Halo Infinitehas announced the long-awaited return of the Infection game mode, 18 months after the game was initially launched. The mode has been a long time coming for the game, especially afterHalo Infinitevoice lines for Infection leakedback in February.
Despite the frequent content updates forHalo Infinite, there are many players out there who are still extremely unhappy with the current state of the game. According to many player reports,Halo Infinite’s hit reg is still completely broken, leading some to turn away from the game. That said, the addition of Infection is sure to win over many long-time fans of the franchise. Infection was first added inHalo 3, and became a series staple ever since. Combined with Forge mode, it ushered in a golden era of custom games for theHaloseries, and it was a massive disappointment for many to see it not left out of the base game.
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The news was announced on the game’s official Twitter account, confirming that Infection will be coming toHalo InfiniteSeason 4 on June 20. Considering the leaks around Season 4, it’s not a huge surprise to see it finally confirmed, but it’s still something big to be excited about.Halo Infinite’s Forge modeis more advanced than ever, and it will be interesting to see how the players utilize it alongside Infection. If it can helpHalobecome a powerhouse in the shooter genre once more, that would be perfect for many fans out there.
The news of Infection raises even more questions forHalo Infinite’s multiplayer story. In a change from games in the franchise gone by, developer 343 Industries has committed to a multiplayer narrative across all the seasons, and Infection is confirmed to play a part in that. There have already been some hints, with someHalo InfiniteEaster eggsadded to maps over time. These were the first indication that Infection was on the way, and it seems the fan theories about these Easter eggs were correct.
For many, the damage to the game was done upon launch when it was missing so many core features. Despite this, it is a credit to 343 Industries that the studio’s commitment has never wavered, continuing to bring fan desires to life. The wait rages on forHalo Infinite’s career progression system, and hopefully players will know more once Season 4 gets fully underway next month.
Halo Infiniteis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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