Ever since Bungie releasedHalo: Combat Evolvedon the original Xbox in 2001, theHaloseries has been known for its responsive gameplay on a controller. While some first-person shooters, such asCounter-Strike: Global Offensive, utilized mouse and keyboard controls, pastHalogames served as an example of precise controls on a gamepad. However, this conception of theHaloseries has started to change following support for mouse and keyboard on theMaster Chief Collectionand the soon-to-releaseHalo Infinite.
Recently, 343 Industries released a PC overview video forHalo Infinite. The first new installment in theHaloseries to launch for both Xbox consoles and PC, the developers have aimed to bring many PC-centric elements to the experience. Amongst the many features coming to the game, the developers have decided to addcrossplay between Xbox consoles and PC. While players already knew that they could match in Competitive playlists with others using the same input type, the developers revealed that an additional Competitive playlist was coming.
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During the PC overview video, the developers announced that in addition to the previously mentioned Competitive playlists,Halo Infinitewill support a playlist allowing players on both controller and mouse and keyboard to play together. According to 343 Industries, this new playlist disregards the debate about controller vs. mouse and keyboard and lets players determine for themselves which is better on the battlefield.
While the aim assist debate has been around for years, it seems inevitable that this new Competitive playlist forHalo Infinitewill create controversy. Over the past few months, the discussion surrounding controller aim assist vs. mouse and keyboard has intensified. Recent comments from popularstreamers such as Myth and Dr Disrespectdownplaying the skill needed to play on a controller have helped stir the pot. With the debate persisting, it will be interesting to what popular streamers and pro players think of this combined playlist.
Besides this new announcement, 343 Industries gave fans a look at other features coming to the PC version. One highlight was the announcement thatHalo Infinitewill support LAN hosting on PC. This feature will allow players on both PC and Xbox consoles to play together through a LAN connection. In addition, the developers noted that an anti-cheat system has been developed that is supposed to support fair play without being intrusive for players.
It’s nice to see 343 Industries giving fans this level of support for players on PC. It will be interesting to see how things play out with this new combined Competitive playlist once gamers can jump into the action. Will aim assist reign supreme, or will the precise movements of a mouse come out on top? Only time will tell…
Halo Infinitereleases on December 8 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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