There is still little information about Halo Infinite. In a stream about Halo 5, the developers from 343 Industries revealed a few tidbits about the shooter.
After 343 Industries presented a Halo trailer for the new Slipspace engine at the last E3, Halo fans are waiting for information about the upcoming Halo Infinite. However, the developers only share information partially and in small bits, as was recently the case in a stream about Halo 5. It was confirmed that Halo Infinite can be played again in split-screen mode.
Developers talk about adjustments and split-screen
This is what the developers said: In the social stream, the Studio Head of 343 Industries, Chris Lee, the Tech Director Berger, John Junyszek from the community team, and Community Director Brian Jarrard faced off against each other in Halo 5: Guardians.
While the focus was mainly on Halo 5, the guys couldn’t resist discussing Halo Infinite in between.
The most interesting information is that Halo Infinite will have split-screen again. Playing with up to four participants in split-screen has been successfully tested with the new engine. The predecessor of Halo Infinite, Halo 5: Guardians, was often criticized for the lack of a split-screen mode.
What else came to light? In addition to the split-screen mode, the developers also talked about other features, especially character customization was in the spotlight:
- Black undersuits: The artists are aware of the high demand for undersuits and will implement them in Halo Infinite. It was pointed out that “all parts of the armor that are not made of metal” are meant by these undersuits.
- Halo Infinite will have a player customization inspired by Halo Reach. The developers stated that many players loved the customization options in Reach and indicated that fans will enjoy the customization in Infinite.
- Players who reach Level 152 in Halo 5 will receive a special reward in Infinite.
- The Slipspace engine was developed with a focus on PC, and PC players are expected to feel like “first-class citizens.”
- The engine was not completely newly created; some elements from previous Halo games were adopted.
You can watch the video of the Halo social stream here on the Mixer website.
Tests are coming: 343 Industries also plans extensive community tests for Halo Infinite, the so-called “Flighting Programs.” In these “flights,” players will be invited to test the shooter together with the developers.
The “flights” are expected to start small, but more testers will be added over time. These programs will also take place on PC, but probably later than on the console.
