Summary
- Grenade jumps in Halo Infinite receive a huge buff, increasing jump height and creating more opportunities to execute them effectively.
- 343 Industries continues to update Halo Infinite with new content, showcasing a commitment to meeting player expectations.
- The buff to grenade jumps enhances gameplay by raising the skill ceiling, potentially causing a shift in the meta for existing maps.
343 Industries has confirmed a huge change to grenades in Halo Infinite, which turns the game into a grenade-jumper's paradise. Previously, grenade-jumping was possible in Halo Infinite, although it wasn't quite as effective as in previous entries in the series until now.
The launch of Halo Infinite in 2021 was nothing short of a fiasco, with many left wondering what was planned for release a year prior, before it was eventually delayed. However, in the years since, 343 Industries has done a fantastic job of updating the game with consistent new content and bringing it up to the standard expected of a Halo game. Just recently, Halo Infinite revealed huge Forge update plans, confirming that the game's powerful map-making tools are getting even better going forward. With support for the game still ongoing, it's a great time to be a fan of the game.
In a post on Halo Waypoint, 343 Industries confirmed that grenades will be receiving a tuning buff on July 30, when Operation: Fleetcom launches for Halo Infinite. According to the post, "The impulse for Fragmentation, Plasma, and Spike grenade physics has been increased and tuned to give you increased jump height and provide more opportunity to hit those coveted grenade jumps." This is a huge buff to grenade jumps, which long-time fans of the Halo series will be very happy about. A video posted on YouTube by 343 Industries shows the before-and-after differences that the new update will make.
Halo Infinite Grenade Jump Buff
While it may seem like a small addition, the Halo sandbox is one of the most iconic parts of the franchise, so the lack of powerful grenade jumps was really felt during gameplay. Ultimately, it raises the skill ceiling of the game, giving those with the bravery to try a grenade jump the edge. Importantly, it's another example of 343 Industries taking player feedback on board and acting on it, which is why Halo Infinite is now arguably one of the best Halo games. It'll be interesting to see how the freshly-buffed grenade jumps impact gameplay on the maps that already exist in Halo Infinite, as it could cause a small shift in the meta for some.
Although 343 Industries continues to update Halo Infinite, there are some gamers who already have their eyes on what is coming next for the franchise. While the developer remains coy about any potential sequel, it was recently revealed that Halo 7 has a new lead designer, with Dan Gniady coming on board as a lead designer for the next game in the series. It isn't clear how far along this title is, but hopefully, Halo Infinite still has plenty of life left yet.
Halo Infinite
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you can relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.
Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.
Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
- Franchise
- Halo
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
