When Halo Infinite got delayed back in August, head of Xbox Phil Spencer admitted it was a bummer - noting how the company (and fans) were obviously looking forward to the alignment of a new Halo game and launch of a new Xbox console.
Since then, Phil - like everyone else - has come to terms with the fact that it's going to take 343 a little bit longer. And believe it or not, he's actually feeling a bit better about the way it's played out.
In the same interview with The Verge, Phil spoke about how the delay would result in a "better" Halo and also how more people would have access to one of Microsoft's new systems by then:
"I think what’s going to happen is we’re going to get a better Halo game at a good time when people can actually get a console. I feel good about that. I think the game will be better for the time that we’re giving it."
Obviously it's only been a few weeks since Microsoft's next-generation systems launched - so the manufacturing side of the business is struggling to keep up with the demand. Hopefully then, by the time Halo Infinite is ready to launch, there'll presumably be a lot more units available.
As for when Halo Infinite will be released - there's no date just yet, but 343 did recently say it's hoping to share a "high level" update about the game in the coming weeks.
What are your own thoughts about Halo Infinite's delay? Do you think it'll pay off for Microsoft and 343? Share your thoughts down below.
[source theverge.com, via dualshockers.com]
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It makes sense. The Series X/S was always going to sell out at launch, so they really didn't need Halo. But with free multiplayer, they'll want as many people as possible to get on board when it eventually launches.
Halo multiplayer will crash so I’ll wait until everything is fixed
Halo Infinite just needs to be the best game it can possibly be. I’m glad Phil & 343 didn’t panic & listen to some fanboys and release an unfinished game.
The right decision, I’m thinking 2021 September or October for the big end of year game, along with a new Forza.
@John117
That was just fanboy talk 🤣
Can see a May 2021 release.
That would have given them 6 extra months of polish and consoles will be in stock no issue by then.
@Dezzy70
That’s how I see it too. No point rushing now.
@Dezzy70 I'd vote for November 15, since that would be the 20th anniversary of Halo.
Take your time and get it right.
@WesEds
The multiplayer will “crash”? Huh? What are you talking about?
Assuming the game is good i plan to get a Series X when it's released and hopefully a special edition one at that.
2021 can't come soon enough.
@KelticDevil I agree with you man, this new Halo needs to be a top tier experience, and as it's delayed now anyway best making the use of that time to ensure it arrives as such.
I also really don't want Halo Infinite on the One, it needs to be true next gen at this point. And I say that as a One X owner.
@TanaD
I completely agree with you. At this point, they should move forward with the Series Series X/S versions & let the Xbox One version go.
The problem is they were so far into development, I didn’t think they will do that. And since the multiplayer will be free, they’ll probably want all the users they can get.
@John117 If you've ever followed Halo you'd know that 2 broke XBL, 3 did, Reach did, hell, even 4 had connection issues at launch.
So the "secret information" is objective, historical, fact.
I've found it really funny the focus on the internet that the new consoles need all these launch games. "Series X|S has no launch games unlike PS5! No reason to get one at launch! PS5 has the best launch lineup ever!"
Uhh....in case everyone didn't notice it's not really possible to get either console right now? No launch exclusives isn't exactly hurting Xbox considering they sell them out in seconds whenever they get them. And it's not especially helping Sony having Souls, they'd have sold out of all their PS5's anyway, and their biggest titles are mostly going to sell on last gen.
Honestly, next gen, both companies should skip the race for launch exclusives, just sell the thing for a year on the promise of upgrading older games with better modes....and then in a year when they can actually keep stable stock release "next gen" games. MS is already doing that, but Sony could probably benefit from that as well.
And Nintendo's gonna' Nintendo.
@NEStalgia That BS type mentality of yours is what dislike the most... Releasing a console without any type launch exclusive games is just BS, no matter what. Right now, you are just making excuses for a big ass corporation for whatever reason.
Why not go beyond that and lets get rid of the launch window games as well, after all consoles will be still sold out by then and will be hard to get as well.
P.S. the only reason MS didn't had Halo was because the game development of that games is ***** up (if the backlash wasn't that big, they probably would have release the game by now), simple as that...
@John117 You're kidding right? Both Halo 2 and 3 overloaded Xbox Live's servers on lunch. If you were there at launch, I don't know how you missed it.
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