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'''''Halo Infinite'''''{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} is the sixth mainline installment in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' franchise]], the sequel to ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', and was developed by [[343 Industries]], [[Certain Affinity]], and SkyBox Labs, and published by [[Microsoft Studios]]. Set one year after the events of ''Halo 5'', ''Infinite'' follows the [[John-117|Master Chief]] who battles the [[Banished]] on [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]] which they have occupied, while also uncovering the mystery of [[Cortana]]'s disappearance.

The campaign takes place on [[Installation 07]], within a seamless open world broken up by linear story missions. the campaign has been described as being larger than the campaigns of ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''5'' combined.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/23/halo-infinite-comes-out-swinging-during-xbox-showcase|Site=Game Informer|Page=Halo Infinite Comes Out Swinging During Xbox Showcase|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} The campaign intends to implement four player online co-op and two-player local splitscreen co-op.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-multiplayer-makes-grappling-hook-a-p/1100-6480112/|Site=GameSpot|Page=Halo Infinite Multiplayer Makes Grappling Hook A Pickup, 4-Player Split-Screen Confirmed|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://screenrant.com/halo-infinite-split-screen-co-op-campaign-multiplayer/|Site=Screenrant|Page=Halo Infinite Campaign Is 2-Player Local Splitscreen & 4-Player Online|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} As a result of shifting focus towards a higher quality product at launch, the campaign co-op mode was not available at launch, but 343 Industries plans to include it alongside ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]]{{Ref/YouTube|Id=AugUpdate|Yct2QKgF5e4|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Development Update - August|Time=1034|D=21|M=8|Y=2021}}, which has also been delayed from it's initial estimate of 3 months after launch.

The open world of ''Halo Infinite'' is divided into seven areas, each being unlocked as the player progresses through the main missions. When an area becomes accessible, the side missions within the area also become available. Side missions include retaking 12 UNSC [[Forward Operating Base]]s (FOBs), sabotaging seven Banished outposts, rescuing 20 marine squads in distress, and eliminating 15 Banished High-Value Targets. Upon retaking a FOB, nearby side missions (along with [[Mjolnir Armory]] lockers and Spartan Cores) are labelled on the [[TACMAP]]. Completing side missions reward [[Valor]], which contributes to the FOB progression system, adding weapons, vehicles, and marines to FOBs. Most indoor areas dedicated to main missions cannot be accessed again in the open world after completing the main missions.  

''Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer became publicly available on November 15, ahead of the game's official December 8 launch. The multiplayer component is [[Wikipedia:Free-to-play|free-to-play]], supporting 120FPS on Xbox Series X.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1289298976550731776|Halo|Quote=Halo: Halo is for everyone. We can confirm #HaloInfinite multiplayer will be free-to-play and will support 120FPS on Xbox Series X. More details will be shared later!}} Cross-play and cross-progression is available, allowing players to carry customization and progress across all platforms.{{Ref/Reuse|pcjourney}} Competitive playlists are restricted based on input devices across platforms.{{Ref/Reuse|InsideApril}} The game features microtransactions in multiplayer available in the game's shop and an "out of game" progression system.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://au.ign.com/articles/2018/09/18/halo-infinite-will-have-microtransactions-and-pc-anti-cheat-tech|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite Will Have Microtransactions and PC Anti-Cheat Tech|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} 343 has also confirmed that loot boxes will not be present.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=mpoverview|n-O7OuliQRY|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Multiplayer Overview|D=14|M=6|Y=2021}} Furthermore, ''Infinite'' has [[season]]s similar to ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', with each season lasting approximately three months as well as special events known as "[[Fractures]]".{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideJune|D=25|M=6|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-june-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - June 2021}}

 

[[Forge]] will be included in ''Halo Infinite'', featuring an "Undo & Redo" buttons. As with ''Halo 5: Guardians'', ''Infinite'' will feature weapon variants of several weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=II|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/infinite-inquiries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update: Infinite Inquiries|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} Due to technical complexities involved, Forge will not be available at launch, but it is planned to be included alongside ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s [[Season 03 (Halo Infinite)|Season 03]], approximately nine months after launch.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}}

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*[[The Harbinger]] {{1st}}

*[[Yanme'e]] {{Mo}}

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**[[Bolroci Workshop Chopper]] {{1st}}

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*[[Banished Phantom]]

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**''[[Bandit]]'' variant {{1st}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-update-september-2022|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite Update – September 2022|D=2|M=9|Y=2022}}

*[[MK50 Sidekick]] {{1st}}

*[[Banished Shade|Bolroci Workshop Shade]] {{1st}}

*[[Scrap Cannon]] {{1st}}

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*[[Gorespike cannon]] {{1st}}

***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] {{Mo}}

****[[ARGUS-class Mjolnir|Argus]] variant

**[[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]]

**[[Beam emitter]]

*[[Ring artifact]]s

**[[Eradicator]] {{1st}}

As of June 2017, it has been confirmed that ''Halo Infinite'' will not be discussed "for quite some time", implying a longer development cycle.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://au.ign.com/articles/2017/06/19/e3-2017-halo-6-reveal-wont-be-soon-says-343-industries|Site=IGN|Page=E3 2017: Halo 6 Reveal 'Won't Be Soon', Says 343 Industries|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} ''Halo Infinite'' intends to have a beta at some point prior to its release.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://in.ign.com/halo-5/76851/news/all-future-halo-games-will-have-betas-says-343-industries|Site=IGN|Page=All Future Halo Games Will Have Betas, Says 343 Industries|Quote=Going forward, you will never see a Halo game coming out without a beta.|Quotee=Bonnie Ross|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} ''Halo Infinite'' will also have more focus on the Master Chief by "doubling down" on him.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://wccftech.com/343i-halo-5-mistake-master-chief|Site=Wccftech|Page=343i Acknowledges Halo 5 Storytelling Mistake, Will Double Down on Master Chief Focus|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} There will be no Battle Royale mode featured according to [[Jeff Easterling|Jeff Easterling's]] claim “The only BR we're interested in is the [[Battle rifle|Battle Rifle]]”, in response to the popular trend during a livestream.{{Ref/Reuse|BattleRoyale}}

