Halo Infinite multiplayer is reportedly free-to-play 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 is reportedly free-to-play UPDATE: "Halo is for everyone," Microsoft confirms. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 31 Jul 2020 129 comments UPDATE 11pm UK: Microsoft has now confirmed today's leak that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will indeed be free-to-play and run at 120FPS on Xbox Series X. There's no word on how the mode may be monetised (an earlier report, below, suggested a battle pass model), or how this fits in to other whispers about Xbox Live Gold no longer being required to play free-to-play games one (though it would make sense). More details will be shared later, Microsoft said, making the news official via Halo's Twitter account: Halo is for everyone. We can confirm #HaloInfinite multiplayer will be free-to-play and will support 120FPS on Xbox Series X. More details will be shared later! pic.twitter.com/9bIrppFiON- Halo (@Halo) July 31, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings ORIGINAL STORY 10.30am UK: Leaks have suggested Halo Infinite's multiplayer will be free to play. Details of the unannounced multiplayer were initially posted by retailer Smyths Toys, which described it as a "groundbreaking free-to-play multiplayer experience" with "greatly reduced load times" and up to 120FPS gameplay on Xbox Series X. The listing has now been pulled, but is still viewable via Google's cache (thanks, Verge). Xbox leaker Klobrille, who has previously detailed other Halo Infinite features before their official reveal, chimed in to say the game's multiplayer would indeed be free-to-play, and offer some kind of battle pass system. Eurogamer has contacted Microsoft for comment. Halo Infinite is due to launch later this year for Xbox Series X, Xbox One and on PC via both the Microsoft Store and Steam. A free-to-play multiplayer offering would open up the game to a vast playerbase - and could be especially important for the Steam audience who do not have access to Xbox Game Pass. Watch on YouTube 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 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