Halo Infinite: Last News

Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has set a November release date for the shooter’s level-editor Forge Mode, however it’s also been confirmed that plans to implement split-screen co-op have been abandoned.While Forge Mode was originally planned to launch in September, the latest roadmap for Halo Infinite states it will now be released as a beta on November 8.The Forge Mode beta will be introduced as part of a Winter Update for Halo Infinite, which will also include networked co-op and a mission replay system for the game’s campaign. However, the long-awaited campaign co-op will no longer include split-screen functionality, something that was originally promised by 343 Industries.“In order to improve and accelerate ongoing live service development, and to better address player feedback and quality of life updates, we have reallocated studio resources and are no longer working on local campaign split-screen co-op,” shared the developer.Elsewhere in Halo Infinite‘s Winter Update, players can expect a 30-tier battle pass, two new multiplayer maps – titled Detachment and Argyle – and Covert One Flag, a new game mode.Looking ahead, the Halo Infinite roadmap also outlines what will be included in the Echoes Within update, which is dated for March 7 to June 27.

Halo Infinite sequel was reportedly in the works before it was cancelled when developer 343 Industries, now Halo Studios, was moved over to Unreal Engine 5 in late 2022.Rebs Gaming posted on X, formerly Twitter, that “Halo Infinite 2 was in development until new leadership took over 242 Industries, switched to Unreal Engine 5 and canceled it.” They add that the “campaign team never felt supported by new leadership [and] issues from old leadership remained.”They further clarify in the replies to their original tweet that the project was going to be a “full game,” not just an expansion or update to Halo Infinite. They also claim their source was “laid off so they are unsure if Halo Studios decided to develop Halo Infinite 2 in Unreal Engine 5 or decided to go in another direction.”Here’s my new exclusive video report which reveals Halo Infinite 2 was in development until new leadership took over 343 Industries, switched to Unreal Engine 5 and canceled it: https://t.co/GsKbmCXqZOKey points:•343’s former campaign team began developing Infinite 2 in…— Rebs Gaming (@Mr_Rebs_) October 9, 2024343 Industries recently rebranded as Halo Studios and unveiled a tech demo of the Unreal Engine 5 work it had been doing since making the switch.

Halo Infinite‘s former head of creative, Joseph Staten, has joined Netflix Games after leaving 343 Industries earlier in the year.On Twitter, Staten revealed that he would be serving as creative director “for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP” at Netflix Games.“In my work life, there’s nothing I love more than collaborating with others to build worlds filled with iconic characters, deep mysteries, and endless adventures,” shared the Halo veteran.While Staten was involved with Microsoft’s Halo series since Halo 2, recent layoffs and restructuring saw him moved from 343 Industries to Xbox’s publishing division in January. However, Staten ultimately left Microsoft this month to join Netflix.So today, I'm thrilled to announce that I've joined @Netflix Games as Creative Director for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP.

343 Industries, Halo Infinite‘s open-world map underwent “significant scaling back” before it was released.Speaking to the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences on August 1, 343 Industries’ head of creative Joseph Staten revealed that the studio made a lot of changes and cutbacks to Halo Infinite‘s map (via TechRadar).“The team went through a lot of iterations on scope and biome variety before I joined,” Staten said. “Even after I joined the team, we had to make choices about where to scale back.”Staten added that the team didn’t have the time to create the world they originally envisioned while also delivering on the quality level.

Halo Infinite, announced on May 25 that he has left 343 Industries.The announcement came via a tweet by Hook, which reads; “Today marks my last day at 343i, Microsoft and Halo. This journey has been filled with creating new worlds, platforms and products from Xbox, Xbox Live to Halo.”This is followed by a subsequent tweet where he expresses his gratitude for being a part of the industry and the Halo community.

Halo Infinite has now become the biggest launch in franchise history according to Microsoft. It’s worth noting that there wasn’t a delineation between the campaign and multiplayer of the newest Halo title, meaning the figure likely comes from a combination of both. As Halo Infinite’s campaign is on Xbox Game Pass – which was confirmed to have passed 25million subscribers recently – and the multiplayer is free-to-play, it isn’t entirely surprising that the launch has been so successful.Over 20million players have suited up, according to a recent earnings call and a note from the official Halo Twitter.With over 20 million Spartans joining us so far, we’re thrilled to announce that #HaloInfinite is the biggest launch in Halo franchise history!Thank you, everyone, for joining us on the next step in this great journey.

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley has responded to a video saying that online toxicity in video games needs to be stopped.Blackley shared a video from streamer Grenade Queen, who was playing an online match of Halo Infinite only to receive abuse for being female. Blackley responded by saying that “This wasn’t the future for Xbox Live we envisioned.

