A new Halo prequel taking place before and during the events of Combat: Evolved is officially set to release later this month. Halo: Parasite's Wake covers the initial Flood engagement on Installation 04, letting fans see the events through the eyes of regular Marines.
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A new Halo prequel novel named Parasite's Wake is on the way on October 20, 2026, by author Tim Lebbon. Published by Gallery Books, this Halo horror novel is focused on the Flood outbreak on Installation 04. Rather than seeing it through the eyes of the Master Chief, like in the original game, Halo: Parasite's Wake tells the...
