With Master Chief's future in the hands of Microsoft's 343 Industries, some may wonder whether or not the team is up to the task. After visiting the studio and getting hands-on time with Halo 4's multiple modes, Joystiq editor-in-chief Ludwig Kietzmann details - in the video preview above - three major things fans of the franchise can stop worrying about.

For more on Halo 4, make sure to watch our interview with the game's Executive Producer, Kiki Wolfkill, and Creative Designer Josh Holmes about the team's adherence to Halo and their say in Master Chief's fate.