A
Development Update from 343 Industries reveals
Halo Infinite is the
latest game failing to
meet its projected release date. Previously
expected
by the end of this year as a cornerstone of the new Xbox launch, the sci-fi first-person shooter is
now expected for all platforms in 2021:
Today
I want to share an important Halo Infinite development update with the
community. We have made the difficult decision to shift our release to 2021 to
ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets
our vision.
The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple factors that have
contributed to development challenges, including the ongoing COVID-related
impacts affecting us all this year. I want to acknowledge the hard work from our
team at 343 Industries, who have remained committed to making a great game and
finding solutions to development challenges. However, it is not sustainable for
the well-being of our team or the overall success of the game to ship it this
holiday.
We know this will be disappointing to many of you and we all share in that
sentiment. The passion and support the community has shown over the years has
been incredible and inspiring. We wanted nothing more than to play our game with
the community this holiday. The extra time will let us finish the critical work
necessary to deliver the most ambitious Halo game ever at the quality we know
our fans expect.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Chris Lee
Studio Head, Halo Infinite