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{{Title|''Halo Infinite''}} | {{Title|''Halo Infinite''}} | ||
{{Status|RealWorld}} | {{Status|RealWorld}} | ||
{{ | {{New content}} | ||
{{Upcoming}} | {{Upcoming}} | ||
{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
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|image=[[File:HInf Coverart normal.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HInf Coverart normal.png|300px]] | ||
|primary-dev=[[343 Industries]]{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint journey|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/our-journey-begins|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Our Journey Begins|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} | |primary-dev=[[343 Industries]]{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint journey|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/our-journey-begins|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Our Journey Begins|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} | ||
|support-dev=[[Certain Affinity]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.certainaffinity.com/certain-affinity-reveals-ongoing-partnership-with-343-industries-on-halo-infinite/|Site=Certain Affinity|Page=Certain Affinity Reveals Ongoing Partnership with 343 Industries on Halo Infinite|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}<br>[[ | |support-dev=[[Certain Affinity]]{{C|Multiplayer modes}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.certainaffinity.com/certain-affinity-reveals-ongoing-partnership-with-343-industries-on-halo-infinite/|Site=Certain Affinity|Page=Certain Affinity Reveals Ongoing Partnership with 343 Industries on Halo Infinite|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}<br>[[SkyBox Labs]]{{C|AI, graphics, gameplay}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://wccftech.com/halo-infinite-skybox-labs/|Site=WCCFTECH|Page=Halo Infinite to be Co-Developed by Halo 5: Forge and Project Spark Studio Skybox Labs|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://skyboxlabs.com/skybox-labs-partners-with-343-industries-on-development-of-halo-infinite/|Site=Skybox Labs|Page=SkyBox Labs Partners with 343 Industries on Development of Halo Infinite|D=26|M=7|Y=2018}}<br>[[Sperasoft]]{{C|Concept art, level design}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://sperasoft.com/news/2020/08/sperasoft-collaborates-343-industries-halo-infinite-development/|Site=Sperasoft|Page=Sperasoft Collaborates with 343 Industries on Halo Infinite Development|D=4|M=8|Y=2020}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/sperasoft/albums/7114253|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Infinite Portfolio|D=14|M=7|Y=2023}}<br>[[The Coalition]]{{C|Various}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/24/halo-infinite-received-help-from-gears-studio-the-coalition|Site=Game Informer|Page=Halo Infinite Received Help From Gears Studio, The Coalition|D=24|M=2|Y=2021}}<br>[[Atomhawk]]{{C|UI/UX, concept art}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://atomhawk.com/project/halo-infinite/|Site=Atomhawk|Page=Halo Infinite UI/UX Development|D=14|M=7|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://atomhawk.com/project/halo-infinite-forge-beta/|Site=Atomhawk|Page=Halo Infinite Forge Concept Art|D=14|M=7|Y=2023}}<br>[[Axis Studios]]{{C|Cinematics}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.axisstudiosgroup.com/work/halo-infinite/|Site=Axis Studios|Page=Halo Infinite|D=29|M=8|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.axisstudiosgroup.com/work/halo-infinite-story/|Site=Axis Studios|Page=Halo Infinite: Story|D=29|M=8|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://axisstudiosgroup.com/work/halo-infinite-season-three-opening-cinematic/|Site=Axis Studios|Page=Halo: Infinite Season Three Opening Cinematic|D=29|M=8|Y=2023}}<br>[[Sprung Studios]]{{C|UI/UX}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://twitter.com/sprungstudios/status/1712134778848518175?s=46&t=-YLqy92KNFQtXnqXf2h-kg|Site=X (formerly Twitter)|Page=Sprung Studios & 343 Industries Collaboration on Halo Infinite UX/UI Development|D=11|M=10|Y=2023}} | ||
|publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint journey}} | |publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint journey}} | ||
|engine=[[Slipspace Engine]] | |engine=[[Slipspace Engine]] | ||
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{{Quote|You should just consider it '''Halo 6'''. Don't think of it as a weird prequel kind of thing. It's the next story. It's the next chapter in what is going on.|[[Jeff Easterling]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/08/16/microsoft-confirms-that-yes-halo-infinite-is-actually-just-halo-6/#30c1e1af6288|Site=Forbes|Page=Microsoft Confirms That Yes, 'Halo: Infinite' Is Actually Just 'Halo 6'|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}}} | {{Quote|You should just consider it '''Halo 6'''. Don't think of it as a weird prequel kind of thing. It's the next story. It's the next chapter in what is going on.|[[Jeff Easterling]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/08/16/microsoft-confirms-that-yes-halo-infinite-is-actually-just-halo-6/#30c1e1af6288|Site=Forbes|Page=Microsoft Confirms That Yes, 'Halo: Infinite' Is Actually Just 'Halo 6'|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}}} | ||
