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{{Title|''The Art of Halo Infinite''}}
{{Title|''The Art of Halo Infinite''}}
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*[[Special:BookSources/978-1506720081|978-1506720081]]
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'''''The Art of Halo Infinite''''' is an artbook which released on December 14, 2021, that focuses on ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. It documents the artwork included in the game, and the process it took to create it, starting at the [[Wikipedia:Concept art|concept art]] phase, all the way through until the game launches. It features a cover created by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Nicolas "Sparth" Bouvier]], and was published by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Books]]. The book was originally listed as set to release on [[2020|December 29, 2020]], though following the delay of ''Halo Infinite'' was listed as releasing on June 29, 2021 and then listed on December 31, 2021 - however, these dates were placeholders given by Amazon, with the book's proper release date later announced in September 2020.{{Ref/Site|Id=AmazonListing|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506720080|Site=Amazon|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite}}{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/art-of-halo-infinite-book-cover-reveal-dark-horse-microsoft-xbox?sf125846974=1|Site=IGN|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite: Exclusive Cover Reveal}}
'''''The Art of Halo Infinite''''' is an upcoming artbook set to release on December 14, 2021, that focuses on ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. It documents the artwork included in the game, and the process it took to create it, starting at the [[Wikipedia:Concept art|concept art]] phase, right the way through until the game launches. It features a cover created by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Nicolas "Sparth" Bouvier]], and will be published by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Books]]. The book was originally listed as set to release on [[2020|December 29, 2020]], though following the delay of ''Halo Infinite'' is listed as releasing on June 29, 2021 and then listed on December 31, 2021 - however, these dates are placeholders given by Amazon, with the book's proper release date later announced in September 2020.{{Ref/Site|Id=AmazonListing|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506720080|Site=Amazon|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite}}{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/art-of-halo-infinite-book-cover-reveal-dark-horse-microsoft-xbox?sf125846974=1|Site=IGN|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite: Exclusive Cover Reveal}}
 
An additional deluxe edition variant will be available, containing several art prints and a unique cover and slipcase inspired by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR GEN3]] armor worn by [[John-117]].{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}


For the September 2021 [[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview|Technical Preview]], a number of concept art files used as loading screens internally were accidentally kept in the Flight files. Rather than delay the release, 343 Industries opted to release the files for free download alongside several previews of the book's interior. These files can be found in the gallery section below, or in the blog post linked [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite here].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite|D=23|M=9|Y=2021}}
For the September 2021 [[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview|Technical Preview]], a number of concept art files used as loading screens internally were accidentally kept in the Flight files. Rather than delay the release, 343 Industries opted to release the files for free download alongside several previews of the book's interior. These files can be found in the gallery section below, or in the blog post linked [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite here].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite|D=23|M=9|Y=2021}}


==Official summary==
==Official summary==
{{Article Quote|The Master Chief is back.
{{Article quote|The Master Chief is back.


The legendary super soldier returns in ''Halo Infinite''. [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]] are building the biggest and most visually spectacular ''Halo'' yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the [[Xbox]] family of consoles, including [[Xbox Series X]], Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the ''Halo'' universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought ''Halo Infinite'' to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the brave soldiers of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.
The legendary super soldier returns in ''Halo Infinite''. [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]] are building the biggest and most visually spectacular ''Halo'' yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the [[Xbox]] family of consoles, including [[Xbox Series X/S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S]], Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the ''Halo'' universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought ''Halo Infinite'' to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the brave soldiers of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.


