Regardless of all the waiting and controversy,Halo Infiniteis closer now to launch than ever. That’s not just a statement on the passage of time, but an acknowledgment thatHalofans will soon have a tangible version ofHalo Infiniteat their fingertips.Halo Infinite’s closed Technical Preview begins on July 29, offering a first look at the upcoming FPS. Before the Technical Preview starts, however, 343 Industries put together an introductoryHalo Infinitestream showing off some of what to expect.
Many of the big details regarding the upcomingHalo InfiniteTechnical Preview have already been detailed by 343. Features like the5v5 Bot Arena modeand the robust new Weapon Drill tutorial system. What hasn’t been detailed is many of the smaller changes that are best conveyed through seeingHalo Infinitein motion. A variety of small but exciting new features, changes, and more were shown during today’sHalo Infinitelivestream that are worth mentioning.
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One of the big features shown in theHalo Infinitestream is the game’s new “Friend and Foe” colorization system. PriorHalogames would adjust players' color schemes to either red or blue, but inHalo Infinite343 wantsplayers' personal customizationsto carry into whatever game mode they choose. As such, the Friend and Foe system adds a reflective layer to players that lines them in color so they still stand out regardless of their customizations. Note, players will be able to customize what colors are for friends or foes inHalo Infinite’s options. It’s not strictly red for enemies and blue for allies.
Other features that players noticed in the lengthy video includeHalo Infinite’s new killfeed, which some fans are saying iscloser in style toCall of Duty. That’s not necessarily a popular change. The mini-map also has an interesting change, as walking won’t shop up on theHalo Infiniteradar – only sprinting and shooting. Another notable feature players noted is that while enemies body block the player, allied players can be passed through.
In a quick tour throughHalo Infinite’s menus, several other small features were confirmed. PC gamers will have triple keybind options, for example. Another potentially game-changing option is the ability to drop a weapon, which can be given to a friend. A Field of View slider has been added and is supported on multiple platforms, to many players' delight. Lastly,Halo Infiniteplayers can change their weapon offset, moving the gun onscreen from the center to the edges of the screen.
The lengthyHalo InfiniteTechnical Preview livestream covered a lot of ground and introduced many new features and changes. 343 covered customization and also certain aspects ofHalo Infinite’s live service systems, too. It’s an exciting time to be aHalofan and it’s only the start of players' introduction toHalo Infinite.
Halo Infinitereleases late 2021 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
