Microsoft has announced plans to put Halo Infinite into maintenance mode later this month so developer Halo Studios can focus on working on multiple new Halo games. In a blog post, Halo Studios said Operation: Infinite, due out November 18, is the last major update currently planned for the Xbox and PC first-person shooter, but insisted it will support players with challenges, ranked rewards, and community events throughout next year and beyond. Operation: Infinite’s free, 100-tier Operation Pass and 100-tier Premium Pass have no planned expiration date. One of the new Halo games Halo Studios is working on is Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is due out at some point in 2026 across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Halo Studios did not say what the other upcoming Halo games are. “As we look back on four years of evolution and updates in Halo Infinite, we’d like to thank our community for your steadfast support,” Halo Studios said. “Without your feedback and enthusiasm, Halo Infinite multiplayer would not be the special place it is today: a robust arena for slaying and playing, with something for every Spartan. “With multiple Halo titles in development, we’ll need our whole team's combined focus to deliver new experiences with the same passion and care that our community has given us. While we remain committed to supporting Halo Infinite on the road ahead, Operation: Infinite is the last major content update currently planned.” Halo Studios, once called 343 Industries, leaves Halo Infinite behind four years after its delayed launch across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC in December 2021. Microsoft had intended for it to be an Xbox Series X and S launch title and come out a year earlier, but pushed it back following negative feedback to a hotly anticipated gameplay reveal in July 2020. Halo Infinite went through significant changes in the years following its release, including the rebranding of its developer, 343 Industries, to Halo Studios, and multiple rounds of layoffs. This came after player numbers for Halo Infinite dropped off dramatically after launch as fans expressed frustration over a lack of content, poor progression systems, and aggressive monetization. A "game changer" battle royale mode was scrapped. Gamers are already pointing out that Halo Infinite hasn’t even managed to reach the halfway point of Microsoft’s well-documented 10-year plan for the game (it wasn’t called Halo: Infinite for nothing). In July 2020, IGN spoke with now former Halo Infinite Studio Head Chris Lee, who described Halo Infinite as “the start of our platform for the future.” “We want Infinite to grow over time, versus going to those numbered titles and having all that segmentation that we had before,” he continued. “It’s really about creating Halo Infinite as the start of the next 10 years for Halo and then building that as we go with our fans and community.” While continued updates have significantly improved the experience, Halo Infinite never quite managed to realize its potential. The focus now is on Halo: Campaign Evolved, although this, too, has suffered a bumpy ride since it was announced, with one of the key members of the original Halo development team at Bungie expressing concern about some of the changes made. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
The Outer Worlds 2is full of things to collect, and the mural pieces might be some of the most attractive. You'll encounter the first mural shortly after arriving in Dorado. If you read the plaque, it becomes clear that valuable mural pieces are distributed throughout a number of murals on the planet. View the full article
Grand Theft Auto 6 was hit with its second delay yesterday, and developer Rockstar has updated the game's official site accordingly. The wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 has continued to build hype over the years, putting the upcoming installment in line to be a historical launch for the industry. View the full article
Koei Tecmo and Gust showcase Romy from Ryza 1 DX, the new Ryza 1 DX story, and the new map in Ryza 2 DX in three new trailers for the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. View the full article
Mass Effect chief Michael Gamble didn't have much to say about the next game in the series in today's N7 Day update, but he did throw some new light on the Mass Effect TV series being developed by Amazon... Read more.View the full article
After Rain Comes is a relatively simple quest in ARC Raiders, and you can complete it to earn more rewards. To begin the mission, you'll have to obtain it first from Celeste. The quest requires you to locate a particular item on the Buried City map. This guide will help you complete all the necessary steps of After Rain Comes. Table of contentsARC Raiders After Rain Comes quest walkthroughRepairing the solar panelsAfter Rain Comes quest rewards in ARC RaidersARC Raiders After Rain Comes quest walkthrough The After Rain Comes quest can be broken down into two major parts. Find the flooded solar panels near the Grandioso ApartmentsRepair the solar panels using 5 Wires and 2 Batteries The first task is to reach the Gradioso Apartments in Buried City. The apartments are located in the southern part of the map, and I have marked the location. The main task isn't to find the Grandioso Apartments; it's to repair the solar panels at the location. The panels are situated on the right side of the building. In simple words, you will have to be at the marked location on the screenshot below. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid You'll find a series of solar panels on the ground, covered with sand. There's another set of panels with a yellow box under it. Finding these panels completes the first part of the task. Repairing the solar panels The next part of the quest requires fixing the panels. You're going to need the following resources. Five WiresTwo Batteries Once you start the repair process, these items will be consumed and gone from your inventory. To complete the quest quickly, it's best to bring the items with you when you're starting the quest. The only alternative is to loot the item. You can find both areas marked with an electrical icon on the map. Wires are relatively easy to find, while getting a battery can sometimes take more time. The Panel repair switch. Screenshot by Destructoid If you choose to loot in the region, make sure to be careful about the ARC enemies. Dying in the process will begin the quest from the start and waste more of your time. Once the panels are fixed, the After Rains quest will be complete. After Rain Comes quest rewards in ARC Raiders Here's the complete list of rewards you get from completing After Rain Comes. Five Blue Light StickThree AntisepticFive Durable Cloth If you're looking to find more rewards, try completing Our Presence Up There and A Balanced Harvest. The post How to complete After Rain Comes in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
