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343 writer says ‘Halo Infinite’ won’t have Battle Royale, and that’s dumb

On a community livestream hosted by 343 Industries, writer Jeff Easterling said that Halo Infinite Battle Royale is not going to happen. If that turns out to be the truth, it's a disappointing dismissal of a popular game mode fans want, as well as a squandered opportunity.

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PhoenixUp2107d ago

You want Halo to have less of an identity and just continue chasing trends instead of making ones themselves?

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Z5012105d ago

One day this site says 'What's wrong with more options'?
Another day it's 'Screw options'

So confused.

Xb1ps42105d ago

Tell me about it..

They also say Ms abandons its fans every generation and that's why they don't support the xbox.

Then an other article comes a long saying the should just drop xbox one support and start over on a next gen console..

sprinterboy2105d ago

I agree what your saying but that's like saying all fps/3rd person games need to have battle royal mode.
I think were getting very spoilt and expecting all our games to have everything and forgetting its the directors vision what he wants to create

Razzer2105d ago

You are pretending "this site" is an individual. That is why you are confused.

annoyedgamer2105d ago

Its a site fishing for hits. Its like those Youtube videos you see in the reccomended bar with 24 million views with a bunch of vine videos compiled.

Christopher2105d ago

The problem is tying the opinion of thousands to just one voice.

One day some people on this site say one thing, the next some other people say another thing.

Gh05t2105d ago

Let me help you then since you seem to not understand how it works.

If 343i said "We are adding BR to Halo." And people responded with negative comments that is where "What is wrong with more options?" Comes into play.

But this is a studio saying we are not adding an option and people being upset.

I understand that the arguments sound inconsistent and in general they are on a one on one basis.

...But the consistency isn't really about what they are saying it's about what the avearge commenter wants which is letting the developer make the game they want to make. Most people will side with the developer and give whatever excuse works to side with them.

Godmars2902105d ago (Edited 2105d ago )

Usually when "more options" are mentioned, its in defense of indirect fees.

That said, find myself asking since one of the things Halo is known for, made popular, was PvP and team deathmatches, what would the big deal be over a battle royal mode? It would just be a mode.

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PapaBop2105d ago

Couldn't have said it better myself. Plenty of games out there that jump on trends who have it covered, let Halo be Halo.

KyRo2105d ago

BR is simply a game mode that's is relatively new to gaming after playing TDM, CTF and SnD for decades now, people want something refreshing and BR has filled that gap.

TheUndertaker852105d ago

“Digital Trends”

The name should say it all.

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Sciurus_vulgaris2107d ago

Maybe 343i aren't jumping on an trend. Halo Infinite might come out until 2020, we don't know how popular battle royale will be in a few years. Also, Fortnite and PUBG seem to completely dominate the battle royale userbase.

Eonjay2105d ago

Agreed. These articles are getting dumber by the day.

ULTp0ltergeist2105d ago

343i has an advantage here to study the trends, especially the aftermath and potential peak of battle royale.

FlyGuyHung2105d ago

MTE, by the time infinate launches we'll be saying "do u remember when people were REALLY into BattleRoyal for a couple years?" Fortnight will take a dip by years end as casuals who only play because of word of mouth start to move on the other releases. Im not saying everyone will just stop but i exoect a sharp decline by early next year, maybe even for the big holiday releases this year.

spicelicka2105d ago

Also they only stated they CURRENTLY have no plans on making BR. It's not like they're rejecting the idea completely.

Paytaa2105d ago

Just gauge how well/bad Battle Royale does in CoD and Battlefield. If people stick with Fortnite and PUBG when those games launch then it's safe to assume they have the genre on lock if two of the biggest AAA shooters can't compete even with a huge budget.

I personally think a stand-alone $20-$30 or even F2P Halo game dedicated to BR where you play as ODSTs and start in a drop pod could be neat, but Halo definitely doesn't NEED it.

This is an opportunity for Halo to stand out amongst it's contemporaries that are falling into the trend.

We saw a resurgence of DOOM because of how it blended old and new school appropriately while giving the current trends the finger and people absolutely love that game, myself included. Halo should just be Halo, that's how it'll do well long term.

rainslacker2105d ago

So Halo is going to stand out from the crowd by not even competing in the crowd? That makes no sense. How is Halo going to stand out if it just keeps doing the same thing it always does?

Paytaa2105d ago

What else is doing what Halo does on console in terms of similar gameplay and community tools/features?

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XiNatsuDragnel2107d ago

Don't jump on trends, create and reinforce your identity

spartan112g2105d ago

How dare they do something that a lot of their fans want!

DonkeyWalrus2105d ago

But most of their fans do NOT want this... so this is fantastic news!

