Editing The Art of Halo Infinite

{{Title|''The Art of Halo Infinite''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
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|image=[[File:AoHI Cover.jpg|300px]]
|author=
|cover artist=[[Nicolas Bouvier]]
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|publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Books]]
|publication=[[2021 (real world)#December|December 14, 2021]]{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}
|media=Hardcover
|length=200 pages
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|weight=
|ISBN=
*[[Special:BookSources/1506720080|1506720080]]
*[[Special:BookSources/978-1506720081|978-1506720081]]
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'''''The Art of Halo Infinite''''' is an upcoming artbook set to release on December 14, 2021, that focuses on ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. It documents the artwork included in the game, and the process it took to create it, starting at the [[Wikipedia:Concept art|concept art]] phase, right the way through until the game launches. It features a cover created by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Nicolas "Sparth" Bouvier]], and will be published by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Books]]. The book was originally listed as set to release on [[2020|December 29, 2020]], though following the delay of ''Halo Infinite'' is listed as releasing on June 29, 2021 and then listed on December 31, 2021 - however, these dates are placeholders given by Amazon, with the book's proper release date later announced in September 2020.{{Ref/Site|Id=AmazonListing|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506720080|Site=Amazon|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite}}{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/art-of-halo-infinite-book-cover-reveal-dark-horse-microsoft-xbox?sf125846974=1|Site=IGN|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite: Exclusive Cover Reveal}}

For the September 2021 [[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview|Technical Preview]], a number of concept art files used as loading screens internally were accidentally kept in the Flight files. Rather than delay the release, 343 Industries opted to release the files for free download alongside several previews of the book's interior. These files can be found in the gallery section below, or in the blog post linked [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite here].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite|D=23|M=9|Y=2021}}

==Official summary==
{{Article quote|The Master Chief is back.

The legendary super soldier returns in ''Halo Infinite''. [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]] are building the biggest and most visually spectacular ''Halo'' yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the [[Xbox]] family of consoles, including [[Xbox Series X/S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S]], Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the ''Halo'' universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought ''Halo Infinite'' to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the brave soldiers of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself.

The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious ''Halo'' game to date.{{Ref/Reuse|AmazonListing}}}}

==Deluxe edition==
An additional deluxe edition variant of ''The Art of Halo Infinite'' was additionally released, containing several art prints and a unique cover and slipcase inspired by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR GEN3]] armor worn by [[John-117]].{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3005-866/The-Art-of-Halo-Infinite-HC-Deluxe-Edition|Site=Dark Horse|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite HC (Deluxe Edition)|D=13|M=01|Y=2022}}

The unique cover on the deluxe edition contains an additional text message in the print, recounting the successful completion of [[Operation: WOLFE]], as depicted in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'';
[[File:AoHInf DE Message.png|thumb|center|400px]]

==Gallery==
===Cover art and editions===
<gallery>
File:AoHI Cover-PreRelease.png|Preliminary cover art for the book prior to the cover art's unveiling on July 27, 2020.{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}
File:The Art of Halo Infinite Cover Art.jpg|Cover art.
File:AoHINF DeluxeEdition.jpg|The deluxe edition of ''The Art of Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>

===Interior===
<gallery>
File:AoHI InsidePreview 1.jpg|Preview of concept art for [[Installation 07]], by [[:Category:Images by Kory Lynn Hubbell|Kory Lynn Hubbell]].
File:AoHI InsidePreview 2.jpg|Preview of concept art for a [[Pelican]] dropping off a Warthog by [[:Category:Images by Darren Bacon|Darren Bacon]] and [[:Category:Images by Martin Deschambault|Martin Deschambault]].
File:AoHI InsidePreview 3.jpg|Preview of concept art for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces on the ring, by [[:Category:Images by David Heidhoff|David Heidhoff]].
File:AoHI InsidePreview 4.jpg|Preview of concept art for [[Banished]] [[Warship|spacecraft]] interiors, by [[Nicolas Bouvier]], Martin Deschambault and Sperasoft.
</gallery>

