One of the critical aspects missing from Halo Infinite's showcase was its multiplayer capabilities and game modes. While the demo provided a look into how the title's campaign will behave, there was little to show off how the title will incorporate the more competitive side of the franchise. The campaign demo was met with a lot of mixed commentary from fans across the board, leaving many disappointed with the future of the title. However, a recently confirmed leak has provided some insight into how 343 Industries intends for Halo Infinite's multiplayer systems to function going forward.

The Halo franchise has always had some form of multiplayer in each of its games, whether that be co-op or solely online multiplayer. Often, this multiplayer took on the role of competitive team-based modes, with later titles allowing for online campaign completion. This history has led many fans to speculate about the details surrounding Halo Infinite's own multiplayer gameplay. With the highly criticized omission of local co-op from Halo 5, fans will be happy to know that Halo Infinite will likely include a split-screen option going forward.

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A recent leak by Smyths Toys Superstores was recently confirmed by 343 Industries. The official Halo Twitter page stated that Halo Infinite will come with free-to-play multiplayer which will support 120 FPS on the Xbox Series X. Further details will be released later down the line. However, this is the first direct mention fans have gotten regarding the status of Halo Infinite's multiplayer systems. 343 Industries has also stated that they will be releasing a preview of the title's multiplayer in the near future, though with COVID-19 details its unclear when this will occur.

Halo Infinite: What To Expect From Its Multiplayer Systems

The "free-to-play" aspect of the reveal should be taken with a grain of salt. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 both require the purchase of an additional membership or a pass in order to access online multiplayer. A leak posted by Klobrille, a source who's leaked credible Halo Infinite content in the past, has noted that likely a battle pass system will be featured. The battle pass would supposedly include customization options and other perks for players as they make their way through the pass' tiers. It's possible for the battle pass to come free to all players and feature a paid option which would likely host more rewards. Microsoft has not commented on the legitimacy of this claim at this time.

However, for Halo fans who are looking for a more local geared multiplayer experience, Halo Infinite has been confirmed to feature split-screen support. With 343 Industries paying tribute to past Halo titles through their latest installment in the franchise, a return to local c0-op shows the studio is headed in the right direction. Jerry Hook, a designer at 343, has stated that the game will be able to support 2-player split-screen and 4-player online co-op for campaign missions. There was no mention about how many players will be hosted in the competitive multiplayer modes, however past Halo games have often followed a 4 vs 4 system. A similar player count can likely be expected with Halo Infinite.

Fans can very much expect Halo Infinite to launch with both its co-op and online multiplayer systems in tact. With the amount of questions 343 Industries is receiving on the topic, a look into how these modes function will likely be arriving in the next month or so. 343 has stated they will be returning with more updates and a reveal of Halo Infinite's multiplayer very soon.

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