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Random Even Battlefield Is Fired Up For Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
"Downloading intensifies"
Yesterday, Microsoft celebrated its 20th anniversary with the surprise release of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer. Being an FPS, it's essentially in the same category as the likes of Call of Duty and Battlefield. Fortunately, it's a free-to-play title - which means it's already killing it in terms of player stats. And as a...
News Halo Infinite Gets Off To 'Amazing' Start, But There Are Concerns With Battle Pass Progression
"What a blast this game is"
Well, rumours were abound over the past few days that it was perhaps gonna happen and finally, during last night's Xbox 20th Anniversary stream, Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode did indeed drop a full three weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The mode, which was due to launch on December 8th, immediately drew huge...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Is Already Xbox's 'Most Successful' Title On Steam
The player count just keeps rising!
The free-to-play multiplayer component of Halo Infinite is now available across Xbox and PC. If you have been playing it on a computer via Steam, then you've helped Xbox Game Studios set some new records. As highlighted by Niko Partners senior analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the game has already become the "most...
News 343 Employee Shows Off Limited Edition Halo XSX, Signed By Halo Infinite's Dev Team
"The console is a work of beauty"
The limited-edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X is now available, and while it's already incredibly popular, there's one out there that's perhaps even better. 343 employee, Amity Matthews - who has been with the developer for close to 10 years now (and Microsoft even longer) shared a photo of their own limited...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releases Today, Download And Play For Free
Surprise!
The rumours were true! Halo Infinite's multiplayer is officially available TODAY, releasing in beta format and kicking off its first season of content. You can download it right now from the Microsoft Store and start playing! 343 Industries says the decision to release Halo Infinite early in "beta" is a way to "ensure all our systems are...
News Phil Spencer Criticises How Xbox Handled The Halo Infinite Delay
"I don’t like how we did it"
The delay of Halo Infinite was undoubtedly the lowest point for Xbox in 2020, with the game having to be removed from being an Xbox Series X and Series S launch title, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he "didn't like" how it was handled. Speaking to GQ, Spencer explained that he wasn't a fan of how Xbox was showcasing...
Rumour Halo Infinite Early Multiplayer Launch 'Delayed At The 11th Hour'
"It's not going to release on Monday"
We highlighted a rumour here at Pure Xbox earlier this week that Halo Infinite might be gearing up to release its free-to-play multiplayer component as soon as this Monday, November 15th, but it seems that's no longer the case. Influencer and known insider NateTheHate2, who "independently confirmed" the launch...
News Xbox Releases Its Latest Halo Infinite UNSC Archives Video - Lightbringers
All for Master Chief
In the lead-up to the release of Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC this December, Xbox has been uploading 'UNSC Archive' videos, documenting the history of the Halo universe and how Master Chief got to where he is today. The latest short film takes place in a cave, as colonial miners extract ore critical to Master Chief's...
Rumour Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Could Shadow Drop Next Week
Update: The rumour is getting stronger!
Update: This is really starting to look more likely now, with influencer NateTheHate2 having "independently confirmed" on Twitter that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will be made available on November 15th. In addition, Xbox Store data (shared by EvilBoris on Twitter) is supposedly suggesting the same thing...
News 343 Reveals There Won't Be An 'Official' Halo Infinite Collector's Edition
Sorry, folks
If you've been holding out hope for an official Collector's Edition of Halo Infinite, you may be saddened hear that 343 Industries has no plans to release one. While some Collector's Editions have appeared online at various retailers, there's not going to be an official version. Brian Jarrard, Halo's community director, revealed the...
Video 343 Provides An Extensive Look At Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay
Including the opening level
Hands up, who wanted some Halo Infinite campaign gameplay footage? That's exactly what we've been treated to today, with both IGN and Game Informer providing a first look at some raw glimpses of the single-player adventure. We're not going to bore you by waffling on about this - we know you just want to get to the...
News Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Gets Its First Unboxing Video
What do you think?
We're less than a week away from the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console being released into the wild, and the first unboxing video has appeared online. Even the Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller has had an unboxing too. While the video itself isn't in English, there is some lovely Wii Shopping Chann
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
News Halo Infinite 'Collector's Edition' Quietly Revealed By Walmart
Limited to just 10,000 units
While an official announcement about this has to yet to arrive, Walmart quietly revealed the existence of a Halo Infinite Collector's Edition yesterday, which is limited to 10,000 units and very quickly went "out of stock" on the website. As highlighted by Windows Central, the bundle was retailing for $170 and was only...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
Random No Kidding, You Can Now Buy An Official Halo Soap
Shower like a Spartan with Dr. Squatch
Who wouldn't want to "shower like a Spartan" and "power up as you lather up" with an officially licensed Halo soap from Dr. Squatch?! Our dreams have been made a reality, as the Spartan Scrub is now available to purchase! Dr. Squatch describes this soap as being "equipped with Halo-inspired ingredients like...