TheUndertaker852105d ago

If it’s something their fans want they’ve said it’s possible for those same fans to simply create the mode themselves with the tools provided

Christopher2105d ago

Fans wanting something doesn't make it right for the company or game. I don't know if it's right here, but claiming it's right just because some fans want it isn't the reason it's right.

TheGamingArt2105d ago (Edited 2105d ago )

Who says their fans want this. All because Fortnite is popular that doesn't suddenly mean everyone wants a game mode they have. That's absurdly stupid logic.

SuperJay1822105d ago

Then play one of the many battle royale games out there?

I applaud Halo for not getting involved in this

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The Best Multiplayer Xbox Game Pass Games to Play With Friends

Xbox Game Pass has some great single-player experiences, but nowadays, it's all about getting together with friends and family. Thankfully, there's a surprisingly extensive library of multiplayer titles on Game Pass to bring everyone together.

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Desperate Xbox players turn to Halo Forge for their Helldivers 2 fix

PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.

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XiNatsuDragnel62d ago

That's wild but hey if forge satisfies than that's good

GamerRN61d ago

Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok, but I wouldn't call it anything to get desperate over..

God of War and the other exclusive are more worth desperation. I don't think I'm gonna even try Helldivers2, in still trying to beat Forbidden West, and I still of Ghosts, Ragnarok and TLOU2 to play

Old McGroin61d ago

Helldivers 2 is a phenomenally good game. You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Looks like the devs have the server capacity issue pretty much sewn up now so it's a good time to jump in.

WolfSeed61d ago

You clearly haven't tried it. It's pure crack.

MrNinosan61d ago

I thought exactly like you, until I tried Helldivers 2... and then I was hooked.
The only thing that will stop me from playing it going forward is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth next week.

1Victor61d ago

@gamer: “Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok”

Lest be honest for a minute even Phil want it on Xbox and if it wasn’t desperation the forge player wouldn’t be trying to copy it 🤷🏿

Barlos61d ago

Nobody is desperate over a game. Its pure clickbait.

TwoPicklesGood61d ago

I enjoy Helldivers 2 but it isn’t phenomenal or anything, its just a good game. Sure us ps5 players don’t have many multiplayer games so maybe that skews perspective. What we should be worrying about Is all the bugs and issues that STILL plague the game. It shouldn’t have been released in this state.

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Hereandthere61d ago

Helldivers 2 graphically makes halo on series x look 2 gen behind.

Rdeal61d ago

Are you saying Helldivers 2 graphics are better than Halo's? if so you need glasses , graphics has to be the worst part of Helldivers 2, I have seen better on the PS4

Hypertension14061d ago (Edited 61d ago )

@Rdeal

It's not the best looking game around
but the graphics definitely look better than halo infinite. The destruction on display while also maintaining a steady performance is also very impressive.

I've also seen better on PS4, but I say the same for almost every Xbox Series X game this generation.

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Kiryu199261d ago

Why desperate Xbox fans? Why are we so split as a gaming community? So gamers wanting to play awesome games are not labeled desperate?

DarXyde61d ago

I don't think it's really unusual.

LittleBigPlanet allowed for that.

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Jin_Sakai62d ago (Edited 62d ago )

Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.

343_Guilty_Spark61d ago (Edited 61d ago )

When is Halo Infinite coming?

Hellblade 2 coming?

Jin_Sakai61d ago

Soon enough.

Phil Spencer: “The biggest games will be more than just one platform“

https://x.com/xbox/status/1...

VincentVanBro61d ago

Neither of those are worth an entire console so who cares?

DazaMc61d ago

Anytime now, who knows.

MrNinosan61d ago

Probably within a year, but don't worry. They will still be available on the box of your choice, except if Switch is your choice.

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babadivad61d ago

Or just play it on your PC...

InUrFoxHole61d ago

Why get either console? All are coming to pc anyway

Shane Kim61d ago

If it wasn't for the initial cost, then I would never get a console.

InUrFoxHole60d ago

Honestly pc is great but I love the convenience of a console

OptimusDK61d ago

You couldn’t help yourself right Jin

Jin_Sakai60d ago

I just couldn’t help but tell the reality of the situation.

goldwyncq61d ago

Or just get a PC because all Xbox and PS games are coming to it sooner or later. Nintendo's the only company practicing true exclusivity nowadays.

Tedakin61d ago

Sony's present said first party games will be on pc and other platforms too. So what? And before you say he just meant "pc and playstation" that was debunked. Day 1 pc is definitely coming from Sony, ending your precious exclusives.

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Neonridr62d ago

I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.

RaidenBlack62d ago

Just let Coalition develop or at least assist in developing the next Halo ... 343 alone is not enough

Jin_Sakai61d ago

They already assisted with development.