ARC Raiders is a challenging game. It's a title that requires time, dedication, and patience, especially when it comes to procuring valuable items. But some don't have any of that, and are willing to fork over $80 for just a single blueprint. As first outlined by GamesFuze, some ARC Raiders players have already set up shop in certain online marketplaces, selling in-game items for real-world money, with prices going up to $80 or more for particular blueprints. I've scoured what seems to be the go-to seller, GameFlip, and saw stuff ranging from the most common find to the rarest of the rare, with costs usually reflecting the item's in-game value. A set of Complex Gun Parts will run you $7.40, though you can basically farm them for free by following our guide on the topic; A Venator (pistol) blueprint is five bucks; Wolfpack grenades are another five buckaroos a pop; while Utility Station upgrades are around $25 each. The game itself costs $39.99, so that workstation better be worth it, as you're paying more than half of that for it. Loot is at the heart of ARC Raiders, but shouldn't cost you a thing. Image via Embark Studios All items in ARC Raiders can be procured for free, i.e., no in-game item with any functionality can be purchased or sold for real-world money. Hell, there's not even a proper trading channel in the game. What these sellers seem to be expecting is that you pay them and then ****** up alongside them and pray they don't just shoot and kill you in the match itself, because there's no other way to be given any of that loot otherwise. What's more, they could give you the necessary items, but if it's more than a couple, you're probably not going to be able to fit them into your safe pockets, meaning that if you get killed, the items are gone forever. It's as close to a scam without actually being one as it gets, and I wholeheartedly advise you not to participate in them. Nothing in this game is so rare or hard to obtain that you should fork over actual funds. We've got dozens of guides up for just about every item, rare or common, in the game, so why not check those out and get a sense of accomplishment while not spending a dime on random sellers that probably don't have your best interests in mind? We've also got you covered where quests are concerned: Back On Top, Unexpected Initiatives, and Communication Hideout, just to name a few. The post The ARC Raiders grind is so real some are paying unofficial markets $80 for a pistol blueprint appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Following the Japanese trailers two weeks ago, Level-5 has released English versions of the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Final Trailers. View the full article
Создатель вселенной "Ведьмака" Анджей Сапковский не планирует лично знакомиться с игрой "Ведьмак 4", когда она поступит в продажу. Об этом польский писатель сообщил в беседе с местными СМИ. View the full article
AdHoc Studio дала понять, что нашумевшая эпизодическая повествовательная игра Dispatch не останется постоянным эксклюзивом PlayStation 5 и ПК. View the full article
Эксперты из Ampere Analysis проанализировали рынок и составили список из 18 старых игр, которые могут повторно озолотить сейчас своих создателей, если вернутся в виде ремастеров или ремейков. Компания отметила, что производители буквально "сидят на залежах контента", способных кормить их годами — при правильном управлении ресурсами. View the full article
Between the post-Veilguard massacre and EA's looming acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the storied studio known as BioWare is having a pretty rough time. It's still kicking, though, and still working on a new Mass Effect game—and executive producer Michael Gamble would really like it if you'd all stop yelling at him about it... Read more.View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. Friends & Chat: Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing 'Options' or from the 'Suspicious Chat' warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: Friends & Chat: Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by right clicking the message or from the 'Suspicious Chat' warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report. Recordings & Screenshots: Fixed an issue where opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog for the first time could trigger a reload of content in the main window, potentially losing state. View the full article
Mass Effect 5 will have romance options, BioWare has confirmed, in addition to dropping a hint about their quantity. A senior company official revealed this tidbit alongside some new information about the upcoming Mass Effect TV show. View the full article
Overwatch 2 recently teased a brand-new Stadium map and feature for high-ranked players coming to the game in Season 20. Though there is still about a month left in Overwatch 2 Season 19, the game's next season is already looking to be packed full of exciting content. View the full article
On November 7, Steam released a new update that changed the layout of its store pages to support wider images when browsing on the desktop client. Alongside the store page makeover, Steam also launched a theater mode option for all videos and screenshots for each game, along with new game description options that developers can use to showcase their product's main features. View the full article
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