# The 'father of Master Chief' doesn't like the new Halo's new halos

> Marcus Lehto is known to some as the "father of Master Chief," and for good reason: He was the art director on Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001, and its two direct sequels.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/halo/the-father-of-master-chief-doesnt-like-the-new-halos-new-halos/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7e35211633e1fbfe89db0c)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #halo #evolved #chief #father #master #campaign #combat #doesn
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