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The Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta launched on November 15th last month, Halo’s twentieth anniversary and we have already gained a plethora of valuable feedback from our community that will continue to drive the evolution of the game in the weeks, months, and years to come.
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Halo Infinite is the next main entry in the Halo franchise, featuring a brand new $60 story campaign and a free-to-play multiplayer experience. The Halo Infinite campaign focuses on Master Chief and his allies as he takes the fight to the ruthless Banished faction on the Zeta Halo ring. Notably, Halo Infinite's campaign is a semi-open world and features many accompanying systems like outposts to capture, various minibosses to slay, and tons of collectibles to find.
We recently published our Halo Infinite campaign review, with Windows Central contributor Brendan Lowry describing the title as a "masterpiece" in modern Halo. While recent Halo entries have been hit or miss, with Halo 5: Guardians facing relatively mixed reception, Halo Infinite has emerged as the latest critically acclaimed entry in the sci-fi shooter franchise. We praised its story and gameplay for delivering everything we expect from a Halo game, nailing the transition to an open-world setting with some striking visuals to pair.
Meanwhile, Halo Infinite's multiplayer suite includes both 4v4 Arena and 12v12 Big Team Battle, with a variety of game modes like Team Slayer, Capture the Flag, and more available in both experiences. You can check our Halo Infinite multiplayer review or a deeper dive into what to expect, including our thoughts on the modes, maps, and other content available from launch.
Unlike previous Halo games, Halo Infinite's multiplayer has been designed from the ground up with live service-style systems like the Halo Infinite Battle Pass. Every few months, new seasons will start and a new $10 battle pass will become available. By completing in-game daily and weekly challenges, players can progress their Battle Pass and earn cosmetics items such as new armor pieces for their Spartan and both armor coatings and weapon coatings that change the color and texture of their in-game gear. While the game has faced backlash over current progression systems, 343 Industries has proven quick to respond with various tweaks.
While Halo Infinite multiplayer is already live on Xbox and PC, the focus now shifts to the campaign, slated for Dec. 8. Previous Halo games, like other major releases, launched at midnight in your respective time zone. That's not the case with Halo Infinite's campaign release, with 343 Industries adopting a universal rollout across the globe. The game goes live at 6 p.m. UTC on Xbox consoles and PCs, regardless of your physical location, with all players granting full access to the title on the hour.
This simultaneous 6 p.m. UTC rollout translates to an early morning Dec. 8 release for those in the U.S. while translating to Dec. 9 for some eastern regions. We've rounded up a complete list of Halo Infinite launch times across the globe, marking when the game will unlock in your region.
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Halo Infinite unlocks for all at 6 p.m. UTC, and it appears the same applies to all physical disc-based versions of the game, too. Those with copies in hand won't receive an opportunity to play earlier than digital versions, with a mandatory download required, before playing on any Xbox One or Xbox Series X system.
Halo Infinite multiplayer and campaign will require 48.42 GB of storage space, according to an announcement from developer 343 Industries. The campaign is designed as an "add-on" to the base free-to-play multiplayer experience, making the multiplayer installation mandatory to experience the single-player campaign.
If you've already installed the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta ahead of the game's full launch, you'll need to download a 3.97 GB update for the multiplayer and 25.86 GB of files for the campaign. In these instances, the total of both downloads will be 29.83 GB versus a fresh download of the entire Halo Infinite installation.
While Halo Infinite remains slated to launch on Dec. 8, 343 Industries has unfortunately confirmed that there will not be a preload window for the title, indicating that players will need to download the title once launched in your region. While a notification from the Xbox Game Pass app previously stated preloads had opened, the download won't be going live on either platform before release.
Preloads aren't happening — but there are a few days to reduce your download size at launch. The Halo Infinite campaign is essentially treated as an additional add-on to the multiplayer package, which means you'll need the complete Halo Infinite installation to dive into the single-player adventure. We recommend ensuring the multiplayer is installed early, cutting down what you need for the campaign by almost 50% at launch.
The complete Halo Infinite download, bundling multiplayer and campaign, weighs in at 48.42 GB, according to 343 Industries. You can save time by downloading the 26.53 GB multiplayer download prior, and you'll have a smaller 29.83 GB download that follows once the Halo Infinite campaign launches at 6 p.m. UTC.
Those who want to jump in with no wait can also jump into Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft's Xbox game-streaming platform, bundled alongside its Xbox Game Pass subscription. Xbox Cloud Gaming is now accessible on Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, plus iOS and Android devices, circumventing the traditional game download. Provided you have a stable internal connection and meet all Xbox Cloud Gaming requirements, it's another great way to play the campaign without the lengthy wait.
Halo Infinite has seen a somewhat atypical rollout with its multiplayer beta launching several weeks ahead of schedule, followed by an entirely separate, paid campaign experience. However, Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription remains one of the best ways to experience the title from launch day.
Halo Infinite's campaign joins the list of new Xbox Game Pass games, included with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, plus Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. You're getting the whole campaign experience otherwise available via a standalone $60 purchase.
The Halo Infinite multiplayer is an entirely free-to-play experience, meaning you don't even need an Xbox Game Pass subscription to play. It's not officially included with Xbox Game Pass — anyone with an Xbox console or Windows PC can download the game — but Ultimate-tier members do get some cool cosmetic perks as an added reward.
Those without an Xbox Game Pass subscription can also pick up the campaign for $60, including access to the single-player story from release, with cooperative support slated as a free update in 2022. The game is digitally purchased via the Microsoft Store or available as a physical disc-based copy from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop.
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Aug 25, 2021 · The Halo Infinite release date of December 8 was revealed at the big Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 event, where Microsoft also showcased a fresh look at the game.
Sep 24, 2021 · Halo Infinite will release on December 8, 2021. The game was slated for a Holiday 2021 release date until the official release date was announced during an Opening Night Live Stream at...
Aug 27, 2021 · Release date. Halo Infinite will be available on the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs from 8 December 2021. The game is also set to launch on Game Pass from day one.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Enjoy true Spartan freedom in the biggest, most wide open and adventure-filled Halo experience yet. Halo Infinite is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC on Windows and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass including console, PC, and Cloud Gaming (Beta).
