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Halo Infinite - Campaign Overview

The Banished have defeated UNSC forces and taken control of the mysterious Zeta Halo, threatening the survival of humankind. When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief returns to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Here’s a fresh look at the Halo Infinite campaign that introduces players to true Spartan freedom in the biggest, most wide open and adventure-filled Halo experience yet, launching on December 8 2021.

DJStotty1544d ago

literal chills, that was so good, a massive improvement, roll on launch day!!!

EvertonFC1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

"massive improvement"?

Vegamyster1544d ago

How do you need to edit a comment that’s just copying someone else’s comment in an attempt to troll lol.

ColtPSSX1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Graphic wise, not so much but you can’t deny the gameplay looks so much better.

I think the game will be great in fun factor judging from the trailer. Can’t wait. Almost here

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Lol at the disagree.
The graphics isn’t anything special. Especially for a game of this caliber.
Look at forza.
Some of the texture looks bland. Like in the rock at 2:54.

But gameplay wise looks so much better.

Tacoboto1544d ago

Halo is looking second only to Forza as opposed to last year looking last gen. What a huuuge problem they have now!

Game looks fantastic in today's overview, gameplay and, yes, all those nicely lit pixels too.

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4Sh0w1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Yeah dont listen to the usual haters it looks great, looks like the delay was time well spent, most importantly from the the small bits shown here the gameplay looks very fluid and fun, so if the story holds up along with everything else we've so far, it looks like us Halo fans are in for one helluva ride.

Lightning771544d ago

Exceptional improvements over last year's gameplay yes. This is on X1 so they have to work around the original build and upgrade the Series consoles as much as possible.

LordoftheCritics1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

One thing tho.

The way the ship dropped that wasp vehicle.

Its like, here catch this cpu *throws cpu across the room*

Regardless, things are looking right. This could be good.

4Sh0w1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

LordoftheCritics,

I thought it was just me but I was like damm why the hell would you drop an aircraft like that....how about some kind of drop with the aircrafts hover mode annimation immediately activated? Other than that and me wanting to see longer gameplay parts I thought it was a great look at the campaign.

gamer78041543d ago

Or significantly improved choose whatever positive adjective you’d like.

https://wccftech.com/halo-i...

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darthv721544d ago

That delay was put to good use.

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Obscure_Observer1544d ago

Simply ASTONISHING!!!

I knew Joseph Staten would never disappoint us, Halo fans.

OMG. That was beautiful and frenetic!

I´m READY

GaboonViper1544d ago

Looks incredible, really looking forward to this.

CaptainHenry9161544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Lol, I guess I'm blind LMAO Nothing new. Glad this is on gamepass on PC

darkrider1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

This is isn't on level with the graphics of destiny... The quality of the textures... Maybe they should let playground do the next. 343 just can't push forward the franchise

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CaptainHenry9161544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

@obscure_Observer

This is not the campaign review. Even if the campaign ends up bad I can still play it for free on gamepass 😁 the game should get an 8

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LordoftheCritics1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

This is looking really good.

Looking forward to an open world Halo.

camel_toad1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

I haven't gotten into a Halo game in a while but this one looks like it's fresh enough to get me back into it. I like the more open areas that lend themselves to more freedom of approach. Look fun.

PC version for me.

PrinceAli1544d ago

You CANT be serious lool!?!?!

Tapani1543d ago (Edited 1543d ago )

I was completely sold on this. Watched the trailer three times and can't wait to play the campaign! PC for me.

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EvertonFC1544d ago

Is it just me or does that look SLOW as fu*k

dbcoops1544d ago

38 people agreed with him thus far so apparently its not just him

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Snookies121544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Nah it's not just EvertonFC, I feel the same way on that. Still looks really fun, but I'd at least like the vehicles to move a bit faster if nothing else...

On a side note, I couldn't help laughing at the WASP getting called in. Looked like they damaged the thing before you could even get in it with how hard it dropped lol. Overall, it looks really good though. Can't wait to check it out! I loved that you could grapple onto Banshee's mid-air.

abstractel1544d ago

It does look slow and as if it belongs on last-gen consoles. I partly blame Series S for this but the future will paint a clearer picture regarding this topic. Also, Halo has never been a looker. The atmosphere and music has always been great, but never the graphics.

