Halo Infinite Proves the Series Has Outgrown What It Was…

Summary

Interest in Halo campaigns has waned, making multiplayer the star of the show with Halo Infinite at the forefront.
A potential future for Halo games could involve a multiplayer-only experience while story mode campaigns are put on ice if more meaningful narratives aren't an emphasis.

As the most recent installment in the franchise, Halo Infinite has marked an important milestone for the long-running series. With a long list of games under the Halo name, Halo Infinite is proof that the series has evolved past what it was once known for. The franchise has come a long way since the first Halo title in 2001, but recent trends in the series show that the game could be headed in a new direction.

There have been a lot of changes to the Halo franchise since the first game, and with these changes come new and exciting avenues for the series to explore. From new storylines to new developers, a lot has happened to Halo since it began over 20 years ago, and the next phase of the franchise seems to be pointing towards a focus on multiplayer. Halo Infinite was highly anticipated before launch, and since then, the game's multiplayer has become the star of the title.

Halo's Future Focusing On Multiplayer

Despite the game having a main campaign, multiplayer has proven to be far more popular in Halo Infinite. The Halo franchise has consistently had a strong online multiplayer presence, but the campaigns were usually just as popular. However, this doesn't seem to be the case with Halo Infinite.

Multiplayer Overshadowing Halo Infinite's Campaign

As the years have gone by, interest in the Halo campaigns has been dwindling after the first entries in the series had such strong stories. The first three games in the franchise built high expectations, which the series hasn't been able to fully exceed.

But as interest in the campaigns began to fade with installments' campaigns being perceived as lackluster thereafter, many players have become more invested in multiplayer with each new entry. Halo Infinite is the clear proof of this pivot in focus. Halo's online community has always been strong, but it has reached new heights with the likes of Halo Infinite, and this trend will likely continue.

A Multiplayer-Only Halo Game

Thanks to the growing interest in Halo's multiplayer, the next logical step would be to craft a game in the franchise that is solely a multiplayer experience. Halo Infinite has proved that not every new Halo game has to have a campaign, especially if it's only to its detriment. The love for Halo's multiplayer is so strong that a new game only dedicated to going head-to-head with other players seems like a smart avenue for 343 Industries to explore.

Halo Infinite first launched to criticism of the game's lack of content, but it now feels like a completely different game thanks to updates and the long-awaited addition of Forge.

Halo Campaigns Need A Breather

Skipping a campaign mode for the next Halo game could prove to be a divisive decision, but it could actually help refresh the series. Creating a Halo game that is only multiplayer could give 343 Industries plenty of time to go back to the drawing board when crafting a story for a future campaign.

If 343 Industries chose to focus only on multiplayer for a while, this could be one of the best ways to revamp the storytelling aspects that other entries excelled with. Halo's original trilogy brought a fascinating sci-fi story to life, and it's interesting to see how the franchise has moved away from that. There are still a lot of questions for Halo to answer and although a new campaign would be great, it may be best to put the next main story on ice while the franchise's multiplayer thrives.

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