343 Industries has confirmed that Halo Infinite’s first technical preview will kick off tomorrow, Thursday, July 29 and last until Sunday, August 1.
TheXboxdeveloper will also be live streaming the content of the preview from 2pm PT / 10pm BST on Wednesday.
The playable preview is reserved for those who registered forthe Halo Insider program, and invites have begun appearing in inboxes today. According to 343, “hundreds of thousands” will be invited to the test, which will be focussed on a new multiplayer mode that pits human players against AI bots.
The Bot Arena playlist puts 4 players against 4 Bots on Arena maps. For the first technical preview, Bot Arena will feature Slayer across three maps in this build: Bazaar, Recharge, and Live Fire.
343 is planning to hold future “flights” in the run-up toHalo Infinite’s release later this year, which it says will expand into different content such as traditional PVP Arena and Big Team Battle.
Tomorrow, we’re going live with the first look at#HaloInfinite’s upcoming technical preview! Hear directly from the team about what’s in store, and how you’ll get in if you’re selected.🕙 Wednesday, July 28th @ 2PM PT📺🟣:https://t.co/dda9QxxAU8📺🔴:https://t.co/ZPEd9AiBUxpic.twitter.com/lQzaZP4Cs1
Xbox userscan register for Halo Insider nowby using their Gamertag, verifying their e-mail address and then opting in for communications and flighting.
“I know folks are getting tired of seeing all the Halo Insider reminders – I promise we’re not trolling,” hesaid. “Truth is we have a LOT (six figures worth) of people who ‘signed up’ but didn’t complete all the required steps. Legit makes me sad knowing they’ll miss the opportunity.”
Microsoftconfirmed during June’s E3 showcase thatHalo Infinite will be released this holidayalongside itsfree-to-play multiplayer experience.