===September 2021 art drop===
<gallery>
File:HINF ZetaFaunaConcept.jpg|Early concept art of large animals on Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF SpartanAdsConcept.jpg|Early concept art of a [[civilian]] looking at advertisements for the [[SPARTAN-IV program]].
File:HINF SwordFlyingConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 floating in space by Installation 07's damaged segment.
File:HINF Zeta Halo Vista.png|Concept art of Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a [[Forerunner]] [[Beacon tower]].
File:HINF HogOnAHaloConcept.jpg|Concept art of a lone [[M12B Warthog]].
File:HINF BanishedStrongholdConcept.png|Concept art of a [[Banished stronghold]].
File:HINF Forerunner Landscape Concept.jpg|Concept art of Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF FloatyTerrainConcept.jpg|Concept art of Installation 07's floating terrain.
File:HINF RavineConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a ravine.
File:HINF FracturedHaloConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the fractured surface of Installation 07.
File:HINF BansheePatrolConcept.jpg|Concept art of three [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]]s flying over a valley.
File:HINF BeamEmitterConcept.jpg|Concept art of a beam emitter.
File:HINF BaseDeploymentConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished structures being deployed to Installation 07's surface.
File:HINF BrokenZetaConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the damaged Installation 07.
File:HINF FirstPersonConcept.jpg|First-person concept art of John-117 in a fractured Forerunner structure.
File:HINF MarineDebrisConcept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marines investigating some debris.
File:HINF MarineCampConcept.jpg|Concept art of Marines in a makeshift camp.
File:HINF MarineAmbushConcept.jpg|Concept art of Marines preparing to ambush a [[Jiralhanae]] patrol.
File:HINF FloatyTowersConcept.jpg|Early concept art of two Forerunner towers.
File:HINF BanishedInteriorConcept.jpg|Concept art of the interior of a Banished vessel.
File:HINF BoosterFrame Ring Concept.jpg|Early concept art of an [[OF92 Booster Frame]] approaching Installation 07.
File:HINF BanishedStrongholdConcept3.jpg|Concept art of John-117 outside a Banished stronghold.
File:HINF ZetaVisaConcept.jpg|Concept art of some of Installation 07's terrain.
File:HINF MysteriousStructureConcept.jpg|Concept art of a mysterious Forerunner structure.
File:HINF ScorpionApproach.jpg|Concept art of an [[M808 Scorpion|Scorpion tank]] approaching a Banished stronghold.
File:HINF BanishedStrongholdConcept2.jpg|Concept art of a Banished stronghold from above.
File:HINF BanishedStructureConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Banished structure.
File:HINF ScrapPileConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished forces picking through a scrap pile.
File:HINF BanishedFortConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished fortifications.
File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept.png|Concept art of a fracturing Forerunner hallway.
File:HINF ForerunnerChamberConcept.jpg|Concept art of a massive Forerunner chamber.
File:HINF RiverStructureConcept.jpg|Concept art of a beam emitter by a river.
File:HINF ZetaHaloConcept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117 observing the expanse of Installation 07.
File:HINF BruteHallwayConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Banished Jiralhanae wandering through a hallway.
File:HINF CrashedLifeboatConcept.jpg|Concept art of a crashed lifeboat with human remains.
File:HINF BanishedCampConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Banished camp.
File:HINF LakeviewConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 overlooking a lake.
File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept3.jpg|Concept art of a Forerunner structure.
File:HINF LightBridgeConcept.jpg|Concept art of a [[light bridge]].
File:HINF MarshConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 wading through a marsh.
File:HINF MarineHogConcept.jpg|Concept art of Marines riding in an M12B Warthog.
File:HINF BrutePatrolConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae patrol.
File:HINF RavineConcept.jpg|Concept art of a ravine.
File:HINF PatheticConcept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117 fighting [[Atriox]].
File:HINF BehemothConcept2.jpg|Concept art of [[Behemoth]].
File:HINF PelicanDebrisConcept.jpg|Concept art of Pelican debris.
File:HINF PaxWest Concept.png|Concept art of a UNSC base.
File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept2.jpg|Concept art of the interior of a Forerunner structure.
File:HINF FiringRangeConcept.jpg|Concept art of a firing range at the [[Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science]].
File:HINF JohnClifftopConcept.jpg|John-117 standing atop a cliff.
File:HINF BrokeHaloConcept.png|Concept art of the broken [[Installation 07]].
File:HINF JohnVsBruteConcept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117 fighting a large Jiralhanae.
File:HINF PelicanDropConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Pelican delivering an M12B Warthog.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept2.jpg|Concept art of [[Aquarius]].
File:HINF BruteFightConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans and Jiralhanae fighting.
File:HINF BazaarAlleyConcept.jpg|Concept art of an alley on [[Bazaar]].
File:HINF BehemothConcept.png|More concept art of Behemoth.
File:HINF LiveFire Concept 1.png|Concept art of [[Live Fire]].
File:HINF RechargeConcept.jpg|Concept art of [[Recharge]].
File:HINF DesertChopperConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Spartan driving a [[Banished Chopper|Chopper]] through a desert environment.
File:HINF BanishedHologramConcept.png|Concept art of a Banished [[holotank]].
File:HINF DishBaseConcept.jpg|Concept art of another UNSC base.
File:HINF BazaarInterior.png|Concept art of a room's interior on Bazaar.
File:HINF Bazaar Interior Concept.png|Concept art of a café on Bazaar. 
File:HINF EarlySpartansConcept.jpg|Early concept art of Spartans.
File:HINF HydroponicsConcept.jpg|More concept art of Aquarius.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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