Xbox reportedly had much bigger plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes than fans may have expected. The projects, reportedly known internally as “Project Manihi,” were being developed by Halo Studios before layoffs and the subsequent restructuring around Halo. The planned Halo 2 remake could have included: -Dual-wielding -A more complete multiplayer experience -Classic gameplay elements The Halo 3 remake was reportedly even more ambitious, with: -Multiplayer -Forge -Theater -Firefight -Additional missions The idea was apparently to make the remakes feel like major flagship releases rather than simple visual upgrades. The plans were ultimately scrapped following the layoffs.