If you’re still unconvinced (as am I) then perhaps it might be wise to consider the budget isn’t just accounting for development but also that of marketing. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins, one of gaming’s most recognisable faces announced he has left Twitch to stream on Mixer. In the announcement video, Master Chief makes a surprise cameo as pictured below. Add this with the knowledge Ninja was once a Halo pro player, then you can begin joining the dots in sussing out Microsoft’s Halo strategy.