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Gallery Here's A First Look At Super Ultrawide Support In Halo Infinite PC
"This will be a Halo built for PC players, by PC players"
As you've probably heard by now, Microsoft has announced it remains committed to PC gaming in 2021 and beyond. As part of this, the PC version of Halo Infinite will be a "Halo built for PC players, by PC players." This build will offer "Ultra" graphic presets, triple keybinds, c
News Halo Infinite Will Support Cross-Play And Cross-Progression
Take the fight across platforms
We're getting small nuggets of Halo Infinite news fairly regularly these days, with the most recent announcement being that the game will support cross-play and cross-progression when it launches later this year. The news was announced in a recent Xbox Wire post, which looked at the company's focus on PC gaming. It...
News Halo Infinite's First Esports Event Has Been 'Locked In'
More details will be shared this summer
It seems like the development cycle of Halo Infinite is in a good place, with Microsoft and 343 Industries' Halo Esports lead, Tahir “Tashi” Hasandjekic, recently confirming the first competitive event for the next entry has been locked in. It's apparently got a date and venue, will be run by Esports...
Random No, Halo Infinite Hasn't Been Delayed Again
It's April Fools, Chief
If someone told you Halo Infinite had been delayed again, you would probably think it was a joke, right? Of course, you would. It's already been delayed and as you might recall that was serious news. Despite all the warning signs that another delay could easily be fake, video game website
News Halo Infinite Will Support Virtual Surround Sound As A Series First
Sounds neat
343 Industries has released another Halo Infinite blog, this time detailing the game's audio, and after reading through, it sounds like you're going to want to pick up a nice pair of headphones. The extensive rundown details the time and effort that has been put into the game's audio, and how delivering the series' best sound has been a...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Launch In November 2021
And reveals his unannounced character
You might remember last year that Halo Infinite mo-cap actor Bruce Thomas appeared to suggest the game would be ready for Spring 2021 - which obviously was false - and now another date has been suggested by another actor. This one sounds a bit more plausible, too. As part of the Fadam And Friends Podcast,...
News Excited For Halo Infinite? The Official Art Book Is Arriving This June
Giving readers some glorious eye candy
Halo Infinite is currently going through an extended development progress, and recent updates have shown that the work is paying off. Just recently we had some gorgeous screenshots to lay our eyes on, and The Art of Halo Infinite book dropping on June 29 looks to further quench our thirst for more information...
Random Halo Infinite’s Artwork Reimagined As Combat Evolved Is Stunning
We want it on our wall!
The Halo community is continuously working on fan projects that look to celebrate the franchise. As a result, the Halo Waypoint team often share a bunch of creations made by its following that show the cultural impact the series has had, and the latest one may just be one of the best yet. Twitter user FletchUH has...
News Pringles Now Have Their Own Halo Themed Flavour, Because Why Not?
“Our latest shipments from Reach have arrived”
Halo Infinite may be a while off, but that hasn’t stopped Master Chief from making the rounds, as our favourite Spartan is now partnering with Pringles for a special Moa Burger flavour for an unspecified limited time. As announced by the official Halo Twitter account, the limited-edition Pringles...
Poll How Excited Are You For Halo Infinite Right Now?
Are your hype levels still high?
The road to the release of 343 Industries' Halo Infinite has been a turbulent one thus far, originally expected to launch in November of last year alongside the Xbox Series X and S, but since being delayed until Fall 2021. Our first look at gameplay last year also wasn't without its criticisms, with the negativity...
News Halo Infinite's Grappleshot Opens Up The Game In A Major Way
"Players can go wherever they want"
One of the features 343 Industries touched upon in its latest Inside Infinite blog is the all-new Grappleshot in Halo Infinite, which will not only allow you to pull weapons into your hands, but also traverse Halo's world in new ways. Speaking about it, the development team explained that the feature has forced...
Gallery Here's A Detailed Look At Halo Infinite's Time-Of-Day System
One of the biggest new graphical features
We've already been treated to a bunch of new Halo Infinite 4K screenshots as part of the latest Inside Infinite blog by 343 Industries, and we've also been able to get a detailed look at the game's time-of-day lighting system. 343 describes this as "one of, if not THE largest graphical feature implemented...
News Mysterious Halo Infinite Audio Clip Teases New Plot Details
Seems Cortana has been up to some mischief
The February Halo Infinite update has been jam packed with content, and more news will be arriving over the coming months. But one of the most notable additions is a mysterious audio note, hidden within the blog post itself. By clicking a link on the blog with the text “the stories to be found”,...