The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious ''Halo'' game to date.{{Ref/Reuse|AmazonListing}}}}
The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious ''Halo'' game to date.{{Ref/Reuse|AmazonListing}}}}
==Deluxe edition==
An additional deluxe edition variant of ''The Art of Halo Infinite'' was additionally released, containing several art prints and a unique cover and slipcase inspired by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR GEN3]] armor worn by [[John-117]].{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3005-866/The-Art-of-Halo-Infinite-HC-Deluxe-Edition|Site=Dark Horse|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite HC (Deluxe Edition)|D=13|M=01|Y=2022}}
The unique cover on the deluxe edition contains an additional text message in the print, recounting the successful completion of [[Operation: WOLFE]], as depicted in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'';
[[File:AoHInf DE Message.png|thumb|center|400px]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:AoHI Cover-PreRelease.png|Preliminary cover art for the book prior to the cover art's unveiling on July 27, 2020.{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}
File:AoHI Cover-PreRelease.png|Preliminary cover art for the book prior to the cover art's unveiling on July 27, 2020.{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}
File:The Art of Halo Infinite Cover Art.jpg|Cover art.
File:AoHINF DeluxeEdition.jpg|The deluxe edition of ''The Art of Halo Infinite''.
File:AoHINF DeluxeEdition.jpg|The deluxe edition of ''The Art of Halo Infinite''.
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File:HINF ZetaFaunaConcept.jpg|Early concept art of large animals on Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF ZetaFaunaConcept.jpg|Early concept art of large animals on Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF SpartanAdsConcept.jpg|Early concept art of a [[civilian]] looking at advertisements for the [[SPARTAN-IV program]].
File:HINF SpartanAdsConcept.jpg|Early concept art of a [[civilian]] looking at advertisements for the [[SPARTAN-IV program]].
File:HINF SwordFlyingConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 floating in space by Installation 07's damaged segment.
File:HINF Zeta Halo Vista.png|Concept art of Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF Zeta Halo Vista.png|Concept art of Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a [[Forerunner]] [[beam emitter]].
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a [[Forerunner]] [[Beacon tower]].
File:HINF HogOnAHaloConcept.jpg|Concept art of a lone [[M12B Warthog]].
File:HINF HogOnAHaloConcept.jpg|Concept art of a lone [[M12B Warthog]].
File:HINF BanishedStrongholdConcept.png|Concept art of a [[Banished stronghold]].
File:HINF BanishedStrongholdConcept.png|Concept art of a [[Banished stronghold]].
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File:HINF RavineConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a ravine.
File:HINF RavineConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a ravine.
File:HINF FracturedHaloConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the fractured surface of Installation 07.
File:HINF FracturedHaloConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the fractured surface of Installation 07.
File:HINF BansheePatrolConcept.jpg|Concept art of three [[Banished Banshee]]s flying over a valley.
File:HINF BansheePatrolConcept.jpg|Concept art of three [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]]s flying over a valley.
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept.jpg|Concept art of a beam emitter.
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept.jpg|Concept art of a beam emitter.
File:HINF BaseDeploymentConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished structures being deployed to Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF BaseDeploymentConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished structures being deployed to Installation 07's surface.
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File:HINF JohnVsBruteConcept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117 fighting a large Jiralhanae.
File:HINF JohnVsBruteConcept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117 fighting a large Jiralhanae.
File:HINF PelicanDropConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Pelican delivering an M12B Warthog.
File:HINF PelicanDropConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Pelican delivering an M12B Warthog.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a hydroponics facility.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept2.jpg|Concept art of [[Aquarius]].
File:HINF BruteFightConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans and Jiralhanae fighting.
File:HINF BruteFightConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans and Jiralhanae fighting.
File:HINF BazaarAlleyConcept.jpg|Concept art of an alley on [[Bazaar]].
File:HINF BazaarAlleyConcept.jpg|Concept art of an alley on [[Bazaar]].
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File:HINF Bazaar Interior Concept.png|Concept art of a café on Bazaar.  
File:HINF Bazaar Interior Concept.png|Concept art of a café on Bazaar.  
File:HINF EarlySpartansConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans.
File:HINF EarlySpartansConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept.jpg|More concept art of the hydroponics facility.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept.jpg|More concept art of Aquarius.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 19:42, January 30, 2024

The Art of Halo Infinite
AoHI Cover.jpg

Cover artist(s):

Nicolas Bouvier

Publisher:

Dark Horse Books

Publication date:

December 14, 2021[1]

Media type:

Hardcover

Pages:

200 pages

ISBN:

 

The Art of Halo Infinite is an artbook which released on December 14, 2021, that focuses on Halo Infinite. It documents the artwork included in the game, and the process it took to create it, starting at the concept art phase, all the way through until the game launches. It features a cover created by Nicolas "Sparth" Bouvier, and was published by Dark Horse Books. The book was originally listed as set to release on December 29, 2020, though following the delay of Halo Infinite was listed as releasing on June 29, 2021 and then listed on December 31, 2021 - however, these dates were placeholders given by Amazon, with the book's proper release date later announced in September 2020.[2][1]

For the September 2021 Technical Preview, a number of concept art files used as loading screens internally were accidentally kept in the Flight files. Rather than delay the release, 343 Industries opted to release the files for free download alongside several previews of the book's interior. These files can be found in the gallery section below, or in the blog post linked here.[3]

Official summary[edit]

The Master Chief is back.

The legendary super soldier returns in Halo Infinite. 343 Industries and Microsoft are building the biggest and most visually spectacular Halo yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the Xbox family of consoles, including Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the Halo universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought Halo Infinite to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the Master Chief, the brave soldiers of the UNSC, as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.

The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and Halo Infinite's Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious Halo game to date.[2]

Deluxe edition[edit]

An additional deluxe edition variant of The Art of Halo Infinite was additionally released, containing several art prints and a unique cover and slipcase inspired by the MJOLNIR GEN3 armor worn by John-117.[1][4]

The unique cover on the deluxe edition contains an additional text message in the print, recounting the successful completion of Operation: WOLFE, as depicted in Halo: Shadows of Reach;

A scan of the Deluxe Edition of Art of Halo Infinite.

Gallery[edit]

Cover art and editions[edit]

Interior[edit]

September 2021 art drop[edit]

Sources[edit]