Halo: Nightfall -

November 11, 2014 (alongside Halo: The Master Chief Collection ).

The investigation leads the team to a remote, fragmented shard of the original (the Halo ring destroyed by Master Chief). There, the operatives must survive a treacherous landscape and a terrifying alien threat while grappling with betrayal and the harsh reality of their mission. Production & Filming

Digital miniseries (later released as a feature-length film). Starring: Mike Colter as Jameson Locke. Halo: Nightfall

Critics noted the series felt like a blend of Pitch Black and Aliens , utilizing a gritty, "gothic horror" sci-fi aesthetic.

Produced by Scott Free Productions and 343 Industries ; directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan ( Battlestar Galactica ). Plot Synopsis November 11, 2014 (alongside Halo: The Master Chief

The series portrays Locke as an idealistic operative whose experiences on the ring fragment harden him into the "legendary manhunter" seen in later games.

Compare 's role in Nightfall versus Halo 5: Guardians . Production & Filming Digital miniseries (later released as

The story begins on the human colony world of , where Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) agent Jameson Locke and his team are investigating terrorist chatter. Their mission takes a dire turn when they witness a biological attack—a compound that specifically targets human DNA.