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[Men_in_Boxes]

When do you think the full version (single player + multiplayer) of Halo Infinite will be released?

The latest rumor...

"The game is more or less content complete. They can fully focus on the technical aspects now. I absolutely do expect Halo Infinite to be released 2021."

– Klobrille (@klobrille) October 30, 2020

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[Gaijin Cat]

Early 2021 I would think.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I went with March because I don't think Microsoft wants to start the new generation off with a lengthy drought. Plus, fiscal year ends on March 31.

 

[renzolama]

Typically I would bet that either next gen console sales will tank in which case they'll rush it out by Spring to hit the March/April window, or they'll wait to release it late fall for another holiday hardware push.

On the other hand, the pandemic leaving so many people home bound seems like it has dramatically altered shopping and entertainment behavior for consumers so they might just put it out in the middle of the summer and it wouldn't shock me.

I think at this point they've accepted the losses from the delay and now probably more focused on making sure it's really well received to avoid another MCC fiasco, so I doubt they'll release it in full before mid 2021 based on the state of what we've seen so far.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

March 12th, 2021

 

[Bonfires Down]

Oh, both SP + MP. Could be in 2022 then. Retail release I would guess in August-November 2021. Voted September.

 

[dmman]

With changes in the higher ups that we heard in the past weeks (forgot who it was exactly), I don't imagine the game would be released soon. It's also unlikely that they would change the game upside down this far into the development so I'm guessing Summer 2021.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Voted OCT, I doubt this thing is anything but late next year. Why release earlier? You've already pissed off Halo fans and potential launch buyers. It no longer matters how long the wait is. Only the quality of the game upon release matters now, don't miss Chief.

 

[DynamiteCop!]

I think February.

From what has been said the game is done, it's content complete they're just working on technical aspects of the title and ensuring it's in basically perfect condition for launch.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

September like Halo 3.

 

[Rolla]

Given that significant people are still leaving the project I'm thinking it's a 2022 game.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Why release earlier?

I think that answer is obvious. The XBox Series X/S is starting the generation with a game drought.

Microsoft doesn't want the public viewing XBox as blatantly inferior to PlayStation. Halo Infinite would help with that perception immensely.

 

[-Arcadia-]

I have a tough time predicting either. Whether it’s a visual overhaul, or the project really is in trouble (see bringing in Bungie vets; departures), I think it’s going to take time, in any scenario, to get the game to where it needs to be.

I’m not super confident about 2021, but I could see it landing in November.

As a side note, I just rewatched that trailer. The game is in such an interesting place. It’s visually underwhelming, but I wouldn’t say it’s bad, which is where the perception seemed to land.

 

[TheContact]

Voted June. If it’s any later than that it won’t be a good sign for anyone.

 

[Ritsumei2020]

Next holiday I bet. would be nice to play it in march, but who knows

 

[the_master]

It has ro be November, or 2022

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[German Hops]

November 2021

 

[TxKnight7]

Can't wait to see the changes

 

[Graciaus]

Late 2021 just in time for the holiday sales.

 

[TintoConCasera]

That gameplay reveal leaved a whole lot to be desired, so my bet is November 2021.

Multiplats are fine but man, not having this game on release must have hurt console sales.

 

[CAB_Life]

I'm hoping September, so that they have lots of time for polish. I've never been a Halo fan but I'm willing to try so long as they thoroughly de-Craig it.

I think we'll see Starfield as a surprise summer blockbuster.

 

[The New Guy]

I'm honestly not sure. After watching the gameplay demo, I really think they might have gone back to the drawing board a lot and it will take more time than they'd hope. I predict it will be in late 2021. October or November.

I'd hope they take that much time anyways, I really like Halo and after Halo 5 they really need a slam dunk here.

 

[GaviotaGrande]

September 11, 2021. It will be the biggest disaster of the last 20 years.

 

[NahaNago]

I predict November just for the holiday season .

 

[Frito_Pendejo]

Q4 2021. I’m kinda shocked they just aren’t scrapping it altogether and having a new team work on it.

 

[Ev1L AuRoN]

I'll go with November 2021. The game will launch during the Black Friday + Christmas, probably with bundles.

 

[Kev Kev]

november

 

[01011001]

I say march. the promotion with Monster energy forces them to release it as soon as possible

 

[oldergamer]

It will be april. Clear of when they are supply constrained and once they really put the marketing behind xbox

 

[Slings and Arrows]

November 2021

November is Halo Month. Microsoft Make their most sales during Holidays and another year gives them chance to produce as many Xbox's as possible, to get more fans on to the platform before they drop Halo

 

[.Pennywise]

2022

 

[MrS]

September 2021.

Anybody saying Q1 or Q2 is on drugs. Game needs a long time in the oven after its dog shit showing.

Microsoft doesn't want the public viewing XBox as blatantly inferior to PlayStation.

It's way too late for that.

 

[waquzy]

Whenever the tools arrive

 

[Tiamat2san]

Between mid September and the end of November.
That would give them time to polish the game and advertise it.

 

[Hendrick's]

It will be November 2021 unless they are doing the split MP/SP release. In that case, I could see the MP coming out in the summer.

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

Well. The correct answer is when they have a lot of consoles available, just after stock has been low for a long time, and when Sony has nothing and/or Ratchet as their only game during a drought.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

It won't be in 2021.

That's my guess.

 

[Night.Ninja]

I went with may, they need to give me some time to play Cyberpunk2077

 

[kingwingin]

Late 2021. Market it hard for the holidays and maybe release a special edition console

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

It's way too late for that.

"No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it's not the same river and he's not the same man."

 

[Captain Toad]

It's so strange it was just about to be released in a few weeks/months before it got delayed. Now, it's anyone's guess when we will even hear about a new release date.

Did they really not know it was in such bad shape until they showed the game to the community?

 

[Elios83]

Either September or November 2021 but imo it's clear the project has been in a serious development hell and when that happens usually the best result developers can get is to try to save it from being a total disaster but it's unlikely the game will meet expectations no matter what. They would simply need to scrap the current project and make a more ambitious game just for XSX and XSS with a more focused and well managed team.

 

[intbal]

Did they really not know it was in such bad shape until they showed the game to the community?

Ego is a Blinding Light

 

[Cutty Flam]

September 2022 I think

I bc would say holiday of 2021 but it’s 343i after all...

 

[iconmaster]

If it were coming in a couple months, I feel like we’d have a release date now. Instead, 343i is saying things like “We’re working with the team to provide an end of year update and establish plans to be much more communicative in the coming months.” Note: months, plural.

So I say November 2021 at the earliest. I don’t think 2022 is out of the question either.

 

[Megatron]

That gameplay reveal leaved a whole lot to be desired, so my bet is November 2021.

Multiplats are fine but man, not having this game on release must have hurt console sales.

well so far it hasn’t. Every single console made available sells out immediately, but if they don’t start having some compelling software early next year, I think that’s when it will start to hurt them.

 

[Rolla]

It's a 2022 title for sure at this point.

 

[Larlight]

Didn’t they lose their game director? Oh yeah, this game ain’t ready until atleast late 2021.

 

[e0n]

I'll say June, since first 3 months will be for Medium, Psychonauts, and etc and Starfield as surprise holiday release.