Here’s the first look at Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode

343 Industries is back and ready to demonstrate more Halo Infinite. Today at the Microsoft Xbox + Bethesda showcase, we got a new look at the multiplayer side of Halo Infinite. The game will run at up to 120fps in this mode on Xbox Series X and offers classic gameplay like capturing the flag combined with new abilities like using the hook to pick up objects.

“When it comes to gameplay, our goal is to deliver a multiplayer experience that honors classic Halo combat while also offering new players the support needed to jump in and have a great time,” says Joseph Staten, creative lead for Halo Infinite. “To that end, we’re introducing the Spartan Academy and Spartan Commander Laurette who will help players familiarize themselves with maps, weapons, and equipment.”

343 Industries also added bot matches to Halo Infinite, “so players new and old can warm up before they hit the battlefield.” The multiplayer portion of Halo Infinite will be free to play on Xbox and PC, and 343 Industries supports crossplay and cross-progression.

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A behavior-based anti-cheat system will be implemented, which runs on the server-side. Unfortunately, the trailer doesn't say if and when there will be a multiplayer beta for Halo Infinite, or when it will launch. Both Halo Infinite's campaign and multiplayer modes will launch simultaneously later this year during the fall. Brian Jarrard, community director at 343 Industries, has confirmed that “technical previews” for Halo Infinite will launch later this summer.

This latest demo is the first time we've seen Halo Infinite gameplay since the eight-minute trailer that was shown nearly a year ago. Reception of the game was mixed last year, with some criticizing the graphics and in-game visuals. This led to 343 Industries delaying the game until 2021, and a leadership shake-up for the Halo Infinite team. 343 also acknowledged “we do have work to do to address some of these areas and raise the level of fidelity and overall presentation for the final game.”

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