While fans of theHalouniverse eagerly await the release ofHalo Infinite, the esports scene has also been preparing for the return of the Master Chief. A Twitter announcement from a Microsoft representative suggests that players will be playing the long-awaited next entry of theHalosaga.
Halo Infinitewas originally slated to be an Xbox Series launch title and would have hit store shelves in November of 2020. After an8-minute gameplay trailerthat many players saw as a disappointment, a couple delays pushed the release back to early 2021, and then to Fall 2021. Microsoft and developer 343 Industries seem to be confident in the release, however, as the firstHalo Infiniteesports event has reportedly been scheduled for late 2021.
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Halohas enjoyed an esports community since 2014when it launched as part of the notoriousMaster Chief Collection. Despite the rocky launch, theHaloChampionship Series continued hosting tournaments every year. On August 03, 2025, theHaloEsports Lead at 343 Industries, Tashi, announced via Twitter that the 2021Halo Infinitetournament was not only scheduled, but the venue has been booked and Esports Engine would be operating the event. Tashi also promised more details to come this summer.
This news comes as a huge relief not only to esports fans, but to allHaloplayers. Rumors of another delay have been circulating, and while these specificHalo Infinitedelay rumors have been debunked, they left many fans feeling uneasy about the promised release window. The announcement of a massive esports event shows that Microsoft and 343 Industries have confidence thatHalo Infinitewill release this Fall, as promised.
Halo Infinitehas been described as a “spiritual reboot” of the franchise expanding and redefining theHaloformula while retaining what made the series popular from the beginning. 343 has discussed some of the ways it hopes to recapture the glory days ofHalo,including a semi-open world designand free-to-play multiplayer at launch.
At the same time, some players are nervous thatHalo Infinitewill be rushed to launch by November 15, which will be the 20-year anniversary ofHalo.After thedisastrous launch ofCyberpunk 2077last year, the industry has started to look at game delays as a sign that the developers are taking their time to get it right. As the flagship series for Microsoft and Xbox,players have high hopes and even higher expectations forHalo Infinite.
Halo Infiniteis expected to release in Fall 2021 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.
