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There are many conflicting reports, so let's not make a statement on this just yet. Besides, the claim that "there will be no more updates" is something that has even be denied by 343 themselves.
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By 20 August 2021, ''Halo Infinite'' development had entered "shutdown" mode, where the focus has shifted towards bugfixes and reviews on campaign and multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}}
By 20 August 2021, ''Halo Infinite'' development had entered "shutdown" mode, where the focus has shifted towards bugfixes and reviews on campaign and multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|AugUpdate}}
As of February, 2023, according to reports, development on ''Infinite'' has ceased; there are no plans to make more story content for the game, or provide updates. This was just after mass layoffs at Microsoft, which affected 343. Before the layoffs, developers at 343 were reportedly working on prototypes for new ''Halo'' games and projects in Unreal instead of designing new content for ''Infinite''.<ref>[https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/02/report-halo-infinite-wont-get-story-dlc-series-switching-to-unreal/ '''Kotaku''' - ''Report: Halo Infinite Won’t Get Story DLC, Series Switching To Unreal'']</ref>
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===Art===
===Art===
''Halo Infinite'' is 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}}
''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}}


When designing the setting, inspiration was taken from the Pacific Northwest.{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideFebruary|D=28|M=3|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-february-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - February 2021}} "Sub-biomes" also feature, representing said biomes from the Northwest. Some unique areas called "Deadlands" appear, representing war-torn areas of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Ask343Zeta}}
When designing the setting, inspiration was taken from the Pacific Northwest.{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideFebruary|D=28|M=3|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-february-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - February 2021}} "Sub-biomes" also feature, representing said biomes from the Northwest. Some unique areas called "Deadlands" appear, representing war-torn areas of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Ask343Zeta}}