Halo Infinite is Not a 'Make or Break' Situation for the Franchise, Says Phil Spencer - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 July 2021 / 1,158 Views
Halo Infinite was originally planned as a launch title for the Xbox Series X|S in November 2020, however, after it clearly had technical issues during its gameplay reveal demo in July 2020, Microsoft and developer 343 Industries decided to delay the game to Holiday 2021.
Halo Infinite, along with Forza Horizon 5, is the biggest first-party release for Xbox this year. The multiplayer for the game will also for the first time in franchise history be free-to-play.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer in an interview with IGN did say that the upcoming shooter is not a make or break situation for the franchise.
"I don’t know if this is what you want me to say or not, like when I think about the community but I’m just being honest, I don’t think about it that way, like the future of the franchise," said Spencer. "Halo will be here 10 years from now.
"Is Infinite the lynchpin on whether it survives that long? Absolutely not. The game has such a rabid fan base and such a history and lore that it’s just an IP that’s going to be with us. We don’t take that for granted, but I definitely believe in my core that that is true."
Spencer added, "We are so focused on Halo this holiday and making it a game that our Halo fans will be proud of, that’s the most important thing to us, but I’m not one of these kind of dire prediction people.
"I think game teams, whether it’s our teams or any team out there, they put enough kind of pressure on themselves in delivering for customers and when you’re on a franchise that’s as big as Halo with such focus on every step and every word that’s said.
"I trust the team, I trust the progress they’re making, and I have confidence in Halo infinite and I think that’s all that needs to be said there. I don’t think it’s a make or break, I just don’t believe that."
Halo Infinite will launch in Holiday 2021 for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Perhaps. But it certainly is for many, many fans that have patiently been waiting for 343 to not screw up a Halo title!
A mediocre game isn't going to kill the franchise. But, right now, Halo is barely hanging on to the top-shelf status that it once easily claimed. It badly needs a great entry to bring it back to the forefront, and to get a new generation of gamers into the Halo franchise. So, I'd say it is make-or-break in the sense of deciding whether or not Halo will be in the conversation with other premier gaming series'.
sure hope this not leading to a so/so game
The argument can be made that if the game disappoints it will have a negative impact on the series as 343's time with Halo has been hit or miss in my opinion (again just my opinion). Hopefully it does deliver though.
They should hire better devs after the halo4/5 fiasco from 343,
They surely miss Bungie haha!
Halo will always be around. Weather they turn out great or not is another question.
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