Summary
- Halo Infinite has faced criticism for launching without key features, but 343 Industries has worked hard to improve the game and make it one of the best in the Halo series.
- A new trailer for Halo Infinite is set to be released on December 4, generating excitement and anticipation among players.
- The addition of AI to Forge mode allows players to create their own campaign missions, ensuring that Halo Infinite remains engaging and alive for years to come.
Halo Infinite has taken a book out of the Grand Theft Auto 6 playbook, with an announcement for a new trailer coming soon. Season 5 of Halo Infinite has brought plenty to the table since it began in October, and it seems this trailer could give players a hint of what to expect for the foreseeable future.
When Halo Infinite was first released in late 2021, the game was the target of criticism. The general consensus was that the game had launched without key features, despite a big delay back in 2020. However, in the years since its release, 343 Industries has put plenty of time and resources into ensuring the game becomes one of the best Halo games in the entire series. One of the biggest updates so far came recently, with the addition of AI to Forge mode. This essentially allows players to make their own campaign missions, which could keep Halo Infinite alive for years to come.
The announcement came via the official Halo Twitter account, confirming a new trailer is coming on December 4 at 9 AM PT. The image itself clearly evokes Rockstar's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, with the post using the same purple and orange colors and silhouetted background. Ever since the announcement, there have been a number of copycat posts including Call of Duty: Warzone and Fall Guys, so Halo Infinite also jumping on the bandwagon isn't massively surprising.
The announcement doesn't give any details about what the trailer will actually include. Still, just a couple of days ago, 343 Industries confirmed that the classic Firefight mode is finally making its way into Halo Infinite. As this is the big feature for Season 5's mid-season update, an educated guess would safely suggest players will get an extended look at exactly how this iteration of Firefight will play. It has already been confirmed that there will be three fan-made maps, as well as the House of Reckoning pulled straight from Halo Infinite's campaign. With the trailer confirmed to drop on December 4, the update itself will come a day later, on December 5.
343 Industries' long-term strategy for Halo Infinite finally seems to be paying off. Halo Infinite is certainly in a much better place than it was at launch, and the game continues to bring in new players. Adding a bunch of classic Halo 3 maps remade in Forge mode is certainly a big help, allowing players to indulge in 2007 nostalgia via Halo Infinite matchmaking. Just recently, Halo Infinite passed 30 million unique players, a huge milestone for the game. Hopefully, the great support for the game can continue for some time to come.
Halo Infinite
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you can relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.
Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.
Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
- Franchise
- Halo
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- Metascore
- 87
