Halo is officially getting a third-person view for the first time in its 20-year history
And in a weird turn of events, Fortnite gains FPS support
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Halo TV series canceled after two seasons, but it may find a new home
Is anyone surprised?
Halo Infinite Review: A Return to Form
Halo Infinite is the seventh mainline Halo game and the first in six years, following 2015's divisive Halo 5: Guardians. Furthermore, Infinite's story is told entirely from the perspective of longtime series hero Master Chief.
Watch this: Halo Infinite's launch trailer arrives ahead of December 8 release
Get a final dose of gameplay and story pre-launch
Developers say Halo Infinite cheaters were expected and will be dealt with
No word on how long before 343 takes 'action on bad actors'
Halo Infinite console players want cross-play turned off as rampant cheating is spoiling multiplayer mode
Cheat providers have even allegedly figured out how to steal paid cosmetics
Previewer finds first Craig the Brute Easter egg in Halo Infinite
He's more famous than we could have ever known
Halo 4 is coming to PC on November 17 as part of the Master Chief Collection
But you can buy it separately for $10
Retailer listing shows Halo Infinite's multiplayer is free-to-play
A good way to attract players
Halo 3 touches down on PC on July 14
Joining Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC
Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be getting 6.6 million classic user-created maps
It may be a while before you can try them, though
Halo: Reach beta gets "illegally distributed," players threatened with bans
The official beta was limited in scope
Halo 4 Review: Master Chief is Back
People, especially gamers, seem to be afraid of change. That's understandable when it comes to the Halo franchise. Halo is a legacy. When Bungie introduced the sci-fi, FPS franchise over a decade ago, it wowed fans with a perfect formula of alien creatures and versatile weapons. It became a household name, and for good reason.
So change seems like it would be scary. Like it might ruin the integrity of something that's formed such an impressive community. Fortunately hardcore Halo fans can rest assured that 343 has stayed true to the core of Halo, and I urge them to keep an open mind when confronted by its new skin. Because that skin is beautiful.
