Microsoft confirms the Xbox Series X launches this November, no exact day yet. However, Halo Infinite delayed to 2021, confirmed by the official Halo website.

Official statement from Chris Lee, Studio Head for Halo Infinite regards to the delay.

Today I want to share an important Halo Infinite development update with the community. We have made the difficult decision to shift our release to 2021 to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets our vision.

The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple factors that have contributed to development challenges, including the ongoing COVID-related impacts affecting us all this year. I want to acknowledge the hard work from our team at 343 Industries, who have remained committed to making a great game and finding solutions to development challenges. However, it is not sustainable for the well-being of our team or the overall success of the game to ship it this holiday.

We know this will be disappointing to many of you and we all share in that sentiment. The passion and support the community has shown over the years has been incredible and inspiring. We wanted nothing more than to play our game with the community this holiday. The extra time will let us finish the critical work necessary to deliver the most ambitious Halo game ever at the quality we know our fans expect.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Halo Infinite was one of the biggest announcements from the recent Xbox Games Showcase presentation. For the game to be delayed is understanding during this pandemic time but a blow to the Xbox Series X launch this November. Microsoft follows up that 50 new games planned for this year to be optimized for the Xbox Series X. Games including: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5, Gears Tactics, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Watch Dogs: Legion. Additionally Microsoft reminds customers that they can play across four generations of Xbox on the new console. From Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

With the delay of Halo Infinite, will you pick up the Xbox Series X this November?

Source: Microsoft