Microsoft: "We'll explore, not exploit, Halo"

Speaking to Eurogamer at Comic Con, Microsoft's Frank O'Connor has said the platform holder has no plans to wring the Halo Universe dry.

"We have a well defined, carefully orchestrated, properly planned universe to explore not exploit," he said. "And that's the tricky part: what are the things people want to do? We have to pick things that people want. That's what you see with the range of McFarlane toys - people want their armour permutation.

"Give them things they really want and make sure they're high quality is the formula."

The ex-Bungie staffer added: "The Halo universe is really, really big now. Literally the Halo games have only covered one year; a couple of months within a year in fact.

"We have a really detailed story bible, we do really have it all planned out. There are so many areas of the universe to explore, the real challenge is picking which is the most exciting area for people. Is it UNSC Marines fighting alongside Spartans against the Covenant? Or is it what happens next after Master Chief's appearance in Halo 3?"

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