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Halo Infinite Scraps Seasonal Cutscenes Following 343 Reshuffle

Brian Jarrard Tweets: "PSA: As we've refined our top priorities and shifted resources internally this year, we had to make the decision to forego seasonal narrative cutscenes to make room for the team to continue focusing on highly requested features, content, and improvements for Halo Infinite.

These trade-offs are never easy to make, and we truly appreciate your support as the team works to make Halo Infinite the best experience possible. While the job is far from over, Season 4 marks another big step forward and we remain committed to this journey with the Halo community."

SullysCigar327d ago

So basically, "Thanks for buying our incomplete game. We're not doing cutscenes anymore now, either, because of [reasons and excuses], but once again, thanks for your money"

This game was a disaster.

ThinkThink327d ago

I know a lot of people really look forward to those cut scenes. Sorry man :( Haven't played this since season 2 but looking forward to trying out the new forest map and infection mode.

crazyCoconuts327d ago

I don't really get into the seasonal cutscenes for multiplayer games. The story is so sparse it's usually just away to introduce their new cosmetics or whatever. I often forget about it 30 minutes after seeing it.

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Christopher327d ago

I don't really follow Halo Infinite that much, but the only way I would see this as truly a negative is if they had people still focused on in-game cosmetics that you spend money on, then it's kind of a meaningless reduction solely because players won't pay for it. But, if they're not doing that, well, then at least they're being honest with all their reductions and are focusing on gameplay/content over style.

Magog327d ago

And people want to give this company control over even more IPs. They will run them all into the ground with their mismanagement.

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KingKionic 327d ago

It is what its. Season 4 im installing now. Lot of cool stuff in it.

ChasterMies327d ago

This is basically what happened with Halo 4. The game launched with seasonal, co-op missions that would continue the story. But the performance was terrible and the numbers weren’t there to support it. So 343 killed the seasonal content and went on to make a mediocre Halo 5.

talocaca327d ago

Microsoft: We have $70 billion to buy ACTIVISION.

Also Microsoft: we don't have the resources to fix our flagship IP.

Noskypeno327d ago

If the budget for Halo infinite was anywhere close to what the rumors were, they could have created the most expansive game, rivaling Rockstar, with a fully detailed world. There is no excuse with the resources given to them. 343 is like that team that keeps getting top draft picks but keep losing, because the management doesn't know what to do.

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Desperate Xbox players turn to Halo Forge for their Helldivers 2 fix

PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.

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XiNatsuDragnel80d ago

That's wild but hey if forge satisfies than that's good

GamerRN79d ago

Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok, but I wouldn't call it anything to get desperate over..

God of War and the other exclusive are more worth desperation. I don't think I'm gonna even try Helldivers2, in still trying to beat Forbidden West, and I still of Ghosts, Ragnarok and TLOU2 to play

Old McGroin79d ago

Helldivers 2 is a phenomenally good game. You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Looks like the devs have the server capacity issue pretty much sewn up now so it's a good time to jump in.

WolfSeed79d ago

You clearly haven't tried it. It's pure crack.

MrNinosan79d ago

I thought exactly like you, until I tried Helldivers 2... and then I was hooked.
The only thing that will stop me from playing it going forward is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth next week.

1Victor78d ago

@gamer: “Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok”

Lest be honest for a minute even Phil want it on Xbox and if it wasn’t desperation the forge player wouldn’t be trying to copy it 🤷🏿

Barlos78d ago

Nobody is desperate over a game. Its pure clickbait.

TwoPicklesGood78d ago

I enjoy Helldivers 2 but it isn’t phenomenal or anything, its just a good game. Sure us ps5 players don’t have many multiplayer games so maybe that skews perspective. What we should be worrying about Is all the bugs and issues that STILL plague the game. It shouldn’t have been released in this state.

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Hereandthere79d ago

Helldivers 2 graphically makes halo on series x look 2 gen behind.

Rdeal78d ago

Are you saying Helldivers 2 graphics are better than Halo's? if so you need glasses , graphics has to be the worst part of Helldivers 2, I have seen better on the PS4

Hypertension14078d ago (Edited 78d ago )

@Rdeal

It's not the best looking game around
but the graphics definitely look better than halo infinite. The destruction on display while also maintaining a steady performance is also very impressive.

I've also seen better on PS4, but I say the same for almost every Xbox Series X game this generation.

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Kiryu199278d ago

Why desperate Xbox fans? Why are we so split as a gaming community? So gamers wanting to play awesome games are not labeled desperate?

DarXyde78d ago

I don't think it's really unusual.

LittleBigPlanet allowed for that.

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Jin_Sakai80d ago (Edited 80d ago )

Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.

343_Guilty_Spark79d ago (Edited 79d ago )

When is Halo Infinite coming?

Hellblade 2 coming?

Jin_Sakai79d ago

Soon enough.

Phil Spencer: “The biggest games will be more than just one platform“

https://x.com/xbox/status/1...

VincentVanBro79d ago

Neither of those are worth an entire console so who cares?

DazaMc79d ago

Anytime now, who knows.

MrNinosan79d ago

Probably within a year, but don't worry. They will still be available on the box of your choice, except if Switch is your choice.

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babadivad79d ago

Or just play it on your PC...

InUrFoxHole78d ago

Why get either console? All are coming to pc anyway

Shane Kim78d ago

If it wasn't for the initial cost, then I would never get a console.