'''''Halo Infinite'''''{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} is the sixth mainline installment in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' franchise]], the sequel to ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', and was developed by [[343 Industries]], [[Certain Affinity]], and SkyBox Labs, and published by [[Microsoft Studios]]. Set one year after the events of ''Halo 5'', ''Infinite'' follows the [[John-117|Master Chief]] who battles the [[Banished]] on [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]] which they have occupied, while also uncovering the mystery of [[Cortana]]'s disappearance. | '''''Halo Infinite'''''{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} is the sixth mainline installment in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' franchise]], the sequel to ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', and was developed by [[343 Industries]], [[Certain Affinity]], and [[SkyBox Labs]], and published by [[Microsoft Studios]]. Set one year after the events of ''Halo 5'', ''Infinite'' follows the [[John-117|Master Chief]] who battles the [[Banished]] on [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]] which they have occupied, while also uncovering the mystery of [[Cortana]]'s disappearance. | ||
''Infinite'' was first unveiled during the opening to Microsoft's [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2018]] conference with [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|an engine demonstration trailer]], lacking a release date. The game would later make an appearance at E3 2019, capping off the conference with the [[Discover Hope]] trailer, revealing a release date originally set for late [[2020]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Reboot|URL=https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/28/halo-infinite-will-be-a-spiritual-reboot-for-the-franchise-ign-unfiltered|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite will be a 'Spiritual Reboot' for the Franchise - IGN Unfiltered|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} On August 11, 2020, it was announced that due to ongoing difficulties in development due to the COVID-19 pandemic - among other factors - ''Halo Infinite'' was to be delayed, with a new release date set for [[2021 (real world)|2021]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Delay|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-infinite-development-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite Development Update}} | ''Infinite'' was first unveiled during the opening to Microsoft's [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2018]] conference with [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|an engine demonstration trailer]], lacking a release date. The game would later make an appearance at E3 2019, capping off the conference with the [[Discover Hope]] trailer, revealing a release date originally set for late [[2020]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Reboot|URL=https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/28/halo-infinite-will-be-a-spiritual-reboot-for-the-franchise-ign-unfiltered|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite will be a 'Spiritual Reboot' for the Franchise - IGN Unfiltered|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} On August 11, 2020, it was announced that due to ongoing difficulties in development due to the COVID-19 pandemic - among other factors - ''Halo Infinite'' was to be delayed, with a new release date set for [[2021 (real world)|2021]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Delay|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-infinite-development-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite Development Update}} | ||
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The game has a number of multiplayer maps including the following: | The game has a number of multiplayer maps including the following: | ||
{{Col-begin}} | |||
{{col-2}} | |||
;Default ''(released at launch)'' | |||
*[[Aquarius]] | *[[Aquarius]] | ||
*[[Bazaar]] | *[[Bazaar]] | ||
*[[Behemoth]] | *[[Behemoth]] | ||
*[[Deadlock (Halo Infinite)|Deadlock]] | *[[Deadlock (Halo Infinite)|Deadlock]] | ||
*[[Fragmentation]] | *[[Fragmentation]] | ||
*[[High Power|Highpower]] | *[[High Power|Highpower]] | ||
*[[Launch Site]] | *[[Launch Site]] | ||
*[[Live Fire]] | *[[Live Fire]] | ||
*[[Recharge]] | |||
*[[Streets]] | |||
;Season 02 | |||
*[[Breaker]] | |||
*[[Catalyst]] | |||
;Winter Update | |||
*[[Argyle]] | |||
*[[Detachment]] | |||
*[[Empyrean]] | |||
{{Col-2}} | |||
;Season 03 | |||
*[[Chasm]] | |||
*[[Cliffhanger]] | |||
