It is looking increasingly likely that a unique launch in Fall 2021 after Microsoft made the decision to delay the highly anticipated release. Although that was a difficult decision at the time, it turns out that it was probably for the best. It has been made abundantly clear that the game's development has been far from stable, but developer 343 Industries reportedly remains on-course to ship the title a year after its initial plans.

As if it wasn't difficult enough for fans to accept the fact that Halo Infinite would not release alongside the replace classic armor colors with new coatings that many deem to be counter to the series' traditionally free and open customization. This has elevated suspicions that microtransactions may be a driving force in the latest installment in the Halo series, much to the chagrin of purists. Players are still waiting to learn more about Halo Infinite's general gameplay despite the game being announced some time ago. It has been confirmed that the game will include free-to-play multiplayer, but there are still many unanswered questions.

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As noticed by Eurogamer, Pringles and Walmart have collaborated to create Moa Burger Pringles. The limited-edition Pringles are being sold exclusively at Walmart. This specific Pringle flavor has captured the attention of Halo veterans, referencing a joke that probably only die-hard Halo Reach players will understand. The planet Reach is home to moas, creatures that closely resemble ostriches. According to in-game lore, moas were often consumed as food for sustenance.

Halo Reach has remained popular despite releasing more than a decade ago. top seller on the platform. Meanwhile, the development of Halo Infinite has been surprisingly controversial for the series. 343 Industries did itself a favor by recently announcing that the game is being optimized to run as smoothly as possible on all devices, including PC, next-gen consoles and Xbox One. The studio has also been prioritizing monthly updates to keep player at the fore of development.

Although 343 Industries have endured a difficult last few years, the video game developer is edging closer to redemption. The monthly updates have gone a long way toward patching the relationship between the developer and Halo ers. 343 is building trust with players again after being more transparent about the development process, but cute promos with series in-jokes have little to do with shipping a quality product.

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Halo Infinite will be available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC in 2021.

Source: Eurogamer, Halo