Halo Video Game Switches to Standard Game-Building Software

Microsoft's Halo Studios will build all future Halo games using Unreal Engine 5, a standard tool that most game makers use, rather than a custom engine it built itself. The change frees up engineers to focus on gameplay and storytelling instead of maintaining proprietary technology. It reflects a practical shift across the industry: building and upkeeping your own game engine costs more than it's worth.