Gamers have been excited for the return of Xbox's flagship franchise, and despite a rocky start with less-than-well received debut footage, there is palpable excitement for Halo InfiniteThe new title is set to define the next several years of the franchise on Xbox as well as PC, and in a way, Halo Infinite couldn't be launching at a better time. It will undoubtedly do well for Microsoft's console sales, and 2021 is something of a landmark year for the Halo franchise.

While its gameplay was generally well-received, the story of Halo 5: Guardians wasn't. Fans and critics alike didn't take to Halo 5's story, and felt as though it was markedly different from what was presented in the promotional campaign. The developer, 343 Industries, has been crafting Halo Infinite as a narrative reboot of sorts as a result of this reception, moving on to something new. Fans are hoping that Halo Infinite will have a tighter narrative to accompany its new open-world environments and that the game will be an improvement over Halo 5. 2021 is a great year for Halo Infinite to be released, and it has the perfect possible release date later this year.

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Halo's 20th Anniversary

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November 15, 2021, will mark the 20th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved's launch. This date is the anniversary of the franchise as a whole, too, considering that Combat Evolved was the inaugural game in the series. For this reason, November 15th, 2021, would be the perfect day to launch Halo Infinite. A November 15 launch could also be a great marketing opportunity for Microsoft and the Xbox brand. A new Halo game launching on the franchise's anniversary would be an opportunity to create a retrospective of sorts for the series so far, while also touting Halo Infinite as the next step in the franchise's future.

One possible blocker for Halo Infinite launching on November 15 is that it falls on a Monday. It would be highly unusual for a huge entertainment release like this to launch on a Monday, though 343 Industries could opt for an unexpected launch like this as a way to honor the inception of the franchise. It's also possible that the developer and Microsoft could wait until the following day, a more traditional day for entertainment releases, for the physical launch of the game. This could allow for players to gain early access to the game on Halo's anniversary using Xbox Game Pass, or perhaps for gamers who have pre-ordered the game digitally.

Halo Infinite is set to be a huge release for Xbox and arguably the biggest yet for Xbox Series X and S. A release window for Halo Infinite has possibly been leaked, which could indicate it launching on Halo: Combat Evolved's anniversary. As with all unverified information, however, it's best to wait until an official source confirms the details. It's certainly an exciting time to be a Halo fan with its upcoming anniversary and the launch of Halo Infinite and hopefully, for the fans, these events will coincide.

Halo Infinite is set to launch in 2021 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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