Posted on Wednesday, August 12 2020 @ 11:51 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Microsoft reveals it has picked "sometime in November" as the launch date of its Xbox Series X console. At the same time, the software giant delays the launch of Halo Infinite to 2021. Halo Infinite was supposed to be one of the most important Xbox Series X launch titles but more time is needed to get the game ready.
Today, we announced updates to Halo Infinite’s launch timing. Our vision at Xbox and 343 Industries has always been to deliver the most ambitious Halo game ever for our fans, while also balancing the team’s well-being. To do that, we will need some more time to finish the critical work necessary to launch Halo Infinite, which will come in 2021.
We have plenty to keep you busy until Chief arrives: There will be thousands of games to play, spanning four generations, when Xbox Series X launches globally this November and over 100 optimized for Xbox Series X titles, built to take full advantage of our most powerful console, are planned for this year. And with brand new console features like hardware-accelerated Direct X raytracing, framerates up to 120 frames per second, faster loading times, and Quick Resume for multiple games, playing will look and feel better, no matter which games you choose to play on day one.
Sony's PlayStation 5 console is also expected before year-end.