But I am not all negative on this game, it's a day 1 for me for the campaign and the multiplayer looks like something I could get into. I did play a lot of Halo 1 multiplayer back in the day with friends.

dbcoops1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

@Krog011

I don't care what likes it has, my response was regarding darthv72's comment to EvertonFC specifically. It wasn't just him and there was proof of that. Up to 49 agrees now.

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foker1544d ago

yep,.. looks even slower than Destiny,.. But maybe it is just me,.. Because after doom eternal or some Serious Sam gaming ,.. everything feels slow as shit.

Kavorklestein1544d ago

Which isn't really a slight against Halo, it just a God-damn... Doom 2016/Eternal some damn fome shooters? Fuck yes they are.

solideagle1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

I think this is how Halo has been.
As for trailer I think it improved but I wouldn't call it a new era for Halo. Fans might like it, who knows. If gameplay is fun (which Halo always have) then sure why not. I don't want to make any comparison but I think God of war set a standard when it comes to rebooting a franchise. I think doing exactly what other halos had done in the past minus the open world doesn't scream to me a new era, in my humble opinion.

EvertonFC1544d ago

Well said, it will cater for the old guard but as for the current younger fortnite players etc I'm not so sure halo will be there thing but hey its GP so who knows

darthv721544d ago

This isnt a reboot though. And a better example of rebooting a franchise would be metroid prime. Taking what is a 2d platformer and making it first person and putting you in the game was well done. Nothing has come close to flipping the script ever since.

solideagle1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

@darth
my apologies then, I thought it was a reboot. I have never played metroid, so I cannot give that example. I think changing genre is not as huge as making a dying franchise and unlikeable main character to a huge 20 million+ + likeable character. if you watch the documentary about God of War then you will realise how much bigger it was a risk. If metroid failed as 3D they would have gone back to 2D, no big deal?

I also think Halo is little late to the party for open worlds as gamers are burnt out by open world by now. I personally would take a tight linear campaign over an open world but that's just me personally. I am sure millions will enjoy this in December :)

repsahj1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Not just you dont worry. Although graphics improved from laaaassstttt year, still not mind blowing. Forza is the better deal this year for X.

Andrew3361544d ago

I'm so confused by this comment. Forza is the better deal because of its graphics? Uh.. what if I want to play a FPS not a racer?

Kavorklestein1544d ago

Better deal? Gamepass for 2 months play both.
Half price of a standard game.
Both on ALL Xboxes besides load ass 360 and older.
And PC.

Can't complain at all no matter where you are in the demographic.

anubusgold1542d ago (Edited 1542d ago )

I will be playing the multiplayer for years just like every other Halo so i dont know what you are talking about. Halo multiplayer is so laid back and chill i can play it all day unlike other shooters. The Halo flights is the first multiplayer in years i played for 8 hours at a time.

alb18991544d ago

Well, if you gonna compare it with Doom Eternity it is slow but they have different approach. Once you start to play you will feel it alright.

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Profchaos1543d ago (Edited 1543d ago )

Halo has always been a slow game they didn't really include sprint until reach and that was via powerup it was in 5 though so it may return here.

The internet: "we want a return to the roots"
343: " here's a game that takes inspiration from the early days"
The internet: "no not like that"
343: "we've delayed it a year to polish here's the campaign now"
The internet: " yeah it's a bit slow"

KillBill1543d ago

Not as slow as Battlefield 2042!

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chiefJohn1171544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Amazing!!!! GOTY

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GaboonViper1544d ago

Looks epic, after Halo 5 bad campaign i was worried about this but that overview was stunning, cannot wait.

Killer73nova1544d ago

Game looks great. Seems you have multiple ways to kill opponents

crazyCoconuts1544d ago

I like the variety the grappling hook adds to grabbing weapons and getting in vehicles - that looks fun

Killer73nova1544d ago

I’m just going to chucking explosives at everything 😂

Lightning771544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

I believe they'll have day and night cycles. So you can go im stealth or be a one man army.

They finally have a extensive upgrade system as well. Making the experience more personalized form the player. Which is great because that was the best part about Reach.

Tacoboto1544d ago

Multiple ways to save your fellow marines too.
Actually save them, or... drive right off that cliff!

