While Cyberpunk 2077 is by far the most inked game in recent weeks following an unplayable limit score on PS4 and Xbox One, and a bit disappointing on PC, it’s another title that has come close to disaster in terms of communication: it’s Halo Infinite. After the August demo and graphics that gamers deemed not up to par for a next gen title supposed to be shot on the most powerful of the new generation consoles (12 teraflops), 343 Industries and Microsoft have made the heavy decision to return the game to production, and for an additional year. Also, because the period requires it (the end of year holidays what), a long message was posted on the official Halo website to wish us happy holidays, but also to reassure the players who are waiting for the return of the Master Chief as the Messiah. It’s downright Bonnie Ross, who is the head of 343 Industries, who decided to give a rather reassuring message:
2021 will be a big year for the Halo license. As recently announced, Halo Infinite will arrive in the fall of 2021. I realize that the wait has been difficult, and I assure you that the team are doing everything to get the game in your hands as soon as possible, but they also wants to deliver something special to you … the Halo game you deserve.
Thank you for your patience, your understanding and, above all, your words of support towards the team. I don’t know how to tell you how grateful I am to the Halo community and the encouragement sent to us. As you saw from the recent blog post, the team is making huge strides and can’t wait to show you the results.
An encouraging message that proves one thing: the game was not ready for last November 10 and the release of the Xbox Series X | S, even if Joseph Staten, the new creative director of the game who replaced Christopher Lee after his unexpected departure, said that “Halo Infinite was by far the largest and most vertical Halo he had played “. The multiplayer part should also be up to it and ignore any controversial features such as lootboxes that should be absent from the game. We only ask to take their word for it. See you in a year.
