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No Plans to Release Halo Infinite on 2022 or to Change Announced Platforms According to 343i Community Manager
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It's been in development for the Xbox one for 5 years there's no need to drop it, it won't change the game much
It was talked about and quickly scrapped early on, which is what Phil was referring to.
They talked about it again more recent, specifically with MP first but that conversation seemed to have ended quickly as well.
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Clearly they'd like to avoid that because unless a huge amount of work is put in then Infinite is going to really look lacking compared to the next gen games releasing in 2022.
But I don't think they know when it's going to launch right now, they just hope it's not 2022.
But I don't think they know when it's going to launch right now, they just hope it's not 2022.
No, and that person was just relaying the information they knew. You think community managers are privy to high level discussions with Phil and other executives? They get info when they need to know it.
They have with the exception of Halo, which was in dev before the One X even existed. Every other newly announced first party game coming out post-Series X is not coming to the Xbox One as far as I know, like all the stuff shown at the July 23rd show. Psychonauts doesn't count, was in dev before MS even bought them.
There is this huge narrative about the Xbox One holding back every upcoming game yet it only really applies to Halo, which like it or not, has been developed with the Xbox One in mind for years. That can't be undone in a matter of months.
They 100% should drop the Xbox One version. Don't make your biggest IP the only one thats cross-gen.
They were all over people that received correct leaks about what was going on, calling them out as liars.
People still don't seem to get this or they don't want to. The game wasn't exclusively built for next gen, so dropping current gen at this point won't magically make the game next gen
Huh?
Are you saying it's technical inadequacies are because it's actually an Xbox one ported to series x? Because that's hilarious.
it's "built from the ground up for series x" and is touted as a launch game for series x for years
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A lot of Gaming press sites and some youtubers who love clickbait claimed the rumors were true, I hate when that happens
People seem to forget that MS are betting big on xCloud and currently their servers are powered by Xbox One S SoC's, if they kill HI on the One they are killing it on xCloud too.
I know MS are planning to eventually use Series X SoC's (which will allow 4 games to run concurrently at One S specs) but who knows when they'll be ready, likely not before whenever Halo eventually releases considering they need the Series X SoC's for the actual console release.
Some of you guys/gals have some thick skulls. When a official 343 member debunks some rumors, there are still posters calling bs.
good. despite not setting the next gen world on fire, i think infinite will be a solid next gen title and having it on more platforms will make it bigger. also, it suggests to me that the game isnt in really bad shape but just needs more time to bake.
Did you believe that PR? Did you also believe that the Xbox One won't hold back next gen stuff from Phil?
Scarlett targets went around in early 2018, years after HI started development.
Doesnt make a difference.
You lot need to accept MS have their plan for next gen, and that heavily involves streaming. So for the time being, X1 is here to stay.
Sorry, totally meant 2021 for the multiplayer.
Sorry, I meant to say full multiplayer being delayed to 2022 or bare bones in 2021. But if that rumor is true then full MP could be in 2021 then. Thanks!
This rumor was dumb from the start, good to put it to rest. Not surprised people rather believe random Internet rumors than the devs though.
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Lol, why are we even paying attention to their community manager? Isn't it his job to deny everything till proven otherwise?
Your avatar is from an amazing cross-gen game that was made on much weaker specs across the board than Xbox One.
Come on man.
I mean have you seen the backlash? They need to act if they don't want Halo to become irrelevant again.
So what you're saying is don't believe MS pr? So we might as well disregard this guy because who knows the game might actually not make it in time to release in 2021
Yes. Game might totally be delayed to 2022 / Xbox One version dropped to reduce dev burden.
My whole point is that dropping Xbox One won't magically make HI look next gen. Not unless accompanied with a hefty delay for going back to the drawing board.
Halo 3 had a similar level of backlash against its graphics when the 2007 E3 trailer dropped.
Yeah, up until a few days after that horrendous Halo showcase, it was still a launch game and no one from Microsoft would have told you differently. Personally I still think it's a 2021 game but you shouldn't take what pr departments take you without a grain of salt.
Wrong move, frankly.
Either the Xbox One build needs to target 30 FPS to allow them to push the boat out on the visuals or that version should get scrapped altogether. It's abundantly clear that it's held back the Series X/PC versions visually since they need to build for the lowest common denominator, it just doesn't make sense to allow that crutch to persist if they're serious about punching up the presentation in any significant way.
Either the Xbox One build needs to target 30 FPS to allow them to push the boat out on the visuals or that version should get scrapped altogether. It's abundantly clear that it's held back the Series X/PC versions visually since they need to build for the lowest common denominator, it just doesn't make sense to allow that crutch to persist if they're serious about punching up the presentation in any significant way.
Half of the backlash is console warriors who want halo to fail. Not saying that there wasn't stuff there that needs to improve, though it's far from what some are trying to make it. The excitement for hi us very much still there.
On top, Halo was never and most certainly will not become irrelevant with hi. In fact going by number of resetera Threads created it seems to be the most relevant game of all time....
I'm sticking with the opinion that the rumours about the Xbox One version being the root of the problems for Infinite's development is unfounded. I think it's more realistic that the game's scope is just so big (massive open world single player and obviously Halo multiplayer) that 343 has maybe struggled dealing with all of this plus the use of the new engine. And covid plus working from home has definitely not helped either.
I think many developers have mentioned how crucial the last months of development are before release as it's the time when the games comes together, so I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this delay ends up being amazing for the game
I think many developers have mentioned how crucial the last months of development are before release as it's the time when the games comes together, so I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this delay ends up being amazing for the game
I would bet good money that it's targeting 30 fps for campaign on Xbox One.
Didnt they also say, that if there was an E3 this year, this would be a showcase game? and that the game would launch this year with XSX? Not sure I put much stock in the public statements at this point. Just go dark until you feel its ready again.
I expect them to release the game in 2021 as soon as it is playable on all platforms, regardless of quality. Then to improve the multiplayer over time. The first expansion of the campaign to drop the X1 and maybe look next Gen.
He obviously saw it as a good opportunity to tow the studio line about the game's release and calm people down who were anxious. Even if the game was pushed back to 2022, he's not going to confirm that on Twitter is my point.