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[ozz ex machina]

So it is bots....

Disappointing. Will maybe mess with this like 10 minutes to see whats new and how it feels, then just put it down till the pvp is added.

I quite like it. So many questions around the mechanics, maps and sandbox to work out. Quite nice it won't be full sweat on the first test.

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Lmao I got a code event though I've only beaten 1 halo

There is no code.

It's accessed through an app.

 

[TheKnownUnknown]

There is no code.

It's accessed through an app.

And thats how trolls embarrass themselves lol

 

[THEAP99]

And thats how trolls embarrass themselves lol

I meant to say I got the email.

 

[Sorne]

 

[Forsythia]

How do I download this? Or haven't they released that info yet?

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

I quite like it. So many questions around the mechanics, maps and sandbox to work out. Quite nice it won't be full sweat on the first test.

You also can't go back and test bots after testing better things. Who would?

 

[TIGERCOOL]

How do I download this? Or haven't they released that info yet?

no info yet. expected around 3pm EST

 

[Sorne]

How do I download this? Or haven't they released that info yet?

Well, if it's anything like MCC flights, you'll either get a steam code for the PC build, or you'll be able to download the build through the Xbox insider app IIRC.

 

[JackNightblade]

i really really want this to be good. I watched the gameplay from yesterday and i just cant tell the difference between it and halo 5 tbh.

Visually the difference is only slight despite being a 6 year newer game on much better hardware and the art style is overall 343 Halo rather than Bungie halo. As in, the map they showcased is the same generic industrial look that every halo 5 map used endlessly.

The map design, as predicted, seems entirely based around sprint with very little thought to strategic points, lines of sight, or even interesting visual cues. these maps could easily go into a CoD game and fit right in.

I didnt get a flight invite so i wont be able to see how it feels. But Halo 5 felt well enough, my issue with 5 was the map design, sprint, and clamber for the most part. All of those are still present

 

[Balducci30]

i really really want this to be good. I watched the gameplay from yesterday and i just cant tell the difference between it and halo 5 tbh.

Visually the difference is only slight despite being a 6 year newer game on much better hardware and the art style is overall 343 Halo rather than Bungie halo. As in, the map they showcased is the same generic industrial look that every halo 5 map used endlessly.

The map design, as predicted, seems entirely based around sprint with very little thought to strategic points, lines of sight, or even interesting visual cues. these maps could easily go into a CoD game and fit right in.

I didnt get a flight invite so i wont be able to see how it feels. But Halo 5 felt well enough, my issue with 5 was the map design, sprint, and clamber for the most part. All of those are still present

I’ll be honest I’m pretty glad they went more in that direction multiplayer wise - I’ve played all the halos from the beginning but I am a casual player - the old ones feel too dated to me with the movement now - like I can’t get behind no sprint and no clamber when every other modern FPS has them. I don’t get why that ever was a core part of the halo experience to people, but like I said I’m casual - the map to my eyes looks like a slayer halo map, cannot tell the difference.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Any time now

 

[cormack12]

Site must be getting absolutely hammered, cant even login.

 

[Sorne]

Site must be getting absolutely hammered, cant even login.

I'm logged in, but 80% of the time I check the messages tab, I get an error.

 

[Forsythia]

Can't even access the website. I should check the insider app, right?

 

[cormack12]

Can't even access the website. I should check the insider app, right?

Insider app is showing nothing for me.

 

[JLB]

So it is bots....

Disappointing. Will maybe mess with this like 10 minutes to see whats new and how it feels, then just put it down till the pvp is added.

Initially, then pvp.
Damn, i really want to get an invite.

 

[Alkemyst]

Just gonna play New World until they get this shit sorted.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

 

[NeonDelta]

finally managed to log in to waypoint site but nothing there

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Well this is disappointing

 

[elliot5]

Give them time... It'll prob be out in like 2 hours. I was always anticipating 5 PM PST or later.

 

[brokenwatch]

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

It's 343, we should have guessed it would be delayed and without specificity of a release time.

 

[TheKnownUnknown]

It's 343, we should have guessed it would be delayed and without specificity of a release time.

I thought I was crazy for not finding an email or message on the site lol.

 

[Miggytronz]

Halo Insider | Halo - Official Site (halowaypoint.com)

Go to bottom

 

[Alkemyst]

I'm in. Doing the drills right now.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

I'm in. Doing the drills right now.

How'd you get in?

 

[jigglet]

No code yet, been checking my inbox all day

So hyped to give this a test.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

No code yet, been checking my inbox all day

So hyped to give this a test.

Just got an email about it, but the site is completely dead.

 

[Alkemyst]

How'd you get in?

If your on Xbox, go on the insider app and it should be there.

 

[elliot5]

WE IN HERE LADS IT LOOKS AND PLAYS GREEEAATTTT.

 

[M.W.]

The bobbing while sprinting can't be turned off and it sux

 

[Dusktildawn48]

I can't figure out how to download and their site isn't loading anything. Says pending on the Xbox insider app so I'm wondering if I actually got in on pc.

 

[elliot5]

I can't figure out how to download and their site isn't loading anything. Says pending on the Xbox insider app so I'm wondering if I actually got in on pc.

Restart your console

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Restart your console

Trying now

Edit: still says pending

 

[Lone Wolf]

Youd think Microsoft with huge server farms all over the world would be able to keep a damn website up. Got the email but can’t open waypoint.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Pending ugggh. Anyone get around this to install on console?

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Pending ugggh. Anyone get around this to install on console?

People on reddit say to just wait on the pending screen and it'll change.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Regarding pending:

 

[TIGERCOOL]

I got an email and it told me to check my messages on waypoint but my inbox is empty...

 

[elliot5]

I got an email and it told me to check my messages on waypoint but my inbox is empty...

check in the halo insider profile thing it should be at the bottom of that page

 

[CrustyBritches]

Finally got through to the Halo Insider profile page where they have the flights and keys at the bottom. Got the key, redeemed, and currently downloading!

 

[NeonGhost]

Finally got through to the Halo Insider profile page where they have the flights and keys at the bottom. Got the key, redeemed, and currently downloading!

What’s the file size

 

[Miggytronz]

This Tech Test on PC runs like utter dog shit. 3700x/3080fe and i cannot get more than 40 fps at the lowest settings.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

What’s the file size

17 GB

 

[elliot5]

yeah don't bother playing this on PC if you have an Xbox as well. Def not optimized for PC this build.

 

[jigglet]

I'm watching videos now. I love how they moved most of the HUD elements to the bottom of the screen. It definitely looks cleaner compared to H5.

 

[YukiOnna]

1 more hour till it downloads... Wait is killing me.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

check in the halo insider profile thing it should be at the bottom of that page

Had to reload a thousand times but it worked. Thanks. Hope the performance on PC is just a hitch and they sort it out this weekend