Questions about having a higher unit count.

Games Halo Wars Series
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So I am fairly sure Halo Wars 2 will have a player count like Halo Wars, and I am also fairly sure that player count will be higher. But I am wondering on how that will affect the strength and health of individual units.
For example, in Halo Wars the lower player count meant that 5-6 (15-18 unit count) canister scorpions could take on a base that is only semi-guarded while you simultaneously defending against enemy scorpions and banshees with 6 cobras and 5 wolverines (22 units). What I loved about Halo Wars was that you could actually notice each individual unit being useful.

So now I can get to my question which is this:
Is there a way for Halo Wars 2 to work with a higher unit count AND still provide you with the feeling that the individual units are still important?

2

As long as the population cap isn’t boosted to extreme levels, each unit will remain individually effective.

3

Chances are if the player has a higher unit count, than the AI will have a much higher unit count. Even with the higher unit count, I have a feeling that a single smart move with a unit could turn a battle.