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
News Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
Along with various DLCs
Halo Infinite may not be too far away now, with a release date of this December 8th, but players could potentially be getting their hands on the game even earlier judging by these newly uncovered Microsoft Store listings. As spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia, a Twitter user who regularly scans the store for new and hidden...
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
Random Xbox Shows Off Craig's Incredible Transformation In Halo Infinite
The team has a bit of a "love-hate relationship" with him
We got a glimpse of Craig the Brute's makeover in the recent Halo Infinite campaign gameplay overview, and now Microsoft has gone a step further with a direct before and after shot. It's absolutely blowing up on social media right now, with more than 65K Likes at the time of writing. In...
Video 'The Banished Rise' In This New Story Trailer For Halo Infinite
"Hope makes you weak"
The Halo Infinite hype train has officially left the station now, with yesterday's campaign overview trailer being complimented today by a new story trailer focusing on Escharum and The Banished. Yet again, the short video is getting a ton of praise, and Escharum is looking suitably terrifying. Here's the official description...
News Halo Infinite Comparison Shows Major Improvements From 2020 To 2021
This is more like it!
Yesterday provided us with a fresh look at Halo Infinite's campaign ahead of the game's release on December 8th, and unlike last year's trailer which drew considerable criticism, this year's version has gone down very well. It's clear the team at 343 Industries has made considerable improvements to the campaign from a visual...
Talking Point Compared To Other Halos, Where Do You Think Infinite Will Rank?
Will it be one of the best Halos of all time?
343 Industries has finally delivered what we've all been asking for, with no less than six minutes of Halo Infinite campaign footage released as part of an 'Overview' video earlier today, and the reception has been very positive. Couple that with the numerous multiplayer playtests that have taken place...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Gives His Reaction To Halo Infinite's Campaign Footage
"I love the energy in the community"
There's been a lot of positivity flying around the Halo and Xbox communities following today's first look at updated campaign footage for Halo Infinite, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also weighed in with his thoughts. Asked on social media about how he felt regarding Halo Infinite and its "sho
News New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
Is it December yet?
After months and months of waiting, 343 Industries has finally provided us with an updated look at Halo Infinite's campaign, and based on the six-minute footage we've seen so far, it appears to be shaping up impressively well. The 'Overview' video showcases plenty of new gameplay footage (including a first look at the game's...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'Campaign Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
"Master Chief returns"
Following on from the Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' last week, 343 has now announced what everyone has been waiting for - a campaign overview featuring gameplay. Yes, later today it will finally be lifting the lid on this anticipated component of the new Halo game, so players are ready to go when the game launches on December...
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
News Halo Infinite Gets New PC Trailer, AMD Revealed As Exclusive Partner
And a limited edition graphics card is on the way
343 Industries has revealed more details today about the PC version of Halo Infinite, including that AMD is the exclusive PC partner of the game, and AMD has even created a limited edition graphics card to celebrate that fact. The video above goes into a bit of detail about how the PC version...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
An update "directly from the devs"
As part of RazorCon 2021, Xbox and 343 will be showcasing an overview of Halo infinite for PC later today. We've not got much to go off right now, except for the following description underneath the live stream video, which explains how fans will be hearing "directly" from devs about what to expect when the game...
Rumour Xbox Has Some 'Big Announcements' To Share This Week
And a Halo Infinite campaign showcase is "coming soon"
Not to get your hopes up, but it's been rumoured that Xbox has some "big announcements" to share this week. This rumour comes courtesy of prominent leaker Tom Henderson, who says he's also heard from a separate source that the long-awaited single-player campaign showcase for Halo Infinite is...
News New Halo Infinite Gameplay Highlights Multiplayer Competitive Settings
It sounds intense
While quite a few of us have managed to dive into some skirmishes in Halo Infinite, we've still been yet to see the true competitive elements in the game. Some of us will just be happy for a few social matches, but the die-hard community has been eager to see the ranked and competitive settings in action. Thankfully, 343 Industries...
Soapbox I'm Not A Halo Fan, And Even I'm Enjoying Halo Infinite
The multiplayer technical preview has been a blast
You might want to chew me out for this one, reader, but I'm not what you'd call a "Halo fan". Have I played (most of) the games? Sure. Could I tell you the story details of the campaigns or name the famous maps in the multiplayer modes? Nope. For whatever reason, Halo passed me by in the early...
News Xbox Exec: Halo Infinite's Campaign Left Me 'Smiling All Weekend'
Sounds promising
With Halo Infinite fast approaching and multiplayer getting the bulk of the attention, some fans are worried about the game's campaign. The last we saw of it was during an Xbox showcase back in 2020, which left fans sceptical after its initial reveal. Since then we've heard very little of its development, but one Xbox executive has...
News Digital Foundry Praises Halo Infinite's 'Impressive' Performance Modes On Xbox
"Xbox One X surprised us most this time around"
The Halo Infinite Technical Preview has returned for all Xbox users this weekend (accessible via the Xbox Insider Hub app), and just like last week, it's getting a lot of praise across the board so far. Digital Foundry has also delved into the preview to reveal that the game's performance modes on...
