Halo Infinite is looking incredibly promising and while there's still a lot we don't know about this anticipated release just yet, it seems a recent employee spotlight on 343's website has given us just a little bit more information.
According to the game's Lead Multiplayer Designer, Andrew Witts, the new entry will allow players to ping points of interest such as weapons, landmarks, enemies and more - making communication both easier and quicker with teammates. It may also help if you're not using voice comms on the battlefield. This is more formally known as a "Mark System":
"My team also gets to work on awesome MP systems like Weapon Spawners, voice over messaging systems such as the Classic Halo Announcer and new Personal AI, and the Mark System, which is a feature where players can mark a spot in the world that lets their teammates know vital information, like an enemy position or weapon location."
Ping systems are becoming rather common in a lot of large-scale shooters nowadays, and once again, make it much easier to communicate with players who may not be mic'd up or have access to something like a keyboard. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we get to test out the game's multiplayer for ourselves - with 343 recently suggesting we're "creeping closer and closer" to the technical preview.
Are you looking forward to Halo Infinite's multiplayer? Glad to hear there's a mark system? Leave a comment below.
[source 343industries.com, via windowscentral.com]
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As someone who can’t stand playing online with a bunch of foul mouthed whiny kids (who then kick my arse) this is of interest.
Apex Legends ping meant online could be played effectively without a headset.
I'm not a fan of Free to Play multiplayers as they tend to attract the toxic squeakers a lot more than ones gated by an entry price.
My nephew (who is 11) is already hyping this up, saying its going to take over from fortnight for him and his friends - even though non of them have played any other game in the series!
@Mr-Fuggles777 I can already mentally hear the kids screaming down a microphone in my head. I don’t want to discriminate, but I sometimes wish games had separate multiplayers for kids and adults. I’ve been through quite a few games that eventually attracted a load of kids, which made them very unappealing to play. TF2 is a good example. I used to have many good nights playing it before it was F2P, but then it just got oversaturated with kids that think they can get rich quick making Let’s Play videos.
Kids? I hear just as many..if not more annoying adults on mic ...I don't wish to hear you breathing and coughing or you talking to your family etc etc or just being a annoying nob 'bro' this and 'bro' that....straight on mute pretty much anyone on mic goes lol
@StylesT I've recently joined a gaming Community so the only people I really play with online are other members and we are always in private parties.
Its made online play much more bearable and fun.
@notleks_ it's when you hear something along the lines of - "Hey Bro! We are doing 360 jumping quckshot headphones for our YouTube- you can run the objectives!!!@!"
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