Halo Infinite's latest update hopes to improve "the overall online experience" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Halo Infinite's latest update hopes to improve "the overall online experience" The update has reportedly "already shown promising results and should take further advantage of [the] changes". News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 12 Feb 2022 25 comments Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries is still working to improve the shooter, and most recently addressed "topics of concern", desync and "the overall online experience". In a bid to maintain "an open discussion about the state of networked play in Halo Infinite", lead sandbox engineer Richard Watson confirmed in a recent Waypoint update that the team was prioritising low pings in the matchmaking process to help players match with those closest to them, "and therefore have a better connection, more often". Watch on YouTube "We expect this to have a noticeable impact when making matches for players in less populated regions around the world including - but not limited to - Australia and Asia," the update explains. "This update, which went live [this week], has already shown promising results and should take further advantage of [the] changes. Please keep an eye out and let us know how your games start to feel." The latest update also plans to prevent players from "geofiltering" as that had been impacting matches and causing unstable connections for others in the same lobby. For the full details, head on over Halo Waypoint. Big Team Battle also continues to get tweaks and improvements to matchmaking, as well as spawn more Scorpion Tanks and Wraiths. It should be harder to join games that are nearly, complete, too. In other Halo news, Microsoft recently confirmed that Halo Infinite has enjoyed the biggest launch in the series' history with over 20 million players and rumour has it, support studio Certain Affinity may be working on a new game mode for Halo Infinite. ICYMI, the original Halo music composers are suing Microsoft over unpaid royalties. As reported by Wes earlier today, Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori, who created the iconic Halo music used in the Bungie-developed Halo games and more Halo products, claim Microsoft still owes them money relating to royalties dating back 20 years. Lawyers representing the pair filed the lawsuit to a Washington state court in June 2020, and it has rumbled on ever since, with depositions and discovery undertaken. A date for mediation is set for next week, but if no agreement is reached, the dispute may go to court. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store