News 343 Confirms Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Won't Be In Halo Infinite's BTB Mode
And some fans aren't happy
Part of what makes the Halo multiplayer experience so special is the legendary announcer, Jeff Steitzer. He's been voicing for the Halo series since the original game and in Halo Infinite returns as the "traditional multiplayer" announcer. While many fans were hoping to hear him in the game's Big Team Battle, it seems 343...
News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live For All Xbox Insiders
Go, go, go!
Eager to check out Halo Infinite's multiplayer? Well, all Xbox Insiders can get involved this weekend, and if you're not signed up, it's still super easy to do. If you haven't already, be sure to download the Xbox Insider app on your console, and you'll find the ability to grab the Halo Infinite technical preview within. Here's how to...
News 343 Opens Up Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Preview To More Players
Download the Xbox Insider Hub to participate
Round two of the second Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview is taking place this weekend between October 1-3, and as previously mentioned, 343 will be opening it up to more players than ever before. This time around it seems you won't even have to be an "Halo Insider" - instead, anyone with an...
News Halo Infinite's 'Super Punch' Glitch Has Already Been Resolved In Internal Builds
It was fun while it lasted
The second multiplayer technical preview for Halo Infinite is well underway, and while everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying it, there is one rather amusing glitch in the latest build. It seems the old "super punch" glitch has made a return, as highlighted by our friends over at VGC. This glitch has previously shown
News Halo Infinite's Second Technical Preview Is Off To An Impressive Start
"The whole thing feels so, so right"
In case you've been living under a rock, Halo Infinite's second technical preview is taking place throughout this weekend on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC, and so far it's been getting all the plaudits on social media. Fans have been taking to the likes of Twitter to express their love for the multiplayer,...
Guide Halo Infinite: How To Fix 'Your Account Is Not Authorized' Issue
Can't play? Here's what you need to do
Halo Infinite's second technical preview is now live on Xbox (and PC), but you might be running into a issue where it tells you "your account is not authorized to play Halo Infinite", and no matter what you do, you just can't get past it. Don't worry! 343 Industries is aware of this problem, and the issue is...
News 343 Industries Shares 67 Stunning 'Art Of Halo Infinite' Images
"Please enjoy this collection of beautiful art"
Halo Infinite's second technical preview is now officially underway, but just over 24 hours ago, you might remember that 343 Industries warned it could be delayed due to some unexpected issues prior to release. It turns out those issues were related to 343 accidentally including a bunch of concept art...
News Halo Infinite's Second Multiplayer Preview Is Now Available For Download
Matchmaking will be limited to certain windows
Following on from 343's warning yesterday about a possible "shift" in its Halo Infinite multiplayer preview schedule, it seems it's now given everything the all-clear. 343's community manager, John Junyszek, has confirmed the "final test" has gone well and the release process is now underway
News 343 Admits It Probably 'Over-Hyped' Halo Infinite's Spartan Bots
But says they'll be "more challenging" in the upcoming preview
Prior to the original Halo Infinite multiplayer tech preview, 343 spoke about the different levels of bots it would roll out as the beta progressed - with the top tier being spartan bots. While these bots weren't necessarily pushovers, they weren't quite as scary as they were originally...
Video Here's An Entire Match Of Big Team Battle In Halo Infinite
Capture the Flag on 'Fragmentation'
Halo Infinite's next technical preview is only a matter of hours away, and we have a full length look at an entire match of Big Team Battle to whet our appetite. As part of a live stream showcasing everything fans can expect to find in Halo Infinite's upcoming technical preview, an in-depth look into a Big Team...
News 343 Warns Of Possible Shift In Halo Infinite Multiplayer Preview Schedule
Some "late breaking issues" have been discovered
During an "early look" at the second Halo Infinite multiplayer preview today, 343's community director, Brian Jarrard, made a small "breaking news" announcement about some possible schedule changes to the next flight. It seems the team has discovered some "late breaking issues" just before sending...
Gallery 343 Shares Nine More Halo Infinite Pictures To Gorge Over
Including some stunning concept art
Halo Infinite is fast approaching - we're only a few short months away from finally having a brand-new Halo title to play. Along with details about the upcoming technical preview, several more images have been shared by 343 Industries. These were revealed as part of the most recent Halo Infinite blog, and while...
PSA Halo Infinite’s Tech Preview Matchmaking Will Be Restricted To Specific Times
Make sure you're ready
Halo Infinite's second technical preview is on the way, and while it's great that we'll be able to play against other players rather than bots this time around, it comes with the catch that matchmaking will only be available at certain times. As revealed in a Halo Waypoint blog, the technical preview will be running across...
News Halo Infinite's Second Round Of Multiplayer Invites Have Been Sent Out
Check your inbox!
Following on from the original Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview, Xbox has now started sending out the second round of invitations. This technical preview will take place across two separate weekends. The first is from 23rd to 26th September, and the second round is from 30th September to 3rd October. 343's community...