Despite the release of Halo Infinite being moved to next year, 343 Industries and Microsoft have continued with the game’s promotions and video teases. In the latest teaser, 343 Industries has shared a look at some of the sounds being used for Halo Infinite, many of which are surprising.
Though fans have expressed concerns with Halo Infinite’s graphics, the audio in Master Chief’s next big adventure seems set to deliver. Opening with missiles being launched, it quickly becomes clear that the sound design team has spared no expense when crafting the acoustics of Halo Infinite. While rockets being launched is certainly impressive, the recorded sounds quickly begin to get weirder, with fans being given a bit of nostalgia via the next item recorded.
Noises are captured for both the original Xbox and the Xbox One S, and while their use in the upcoming Halo project is unclear, 343 should find plenty of places to put the sounds given the semi-open nature of Halo Infinite. From there, a developer’s adorable dog is recorded growling and making silly noises, with the pug’s audio likely to be used for some of the animals Master Chief will encounter. After the dog cameo, things calm down a bit, though the sounds being captured are certainly still interesting.
With a showcase of glass breaking, big explosions, and massive wheels turning, the supercut is a great example of all the random sounds that are recorded to help bring a Halo game to life. Robotic claws are moved to make noises fitting of a sci-fi universe, while fire rages and fizzles out within a pool of water. Xbox Series X controllers are used in an intriguing way as well, with 343 making sounds from the objects that sound nothing like one would expect.
Rounding out the list of unique noises are two animals, both of which are a bit more exotic than the pug used earlier. A porcupine’s odd chirping noise is recorded, likely to be used as some alien creature Master Chief encounters in the wild. A live Wolverine was also recorded, making dangerous sounds that would be fitting of a massive figure like Craig the Brute. With the developer’s pug returning to bring a lovely end to the compilation, players with questions about the game’s sound quality should now be satisfied.
While Halo Infinite may not be getting a battle royale mode, it will undoubtedly be getting some unique sound design courtesy of the team at 343 Industries. When players finally get their hands on the next Halo title, they should be on the lookout for some porcupine and pug sounds.
Halo Infinite is coming to PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.