Halo Infinite could be getting an early access release

And if so, when?

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Details of aHalo Infinite"Early Access Bundle" have leaked online.

Though there’s been no official word that Halo’s upcoming installment will release in early access, earlier today a curious Twitter user shared a screenshot of what they purport is an “Early Access Digital Bundle” associated withHalo Infiniteon theMicrosoftstore.

#HaloInfinite - Early Access Digital Bundle 🚀 pic.twitter.com/pulH827gTqNovember 1, 2021

Interestingly enough – or not, as the case may be – there are no other details such as price or release date available, but if authentic, it suggests that not everyone will have to wait until December 8 to play Master Chief’s next adventure.

That’s not all they uncovered, either. The same person alsodiscoveredwhat they think is a reference to four unannounced “DLCs”, although – once again – Microsoft stopped short of the details, so we don’t yet know exactly what they entail, or if they’ll come at a cost (thanks,GamesRadar+).

Analysis: was Microsoft right to delay Halo Infinite?

Although it was originally meant to launch with theXbox Series Xin late 2020, Halo Infinite’s release date is now December 8, 2021, and will include both the game’s campaign and multiplayer modes. The good news for people unable to secure a next-gen Xbox system is that the first-person shooter will be a cross-generation title, so Xbox One owners will also be able to play from release day.

There’s no doubt that Halo Infinite’s delay took the shine off Microsoft’s Xbox Series X andXbox Series Sconsole launch, but it appears that the delay might well have some 343 Industries’ game the world of good. The game’s multiplayer – which isfree-to-playfor the first time in the series’ history – has been extremely well-received, even if questions still remain aboutHalo Infinite’s campaign mode.

And don’t forget, Halo Infinite will be available toXbox Game Passsubscribers for free on day one.

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