Halo Infinitewas originally going to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X, but after mixed reaction to its gameplay reveal, Microsoft made the tough decision to push the game’s release date back. TheHalo Infinitedelay was a big blow to the Xbox Series X’s early lineup, but this extra time in the oven could be a big difference maker when it comes to how fans receive the game when it’s finally out. Since the delay, 343 Industries has been more open about what fans can expect from the game, revealing some fresh details in a recent Q&A session.
One of the questions 343 was asked during the Q&A was in regards to dual-wielding. Dual-wielding was introduced inHalo 2as one of that game’s major new gameplay mechanics, and it popped up again inHalo 3. Whiledual-wielding was a popular feature inHalo 2andHalo 3, it seems as though the feature may not be returning forHalo Infinite.
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According to 343,Halo Infinitecurrently does not have dual-wielding. The developers explained that when makinga game the size ofHalo Infinite, choices have to be made about what will and won’t be included in the game. Instead of implementing a dual-wielding feature like previousHalogames, 343 decided to instead focus on perfecting the weapons, gunplay, grenades, and melee, along with equipment.
In its current state,Halo Infinitedoes not have dual-wielding, but that doesn’t mean the feature won’t be added to the FPS eventually. While it sounds highly unlikely thatHalo Infinitewill have dual-wielding at launch, perhaps the feature will be added at some point as a post-launch patch or update. After all,Halo Infiniteis expected to be a live-service style gamethat’s supported for years, so one has to imagine new features like dual-wielding will be part of that support.
SomeHalofans may be disappointed to learn thatHalo Infinitemay not have dual-wielding, but it wouldn’t be the firstHalogame to skip the feature. Besides the originalHalo: Combat Evolvednot having dual-wielding,Halo 4,Halo 5: Guardians, andHalo: Reachskipped the feature as well.Halo: Reachwas plenty popularwhen it came out and is still considered a favorite in theHalocommunity, so it’s clear thatInfinitecould still be well-received by fans, even without dual-wielding.
As we get closer toHalo Infinite’s fall 2021 release date, more information on the game and its features should come to light. In the meantime, there should be plenty more updates from 343 between now and then, so fans should have a good idea of what to expect from the final product.
Halo Infinitelaunches fall 2021 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
