With Xbox portion of the 90-minute showcase. While some small multiplayer nuggets have been shared by developer 343 Industries over the past year, including looks at Halo Infinite's revamped classic weapons and armor customization, very little else is known with only months left before the game's launch.
Following its initial announcement at 343 has teased big Halo plans for the summer's digital gaming events. The biggest of these is E3 2021, which is returning in a digital format after being canceled the previous year due to COVID-related safety risks for the normally in-person industry event. According to the latest rumors and official hints, it seems Xbox is ready to make good on its promise of showing more of the most ambitious entry in its flagship franchise.
In his latest podcast, games journalist and insider Halo Infinite modes likely being reserved for a later date, speculating that 343 is likely too busy completing and polishing the game for release to show off a wider look at the game.
While some E3 rumors have been characteristically spinning out of control ahead of the June 12 - 15 event, Grubb's assertions about what viewers can expect regarding the next Halo game are in line with what 343 should logically be showing this close to launch. Much of the work on Halo Infinite over the past year has likely been focused not just on implementing ray tracing at launch (rather than in an update as was planned for its original November 2020 release), but also simply finishing the game's free-to-play multiplayer component. Additionally, updated Spartan armors from Halo Reach and other classic entries were teased in Xbox's E3 2021 announcement, with Master Chief nowhere to be found in promotional images so far.
Considering how poorly received Halo Infinite's campaign gameplay was received initially, a look at multiplayer and little to no visible progress on the game's campaign may not be what some players are hoping for this summer. However, the hardcore fanbase that Xbox seems eager to please after two mixed entries likely sees a multiplayer-focused gameplay showcase at E3 2021 to be exactly what they've been waiting for.
Halo Infinite will be available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC in Fall 2021.
Source: Jeff Grubb's Game Mess