343 Industries, Joseph Staten, has confirmed that more weapons will be coming to Halo Infinite’s multiplayer over time. This comes from a quick-fire interview Staten did over at Game Informer (thanks, IGN) where he spoke about the current line-up of weapons in the game, and what players can expect going forward.Staten said it was a “pretty safe bet” that more weapons would be added as time goes on, and that secret weapons may also be coming to the game: “if I told you, they wouldn’t be secrets now would they?” he teased.More content will also be coming on a season-by-season basis, meaning we probably won’t see new weapons in the game until May 2022 at the earliest.Plenty of other minor details were revealed in the interview, as Staten said

Halo Infinite is causing PC players to lose aim assist when using a controller rather than mouse and keyboard.Halo Infinite, the upcoming instalment in 343 Industries’ popular Halo franchise, officially launched its multiplayer beta earlier this week. But some PC players have spotted a bit of an issue when using a controller.A new bug causes aim assist to deactivate when using a gamepad.

Halo Infinite following the surprise multiplayer release.“Honestly, I don’t feel like I have any major issues, really,” he said.“I’m sitting here wanting to play again. Like, every time I’m finished [a match] I want to get straight into the lobby, I’m down to play again,” he continued.

343 Industries has revealed its plans for the Halo Infinite multiplayer battle pass.Speaking to IGN, Halo Infinite’s Head of Design Jerry Hook and Lead Progression Designer Chris Blohm discussed the plans, and how the team have made the traditional Halo multiplayer fit the free-to-play model of Halo Infinite.Halo Infinite’s battle passes will never expire, as was revealed back in June. This was done to discourage unhealthy player habits.

343 Industries highlights plenty of the features coming to Halo Infinite on PC later this year.Releasing across Xbox consoles and PC on December 8, the game aims to highlight Microsoft’s commitment to a interconnected ecosystem between all methods of play.

Xbox Series X|S consoles. According to an Xbox Wire post, more than 100 next-gen HDR titles that are optimised for Xbox Series consoles are available with Dolby Vision right now or will be in the future.

Halo Infinite technical preview has included a glitch that allows players to beat each other up with a flurry of melee punches.The glitch is an infamous one for the series having appeared in Halo 2 and 3 in the past. It works by using the X or Y button to cancel animations for reloading or changing weapons leading to players being able to repeat a melee attack far faster than they should technically be able to do.VGC tracked down some social media footage of the resulting frenzy over the technical preview weekend.

Halo Infinite has its very own loot cave, a live stream event by 343 Industries has revealed.In the build-up to the game’s multiplayer tech preview this weekend, 343 Industries showed off a full Big Team Battle match to demonstrate what the game will be like. During the stream, it also highlighted a loot cave much like the ones seen in the Destiny series of games.As a sub-objective on the map, there is a huge vault that is loaded with power weapons.

Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has decided to change how it works in the future, returning to a more traditional method for the franchise.In a blog post on the Halo Waypoint site, 343 Industries explained that while some players liked the new combat sensor, most found it confusing.

Halo Infinite is going to use a separate challenge system for levelling up its battle pass, and some fans aren’t too pleased with the idea.The concern stemmed from a recent Inside Infinite blog post by developer 343 Industries, where the head of design Jerry Hook talked about how the battle pass in the game will work.“Using challenges, our goal is that you will always be earning progress in your Battle Pass through playing and winning matches,” said Hook.

Microsoft may have only just announced its first limited edition Xbox Series X console but it’s sold out in most locations already, and scalpers are taking advantage of this on eBay.The Xbox Series X Halo Infinite Limited Edition bundle was announced at Gamescom last night (Wednesday) priced at £479.99.

343 Industries developer has spoken out on Halo Infinite‘s lack of co-op and Forge at launch, saying that the campaign is under a “massive strain”.It was recently confirmed that Halo Infinite would not be receiving campaign co-op mode at launch and would instead be arriving with Season 2, while Forge is planned for Season 3.

343 Industries has decided to extend the Halo Infinite technical preview, giving players the opportunity to play the new PvP mode.Halo Infinite‘s technical preview beta was released earlier this week and was set to run until yesterday (August 1), however, 343 has instead given players another day to play in order to try out PvP multiplayer, Arena Slayer.Arena Slayer is a new team-based 4v4 PvP mode, but players can still play bot-only matches.

Halo Infinite contains audio from the in-game announcer referring to ‘Battle Royale’ suggesting that the game may include a Battle Royale mode either at launch or in the future.Originally posted on Resetera, the brief voice file recording has the Halo Infinite multiplayer announcer state the two key words: “Battle Royale” much like the announcer often states the name of a game mode before a match starts.It’s a tenuous idea but one that isn’t without merit given the popularity of Battle Royale games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone.