In Microsoft in general, an exec sponsor can defend their pet project for as long as their career depends on it. Once they move/jump/betray, the defense is gone and the project crumbles. Can't say for sure if this happens in Xbox studios specifically, but Halo Infinite showed some of this I think.

Don't worry, it's a known bug that will surely be fixed soon.
Known - as in the emotional support group discusses this.
Soon - like valve time, soon after Half Life 3

Caps at full clap?