TheHalo Infinitetechnical preview of September 23-26 seems to have gone well. While, of course, there were some bugs and some debate on aim assist with controllers, mostHalo Infiniteplayers have praised the multiplayer. That in and of itself is a long way away from the game which, after the reveal of its campaign but reportedly unrelated to that reception, was delayed for a whole year.
Really, all of this is puttingHalo Infinitein a strong position for its launch later this year. First-person shooter fans have it to look forward to, but that’s far from the only thing. The classic take onCoD, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and the multiplayer-focusedBattlefield 2042also launch this fall. Between the three, there’s a lot to be experienced. And while it remains to be seen which FPS reigns supreme,Halo Infinitehas a few leads on the competition.
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Halo Infinite Dominates With Game Pass
In a classic competition betweenCall of Duty: VanguardandBattlefield 2042, playing both means the gamers always win—especially if both entries are quality. Unfortunately, sometimes it comes down to a choice, and some out there will be choosing whether tobuyCall of Duty: VanguardorBattlefield 2042.Reviews, previews, and the overall style, gameplay, and setting of the game (among other factors) will likely determine which is better for whom as long as they are of similar quality.
FactoringHalo Infinitein, however, isn’t really factoringHaloin. Thanks to Game Pass which only grows more and more popular, players will be able to download and playHalo Infiniteon day one, only for the cost of the subscription many gamers may already have. Game Pass is a case in and of itself, unrelated toCall of DutyandBattlefield, and that givesHaloa one-up on them. After all,Game Pass isn’t justHalo Infinite—it’sBack 4 Blood, Forza Horizon 5, and much, much more.
Halo Infinite is Sniping Call of Duty and Battlefield From Afar
Aside fromHalo Infinite’s Game Pass advantage, there’s also the fact that there’s no real three-way choice to begin with.Call of DutyandBattlefieldhave long been competitors, and that’s good for both of them. Competition breeds innovation, new ideas, and more, yetHalohas never really factored into that. While it may be a first-person shooter, it’s not really in the same circles—just asElden Ringisn’t really competition to action RPGs becauseSoulsgames have always marched to their own beat.
Indeed,Halo Infiniteis doing just that and marching to its own beat. Microsoft has released some stellar games here lately, partially because of this approach to game development, and as long as Microsoft hits it out of the park again, there’s no need to worry aboutCall of DutyorBattlefieldbeing outwhenHalo Infinitereleases. Fans will flock to it, even if they are still involved with one of those.
Halo Infinitereleases December 8 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