Since the launch of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in [[2015#October|October 2015]], [[343 Industries]] has been developing a new game engine—''[[Slipspace Engine]]''. The engine was built to help the development team fully realize their goals for the upcoming successor to ''Guardians'', ''Halo Infinite''. First announced with an engine demonstration at [[Microsoft Studios|Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2018]] conference, ''Halo Infinite'' is still currently in relatively early development. The trailer depicted the [[John-117|Master Chief]] aiding [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] on a [[Halo Array|Halo installation]], encountering wildlife similar to deer and rhinoceroses.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint journey}} None of the wildlife will be hostile to the player.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Ask343Zeta|BgrbXe-CMaE|HALO|#Ask343​​ <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo Infinite – Zeta Halo}}

On a Mixer stream on December 19, 2018, several 343i employees confirmed that players who liked ''[[Halo: Reach]]''{{'}}s [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor customization]] would be pleased with ''[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Halo Infinite's]]''. Black undersuits for the multiplayer Spartans was also confirmed. Players who reach [[Rank (Halo 5: Guardians)|SR 152]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' will be rewarded with the "Watchdogs" armor coating in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Site|Id=HH2018|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/happy-halodays-2018|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Happy Holidays <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo Community Update|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideDecember2020|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-december-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - December 2020}}

E3 2019 provided more information about the game. It showed an early scene from the game where a [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of a [[Echo 216|derelict Pelican]] finds the Master Chief floating in space in front of a damaged Halo, retrieves him and powers his suit back up; preparing for battle. Another scene shows the Master Chief moving inside of an environment resembling a Halo's control room, and preparing a [[Data crystal chip|AI chip]] with the explicitly deliberate goal of "reconnecting" with someone or something.{{Ref/YouTube|Jye1-0zh41E|Xbox|343 Unpacks E3 2019 Halo Infinite Trailer|Quote=That was a... a really important part of the trailer where Master Chief is um, going into a very... Forerunner um, environment, to kind of uh, ''reconnect''.|Quotee=Chris Lee}}  Additionally, an audio file hidden within the trailer's HUD sequence features Cortana's voice remarking that "This... This is part of me. I don't know why. I don't know how. But it is me."

By 20 August 2021, ''Halo Infinite'' development has entered "shutdown" mode, where the focus has shifted towards bugfixes and reviews on campaign and multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}}

''Halo Infinite'' is being developed with cross-play and cross-progression available on the Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.{{Ref/Site|Id=pcjourney|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/04/29/continuing-our-pc-gaming-journey-in-2021-and-beyond/|Site=Xbox|Page=Continuing Our PC Gaming Journey in 2021 and Beyond|D=30|M=4|Y=2021}} All platforms support customizable options in [[wikipedia:Field of view in video games|field of view]] and input devices, with players being able to use controllers as well as keyboard and mouse on all platforms. As such, the game also offers additional gameplay settings for keyboard and mouse users, including triple keybinds, advanced sensitivity, and acceleration sliders. ''Halo Infinite'' on PC supports interface with [[Steam]] and [[Wikipedia:Discord (software)|Discord]], and comes with customizable in-game settings, including a wide range of display aspect ratios (including 21:9 and 32:9 formats) as well as advanced graphics options.{{Ref/Reuse|InsideApril}}

''Halo Infinite'' will be the first debut of a new artstyle introduced by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Nicolas "Sparth" Bouvier]];{{Ref/Twitter|nbsparth|1006551493774696448|Nicolas Bouvier}} Bouvier having worked as a concept artist for the series' expanded media, drew heavy inspiration from the most iconic and historic parts of the ''Halo'' franchise and fan feedback, while ensuring that the fidelity of those designs would take full advantage of the [[Xbox One]]'s capabilities. The game focuses on the Master Chief, with 343i having taken feedback on the amount of time spent playing as the Master Chief in ''Halo 5''. The studio has stated that they are making changes to how they approach the game's creation, while also taking new and unexpected directions. Community involvement in the game's design will be utilized, with community members being able to join early flighting programs to give 343i direct feedback.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint journey}}

*[[Nicolas Roye]] as "''[[Echo 216's pilot|The Pilot]]''"

*Debra Wilson as ''[[The Harbinger]]''

*Keith Szarabajka as ''[[Tovarus]]''

To coincide with the game's release, an associated art book is set to release on December 14, 2021, showcasing the artwork for the game created by the team at 343 Industries.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=5|Y=2021|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506720080|Site=Amazon|Page=The Art of Halo Infinite}}

On October 25, 2021, 343 Industries released a video on the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign, showcasing enemies, weapons, and vehicles. It also revealed the new enemies [[The Harbinger]] and the [[Skimmer]]s.{{Ref/YouTube|tgn8VOv9dc0|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Campaign Gameplay Overview|D=25|M=10|Y=2021}}

On December 8, 2021, hours before ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s release, 343 Industries released an 6-episodes audio series on Spotify. The series focus on an ONI agent whose mission is to relay critical information to the Master Chief, but her memory resets every seven hours.

[[File:HINF Promotions.png|300px|right|thumb|Examples of some of the brand tie-ins and rewards.]]