# Futuristic Video Games The Halo 5: Guardians Game is Set In the Year 2558 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-5-guardians References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/29/halo-5-guardians-combat-devolved/) & [halowaypoint](https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-CA/games/halo-5-guardians) If you think Halo 5: Guardians is going to be just like the classic Halo games of old, you might want to think again. This is a completely different kind of game altogether, and indeed it appears to be very reminiscent of a [modern first-person shooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragpunk) that focuses on the [multiplayer gaming experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-takers). This particular game was designed by 343 Industries, a studio owned by [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-infinite-winter-season) and indeed the same studio that was responsible for the highly popular and well-received Halo 4 game. The game is set in the year 2558 and is set eight months after the events of the Halo 4 Spartan Ops game. The game requires you to experience a campaign from the point of view of two Spartan teams. If you're a fan of the Halo franchise but are up for experiencing a different kind of gameplay, you'll want to pick up Halo 5: Guardians for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multiplayer Gaming Experience:** Developing futuristic multiplayer gaming experiences that provide immersive gameplay and a sense of community. - **First-person Shooter Evolution:** Advancing first-person shooter games with modern gameplay elements and innovative mechanics. - **Continuity in Gaming Franchises:** Creating new game installments that build upon the established lore and expand the storytelling within a franchise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Development:** Exploring new possibilities in video game development to create engaging and unique gaming experiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Leveraging the power of technology and storytelling to provide immersive entertainment experiences and engage audiences. - **Gaming Hardware Manufacturing:** Innovating gaming hardware to enhance the gameplay experiences and cater to the demands of modern gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Stylized Extraction Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bungie-marathon.md) - [Reformed Gaming Developers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-studios.md) - [FPS Game Mode Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-infinite-season-two.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise.md) - [Live-Service Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-infinite-winter-season.md) - [Isolating Alien Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-4-beyond.md) - [Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2.md) - [Video Game Series Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-the-official-cookbook.md) - [Team-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildgate.md)