343 Industries hoping next Halo is even better

343 Industries is aiming to push the Halo franchise even further with the next installment.

Halo 4 was released in November to critical acclaim, with fans praising 343 Industries for the expert handling of Bungie's franchise.

Studio boss, Frank O'Connor, believes the team can do even better when it comes to working on a new title.

"There are a ton of things we wish we could have done better," he wrote on Halo Waypoint.

"Features that didn't make it into the final game. Glitches that emerged. Missteps made. DLC fiascos. Communication breakdowns.

"But there were things that went astonishingly well - the creation of a genuinely competitive AAA studio chief among them. A collection of talent and souls that can do something genuinely amazing on this and next-generation hardware.

"The overhaul of an amazing game engine - but one that really needed to be overhauled - and an amassed education on systems, people, code and audience that will stand us in great stead for the future."

O'Connor finished by stating how excited he is for the future of Halo.

"I'm more excited about the future than the past," he added. "Excited about what this team is already working on.

"Excited about what this team is capable of, And excited about the future of Halo. A future we want you to be a part of. A future we're building for you."