The Sacrifices and Regrets of Halo: Combat Evolved's Original Developers

Bungie almost scrapped the iconic Scorpion tank from Halo: Combat Evolved during its rushed development for the original Xbox's launch in 2001. The team had to make difficult decisions, cancel other projects, and compromise on scope to meet the deadline. However, designer Paul Bertone's disobedience saved the tank from being cut, and it became a staple of the series. The Scorpion tank is now synonymous with the Halo franchise, and its absence would have greatly impacted the game's experience.