Halo: Combat Evolved' was originally going to be an open-world game

Released to widespread critical acclaim, ‘Halo Infinite’ had a multiplayer beta a month before the game was fully released this month. It has received plenty of changes already, with developer 343 industries taking note of player complaints and adjusting things accordingly, with more to come. But now we’re getting the second event, and it’s themed around Winter and the Holidays.

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