Halo Infinite beta: 5 things you might have missed
The Halo Infinite beta is now underway until August 2, and thousands of players on both Xbox and PC are jumping into the game to test their mettle against AI enemies. We’ve spent several hours playing the test since it launched, and we’ve discovered some important details about the gameplay experience that some people might not know. Here are five things about Halo Infinite that players should keep in mind as they tear up the multiplayer battlefield.
Weapons have damage types
Source: Windows Central
Each of these damage types influences the flow of combat in different ways. Ballistic weapons do more damage to unshielded targets, while Plasma ones are able to strip an enemy’s shield quickly. Hard Light weapons do equal damage to both health and shields, but their projectiles have the ability to be bounced off of walls for indirect bank shot kills. Keep these damage types in mind as you pick up new weapons around the map!
Some weapons have alternate firing modes
Source: Microsoft
Experiment with each weapon you pick up and practice using their firing modes. Mastering each one will allow you to uise each weapon to its fullest effectiveness no matter what situation you find yourself in.
You (mostly) can’t camp weapon spawns
Source: Halopedia
In order to make sure you’re able to consistently find new weapons to use as you play, stay mobile and move around the map frequently. Not only does this help prevent enemies from flanking you, but it’ll also make sure that you always have a nearby weapon rack to take a new toy from.
You can drop weapons for teammates
Source: Microsoft
While this may not seem like a big deal, I can foresee it being a very helpful quality-of-life feature moving forward. Players who aren’t skilled with power weapons like the S7 Sniper or Skewer will be able to drop them for teammates who can put them to better use, which encourages teamplay and communication. It’s also a great way for players to drop empty weapons so that they can pick up a fresh one easier.
Maps have alternate versions
Source: Microsoft
Memorizing the weapons and weapon locations on each of these map variants is an excellent way to improve your in-game performance, as you’ll be able to keep track of important spawns effectively no matter which version of a map you end up playing on.
Your thoughts
Did you get into the Halo Infinite technical preview? If so, how have you been enjoying it so far? Let us know. For more information on Halo Infinite and its beta, make sure you check out our full coverage on the Halo Infinite beta schedule as well as our list of Halo Infinite beta known bugs and launch issues. Also, make sure you read our guide on how to play the Halo Infinite beta so that you can properly sign up for the next flight if you haven’t already. Catch our full Halo Infinite hands-on-preview for more detailed thoughts about the game.
Halo Infinite is expected to launch on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 (and Windows 11) PCs during the Holiday 2021 season, and may specifically launch in November based on a possible leak in a donut ad. The campaign most likely costs $60, but the multiplayer will be completely free-to-play. With any luck, it will end up being one of the best Xbox games ever.
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