Gallery 343 Industries Shows Off New 4K Screenshots Of Halo Infinite
"Work in progress"
In the latest Inside Infinite post for the month of February, 343 Industries has provided a look at Zeta Halo - the expansive world featured in the campaign of Halo Infinite. It's worth pointing out that these latest "work in progress" screenshots have been taken from the PC build. According to the graphics producer, Alex Le...
News Gears Dev The Coalition Appears To Have Helped Out With Halo Infinite
More external support for 343?
It's no secret Xbox's first-party studios help each other out from time to time and it seems the Gears of War developer The Coalition might have been quietly assisting 343 Industries with Halo Infinite. According to some findings on LinkedIn profiles of individuals who previously worked at The Coalition, the...
Guide Halo Infinite For Xbox Series X: Everything You Need To Know
Get all the latest on this year's biggest Xbox game
Halo Infinite is Microsoft's big first-party game for 2021. Originally the game was expected to launch alongside the Xbox Series X|S, but was later delayed, making it this year's hottest game for Xbox fans. Despite its delay, we're still receiving a lot of information about the game, as developer...
Random Halo 3's Artwork Has Been Reimagined With Halo Infinite
It looks glorious
Ever wondered what a mixture of Halo 3 and Halo Infinite would be like? Of course you have. Well, one user has created a mock-up of the two titles, infusing the Master Chief armour from Halo Infinite into the Halo 3 key art. This beautifully rendered image by Twitter user FLETCH has digitally imposed the highly detailed Halo...
News 343 Shuts Down Speculation Of An Unannounced Halo Game
Update: The job listing is related to Halo Infinite
Update: Nevermind! 343 Industries community manager John Junyszek has chimed in on this discovery, confirming that the role is related to Halo Infinite, and not an unannounced Halo game as speculated. "I did some digging and was able to confirm that this is a role for Halo Infinite. It's our...
News Twitter Users Launch Campaign To Bring Arabic Language To Halo Infinite
"We want to enjoy Halo too"
Halo Infinite is finally set to release for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles later this fall, and the Halo Arab community has launched a campaign to bring the Arabic language to the game when it arrives. This campaign appears to have originated on Twitter using the hashtag #ArabicHaloInfinite, where it has been picked...
News Want To Test Halo Infinite This Year? Sign Up Now, Advises 343
"Make sure your information is up to date"
We've been covering Halo Infinite's latest "Inside Infinite" update all day here at Pure Xbox, and something we didn't want to avoid was a brief comment located right at the bottom of the blog about Halo Infinite flighting. 343 Industries has noted that it intends to allow players to test Halo Infinite...
News Halo Infinite's Sandbox Content Is 90% Complete, Reveals Developer
It's now requires playtesting and bug fixing
As we've already noted today, Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has provided an update on the development of the game, with the "sandbox" team revealing that all of its launch content is now in-game and being played daily. The "sandbox" element refers to "all of the vehicles, equipment, weapons, and...
News 343 Working Hard To Optimise Halo Infinite For All Xbox Consoles & PCs
"We are doing our very best"
343 Industries unveiled its latest "Inside Infinite" roundup of news on the Halo Waypoint website last night, and as part of it, game foundation architect Daniele Giannetti made some interesting comments about optimisation. Giannetti explained that he was particularly excited about rebuilding the engine multi-threading...
News 343 To Save Halo Infinite's 'Huge' Announcements For A Later Date
"We know you’re all very eager"
If you've been eager for a Halo Infinite update, the first "Inside Infinite" of 2021 is now live on Halo Waypoint. Following on from his recent update via Reddit, 343's Halo community director, Brian Jarred, took a brief moment to address Halo Infinite news updates at the beginning of the latest post - stating how...
News Halo Infinite Team Promises Monthly Progress Updates In 2021
With the next 'Inside Infinite' arriving this week
The majority of Xbox fans were at least a little bummed out when Halo Infinite was officially delayed until Fall 2021, but nevertheless we can expect to hear a lot more about the game in the coming weeks and months. Taking to Reddit, 343 Industries employee Brian Jarrard recently sought to ease...
News Arbiter Voice Actor Teases Possible Return In Halo Infinite
Were it so easy
There's still much we've yet to learn about Halo Infinite's story, with many more details set to be revealed prior to the game's release in Fall 2021, and according to this latest tease, it looks like the Arbiter might be making a return. The actor who voices the famous character was asked about whether he'd be returning for the...
