Halo: Nightfall Dated for Release on VOD Ahead of Halo 5: Guardians

Halo: Nightfall is set for release this March. For those of you not in the know, Halo: Nightfall is the new live action feature film based on the Halo franchise, introducing a pivotal new character who will feature in the upcoming game, Halo 5, by 343 Industries later this year. 

The show is set for release on VOD on March 17, 2015 and is set between the events of Halo 4 and the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians.

Halo: Nightfall steps into the personal story of Jameson Locke, a legendary manhunter and agent with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), Earth’s most powerful and secretive military branch. The film provides the background to this pivotal new character in the Halo universe, who will play a key role in the next gaming installment.

Whilst investigating terrorist “chatter” on the distant colony world of Sedra, Locke and his crew are caught in a horrific biological attack. Led by Locke, ONI agents are forced to coordinate with the local command who have a deep-rooted mistrust of ONI. As they unravel a plot that draws them to an ancient, hellish artifact, they are forced to fight for their survival and to make the ultimate choice between their loyalty and their lives.

You can watch the official trailer for Halo: Nightfall below.