E3 2021: Halo Infinite Coming To PC And Xbox This Holiday, Watch The Multiplayer Reveal Trailer

Xbox Game Studios showed off footage of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode during their Xbox + Bethesda E3 2021 showcase yesterday. The studio also announced that the game will be launching on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S this holiday season. The game was originally supposed to launch alongside Xbox’ next-gen console back in November but was delayed because of several development challenges, including COVID-19.

Halo Infinite will pick up where 2015’s Halo 5: Guardians left off and will once again follow the exploits of Master Chief as he tries to uncover Cortana’s fate. The showcase, however, focused more on the game’s multiplayer mode which will be available for free starting on day one.

“For nearly twenty years, Halo multiplayer has been defined by sandbox-focused emergent gameplay that offers players a wide array of weapons, vehicles, and toys in the name of competition and good fun,” wrote the team in a follow-up blog on Halo Waypoint.

“With Halo Infinite, the team at 343 Industries is embracing the franchise’s legacy while imbuing it with new modern twists to lean into the series’ strengths while simultaneously laying a foundation on which to grow and further evolve in the months and years beyond launch.”

Halo Infinite will also feature a new tutorial and training system called the Academy. “To help ensure all Spartans meet the UNSC's high bar and have the skills necessary to succeed on the battlefield, we're excited to introduce the all-new Academy,” said 343 Industries. “Under the mentorship of Spartan Commander Laurette, the Academy offers players the opportunity to hone their skills and get better acclimated with the armaments and environments of Halo Infinite.”

“Recruits will be able to dial-in their marksmanship skills at the target range or jump right into customizable training skirmishes and square off against AI-controlled bots. Training Mode lets you configure specific loadouts, deploy opponent bots of various skill levels, and practice on your own terms. Bots can also be configured in Custom Games to tailor the experience and even in fill-in roster spots for MIA fireteam members,” they added.

The video below offers a quick look at how multiplayer matches will go down in Halo Infinite.