The last time we saw a footage of 343 Industries’ Halo Infinite campaign was in July 2020. Now, to create the hype for Halo Infinite’s release in six weeks, the developers have released six minutes of footage from the campaign. never seen before.
What have we learned from this video? First of all, we discover that the Master Chief is no longer working with Cortana in any capacity. Instead, our protagonist is trying to work with a new AI with the creepy name The Weapon. Their goal is to explore Zeta Halo to learn more about Cortana’s whereabouts and motivations.
Pay close attention to the trailer and you can see a tactical map. This allows players to play the campaign on their own terms, establishing advanced operational bases and advancing the story. But finding answers about Cortana won’t be that easy as the Master Chief has to contend with a banished Pact named Jega ‘Rdomnai who knows all about how to kill Spartans.
It looks like the game will also feature light RPG elements, meaning Master Chief can earn and spend Spartan Core to unlock new abilities. These abilities include a Thruster, Grapple Shot, Threat Sensor, Shield Core, and Drop Wall.
The gameplay appears to be a combination of familiar shooting and new platforming elements that come courtesy of the Grapple Shot. But it all seems to be founded on familiar milestones from the franchise, including the ability to drive iconic vehicles like the Warthog.
Our verdict? This footage looks impressive and is likely to win over many players who were disappointed with last year’s footage. But here’s the danger that the game will struggle to strike a balance between new gameplay and familiar gameplay. For example, how many new abilities can 343 add before this stops feeling and playing like a Halo game? And is the tactical approach to the map really the perfect balance between a structured campaign and a truly open world experience?
Another factor to consider is that players will not be able to play cooperatively during the campaign when starting the game. Some of the shortcomings of previous campaigns were more forgivable when you could sit on the sofa and experience it all with a friend. But Halo Infinite has to offer a captivating campaign that wins over one player at a time.
Halo Infinite will be released on December 8 for Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC.
Now that you’ve seen the cutscene, are you excited about Halo Infinite? Be sure to let us know in the comments!
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