 is finally available and is crossplay compatible across Xbox and PC. As a reminder, though, local co-op was cancelled due to a reallocation of resources, which is a real kick in the teeth considering local co-op has always been a mainstay of the Halo series. The other big addition is the long-awaited Forge mode, which was also delayed a few times and was said not to be arriving until season three. 343 has decided to move up its release, since season three was delayed into 2023. This does mean that the Forge mode is technically in beta, but the plan is to expand upon it with future updates rather than keep players waiting even longer. 'The Forge Beta in Halo Infinite launches with six canvas maps, a new visual scripting engine, object scaling, lighting and audio tools, bot support, huge budget increases, file sharing capabilities, and much more to help you create and share your maps, modes, and prefabs,' reads a blog post on Halo Waypoint. 'While we are calling this the Forge 'beta,' by no means does this mean that the mode is going away. Forge is here to stay for good in Halo In){kind=link}
A major winter update adds long-demanded content to Halo Infinite, as Xbox’s Matt Booty addresses the game’s poor post-launch reception.
Considering it’s the latest entry in one of Xbox’s most prestigious franchises, it is upsetting to see Halo Infinite be treated with such disdain by its player base.
Its post-launch lifecycle has been undeniably messy, with important updates regularly delayed, a lack of any meaningful new content, and its content seasons dragging on for far too long.
Developer 343 Industries is clearly aware of players’ frustrations and disappointment, which is why it’s no doubt hoping today’s massive update will help repair the damage.
343 calls it the largest feature update to Halo Infinite yet, which doesn’t seem to be an exaggeration when you read through what’s included.