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Halo Infinite - Campaign Overview (October 25th - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CET)
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Kacho
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Yep. The Craig meme was so big Microsoft delayed the launch of their biggest IP for their next gen console. It’s something that will be talked about and referenced in every Halo/Xbox retrospective going forward.
I didn’t think the footage was that bad personally. I mean, definitely not something that showcases next gen, but it’s a cross gen game looking cross gen game. Slapping some improved lighting on it would make a world of difference. RTX wasn’t going to be available at launch in 2020 so here’s hoping it looks good tomorrow.
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clarky
Banned
Nah It would have been a disaster to release it in a broken unfinished state. CP2077 that was a disaster, i dont think launching series x without halo has hurt it in anyway. You still can't buy one, if halo hits hard then they'll become even more difficult to get this holiday.
People can rag on xCloud all they want, but if you don't have access to a Series X|S by Dec 8, at least you more or less have "guaranteed access" (in participating regions) that way. Input lag isn't that bad since the XSX upgrades, and would totally be playable for campaign.
levyjl1988
Banned
Halo 1-4 is amazing.
Halo 5 is the game where I left and played Destiny. Watching the first cutscene is where I vomited. All action, no context, and does a disservice to Halo 4's story.
Destiny 2 is the reason why I'm going back to Halo Infinite. Destiny MP is bullshit and unbalanced. At least in Destiny 1 you had to go find special ammo. Destiny 2 is a clusterfuck of guns that kill you just as fast as CoD.
Halo 5 is the game where I left and played Destiny. Watching the first cutscene is where I vomited. All action, no context, and does a disservice to Halo 4's story.
Destiny 2 is the reason why I'm going back to Halo Infinite. Destiny MP is bullshit and unbalanced. At least in Destiny 1 you had to go find special ammo. Destiny 2 is a clusterfuck of guns that kill you just as fast as CoD.
onesvenus
Member
I don't think it will live up to people's expectations. It will look better than last year showing but MP has everything going to be the better looking piece of the whole package: closed arenas vs open world and fixed lights vs dynamic ones.
I hope I'm wrong because I'd love a powerful next-gen looking first party game for Xbox but I feel like it's going to be FH5.
Oh! And I hope they fully embrace Craig and show him
HeisenbergFX4
is this what you were hyping last week?
I hope I'm wrong because I'd love a powerful next-gen looking first party game for Xbox but I feel like it's going to be FH5.
Oh! And I hope they fully embrace Craig and show him
HeisenbergFX4
is this what you were hyping last week?
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Naked Lunch
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The King is already back. The multiplayer test was tremendous.
Campaign is just icing.
clarky
Banned
Also dropped Destiny at this point. As a mostly comp PVP player they all but abandoned the PVP side of things after the split. I believe there's still no new maps? I broke the cycle and can't bring myself to play anymore. Did enjoy my time with it, mostly.
Shadax the wizard
Member
Heck yeah! I have high hopes for this
haveagood1
Member
Does Bo know Halo?
ZehDon
Member
You asked was Infinite’s footage really that much of a disaster. I believe I explained that it was. Contrasting it against a hypothetical release that didn’t happen should reinforce that for you: if the footage wasn’t that much of a disaster, they’d have released it.
Halo Infinite’s original gameplay reveal was, without doubt, the worst AAA reveal and backlash I’ve ever seen.
Robochobo
Member
Here Chief, you dropped this.
captainraincoat
Banned
i actually think people are going to enjoy this halo
I'm nobody
Member
Yip.......e
clarky
Banned
levyjl1988
Banned
It's true. Halo 5's campaign sucked, and I'm not alone.Here Chief, you dropped this.
Here's hoping Halo Infinite's campaign is good, well at least better than what was initially presented.
Cutscenes are nice, but I want to ACTUALLY enjoy playing the game. If I didn't I'll just go watch Halo Infinite the movie on youtube when the game launches.
An endless grapple in an open world Halo game is more than enough of a reason to play the campaign for me lolol
Chukhopops
Member
Well that’s a relief, I started to worry a little bit about a potential delay. Now they just need to show the PVE MP modes and we are good for next year. Firefight in Halo 5 was just so fucking good.
Team Andromeda
Member
Can't wait
SenjutsuSage
Banned
I'm so excited for this moment that no amount of negativity will ruin this for me. I loved Halo 4, felt it was easily the best depiction of the legend that is Master Chief, it gave you the best window into his human side, and it was a wonderful tribute to Chief and Cortana's relationship. That relationship is a big part of what helped make Halo Halo.
The pacing was fantastic, it dug deeper into the lore than more recent games did, not being afraid to tug on all the potential that's there. This is 343's first chance to make their Halo they always wanted to, on their own engine. I can see myself dedicating a shit ton of time to Zeta Halo. Can't wait to see after the main story how they expand and add to it over the years.
