All the Halo Infinite multiplayer modes so far, explained
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Halo Infinite’s multiplayer modes shadow-dropped a few weeks ahead of the campaign launch, and there are several match types available. It’s still in its beta period, so more modes are likely to become available as Season 1 progresses, but in the meantime, there’s a lot to keep you occupied. TheFracture: Tenrai eventis due to end shortly, but will return in the new year, hopefully alongside some new modes. With all that in mind, let’s take a look at the different modes available in Halo Infinite multiplayer.
Halo Infinite multiplayer modes, explained
Returning Halo fans will be familiar with the majority of the multiplayer playlist, but there’s no shame in needing a refresher. Some modes you can choose directly, but for modes like Stronghold, you’ll have to enter a playlist and well…hopeit appears. This can get a bit irritating when your challenges are directly related to completing Stronghold matches yet you keep loading into Oddball, but 343 Industries has promised changes will be made throughout the first season.
Modes types are split into two groups: Arena modes and Big Team Battle. Arena modes allow for up to eight players whereas Big Team Battle is for 24. These modes will be across various maps, too, so let’s take a look at them all.
Arena multiplayer modes
The following modes you’ve likely played a number of times—especially if you’re trying to load into Stronghold matches!
Big Team Battle modes
Many of the previous modes appear in Big Team Battle, though things are a little more frantic than they are with fewer players. The rules and victory conditions are slightly different, so let’s take a look.
Hidden modes
In addition to the modes above, Halo Infinite also has a number of gameplay modes that are visible when you boot up the game offline. None of these have been introduced to matchmaking or made available in custom games, but they’re likely the ones we can expect to see in the coming months.
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