Halo Infinite | Multiplayer E3 2021 Overview
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I mean, Halo has so many pillars. Is FF really the third? It was introduced in Halo 3: ODST. After Forge. After Theater.
At any rate, I agree with you that it's an AWESOME mode. Loved it especially in ODST and Halo 5.
We just don't know yet whether it'll be there for launch. I'm sure we will learn more soon-ish.
The bots make me hopeful for an enhanced FF experience actually. Can you imagine Forge FF maps?!
Yep, Halo has been an aliased mess for too dang long. Feels great to finally have the console hardware to focus on sharp image quality AND maintain good FPS.
I wonder what that third pillar is gonna be? Id think it would be a large scale BR mode or another take on H5s Warzone.
Really interested in how they are gonna do weapon balance this time. The pistol not having a scope this time should limit it as a utility weapon, but maybe it will be good enough for a starter. Let's hope they learned from launch Halo 5's super OP autos and don't repeat that
Assuming it isn't too grindy I hope every game with a battle pass copies Infinite's style of making them permanent.
Still not clear what is/isn't part of the F2P experience. I assume everything they showed is free, but I'm also assuming (and hoping) there is a lot more to this package than 4v4 and BTB - Warzone, Firefight, Forge, Customs Browser, etc.. And whatever else they say, I have no doubt they are preparing some form of Battle Royale.
They actually did it. It's perfect. Obviously, not particularly jazzed about the Battle Pass, but that's the new industry hotness that every major franchise is chasing and with this going F2P, it was almost inevitable. Even still, artistically, mechanically, it's perfect.
I haven't felt this good about the future of Halo multiplayer in a long, long time.
I haven't felt this good about the future of Halo multiplayer in a long, long time.
12-15 multiplayer maps is my guess, which is an estimated guess when averaging the previous base-launch titles for past Halo games.
It's not a guarantee that it will be in, just that it was considered at some point in time. Also, MP director for Halo Infinite hates thrusters.
Highlights for me that sound awesome:
- Rollover Battle Pass
- No paid circumvention of BP unlocks
- Cross Progression between Xbox + PC
- Customizable AI for objectives commentary (hopefully you could unlock cooler AI voices through the BP maybe too?)
- Expanded vehicle damage + behavior
How many of us say that Halo already has the lore and sandbox that will go so well with Battle Royale lol.
Rewatched in 4K.
Yeah, this dispels basically all of my fears about the MP. It looks absolutely fantastic. The customization seems great, the sandbox seems AMAZING, the maps look visually way prettier and more interesting to look at than Halo 5's "forge-y" look, and most importantly- every new gameplay element feels extremely well thought out and fun as hell. I'm so excited.
Visually speaking... look- it's not very technically impressive. It feels rooted in last-gen, that's for sure. But I'll be honest- I almost don't care at all. All I wanted out of it last year was not necessarily better tech, but more cohesive and appealing visuals that complemented the better art style decisions they had made. They improved the material work, the lighting, and many of the little design elements I didn't like (like the shield recharge overlay as a standout). It TRULY looks like Halo now, rather than someone making toys mimicking the Halo look. I really couldn't be happier.
Shoutout to Dictator because it genuinely seems like they looked at his fantastic video from last year and fixed the majority, if not all of the issues. That video perfectly verbalized all of the issues I had but don't have enough knowledge to explain properly. I'm guessing it was a useful tool for 343 to find a good path to improvements, alongside the stuff they likely already had in mind on their roadmap. I hope we get a sequel video with this year's updates!
Yeah, this dispels basically all of my fears about the MP. It looks absolutely fantastic. The customization seems great, the sandbox seems AMAZING, the maps look visually way prettier and more interesting to look at than Halo 5's "forge-y" look, and most importantly- every new gameplay element feels extremely well thought out and fun as hell. I'm so excited.
Visually speaking... look- it's not very technically impressive. It feels rooted in last-gen, that's for sure. But I'll be honest- I almost don't care at all. All I wanted out of it last year was not necessarily better tech, but more cohesive and appealing visuals that complemented the better art style decisions they had made. They improved the material work, the lighting, and many of the little design elements I didn't like (like the shield recharge overlay as a standout). It TRULY looks like Halo now, rather than someone making toys mimicking the Halo look. I really couldn't be happier.
Shoutout to Dictator because it genuinely seems like they looked at his fantastic video from last year and fixed the majority, if not all of the issues. That video perfectly verbalized all of the issues I had but don't have enough knowledge to explain properly. I'm guessing it was a useful tool for 343 to find a good path to improvements, alongside the stuff they likely already had in mind on their roadmap. I hope we get a sequel video with this year's updates!
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Academy is lowkey a great addition. I'd almost say make it mandatory before joining MP. (though an option to say "I've put a gajillion hours into halo over the last 20 years, let me shit on kids" would be good too)
Academy is something every MP game should do. It's so frustrating to play multiplayer games when youre teammates don't know even basic game mechanics needed for success.
Academy is something every MP game should do. It's so frustrating to play multiplayer games when youre teammates don't know even basic game mechanics needed for success.
it will probably work like it does mcc. you get a point when you rank up, and complete challenges can get you more then 1 depending on the reward. you can then spend it on which ever pass you have
The image quality is SO much better than Halo games of the past. FINALLY a rock steady frame rate and a sharp image.
Really liked everything they showed. Feel like there was a bit too much "screen noise" (colors! indicators! markers! sfx!) and the FoV feels a bit tight by default. But things that can likely be fixed/improved on over time/in options.
Really liked everything they showed. Feel like there was a bit too much "screen noise" (colors! indicators! markers! sfx!) and the FoV feels a bit tight by default. But things that can likely be fixed/improved on over time/in options.
Im with you. Justifying game mechanics like vehicles spawning with in-universe stuff like that is something im really into. I loved when Titanfall did it with its little stories in multiplayer matches and the evacuations.
Damn this looks good. Really happy to hear battle passes won't expire (like in MCC). I hate having the time pressure.
Yeah
Unless 343 add a mode with gameplay effecting weapons/armor later down the line, it will all be cosmetic only.
The Halo 5 Warzone req system was pay to win garbage but those custom weapons were a lot of fun in the modes they were unlocked for everyone
There is no ugly gun model on screen with the BR though. That is already a huge upgrade
"Powerups (overshield, etc.) are inventory items when picked up, can use at any time, but will drop it if killed."
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