The pacing was fantastic, it dug deeper into the lore than more recent games did, not being afraid to tug on all the potential that's there. This is 343's first chance to make their Halo they always wanted to, on their own engine. I can see myself dedicating a shit ton of time to Zeta Halo. Can't wait to see after the main story how they expand and add to it over the years.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
Don't ever say they don't give you what you want.
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Deleted member 471617
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I was one of the few that actually enjoyed the 2020 gameplay trailer because the combat/gameplay looked excellent. The major issues were technical and the lighting but nothing that couldn't be fixed with more time. If the technical issues are gone, it's polished and the game itself visually "pops", I will be very happy.
I for one am extremely happy that Halo Infinite ended up being delayed (as it should have been) because first, I had Gears Tactics, Valhalla, Immortals and Cyberpunk 2077 for launch/Holiday so it wouldn't have mattered. Second, after Guardians of the Galaxy tomorrow, the only new game I have will be Halo Infinite until Dying Light 2 kicks off 2022 for me so if Halo wasn't delayed, I would have nothing new to play for three months. Thanks to the delay, I have a new release in the middle of those three months so it worked out great for me.
Halo Infinite gameplay in less than eight hours and Guardians of the Galaxy Tuesday!!! Week is starting off great.
I for one am extremely happy that Halo Infinite ended up being delayed (as it should have been) because first, I had Gears Tactics, Valhalla, Immortals and Cyberpunk 2077 for launch/Holiday so it wouldn't have mattered. Second, after Guardians of the Galaxy tomorrow, the only new game I have will be Halo Infinite until Dying Light 2 kicks off 2022 for me so if Halo wasn't delayed, I would have nothing new to play for three months. Thanks to the delay, I have a new release in the middle of those three months so it worked out great for me.
Halo Infinite gameplay in less than eight hours and Guardians of the Galaxy Tuesday!!! Week is starting off great.
Little Chicken
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Better start clearing room on the SSD.
Deputy Moonman
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Honestly, I don't feel that it was the worst reveal and I definitely don't think the game was delayed due to the graphics. People complained and made fun of the textures (or lack of textures in the game for sure) but I think the real reason they delayed it was simply due to the game not being ready. I think the complaints over the graphics were warranted though slightly overblown but more importantly it gave 343 the perfect excuse/opportunity to delay while getting the least amount of criticism for delaying. I mean the reveal looked and played like Halo. 343 also stated that the textures for "Craig" weren't implemented/finished in the reveal footage.
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93xfan
Banned
I really want 343 to embrace the meme and show Craig before and after comparison
They should definitely do an Easter egg with him. Maybe a grunt talking into a cave trying to convince him to come out and show his face and sorry for laughing.
Or maybe a before and after advertisement for cosmetic needler surgery.
Negotiator101
Member
For some of us campaign is the most important component, MP was very impressive but the scrutiny that this showing will be under is massive. Not only does it need to look very good but it needs to play even better and show us something spectacular. The last showing was basically run of the mill Halo (if you ignore the visual issues), I'm hoping for some large scale combat featuring UNSC vs The Banished to really utilise the huge environments.
Darlingcognito
Member
What I like about the announcement is they did it in a way now Xbox insider could use googly eyes emote or brag about having "called it"
They really should do it like this more often.
They really should do it like this more often.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Me too. For me and old Halo mates it definitely is. Live cross to Halo campaign fans...
anthony2690
Gold Member
Can't wait to see the campaign 
cormack12
Gold Member
Nice surprise to wake up to. Today as well, not a week off.
I've been playing through Halo 5 again on legendary and you know some of the areas like the planets are actually decent looking. The promethean art and installations though, yuk. It will be really interesting to see what type of trailer they go for. A shot for shot remake for comparison, a darker grittier settin or more enclosed level (caves etc).
Anyway fingers crossed. Don't fuck this up.
I've been playing through Halo 5 again on legendary and you know some of the areas like the planets are actually decent looking. The promethean art and installations though, yuk. It will be really interesting to see what type of trailer they go for. A shot for shot remake for comparison, a darker grittier settin or more enclosed level (caves etc).
Anyway fingers crossed. Don't fuck this up.
Riky
$MSFT
After playing the multiplayer I'm not worried about the graphics, it will look good I'm sure. Hoping they get over an improvement in story over 5 and show more of what I took from the initial reveal which was getting back to the atmosphere of the first game.
They pull that off and it's GOTY material.
They pull that off and it's GOTY material.
Ammogeddon
Member
Excellent can’t wait, I’ll watch this over lunch. I’m interested to see what an extra 12 months has done for it.
scoobidoo112
Member
Do we have any indication yet how this all ties into Halo 4 and 5? Or have they tossed those stories to the side and started fresh?
cormack12
Gold Member
Carries on from the end of H5, MC chasing Cortana to Zeta Halo where the game takes places.
ResilientBanana
Member
it was good. Honestly Halo 3 and Halo Reach had some great campaigns. Halo 4 can hang with them
Insane Metal
Gold Member
This is the fps this year.
