Actually, the shooter Halo Infinite (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) was supposed to be released at the end of 2020, along with the launch of the new console generation. However, the developers have now announced that the release will be postponed.
Why is Halo Infinite being postponed? As the developers of 343 Industries announced on Twitter, the release is being delayed due to several factors, including the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent impact on development.
According to the statement, it would not be good for the game to be released during this Christmas season. The additional time is intended to finalize the game and create the most ambitious Halo game ever.
When will Halo Infinite be released now? No exact date for the release was mentioned. It was only stated that the game is set to be released in 2021.
So far, there has been little gameplay on display
Is the delay surprising? While there have been no direct indications that Halo Infinite would be postponed, at least the little gameplay that has been shown so far was an indication of this.
Just in July, the first scenes from the single-player campaign were shown. However, little is known about the multiplayer at this time. In early August, the developers only stated that it will be free-to-play, similar to how Call of Duty implemented it with the Battle Royale Warzone. Due to the coronavirus, it has already been mentioned here that there will likely be no beta tests for the multiplayer prior to the release.
Halo Infinite is not the first title to be delayed this year. Previously, The Last of Us Part 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and New World also faced delays.