News Seriously, The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Hasn't Been Cancelled
343 community manager reconfirms
There's been a rumour doing the rounds this week that the Xbox One version of Halo Infinite had been scrapped. It all stems from the LinkedIn profile of Halo Infinite's UI art lead Chad Mirshak, who yesterday added the Xbox One version of the game to his page after initially leaving it out, causing all sorts of...
News 343 Again Denies Halo Infinite Has Been Cancelled For Xbox One
Update: Xbox One version added to LinkedIn profile
Update (Wed 23rd Dec, 2020 16:00 GMT): Looks like this was just an error! Halo Infinite's UI Art Lead has now added the Xbox One version of the game to his LinkedIn profile, and 343 Industries has reportedly confirmed to The Verge's Tom Warren that Halo Infinite is still on track for Xbox One...
Reaction After Cyberpunk 2077, Halo Infinite's Delay Feels Like A Relief
It could have been a sticky situation for Xbox
Cast your mind back to August, and you'll undoubtedly remember when 343 Industries dropped the bombshell that Halo Infinite would no longer be releasing alongside the Xbox Series X, and instead would be delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets...
News Halo Infinite Fans Call For Xbox One Version To Be Cancelled Amid Cyberpunk Debacle
"It CANNOT be held back by outdated hardware"
The big topic of discussion this week has centred around the poor performance in Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and while the debates and analysis continue on, it's also reignited the talk about whether Halo Infinite should be released for the Xbox One at all when it arrives late next...
News Halo Infinite Will Feature No Pay-To-Win Elements, Confirms 343 Industries
"We’re not selling power"
With Halo Infinite's massive update yesterday, details on many of the game's components were detailed, one being its absence of loot boxes and other premium rewards that deliver an unfair advantage to players. When discussing the "principles and pillars" the team at 343 Industries wish to follow for Halo Infinite, one...
News 343 Knows The Visuals Weren't Great In Halo Infinite's Gameplay Demo
"July was indeed a very much work-in-progress..."
It's impossible to forget the World Premiere gameplay demo of Halo Infinite that dropped at the Xbox Games Showcase this past July, but unfortunately it's both for good and for bad reasons. The negative side of things centres around the
News Prepare Yourself, Halo Infinite's Craig Is Getting A Serious Makeover
It's time for Craig Version 2.0
Halo Infinite brute Craig became one of the most infamous Xbox memes of 2020 following his appearance in a gameplay demo earlier this year, but now 343 Industries has confirmed he'll look very different in the final game. In a post on the Halo Waypoint blog, art director Nicolas “Sparth” Bouvier explained that...
News 343 Unveils First Look Screenshots Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Map images, weapon renders and armor coatings
343 Industries dropped a huge update on the progress of Halo Infinite last night, including the announcement that the game would now ship in Fall 2021, while also sharing a selection of new screenshots. Specifically, these screens are taken from the multiplayer component of the game, featuring a brief...
News Halo Infinite Will Launch In Fall 2021
"Thank you for your patience"
Halo Infinite was obviously delayed prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, so when exactly will it be released? In an 'Inside Infinite' post over the official Halo Waypoint webpage, creative director Joseph Staten today confirmed Master Chief's next chapter would be arriving at some point in Fall 2021. "it’s...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Be Out Next Spring
"As far as I know it's in the can, ready to go..."
Since Halo Infinite's delay, details of the game have been light. However, in a recent interview, Master Chief's motion capture actor Bruce Thomas revealed the game is apparently due for next spring. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, during an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, the host...
News 343 Calls Latest Halo Infinite Rumours 'Unfounded'
Will share the next update soon
As you might have heard, there are some rather big Halo Infinite rumours doing the rounds on the internet at the moment about the anticipated title's potential launch date, the possible inclusion of a battle royale mode and the suggestion the game will be broken up into chapters. Halo's community director at 343...
News 343 Industries Will Reveal More Of Halo Infinite 'When It's Ready'
"That’s not the same as 'when it’s done'"
With the launch of the Xbox Series X|S now out of the way, all eyes are on the future of the system. Of course, the game attracting the most interest right now is Halo Infinite. Since 343 Industries and Microsoft made the tough decision in August to delay it, fans have been eager for a proper update. In...
Random These Brand-New Halo Infinite Toys Are Seriously Cool
That's the one, Chief
With Christmas around the corner, some seriously cool Halo related toys have been revealed! Multiple Mega Construx sets aim to recreate iconic elements from the series, such as Master Chief's helmet, the Halo ring, and even the energy sword itself. There's also some extremely detailed Wicked Cool Toys which bring classic...
