What you need to know
- Halo Infinite is currently being developed by 343 Industries
- Previously, 343 Industries confirmed that there would not be any real-money loot boxes included in the game.
- A new job listing posits that Halo Infinite will contain microtransactions aimed as a "AAA player investment experience."
- Halo Infinite is currently scheduled to release in 2020 as a launch title for Project Scarlett, though it will also come to Xbox One and PC, included with Xbox Game Pass.
It looks like Halo Infinite will contain cosmetic microtransactions, according to a job listing for a Live Design Lead being hired at 343 Industries. Among other things, the responsibilities of this role will include overseeing social features, engagement and microtransactions. Here's an excerpt from the role description.
Design and deliver a AAA player investment experience that focuses on our fans and their desire to express their passion for our franchise (including but not limited to microtransactions).
343 Industries has previously confirmed that there will not be any real-money loot boxes in Halo Infinite. As such, it's more likely that the microtransactions included in Halo Infinite will mirror those in Gears 5: direct purchases for particular cosmetics, without any random chance. With Rare's Sea of Thieves also eschewing any loot boxes in favor of the upcoming direct purchases like pets, it seems this is a common thread across Xbox Game Studios titles.
For more information on Halo Infinite, you can check out an interesting teaser that a fan spotted. Halo Infinite is currently aimed for release in 2020 as a launch title for Project Scarlett, Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console. The game will also release on Xbox One and PC and will be included in Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold in one
Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 200 games for one monthly fee. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also adds Xbox Live Gold to the package so you can play online with your friends. Right now, you can purchase a three-month subscription for $45 through Amazon.
Xbox
Main
