Halo 3 Release Date: September 25, 2007

Wow, wasn’t expecting this tonight. Bungie just released the official release date for Halo 3: September 25, 2007.

We said Fall 2007, but did you expect Halo 3’s release date to be just two days into the Fall? On September 25, 2007 (just two days after the Autumnal Equinox), players will be able to finish the fight they started in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued in Halo 2. Halo 3 will release in Europe on September 26, 2007. Worldwide dates may vary slightly depending on local rules and conditions.

Awesome. I was dreading a release closer to winter. What was going to hold me over between the beta and the final game?! It will still be a long 3+ month wait, but much better than it could have been. More details and a full Q&A at Bungie.