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Halo Infinite leaks suggest early multiplayer release in November

Spartans may possibly get to play Halo Infinite multiplayer earlier than expected, according to rumours.
By Ashleigh Klein | 
First Published November 13, 2021, 14:14
Halo Infinite leaks suggest early multiplayer release in November

Halo Infinite is currently slated for release on 8th December 2021 for its paid campaign and the free-to-play multiplayer modes. However, rumours circulating the internet suggest that Halo Infinite multiplayer may be arriving this month.

Both Xbox and developer, 343 Industries, have yet to dismiss or confirm whether the rumours are true. The rumoured date for the launch of Halo Infinite multiplayer coincides with the 20th Anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved, making the rumours almost too good to be true.

Halo Infinite to go live on Halo: CE anniversary

According to a Tweet from HaloDotApi, it claimed that the Halo Infinite multiplayer is rumoured to be released on 15th November 2021. This was then pushed in a Tweet by a notable insider, Nate the Hate, “confirming” the release date of Halo Infinite multiplayer.

What made things more interesting was when another insider, Adam Fairclough, posted datamined information from the Xbox Store hinting at the rumoured release date. However, it does reveal that the listing has labelled the date as “PreOrderRelease” which may suggest the early release of Halo Infinite multiplayer as a possible early access release.

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The datamined information hints at a November release for Halo Infinite multiplayer. (Picture: Twitter / Adam Fairclough)

As such, Xbox and 343 Industries won’t necessarily be losing money by pushing up the release of Halo Infinite multiplayer a few weeks early. They still have its paid campaign mode releasing in December together with the cumulative sales made thus far through pre-orders.

While it’s hard to confirm whether information from these sources is reliable, the argument of releasing the multiplayer on Halo: CE’s monumental anniversary is compelling. As Halo: CE became the flagship game that launched the Xbox brand 20 years ago, it was also attributed to being one of the most prolific shooters in gaming history.

Don’t forget to check out our dedicated Halo section for the latest news, updates, esports coverage, guides, leaks and more.

Featured image courtesy of 343 Industries.

Ashleigh Klein

Written by Ashleigh Klein

Ashleigh was a former Features Intern at Glamour South Africa and previously worked as a Multimedia Journalist at IOL News and the Weekend Argus before reigniting her love for video games.

She now works full-time with GINX and can often be found exploring the worlds of Palia,  Conan Exiles, Elder Scrolls Online, and Elden Ring while trying to reach Infinite rank in Marvel Snap. Whilst she has seen improvements at farming in Stardew Valley (much thanks to Palia), Ashleigh more than makes up for it by being a decent Blastoise trainer in Pokemon GO.

While her gaming adventures take her to unique locations, she actively enjoys following trending stories within the Entertainment industry, just don't ask why her Letterboxd hasn't seen an entry in a while. If you manage to catch Ash in between playing games and watching Marvel or Star Wars shows, you can forward any gaming and entertainment news, tips, and tricks to her via email or on social media.