Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter available on: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X and Series S. The Multiplayer and Academy components of Halo Infinite are free to play, Campaign needs to be purchased or accessed as part of some Xbox Game Pass memberships. View the Halo Infinite (Campaign) page on the Xbox Store to view which Game Passes it's available on.
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).” Physical discs of Halo Infinite will grant access to the full game including Campaign.
See How to Install Halo Infinite for more information about how to install the game. See our Guide to Halo Infinite’s menus for a broad description of available features.
Multiplayer
Halo Infinite multiplayer can be downloaded and played for free on all available platforms. A Game Pass is not required to play multiplayer.
Halo Infinite supports crossplay and cross-progression. Battle Pass progress and customizations associated with your Gamertag are carried across all devices and platforms you log in to.
There are a broad range of multiplayer maps and modes across Arena and Big Team Battle suites. Many of the multiplayer modes are team based, while some feature individuals playing for themselves. Multiplayer options include PvP (Players vs Players) as well as PvE (Players vs the Environment). In PvE, a team of players compete against a team of bots.
Matchmaking multiplayer enables players to play with strangers or a combination of strangers and friends, and in Custom Games players can play with friends only. See How to play Halo infinite multiplayer with friends for more information. Split-Screen is available in multiplayer.
Academy, included in the free-to-play Multiplayer, provides players with several opportunities to hone their skills. In the Tutorial, players will learn the basics under the guidance of Laurette Agryna, Spartan Academy Commander, at the Avery J Johnson Academy of Military Science.
Multiplayer is regularly being updated with content updates and Operations.
Community options make it easier for players to play Custom Games, record and share memorable moments and re-watch their previous matches.
Go to Halo Infinite News for detailed articles about multiplayer features and interviews with game developers.
Forge
Forge mode is a suite of in-game tools that allows players to create new multiplayer maps and modes. When creating a map with Forge, players can place and modify items, effects, and sounds to build all-new experiences.
Player-created Forge maps can be played with others via Custom Games.
The entire Forge experience is included for free as part of the free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer experience.
For more information on Forge visit: Halo Infinite Forge Overview
Campaign
Halo Infinite’s campaign the newest single-player story following the Master Chief as he unravels the mysteries found on Zeta Halo.
If you would like deeper insights into the development process behind Halo Infinite Campaign, Inside Infinite has a detailed interview with creators.
The Halo Infinite Campaign can be purchased or accessed as part of some Xbox Game Pass memberships.
Getting started in Halo Infinite with Halo Support self-help content
Halo Support offers self-help content for new players getting started with Halo Infinite. For example:
- How to install Halo Infinite multiplayer on PC and Xbox consoles
- How to customize your Spartan, guns, vehicles, and personal AI in Halo Infinite
- Battle Pass & Free-to-Play FAQ
For more content like this, check the New Player Guide section for Halo Infinite on the Halo Support site.