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Haze: The Halo Killer That Sank TimeSplitters Studio

Haze: The Halo Killer That Sank TimeSplitters Studio

A look back at Haze, the PS3-exclusive FPS designed by Free Radical Design, the legendary studio behind TimeSplitters on PS2 and GameCube. Marketed as the "Halo killer," the game collapsed under its own technical and narrative ambitions, leading to the studio's closure. A cautionary tale about the limits of marketing strategy built on comparison rather than identity.

Lumnix Editorial·October 8, 2026·3 min read