| Halo Infinite | |
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| Developer(s) | 343 Industries |
|---|---|
| Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Series | Halo |
| Release Date(s) | December 8, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Platform(s) | Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Windows 10 |
| Predecessor | Halo 5: Guardians |
Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter video game developed by 343 Industries and SkyBox Labs and published by Xbox Game Studios for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10. The game was released on December 8, 2021. It is the sixth main entry of the Halo series – following Halo 5: Guardians – and the sixteenth overall Halo game.
Halo Infinite was planned to release on November 10, 2020 as a launch title for the Xbox Series X|S, but was delayed until late 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Limited Edition Halo Infinite themed Xbox Series X bundle was released on November 15, 2021. The console was originally announced and put up for preorder in August 2021, selling out almost instantly.
Gameplay[]
Plot[]
Development[]
Music[]
The music for Halo Infinite is a collaboration between Alex Bhore, Gareth Coker, Curtis, Schweitzer, and Joel Corelitz, overseen by 343 Industries music supervisor Joel Yarger.[1][2][3][4]
Announcement[]
The game was first unveiled during the opening to the 2018 Xbox E3 briefing, with a release date being unknown. Halo Infinite would be the third chapter in the Reclaimer Saga, and would focus on the Master Chief and continue his story following the events of Halo 5: Guardians. It has been described as a "spiritual reboot" for the franchise.
In 2019, another trailer for the game was released at E3. The trailer revealed some details about the story of the game as well as a new character.
During July 2020 in the Xbox Games Showcase, more details including gameplay were shown of the game. It was revealed that the game would be open world and include a day/night cycle as well as the ability to upgrade equipment.[5]
A new feature shown off during gameplay was the grappling hook. This tool can be used to help the Master Chief traverse the open world as well as pick up items to throw at enemies.[6]
Other things shown during the Xbox Games Showcase included new weapons, combat and more details on the story.
The gameplay shown at the event was criticized by some for its poor graphics and flat textures.[7] However 343 Industries clarified shortly after the event that the gameplay shown was from a much earlier build of the game, meaning that a lot may change between the event and the games launch.[8]
Reception[]
Gallery[]
E3 2018[]
E3 2019[]
Xbox Games Showcase 2020[]
Concept Art[]
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References[]
- ↑ Discover Hope. halowaypoint.com via Internet Archive. Retrieved 11-08-2022.
- ↑ Campaign Evolved. halowaypoint.com via Internet Archive. Retrieved 11-08-2022.
- ↑ Gareth Coker Sets A Fire In Your Heart. halowaypoint.com via Internet Archive. Retrieved 11-08-2022.
- ↑ New Halo Infinite track 'Reverie' composed by Curtis Schweitzer is now available. windowscentral.com via Internet Archive. Retrieved 11-08-2022.
- ↑ Halo Infinite open world includes a day/night cycle, upgrades, and more. gamesradar.com. Retrieved 07-26-2020
- ↑ Halo Infinite Gameplay Offers Taste Of Grappling Hook, Semi-Open World. gamespot.com. Retrieved 07-26-2020
- ↑ ‘Halo: Infinite’ gameplay unveiled, fans unimpressed by ‘Combat Evolved’ type ‘plastic’ graphics and lighting. Checkersaga.com. Retrieved 07-26-2020
- ↑ Halo Infinite demo showcased early build, Microsoft says visuals will 'get better and better'. windowscentral.com. Retrieved 07-26-2020
