Halo’s future is the focus of this Point It Out! discussion, following a major change in how Xbox is handling the franchise.
A new direction for Halo
Oli Welsh joins the Point It Out! crew to examine Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s decision to gut the Halo development team and move the Halo franchise to Activision.
The move raises difficult questions about the series’ identity, its creative direction and whether a change in ownership can restore momentum to one of Xbox’s most recognisable properties.
Why the decision matters
Halo has long been closely associated with Xbox, making the proposed shift to Activision a significant development for the franchise. The discussion considers what the change could mean for the people making the games and for the series’ place within the wider Xbox ecosystem.
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Can Xbox save Halo?
That is the central question for the panel. The conversation looks at whether Xbox can protect Halo’s character while handing the franchise to a different publisher, and what the decision says about the challenges facing major game series.
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Discussion details
- Programme: Point It Out!
- Guest: Oli Welsh
- Subject: Xbox’s handling of Halo
- Key decision: Asha Sharma’s plan to gut the Halo team and move the franchise to Activision
- Published: 30 September 2026
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