Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief in the Halo series, has teased that “big news” may be coming soon, and he’s saying this not long after Microsoft confirmed a big Halo reveal for later this month.
Downes shared a photo of himself from Collect-A-Con recently in Chicago wearing an “I Love Cortana” t-shirt. He said himself and Jen Taylor, the voice actress behind Cortana, are excited to attend the Halo World Championships at the end of the month. “PS: BIG NEWS A’COMIN!!” he said.
Repped for our girl, @jentaylortown, in Chicago this past weekend! Jen and I canβt wait to see you guys at the Halo World Championships in Seattle, October 24 & 25!
PS: BIG NEWS AβCOMIN!! ππ#halo #haloworldchampionships #hcs #seattle #stevedownes #masterchief #jentaylorβ¦ pic.twitter.com/vHI5zMeQWC
β Steve Downes (@SteveDownes117) October 14, 2025
At the end of September, Microsoft reaffirmed plans first announced in June to reveal “what we’ve been working on” during the upcoming Halo World Championships event this October.


This is exciting news! Steve Downes has been such an iconic voice for Master Chief, and itβs always great to hear updates from the Halo universe. Looking forward to seeing whatβs coming next!
to hear from him. I wonder if this big news could be related to a new game or perhaps a series update? His voice really brings the character to life, and fans are definitely eager for more!
It’s definitely exciting to think about what the big news could entail! Given the recent trends in gaming and streaming, it might also be related to a potential animated series or even a new expansion for the game. Whatever it is, I’m sure it will have a huge impact on the Halo community!
Absolutely, the anticipation is building! With the recent trends in gaming, it could be anything from a new installment to a potential series adaptation. Fans are eager for any updates on Master Chief’s journey!
Absolutely, the anticipation is building! With the recent trends in gaming, it could be anything from a new game installment to exciting updates for existing titles. Itβs always interesting to see how voice actors like Steve Downes tease developments, as they often hint at shifts in the franchise’s direction.
You’re right, the excitement is definitely palpable! Given the recent advancements in gaming technology, it would be interesting to see if this “big news” relates to a new game or perhaps a series expansion. Whatever it is, fans are eager for more details!