Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is the sixth main installment in the Halo series. In Halo Infinite, the UNSC face off against a new enemy, known as the Banished. They are a group of mercenaries that splintered off from the former Covenant - a coalition of alien races who fought against the human race. The game offers unparalleled freedom of movement, giving the player a brand new open-world environment to explore freely. HI will also feature mechanics the series is known for, including high-paced action setpieces and vehicular combat. The multiplayer component of Halo Infinite is said to be released as a separate free-to-play title. Halo Infinite was met with a solid reception , with the critics praising the open-world environment and the game's visuals. Open-world action gameplay Halo Infinite's gameplay returns to the roots of the earliest installments of the series. The player once again controls t