*[[Oasis (Halo Infinite map)|Oasis]] | *[[Oasis (Halo Infinite map)|Oasis]] | ||
*[[ | ;Season 04 | ||
*[[Dredge]] | |||
*[[Forest]] | |||
*[[Scarr]] | *[[Scarr]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Solitude]] | ||
;Season 05 | |||
*[[Forbidden]] | |||
*[[House of Reckoning (map)|House of Reckoning]] | |||
*[[Prism]] | |||
;CU29 | |||
*[[Corrosion]] | |||
*[[Elevation]] | |||
*[[Illusion]] | |||
*[[Interference (map)|Interference]] {{C|Ranked and HCS only}} | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
With the "vNext" update to [[Halo Waypoint]] released on November 5, 2021, players can access armor customizations, Battle Pass progression, and gameplay stats on the Halo Waypoint website and mobile app.{{Ref/Reuse|InsideJune}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/welcome-to-vnext|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Welcome to vNext!|D=5|M=11|Y=2021}} | With the "vNext" update to [[Halo Waypoint]] released on November 5, 2021, players can access armor customizations, Battle Pass progression, and gameplay stats on the Halo Waypoint website and mobile app.{{Ref/Reuse|InsideJune}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/welcome-to-vnext|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Welcome to vNext!|D=5|M=11|Y=2021}} | ||
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*[[Jun-A266]] {{Mo}} | *[[Jun-A266]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Kelly-087]] {{Mo}} | *[[Kelly-087]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Laurette Agryna]] {{1st}} | *[[Laurette Agryna]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Leah Rodriguez]] {{Fm}} | *[[Leah Rodriguez]] {{Fm}} | ||
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====Xalanyn==== | ====Xalanyn==== | ||
*[[ | *The [[Harbinger]] {{1st}} | ||
|title-2=Species| | |title-2=Species| | ||
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*******[[SPARTAN-II program]] | *******[[SPARTAN-II program]] | ||
********[[Blue Team]] {{Mo}} | ********[[Blue Team]] {{Mo}} | ||
********[[Silver Team]] {{C|Emblem only}} | ********[[Silver Team/Silver|Silver Team]] {{C|Emblem only}} | ||
*******[[SPARTAN-III program]] {{Mo}} | *******[[SPARTAN-III program]] {{Mo}} | ||
*****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] {{Mo}} | *****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] {{Mo}} | ||
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====Banished/Covenant==== | ====Banished/Covenant==== | ||
;Usable | ;Usable | ||
*[[Kaelum Workshop Banshee]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Bolroci Workshop Chopper]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Catulus Chopper]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Riuctda Workshop Ghost]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Bolroci Workshop Wraith]] {{1st}} | |||
;Unusable | ;Unusable | ||
*[[Banished dreadnought]] | *[[Banished dreadnought]] | ||
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*[[M79 rocket launcher]] | *[[M79 rocket launcher]] | ||
*[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | ||
*[[M99A2S3 Stanchion]] | |||
*[[MA40 assault rifle]] | *[[MA40 assault rifle]] | ||
**''Longshot'' variant {{1st}} | **''Longshot'' variant {{1st}} | ||
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**''Bloodblade'' variant | **''Bloodblade'' variant | ||
**''Duelist'' variant {{1st}} | **''Duelist'' variant {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gravity hammer (fiction)| | *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity hammer]] | ||
**''Rushdown'' variant {{1st}} | **''Rushdown'' variant {{1st}} | ||
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]] | *[[Type-2 spike grenade]] | ||
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**''[[Ghostpierce]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Ghostpierce]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*[[Flame-bore]] {{1st}} | *[[Flame-bore]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gorespike cannon]] {{1st}} | *[[Kywasky Workshop Gorespike cannon]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gravity mace]] | *[[Gravity mace]] | ||
**''[[Chainbreaker]]'' | **''[[Chainbreaker]]'' | ||
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*[[Guardian Custode]] | *[[Guardian Custode]] | ||
*[[Halo Array]] | *[[Halo Array]] | ||
**[[ | **[[Beacon tower]] | ||
**[[Reformation spire]] {{1st}} | **[[Reformation spire]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Light bridge]] | *[[Light bridge]] | ||
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*[[Piston]] | *[[Piston]] | ||
*[[Power seed]] {{1st}} | *[[Power seed]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Totem ring]]s | ||
*[[Sentinel]]s | *[[Sentinel]]s | ||
