After lots of speculation, aHalo Infinitedeveloper has provided an update on the long-awaited career progression system.Halo Infiniteis 343 Industries' latest attempt at bringingHaloback into the mainstream, in an era of shooters defined by Battle Royale titles.Halo Infinitehas proven to be a tough release for 343 Industries. While the gameplay itself was highly praised by players, the game has faced strong criticism for missing features that otherHalogames have provided at launch, such as Forge mode and campaign co-op. While these features have eventually been released post-launch, many long-time fans of the franchise felt the game should have been delayed to ensure it was polished upon release. Last month,layoffs at 343 Industrieshad fans worried that the future ofHalowas in danger, although this was a Microsoft-wide issue rather than anythingHalo-specific.RELATED:Halo Infinite Season 3 Alpha Build Leaks, Hinting at Year’s Worth of ContentIn the update,Halo Infinite’s community director Brian Jarrard confirmed that career progression is unlikely to be part ofHalo Infinite’s Season 3, but he did provide the positive update that it remains in active development. In the tweet, Jarrard claims that 343 Industries will share more as soon as it is able to, providing light at the end of the tunnel for players wanting the update. Despite the game’s early troubles, there are indications that there’s a lot on the way forHalo Infinite. Recentleaks forHalo Infinitehave revealed the potential return of Forge World, bringing back the fan favorite fromHalo Reach.
The current implementation of ranks inHalo Infiniteis confusing for many players. There are ranks that range from Bronze to Onyx, although they reset at the end of each season. PreviousHalogames have kept a record of player progression over the course of the whole game, and it’s another example of a feature making its way toHalo Infinitethat other games have featured at launch. This, as well as the rumoredcancelation of story content forHalo Infinite, is the base of much of the fan frustration towards 343 Industries. With theHalofranchise facing a battle to remain relevant, players want every release to give it the best possible chance to crack the mainstream once more. Adding in career progression will be a great step forward to keeping players around for the future.
Fans ofHalowill be desperate to hear more about the future of the franchise, after months of uncertainty. Rumors have been constant about 343 Industries' continued involvement with the games, and some stability is needed.Halostill has selling power, withSea of Thievesrecently addingHalocontentto the game. The demand forHalois still there, players just want it to live up to expectations. Hopefully, 2023 will be a huge year of updates forHalo Infinitethat brings back players it lost when the game launched.
Halo Infiniteis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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