Game news Halo Infinite: story, ambition, multiplayer … we take stock of Xbox / PC exclusivity
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The least that can be said is that the Halo Infinite project blew hot and cold during its long production phase. Originally presented via an in-engine video at E3 2018 that delighted fans of the saga, the 343 Industries title caused a chill during the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase that was to blame for a gameplay demonstration. Mocked, rejected and then expected again, the app should finally appear this year. Therefore we offer you a summary of the important information about Halo Zeta and the famous Spartans.
What is the new campaign about?
Halo Infinite takes place seven months after the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Around May 28, 2560, an UNSC pilot discovered the Master Chief’s body as he was drifting through space. Resurrected on board a pelican, the hero finds himself in the same situation as the player when he comes to his senses: he doesn’t know what has happened since the Cortana-led AI took over. This is the black hole. In his search for answers, the major has to face the outcasts, a rogue faction encountered in Halo Wars 2, led by a Jiralhanae named Escharum. Paul Crocker (assistant creative director of the project) explains that these antagonists were chosen because they are made up of races known from the saga but with some novelties. What we know today is that The campaign will eventually allow the player to freely explore the Halo Zeta, one of the seven precursor rings that float in the Milky Way
Will it be possible to play the split-screen campaign?
Yes, unlike Halo 5, which lacked functionality, it will be possible to play the Halo Infinite campaign with two players locally and up to four players on Xbox Live.
What does 343 Industries want to do with this episode?
With Halo Infinite, 343 Industries wants to “the largest of the halo“Never designed, but also”the richest“. The company wants every player to understand the events of the storyeven though he’s never played a halo in his life. The idea of Halo Infinite is to offer some kind of spiritual restart that nonetheless continues the story of Master Chief. The developers want fans to rediscover yesterday’s discovery sensations. 343 Industries states that their benchmark mission to lay the foundations of the open world is the Silent Cartographer, one of the levels most valued by Halo fans.. Technically, Halo Infinite runs on the studio’s new game engine, the Slipspace engine. It should allow the Master Chief adventures to play in 4K / 60fps on the Xbox Series X. Budding creators will be delighted to learn that Forge Mode is back and that a feature “undo repeat“Will finally be available.
What’s new in single player gameplay?
Halo Infinite tries to be more open and less linear in the single player experience it gives the user. In addition to a large map on which the user will roam to complete main and side quests, a day-night cycle is on the agenda. The time of day matters as in the event of a nightly infiltration, enemies will be able to rest rather than keep watch. The cutscenes should stick to the action regardless of the cycle: if the player triggers a cutscene while it is dark, the darkness will not magically fly away during the cutscene. The weather should also vary dynamically
What does the multiplayer mode offer?
In multiplayer, we notice the return of Halo 3 gear, which should be picked up and activated here. As in the solo, the players have the gripper to quickly reach hard-to-reach areas and / or to retrieve objects. A new vehicle is on the program, the Razorbackused to transport heavy weapons such as turrets or fusion blocks. Since we’re talking about vehicles, you should know that they have localized damage: yes, it is entirely possible to pierce a warthog’s tires to obstruct an opposing team. In terms of capacity, the sprint is just as readily available as the fact that you can climb the ledges. Weapons can be dropped on multiplayer maps while the vehicles are being delivered by pelicans. The most interesting novelty, especially for beginners, comes from the Spartan Academy
Will multiplayer really be free?
Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode will be free to play on Xbox and PC. This means that an Xbox Live Gold account is not required to play online and no euro is charged to download the program. The economic model is indeed based on microtransactions to obtain cosmetic items for its Spartan. Xbox / PC cross play is allowed from the start of the game. As a reminder, a technical test is planned for this summer. If you want to try the adventure, you have to sign up Halowaypoint.com.
The developers at 343 Industries have provided several pieces of information about their Battle Pass. It will be possible to buy a Battle Pass for each new season, except that the original one does not expire. This means that the user has enough time to unlock the contents of the pass. It is announced that the items to be procured will be 100% cosmetic. Pay-to-win should therefore not be part of the game. Millions of combinations would be possible to individualize your Spartan, but also your vehicles, according to the developers. Temporary special events will be held to unlock certain items (like the famous samurai armor).
What is the Halo Infinite release date? Is it included in the Game Pass?
Halo Infinite has no specific release date yet. We know it should arrive in winter 2021 if no new postponement is made.. Like all games first party from Microsoft, it will be part of the Game Pass catalog (Xbox, PC) from the day of its release.
By Karnbee, Journalist igamesnews.com
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