**[[Aggressor Sentinel]] | **[[Aggressor Sentinel]] | ||
**"[[Guardian Sentinel]]" {{C|Hologram only}} | **"[[Guardian Sentinel]]" {{C|Hologram only}} | ||
**[[Eliminator Sentinel]] | **[[Eliminator Sentinel]] | ||
**[[Eradicator]] {{1st}} | **[[Eradicator Sentinel]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Regulator Sentinel]] {{1st}} | **[[Regulator Sentinel]] {{1st}} | ||
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By 20 August 2021, ''Halo Infinite'' development had entered "shutdown" mode, where the focus has shifted towards bugfixes and reviews on campaign and multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}} | By 20 August 2021, ''Halo Infinite'' development had entered "shutdown" mode, where the focus has shifted towards bugfixes and reviews on campaign and multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}} | ||
Despite rumors, there were never any plans for campaign DLC for ''Infinite''—post-release, the focus is entirely on multiplayer.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/01/halo-infinite-campaign-dlc-reportedly-never-existed-multiplayer-live-service-the-focus|Site=Pure Xbox|Page=Halo Infinite Campaign DLC Reportedly 'Never Existed', Multiplayer Live Service The Focus|D=24|M=10|Y=2023}} | |||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
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*[[Darin de Paul]] as ''[[Escharum]]'' | *[[Darin de Paul]] as ''[[Escharum]]'' | ||
*Ike Amadi as ''[[Atriox]]'' | *Ike Amadi as ''[[Atriox]]'' | ||
*Debra Wilson as ''[[ | *Debra Wilson as ''The [[Harbinger]]'' | ||
*Noshir Dalal as ''[[Jega 'Rdomnai]]'' | *Noshir Dalal as ''[[Jega 'Rdomnai]]'' | ||
*Brian Sommer as ''[[Tremonius]]'' | *Brian Sommer as ''[[Tremonius]]'' | ||
*Chris Swindle as ''[[Bassus]]'' | *Chris Swindle as ''[[Bassus]]'' | ||
*[[Fred Tatasciore]] as ''[[Chak 'Lok]]'' and ''Spartan [[Horvath]]'' | *[[Fred Tatasciore]] as ''[[Chak 'Lok]]'' and ''Spartan [[Horvath]]'' | ||
*Keith Szarabajka as ''[[Tovarus]]'' | *Keith Szarabajka as ''[[Tovarus]]'' and ''[[IsoDidact]]'' {{Ref/Site|D=16|M=12|Y=2021|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIliA9m-5ZA|Site=YouTube|Page=Halo Infinite level "The Conservatory" hidden dialogue}} | ||
*Imari Williams as ''[[Hyperius]]'', and ''Spartan [[Theodore Sorel|Sorel]]'' | *Imari Williams as ''[[Hyperius]]'', and ''Spartan [[Theodore Sorel|Sorel]]'' | ||
*Sarah Elmaleh as ''[[117649 Despondent Pyre|Despondent Pyre]]'' | *Sarah Elmaleh as ''[[117649 Despondent Pyre|Despondent Pyre]]'' | ||
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*Julie McNiven as ''Unidentified mother'' | *Julie McNiven as ''Unidentified mother'' | ||
*Aria Towner as ''Unidentified child'' | *Aria Towner as ''Unidentified child'' | ||
==Marketing== | ==Marketing== | ||
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===Campaign Gameplay Overview=== | ===Campaign Gameplay Overview=== | ||
{{Main|Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview}} | {{Main|Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview}} | ||
On October 25, 2021, 343 Industries released a video on the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign, showcasing enemies, weapons, and vehicles. It also revealed the new enemies [[ | On October 25, 2021, 343 Industries released a video on the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign, showcasing enemies, weapons, and vehicles. It also revealed the new enemies The [[Harbinger]] and the [[Skimmer]]s.{{Ref/YouTube|tgn8VOv9dc0|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Campaign Gameplay Overview|D=25|M=10|Y=2021}} | ||
===The Banished Rise=== | ===The Banished Rise=== | ||
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File:HI E318 JohnReveal.png|The Master Chief holding his helmet. | File:HI E318 JohnReveal.png|The Master Chief holding his helmet. | ||
File:HINF BeamEmitterDayNight.png|Pre-release screenshots showing off the game's day-night cycle. | File:HINF BeamEmitterDayNight.png|Pre-release screenshots showing off the game's day-night cycle. | ||
File:HINF Concept CertainAffinityBackground.jpg|Concept art taken from Certain Affinity's website. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Menus=== | ===Menus=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF-MainMenu.png|The | File:HINF XGS2020 Start Demo Screen.png|The start menu shown in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]. | ||
File:HINF-MainMenu.png|The start menu from Season 1 to the Winter Update. | |||
File:HINF-CampaignMenu.png|The campaign menu from Season 1 to the Winter Update. | File:HINF-CampaignMenu.png|The campaign menu from Season 1 to the Winter Update. | ||
File:HINF-S3StartMenu.png|The Season 3 start menu. | File:HINF-S3StartMenu.png|The Season 3 start menu. | ||
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File:HINF-S3CampaignMenu.png|The Season 3 campaign menu. | File:HINF-S3CampaignMenu.png|The Season 3 campaign menu. | ||
File:HINF-SiteSeenMainMenu.png|The Season 3 main menu after completing [[Site Unseen]]. | File:HINF-SiteSeenMainMenu.png|The Season 3 main menu after completing [[Site Unseen]]. | ||
File:HINF S4StartMenu.png|The Season 4 start menu. | |||
File:HInf CU29 StartScreen.jpg|The CU29 start menu. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||