Killer73nova1544d ago

I can’t wait for co-op to be available so me and da boys can grapple each other across the map for an insane kill 😂

iNcRiMiNaTi1544d ago

That battlefield reference at 4:50

darthv721544d ago

And craig at 5:40. Nice to see 343 embrace the criticism and turn it around.

iNcRiMiNaTi1544d ago (Edited 1544d ago )

Lol yeah he didn't look so sad this time around. He actually looked kinda angry

Lightning771544d ago

Craig came back with the vengeance he's been hittin the gym this past year.

KillBill1543d ago

5:40? Master Chief is dropping towards the ship at 5:40.

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Halo Infinite Content Support Update Ending on November 18

Halo Infinite's live service updates will be ending with Operation: Infinite set to be released on November 18, 2025.

-Foxtrot70d ago

So much for that 10 year platform plan

darthv7270d ago

...and its barely been 4 years. LMAO

DarXyde69d ago

Halo Infinite?
Hell no, It's Finished.

... I'll see myself out.

RaidenBlack69d ago

... and he broke into the attic again and got his drums back.

Yang_kai69d ago

Well good luck with the next game, been on almost all systems will help the game life and strengthen their community with fresh blood.

RaidenBlack69d ago

no MP till Halo 7, as per leak
Don't know if it'll release parallelly with Halo 2R or Halo 3R or totally after the trilogy of remakes.

Inverno69d ago

Onto the next 10 year promise! When that turns out to be more Unreal slop you can drop it and promise the same for the game after.

franwex69d ago (Edited 69d ago )

I’m one of the 15 people that regularly play this. Oh well. Hopefully the game will retain a small dedicated player base.

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Halo art director leaves studio after 17 years with ominous message alluding to discontent

Glenn Israel writes: "As of today and after seventeen long years, I am officially no longer contributing to the Halo universe. There is little more I can say for the moment, though I intend to share this particular story in its entirety when it is absolutely safe to do so next year. In the meantime, I have a message for anyone and everyone who needs to hear it.

I know that the state of our industry seems dire, but never forget that you are *free to choose*. No illusion of security nor promise of wealth or fame or power is worth trading away your health, your dignity, your ethics or values - and no one can force you to. Stay strong, take evidence when necessary, and find where you belong."

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Bathyj97d ago

My god.
There's a story for next year.

VenomUK97d ago

I’m really disappointed to learn there are still people/morale problems. I thought the whole point of rebranding 343i to Halo Studios was to signal that real changes had been made - not to cynically rebrand to paper over the problems.

I really hope the Halo CE remake is great and gets people hyped for the future of the series.

DarXyde97d ago

It's inevitable with the modern landscape. Even if some issues have been assuaged, new ones crop up all the time.

I'm willing to bet AI and the lack of regulation is causing substantial upset.

shinXseijuro97d ago (Edited 97d ago )

He said something very marking . We tend to complain a lot about the industry but deep down I realize that we never have we been offered this crazy amount of games all available for you to play now . You can literally play any sorts of games in 2025 . Nobody is forcing you to buy the latest COD or the latest BF . You’re more of a 8 bit cozy gaming guy there’s a whole niche of modern games for that . You like micromanaging there’s games for that . I feel like we have been spoiled so much we just stopped being realistic and thinking for ourselves . We follow trends cry about stuff online when you are the buyer you have the power .

Notellin97d ago

I'm not buying any games until another Immersive sim is made.

PhillyDonJawn97d ago

....wth happened over there?
Does this confirm a new Halo by next year?
What did they want him to do that made him feel it was morally wrong or a insult to his integrity?

-Foxtrot97d ago

Well how about that, a name change doesn’t fix internal issues

Who would have thought

jznrpg97d ago

MS was throwing money around for a long time but now it’s time to pay the Piper.

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Halo Infinite E-sports update

Halo Infinite to be retired from the Halo esports circuit as Halo Studios shifts focus to new title in the series. No HCS in 2026.

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babadivad172d ago

The most useless studio in gaming.

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franwex172d ago

Halowaypoint does not even load for me. Not surprised…

1Victor172d ago

Well it’s not rare for e sports titles to be taken down regardless of franchise 🤷🏿

mkis007172d ago

Halo is due for a re-imagining, or at least a hiatus.

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