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CultureHalo Infinite Multiplayer Might Be Free-To-Play According To Store Listing [Update: It Is]
A now-deleted description for Halo Infinite on the Xbox Series X pre-order registration page at the Smyths Toys website said the game’s multiplayer would be free-to-play and operate at up to 120fps on Xbox Series X. Update – 4:43 p.m., 7/31/20: Microsoft says the information in the leaked store listing is true. “Halo is for…
By Ethan Gach Published July 31, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsHalo Infinite Looks To The Past To Bring The Series Into The Present
Everyone remembers their first big Halo moment. For some, it might’ve been crash-landing on a strange, ring-shaped alien world. For others, maybe it was the slow discovery of an all-consuming, nightmarish parasite. Or the realization that said ring-shaped alien world wasn’t actually a world but an interstellar superweapon designed to purge all sentience from the…
By Ari Notis Published July 23, 2020 -
CultureEverything Microsoft Showed During Today’s Xbox Showcase
Microsoft finally showed off what it has planned with Halo: Infinite and a bunch of other first-party exclusives today during its Xbox Games Showcase. There were a lot of games, and a lot of exclusives, but not a lot confirmed for this holiday launch of the Xbox Series X. Still, Halo: Infinite at least will…
By Ethan Gach Published July 23, 2020 -
CultureHere’s Halo Infinite Gameplay, Including The New Grappling Hook
Microsoft kicked off today’s games showcase with a first look at gameplay of Halo Infinite. The assault rifle is back in all its glory. There’s a big map. Everything looks very pretty. And, oh, yeah, there’s a sweet grappling hook. See it all for yourself: The grappling hook is a brand-new tool in 117’s arsenal,…
By Ari Notis Published July 23, 2020 -
Halo Infinite Creative Director Leaves Company
Tim Longo, creative director for the upcoming Halo Infinite, left developer 343 Industries this week, Kotaku has learned. It’s part of a leadership shakeup that arrives late in the development of the next Halo game, which is scheduled for release in fall 2020. Longo, an industry veteran who also served as creative director for Halo…
By Jason Schreier Published August 16, 2019 -
CultureE3A Brand New Look At Halo Infinite, Which Will Be An Xbox Scarlett Launch Title
Microsoft finally showed off some more footage for Halo Infinite—a weighty name for the sixth major game in the 18-year-old franchise. Halo Infinite will launch on Windows 10, Xbox One and Xbox’s newly-announced Project Scarlett console fall, 2020. Rightfully so, Halo fans were very curious about what the actual game would look like. Today’s trailer…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Microsoft Announces Halo Infinite With Tiny Teaser
Microsoft kicked off its E3 2018 press conference with a small teaser for the next Halo, called Halo Infinite. If you thought Halo 5 could have used more Master Chief, Microsoft says you’ll get more play time with the series’ protagonist this time around. “We will join Master Chief on his greatest adventure yet to…
By Chris Kohler Published June 10, 2018