The days before major gaming industry events are, in many ways, totally insane. As we prepare to show you new things, last–minute finishing touches are made with extreme care and caution. Teams of 343’ers stand huddled around one another’s desks, determining which images, scenes, and features will be shown for the first time. We argue over typefaces and screenshots, add last-minute reveals, and reiterate until we’ve got something great to share with all of you. Up until the last minute, we’re continually asking ourselves about the best ways to show you the new experiences that lie ahead.

This year’s preparation for the world famous San Diego Comic-Con was no exception. After countless discussions, debates, and late nights at the studio, we’ve determined how we’ll start to tell you the story of Halo: Nightfall, and what new information we’ll reveal for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Starting in less than 12 hours, you’ll be able join us at the Halo: Nightfall Panel at SDCC, where Kiki, Frank, and cast and crew from the live-action digital series will prepare you for what’s coming this fall. In the event that you missed us last week, here are the details for our SDCC panels. 

Halo: Nightfall First Look

Thursday, July 24, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Room 6BCF

If you missed yesterday’s Halo: Nightfall announcement, head here! In the likely event that you just can’t get enough, we’ve created some new HD desktop wallpapers for you – grab ‘em below!

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Additionally, as I mentioned above, we’ll have another look at Halo: The Master Chief Collection at SDCC. This panel will very much be a “part two” in the series, building upon some of the details that were announced at our RTX panel.

The eighth issue of Dark Horse’s ongoing comic series – Halo: Escalation – is now for sale! The Master Chief returns in “The Next 72 Hours: Part 1”! After defeating the Didact, John-117 joined the crew of Infinity…but why did he leave? The mystery begins here. Halo Lead Writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel) reveals the secret events that immediately follow the end of Halo 4.

Published by Dark Horse Comics, Halo: Escalation spins directly out of the events of Halo 4. Below, check out pages 1-6 of Halo: Escalation #8.

Visit the official Dark Horse website to purchase Halo: Escalation #8.

Halo Waypoint exclusive image of Mike Colter as Agent Jameson Locke

We are excited to announce that Mike Colter, best known for his role in CBS’s critically acclaimed drama “The Good Wife,” will star in Halo: Nightfall as Agent Jameson Locke. 

Halo: Nightfall is a live-action digital series that introduces Jameson Locke, a pivotal new character in the Halo universe, who plays a key role in Halo 5: Guardians. Taking place between the events of Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, this is an origin story that will lend insight and understanding into the character he becomes in Halo 5: Guardians.

Led by world class talent such as executive producer Ridley Scott, Scott Free TV President David Zucker, and director Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Halo: Nightfall will take full advantage of Xbox One’s seamless blend of high-quality visuals and storytelling and rich interactivity, connecting the games and the series in innovative new ways.

We’ll have more details to share at the SDCC panel on Thursday, July 24. Until then, check out the exclusive image above, and take a gander at these photos below of Mike Colter as Jameson Locke in Halo: Nightfall. 

Read the full Mike Colter Q & A on Variety