News 343 Hopes To Share 'High Level' Halo Infinite Update In The Next Few Weeks
Reigniting the flame
In August, Microsoft and 343 made the incredibly tough decision to delay the release of Halo Infinite until 2021. So, when can we expect to hear more now that the project has been pushed back? According to 343 Industries' Community Director Brian Jarrard (via the Halo subreddit), the team has been hard at work and hopes to...
News Halo Infinite Director Chris Lee Departs The Project
"I am looking at future opportunities"
Halo Infinite director Chris Lee has confirmed today that he has left the role and the project. In a statement to Bloomberg, Lee explained that he has "stepped back" and is "looking at future opportunities". “I have stepped back from Infinite and I am looking at future opportunities. I believe in the team...
News Halo Fans Voice Their Concern Over Halo Infinite's 'Armor Coatings'
They're replacing the old colour system
343 Industries unveiled a brand-new 'armor coating' system coming to Halo Infinite in a Waypoint blog earlier this week, and so far it's drummed up quite a bit of controversy to say the least! So, what's all the fuss about? Firstly, here's how 343 describes a 'coating' in the game: “A seven-layer shader...
Poll Would You Release Halo Infinite's Campaign & Multiplayer Separately?
In order to push it out earlier?
Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently took part in a wide-ranging interview with Kotaku, and one of the topics he was asked about was the potential of shipping the delayed Halo Infinite in parts to release it as soon as possible. Spencer was non-committal in his response, telling the outlet that 343 Industries would drive...
News 343 Reminds Fans There's No Official Release Date For Halo Infinite Just Yet
At least we know it's arriving in 2021
With the Xbox Series X launch date locked and ready to go, the new question everyone seems to be asking is when will Halo Infinite be released? In August, it was announced the game had been delayed until next year, and since then there's been ongoing speculation about the new launch date. Earlier this week,...
News Best Buy Unveils Special Halo Infinite Bundle With Master Chief Statue
Update: Pre-orders are live
Update (Wed 23rd Sep, 2020 09:00 BST): If you're interested in picking this up, pre-orders are now available! Halo Infinite with Master Chief PVC Statue & SteelBook Case (Best Buy) Original story (Mon 21st Sep, 2020 11:45 BST): American retailer
News Halo Infinite Teams With Monster Energy For Exclusive In-Game Content
Including emblems and weapon skins
343 Industries has revealed details today on its official partnership with Monster Energy as part of the marketing campaign for Halo Infinite, which includes various exclusive multiplayer items. As you can see from the image above, the items are Weapon Coatings for the Adrenal BR75, Adrenal MA40, Adrenal VK78...
News Bungie Veteran Appointed As Project Lead For Halo Infinite's Campaign
An old friend returns
Since 343 announced the delay of Halo Infinite, it's been busy strengthening the team with various recruitments. Just yesterday, it partnered with the independent developer Certain Affinity, and now it's brought back another old friend. Reintroducing Halo and Bungie veteran - Joseph Staten. While he's been with Xbox Game...
News Veteran Halo Studio Announces Partnership With 343 On Halo Infinite
"We couldn’t be more excited"
Independent developer Certain Affinity has announced today that it's working with 343 Industries on the development of Halo Infinite. The company shares a close bond with the Halo franchise going back to the mid-2000s. In a statement on its website, the studio admitted that it was "always hopeful" about getting a...
News 343 Shuts Down 'Fake Leaks' Regarding Halo Infinite Release Plans
Still targeting Xbox One & Series X
The last Halo Infinite rumour that has been doing the rounds over the past few days concerns the Xbox One version of the game, with mod-verified ResetEra user Sponger suggesting 343 Industries was considering dropping that version, as well as potentially even delaying the game until 2022 if necessary. There was a...
News Latest Halo Infinite Rumour Suggests Xbox One Version Could Be Dropped
But some are sceptical
These Halo Infinite rumours are coming thick and fast at the moment, and the latest arrives courtesy of mod-verified ResetEra user Sponger, who suggests that the Xbox One version of the game could ultimately be dropped. According to Sponger, who has reportedly leaked accurate details on first-party Xbox games in the past...
News 343 Responds To Claims Of Halo Infinite Development 'Turbulence'
Addressing the rumours
One of the big news stories going around yesterday was a report from Thurrott suggesting that Halo Infinite might have been suffering from significant turbulence behind the scenes - and now the Community Director at 343 Industries has stepped in to debunk some of those claims on social media. To start with, 343 Industries...