InUrFoxHole77d ago

Honestly pc is great but I love the convenience of a console

OptimusDK78d ago

You couldn’t help yourself right Jin

Jin_Sakai78d ago

I just couldn’t help but tell the reality of the situation.

goldwyncq78d ago

Or just get a PC because all Xbox and PS games are coming to it sooner or later. Nintendo's the only company practicing true exclusivity nowadays.

Tedakin78d ago

Sony's present said first party games will be on pc and other platforms too. So what? And before you say he just meant "pc and playstation" that was debunked. Day 1 pc is definitely coming from Sony, ending your precious exclusives.

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Neonridr80d ago

I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.

RaidenBlack79d ago

Just let Coalition develop or at least assist in developing the next Halo ... 343 alone is not enough

Jin_Sakai79d ago

They already assisted with development.

“Gears of War studio The Coalition helped out with Halo Infinite”

https://www.vg247.com/gears...

RaidenBlack79d ago

Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible

neomahi78d ago

That would be smart, but makes too much sense. BUT, The Coalition is pretty much dead, without Rod Ferguson, there's nothing there. That was the point of that team was that he was heading it up but even Rod Ferguson turned down being the boss and head of his own studio making Microsoft money to go to Blizzard, and isn't it ironic, look where's he's at now. Cliff Blezinski offered to go back to work on Gears and Xbox (one of their biggest IPs) shut him down and told him no. Gears put Xbox on the map, and they told him no. Sony wouldn't tell David Jaffe no if he asked to return to God of War or Twisted Metal, Jaffe is just to lazy, but Xbox shut down Blezinski, completely shocked me.

So, you're right, kinda, but that blood isn't there anymore, the soul of that team is gone so I don't think you'd get the quality you think that you would

Jin_Sakai78d ago

“Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible“

Certain Affinity would be good but who knows what’s happening there. And I’d suggest keeping CoD studios away from the franchise unless you want Halo of Duty.

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PhillyDonJawn79d ago (Edited 79d ago )

Halo Infinite forge is a million times better. maps don't even look like forge made but look like actual dev created maps now

Neonridr79d ago

oh I bet, I just have fond memories of all the different things people came up with. I can only imagine what it's like now.

PhillyDonJawn78d ago

Hell yeah I remember the forge map toilet 😂 good times. Poo and paper everywhere

Blad3runner0080d ago

Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5

I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.

purple10179d ago

I didn't used to get it, when is was Sega vs Nintendo, but now companies charging for online play, I dont wan to pay 2 separate subs, so you make a choice. also if you were to say invest in extra controllers for mates or whatever, I suppose it all adds up

anast79d ago

So, PS5 is the choice, right?

PhillyDonJawn79d ago (Edited 79d ago )

You're thinking too much into it. Forge creators make anything and everything. This is nothing new. Call of duty and other games have been made in halo forge as well. I was just playing Nuketown and hot potato 2 weeks ago lol (hot potato fun asf btw)

PaleMoonDeath79d ago

Not everyone can afford it mate, some have kids, families etc to support. Very close minded statement, adults don't necessarily care which machine, but money's tight nowadays, bring them Helldivers so we can get the damn Halo & Gears armour on PS5 lol

EvertonFC79d ago

I wanna see helgeist, scorpions, crimera, flying sting rays even some knack enemies etc

PaleMoonDeath79d ago

@Everton, DUDE! KILLZONE 2 HELGHAST SKINS! COULD YOU IMAGINE

Charlieboy33378d ago

They hate Playstation to the point of insanity....yet want a Playstation game on Xbox so bad. These people don't even make sense in their OWN minds...

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EvertonFC78d ago (Edited 78d ago )

Agreed fella, same can be said for the playstation lot too though lol. We would all be over a gears collection, halo collection, Forza and ori

DivineHand12578d ago

I hope all the persons who agreed with you have an Xbox. Being a multi-console owner is the best thing for a gamer. When Palworld came out I could boot up the Xbox and play it there. I also just started playing Helldivers 2 yesterday and I am having a great time with it.

The gunplay is good so persons who are on the fence for this reason, don't be. The gunplay in this can go up against Halo, Destiny, The Division 2 etc. The gameplay loop is also good with a reasonable progression system. It doesn't have any RPG mechanics so don't expect to see numbers popping up when you shoot an enemy. Progression in this game allows you to unlock cosmetics, weapons and air drops from orbit to aid you on your mission.

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anast79d ago

HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.

crazyCoconuts79d ago

And to get you to pick one streaming service over another they would have....

anast79d ago (Edited 79d ago )

You do know how to ask direct questions, right? This is a serious question.

They would have different app features, different UI's, timed exclusivity, and different video game series (live action and animation). Also the streaming services would be tied to mobile phones of choice (Sony vs MS; maybe even Nintendo will get in on this, phone thing.) which have their own reasons for purchasing.

Of course this is in the distant future. They don't call me the Oracle for no reason.

crazyCoconuts79d ago

Exclusives... The answer was exclusives.
But, you being the Oracle you already knew that, didn't you?

anast78d ago

"one day exclusivity will probably be gone"

Yes. I am the Oracle. When this happens you can say I am right.

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Grab these awesome Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they go

Celebrate season two of the TV series by earning the awesome and exclusive Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they’re gone for good on Xbox.

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Gaming4Life1981102d ago

Nice just doing the weekly challenges will get these.

1UP-Words102d ago

Yeah it's certainly a relief that they're not too hard to earn because they look good! With Seasons now done, we're getting less free armor than usual so it's something