How To Access The Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta On Xbox And PC

Xbox announced today, surprise, that Halo Infinite’s multiplayer component, which is free-to play as we knew, was now available. They revealed this exciting news during today’s Xbox 20th Anniversary stream, where they also revealed even more details about the first season of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer called Heroes of Reach. 

If you’re excited to jump in and battle some fellow Spartans, now’s your chance, but first, you have to actually get into the beta. Here, we’ll break down exactly how to get in:

How to download the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta for Xbox

If you’re looking to play Halo Infinite’s multiplayer on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X, or Xbox One, you need to head to the Xbox Store (or the Microsoft Store), search for Halo Infinite, and download the title. The game will look like a complete package once you start it. However, if you click campaign, you’ll be treated to a nice screen that basically says “ahhh not yet, but sooooooon.”

Please canYou can play multiplayer. Simply select the Multiplayer option on-screen and you’ll be brought right to it. This is where you will find the Spartan Academy and Big Team Battle. Your Spartan can be customized with their weaponry, vehicles and other details. You can also buy the Season 1 Heroes of Reach Battle Pass at $9.99. You can advance through the free version of the pass, but don’t expect nearly as many rewards from it nor should you expect them to be as great either. 

Once you’re in, have fun. You can still check out the site while you wait for it to download. Game Informer’sHalo Infinite multiplayer impressions. 

How to get the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta Beta on your PC

If you’re looking to play Halo Infinite multiplayer on PC, you can do so through Steam or the Xbox PC App. Go to Steam and type Halo Infinite into the search box. Download it, and you’ll get what appears to be all of Halo Infinite. However, you’ll find that the campaign is inaccessible until December 8. You will not be able to access the multiplayer until December 8, so get in and customize your Spartan, their weapons and discover your favourite modes. 

Non-Steam, Halo Infinite can be downloaded from the Xbox PC App. Launch Halo Infinite from the Xbox PC App. Have fun! If you’re especially enjoying your time, consider purchasing the Season 1: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass for $9.99 to earn better rewards for playing. 

For more information about Halo Infinite, be sure to read about the multiplayer’s surprise shadow drop today and then check out Game Informer’sSummary of Season 1, Heroes of Reach. You can watch the trailer for Halo the Series’ first Teaser Trailer. The series will be broadcast on Paramount+ in the coming year.

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