Halo co-creator doubts Xbox CEO cares about reviving the franchise

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto said on X on 19 August 2026 that he doubts Xbox CEO Asha Sharma "really gives a sh**" about reviving Halo. Sharma has reportedly prioritised faster Halo and Fallout releases, according to Kotaku. Lehto proposed benching convoluted lore and building a darker, grounded game from one centralised team.