Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview confirmed for this weekend Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview confirmed for this weekend 343 sending out invitations now. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 28 Jul 2021 8 comments Halo Infinite's first multiplayer technical preview is confirmed for this weekend. In emails sent out to those invited to take part, developer 343 said the preview runs from tomorrow, 29th July to 1st August. Instructions on how to download the pre-release build will be sent in the next few days via email and Waypoint message, the invitation reads. Watch on YouTube As announced, this technical preview focuses on bots as well as the Academy's weapon drills. Halo Infinite is the franchise's first foray into the world of multiplayer bots. 343 will use the technical previews to gather feedback on bot behaviour and online performance, and to that end will debut the Bot Arena playlist, which puts four players against four bots on arena maps. For the technical preview, the bot arena experience features Slayer across three maps: Bazaar, Recharge, and Live Fire. 343 will show off the technical preview in detail tonight, 10pm UK time, in a livestream. Tomorrow, we're going live with the first look at #HaloInfinite's upcoming technical preview! Hear directly from the team about what's in store, and how you'll get in if you're selected. Wednesday, July 28th @ 2PM PT?: https://t.co/dda9QxxAU8: https://t.co/ZPEd9AiBUx pic.twitter.com/lQzaZP4Cs1- Halo (@Halo) July 27, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings 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 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 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. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. 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