Halo Infinite multiplayer is free-to-play and available on PC and Xbox consoles.
- On PC, it can be installed through the Xbox app or Steam.
- On Xbox consoles, it can be installed through the Store or Game Pass app.
You do not need an active Game Pass subscription to play Halo Infinite multiplayer online on any platform. It is free-to-play for anyone with a free Xbox account anywhere it is available.
The store listings for Multiplayer and Campaign for Halo Infinite are separate. The free multiplayer is named "Halo Infinite" and the paid campaign is called “Halo Infinite (Campaign).”
Choose one of the following methods to install Halo Infinite:
How to install on PC
MICROSOFT STORE AND XBOX APP
To ensure a more stable experience, check Halo Infinite’s minimum and recommended hardware specifications and make sure your PC graphics drivers are up to date.
To install Halo Infinite multiplayer for free on PC using the Xbox app:
- Open the Xbox app for PC.
- You can find and install the Xbox app by searching for “Xbox” in the Microsoft Store app included on all supported Windows PCs.
- If you are not already logged in, log into your Xbox account by clicking on the icon in the shape of a person in the top right of the Xbox app, then select Sign in.
- Search for “Halo Infinite” using the search bar in the top right of the Xbox app and select the free multiplayer game from the search results, or use this link to visit the Microsoft Store page in a browser.
- On the store page for Halo Infinite, select Get (Free).
- On the window that pops up, select Get again. This will add the game to your Xbox account.
- It will automatically begin to download and install.
If you have already claimed Halo Infinite game but do not have it installed, install it again by following the steps above. The Get button will be replaced by Install (You own this).
When it is ready to play, you can start the game by hovering over the list of games on the left panel of the Xbox app and selecting Play Halo Infinite.
If you want to remotely install Halo Infinite, go to Remotely install and manage games at Xbox Support for more information.
If you have any issues during installation, please go to Xbox Support for help.
To ensure a more stable experience, check Halo Infinite’s minimum and recommended hardware specifications and make sure your PC graphics drivers are up to date.
To install the game, you need to add Halo Infinite to your Steam Library:
- Search for the “Halo Infinite” page on Steam or use this link to go there directly via browser.
- Select Play Game. This will add the free game to your Steam Library.
- Steam will automatically prompt you to install the game.
If you need to install the game that is already in your Steam Library in the past:
- Sign into Steam using the account that has purchased the title.
- Select Library from the top navigation bar in Steam.
- Locate Halo Infinite on the left-side navigation bar or in the Your Collections tiles (depending on your default Library view), right-click the game, and select Install.
If you have any installation issues, go to Steam Support for help.
How to install on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S consoles
To install Halo Infinite multiplayer for free on an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console.
- On your Xbox, go to the Store app.
- Search for “Halo Infinite.” The multiplayer part of the game is free.
- On the store page for the game, select Get (free).
- When you add the game to your account, it will automatically start downloading and installing.
If you already have Halo Infinite on your Xbox account but it is not downloaded, go to the game’s page in the Store. The Get (free) button will be replaced by an Install (you own this) button.
Once installed, start the game from the Games & Apps menu by highlighting the Halo Infinite tile and press A.
If you want to remotely install Halo Infinite, check Remotely install and manage games at Xbox Support.
If you have any issues during installation, check Xbox Support for help.
- On your Xbox, go to the Game Pass app.
- Search for "Halo Infinite.” The multiplayer part of the game is free.
- On the Game Pass page for the game, select Install.
- The game will start downloading and installing.
Once installed, start the game from the Games & Apps menu by highlighting the Halo Infinite tile and press A.
If you want to remotely install Halo Infinite, check Remotely install and manage games at Xbox Support.
If you have any issues during installation, check Xbox Support for help.
To install Halo Infinite Campaign
If you have purchased Halo Infinite Campaign and it is not available in-game, check that your game is up to date and that you are signed in with the correct Gamertag.
To purchase Campaign, select Campaign in the main menu and follow the prompts to purchase Campaign.
To manage the Campaign installation in-game, follow the steps below:
- Launch Halo Infinite
- Open the Control Panel
- Press Menu
on Xbox controller
- Press ESC or F1 on keyboard
- Open Manage Game
- Press Y on a controller
- Press R on a keyboard
- Select the Campaign option
- Press Apply
- The Campaign installation will begin
- Once the download is complete return to the Main Menu to verify the Campaign installation was successful
Halo Infinite is an Xbox Play Anywhere game, this means that if you purchase it on an Xbox console, the Xbox app for PC, or the Microsoft Store app for PC your purchase will carry over to all these storefronts. If you purchase the game through Steam your Campaign purchase will only be available through Steam.
If you experience purchase issues, please contact Xbox or Steam support.