Many players already have Halo Infinite installed to play the multiplayer, but the recently released campaign requires a separate download.
It feels as though Halo Infinite has already released, but December 8 was its official launch date, which brought a separate download for the highly anticipated campaign. Many Halo Infinite campaign reviews are already dishing out glowing praise for the newly structured gameplay, and now consumers will get a chance to once again take control of Master Chief. Some who have been playing the multiplayer beta over the last few weeks may find it odd, though, that Infinite now requires a significantly sized download for the campaign’s release.
The multiplayer client already takes over 25 gigabytes of storage, but that doesn’t include many of the campaign’s game assets. With the way Halo Infinite is launching in pieces (which includes the delayed release of campaign co-op and Forge), the campaign going live is something like an additional DLC download, or when a live service game starts a new season and adds fresh content. Players who’ve already got the Halo Infinite multiplayer installed are looking at an additional download of roughly another 25gb, though there appears to be some overlap since the final file size will sit just under 50gb.
Complete details on installation information were outlined by the Halo Support Twitter account, letting players know how large of an update to expect for Halo Infinite based on what they may or may not have already installed. There is also a multiplayer update, which is just about 4gb, releasing alongside the campaign. Anyone who has already been playing the multiplayer, and has access to the campaign, should expect the campaign download and the multiplayer update to total somewhere just shy of 30gb, though there may be slight file size differences depending on platform.
Halo Infinite is downloadable in the same manner as any other Xbox game. The Xbox One, Series S, or X’s built-in storefront will have it for sale, and can be purchased for PC through a variety of methods, including the Microsoft Store, Steam, and Xbox App. Physical copies of Halo Infinite can also be bought from the many retailers that carry video games, but it’s worth noting that the disc doesn’t actually contain any game data. Buying a physical copy of Infinite is basically a glorified download code, and the entire installation will have to be done regardless. As a first-party Xbox title, Halo Infinite‘s campaign is launching day one on Game Pass for anyone that has a subscription.
The easiest way to find the campaign download, though, might be through the game itself if the multiplayer has already been installed. There should be a campaign option on the main menu, which will lead to a download option when selected. Early Halo Infinite review scores are positive, but community discussion is guaranteed to pick up over the next few days, especially with the game available on Game Pass. It’s been over six years since Halo 5, but the Halo Infinite is making a big entrance for itself, complete with its own separate download file.
Source: Halo Support
One of Kyle’s earliest memories is of watching his older brother play Ocarina of Time, which probably explains how he ended up as an Editor for Screen Rant’s Gaming section. His tenure at SR began in late 2020 as a contributing Game Features writer before quickly becoming a Staff Writer, a role that gradually progressed into an Editor position. A terminal Midwesterner who graduated from the University of Kansas, Kyle also has knowledge and interest in literature, film, film adaptions of literature, and history. When not talking about The Legend of Zelda, Dark Souls, Mass Effect, or some PlayStation exclusive, he’s probably droning on about the works of Cormac McCarthy, Frank Herbert, Stanley Kubrick, and Wes Anderson. Or he’s trying to get you to watch Mad Men. He’s a firm believer in three hours being the perfect length for a movie, but thinks a lot of games are much too long. When not sedentary, Kyle enjoys traveling to the National Parks, seeing new cities, and has ambitions to explore abroad.
