Ever wondered why artificial-intelligence Cortana doesn’t wear clothes? If so, now we’ve got an answer for you.

Speaking during a livestream with GamesRadar, franchise director Frank O'Connor explained the answer as so:

"She's not really nude … but that's what it makes you think of," says O'Connor. "So one of the reasons she [chooses to appear without clothes] is to attract and demand attention. And she does it to put people off so that they're on their guard when talking to her and she has the upper hand in those conversations."

"It's kind of almost like the opposite of that nightmare you have where you go to school in the nude. You're terrified and embarrassed and she's kind of projecting that back out to her audience and winning intellectual points as a result."

It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of Halo 5. Josh Holmes recently confirmed the team’s focus is purely on multiplayer in the coming years, meaning you shouldn’t expect campaign DLC any time soon.

If you’ve yet to check out Master Chief’s latest space-opera adventure, our 9.0 review deemed Halo 5 ‘Amazing’, saying “An updated arsenal and great new mobility mechanics give both campaign and multiplayer and modern touch without sacrificing Halo’s classic feel. It fails to introduce its new Spartan characters in a meaningful way, and the story does make some odd logical leaps, but it’s still fast, beautiful, and fun – especially with four-player co-op.”

Whether you’re new to the series or a returning Halo veteran, always be sure to keep an eye on IGN’s Halo Wiki for all the latest tips and tricks.

That's not news. I haven't played Halo since Reach and I knew that.