“Gears of War studio The Coalition helped out with Halo Infinite”

https://www.vg247.com/gears...

RaidenBlack61d ago

Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible

neomahi60d ago

That would be smart, but makes too much sense. BUT, The Coalition is pretty much dead, without Rod Ferguson, there's nothing there. That was the point of that team was that he was heading it up but even Rod Ferguson turned down being the boss and head of his own studio making Microsoft money to go to Blizzard, and isn't it ironic, look where's he's at now. Cliff Blezinski offered to go back to work on Gears and Xbox (one of their biggest IPs) shut him down and told him no. Gears put Xbox on the map, and they told him no. Sony wouldn't tell David Jaffe no if he asked to return to God of War or Twisted Metal, Jaffe is just to lazy, but Xbox shut down Blezinski, completely shocked me.

So, you're right, kinda, but that blood isn't there anymore, the soul of that team is gone so I don't think you'd get the quality you think that you would

Jin_Sakai60d ago

“Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible“

Certain Affinity would be good but who knows what’s happening there. And I’d suggest keeping CoD studios away from the franchise unless you want Halo of Duty.

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PhillyDonJawn61d ago (Edited 61d ago )

Halo Infinite forge is a million times better. maps don't even look like forge made but look like actual dev created maps now

Neonridr61d ago

oh I bet, I just have fond memories of all the different things people came up with. I can only imagine what it's like now.

PhillyDonJawn61d ago

Hell yeah I remember the forge map toilet 😂 good times. Poo and paper everywhere

Blad3runner0062d ago

Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5

I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.

purple10162d ago

I didn't used to get it, when is was Sega vs Nintendo, but now companies charging for online play, I dont wan to pay 2 separate subs, so you make a choice. also if you were to say invest in extra controllers for mates or whatever, I suppose it all adds up

anast61d ago

So, PS5 is the choice, right?

PhillyDonJawn61d ago (Edited 61d ago )

You're thinking too much into it. Forge creators make anything and everything. This is nothing new. Call of duty and other games have been made in halo forge as well. I was just playing Nuketown and hot potato 2 weeks ago lol (hot potato fun asf btw)

PaleMoonDeath61d ago

Not everyone can afford it mate, some have kids, families etc to support. Very close minded statement, adults don't necessarily care which machine, but money's tight nowadays, bring them Helldivers so we can get the damn Halo & Gears armour on PS5 lol

EvertonFC61d ago

I wanna see helgeist, scorpions, crimera, flying sting rays even some knack enemies etc

PaleMoonDeath61d ago

@Everton, DUDE! KILLZONE 2 HELGHAST SKINS! COULD YOU IMAGINE

Charlieboy33361d ago

They hate Playstation to the point of insanity....yet want a Playstation game on Xbox so bad. These people don't even make sense in their OWN minds...

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EvertonFC60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

Agreed fella, same can be said for the playstation lot too though lol. We would all be over a gears collection, halo collection, Forza and ori

DivineHand12561d ago

I hope all the persons who agreed with you have an Xbox. Being a multi-console owner is the best thing for a gamer. When Palworld came out I could boot up the Xbox and play it there. I also just started playing Helldivers 2 yesterday and I am having a great time with it.

The gunplay is good so persons who are on the fence for this reason, don't be. The gunplay in this can go up against Halo, Destiny, The Division 2 etc. The gameplay loop is also good with a reasonable progression system. It doesn't have any RPG mechanics so don't expect to see numbers popping up when you shoot an enemy. Progression in this game allows you to unlock cosmetics, weapons and air drops from orbit to aid you on your mission.

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anast61d ago

HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.

crazyCoconuts61d ago

And to get you to pick one streaming service over another they would have....

anast61d ago (Edited 61d ago )

You do know how to ask direct questions, right? This is a serious question.

They would have different app features, different UI's, timed exclusivity, and different video game series (live action and animation). Also the streaming services would be tied to mobile phones of choice (Sony vs MS; maybe even Nintendo will get in on this, phone thing.) which have their own reasons for purchasing.

Of course this is in the distant future. They don't call me the Oracle for no reason.

crazyCoconuts61d ago

Exclusives... The answer was exclusives.
But, you being the Oracle you already knew that, didn't you?

anast61d ago

"one day exclusivity will probably be gone"

Yes. I am the Oracle. When this happens you can say I am right.

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Grab these awesome Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they go

Celebrate season two of the TV series by earning the awesome and exclusive Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they’re gone for good on Xbox.

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Gaming4Life198184d ago

Nice just doing the weekly challenges will get these.

1UP-Words84d ago

Yeah it's certainly a relief that they're not too hard to earn because they look good! With Seasons now done, we're getting less free armor than usual so it's something