely going to be the same game but with Master Chief's story moving forward, and of course some changes in multiplayer. Take note though, this is the first Halo title without Bungie. Bungie has said goodbye to the Halo series when they completed all DLC content for Halo: Reach. 343 Industries is now in charge of the new Halo trilogy.

Halo 4 E3 2011 reveal trailer

Again, just in case you missed it. November 6, 2012 is Halo 4 day.