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Halo Infinite 4K/Ultra screenshots on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

DSOGaming writes: "The first technical preview beta phase for Halo: Infinite is currently underway and below you can find some 4K/Ultra screenshots from it."

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masterfox997d ago (Edited 997d ago )

if the new Halo game looks like this pretty sure I will be able to run it easely on my good old gaming rig, and thats awesome! , I think is great what MS Studio is doing here, lots of PC gamers will be able to do the same if their gaming rig is not that new. :D

DarXyde996d ago

It doesn't look amazing, but I definitely think that's for the better. Keep those frames high first and foremost.

anubusgold997d ago (Edited 997d ago )

It has a fps cap on PC for some reason we cant get over 100fps not sure if this is a bug or just a cap for the beta. I have above average hardware at that 100fps cap is annoying.

iNcRiMiNaTi997d ago (Edited 997d ago )

I was able to get the game to around 120-135fps on low. I have a 5900x and a 2080ti so not the newest or best but it got the job done. Ultra settings is terrible though, it's like 55-70fps, sometimes up to 80fps if I'm lucky

Tapani997d ago

Is that 4K ultra? If you drop to 55fps at worst, I guess 6900xt should be 60fps steady.

I wonder if they will implement Ray Tracing… The game would benefit from it, especially global illumination.

iNcRiMiNaTi997d ago

No I play at 1440p, I'd imagine 4k would be worse

anubusgold997d ago

Im at 1440P ultra with a 3070 I tried to turn things down to medium it didnt make any difference really so i just keep it on ultra .

Tapani996d ago (Edited 996d ago )

Oh wow, ultra @ 1440p with 2080ti, and only 55-70fps. At this moment, the game is heavy. That’s already 30% faster than what Series X can do. Series X might run it 1080p high.

Hmm… I wonder how my OC’d 6900XT will run this at 4K. Ray Tracing is out of question unless they release FSR or another upscaling technique. At 80% res scale, it might work if they optimize it well.

I’m confident the performance will get an uplift as they further optimize the game.

anubusgold995d ago

@Tapani Twitch Halo streamer Activee says he gets 120 to 145 fps with a 2080ti at 1440P on the Halo test so i dont know what im doing wrong lol.

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Noskypeno997d ago (Edited 997d ago )

This game looks better each time they show it off. The wall textures are insane, the lighting is also pretty good, along with nice reflections. The ground textures might not quite match the 2018 reveal but this is just a mp test, and if they keep improving like they are the final game might look like they envisioned a next gen halo
game to be, but it still looks as good as any other crossgen game besides Forza.

--Onilink--997d ago

Definitely noticed a boost in quality on the 2nd map compared to the first, so its hard to gauge so far anything in regards to the actual release (not to mention this is barely at an alpha level and a few months old, so differences between maps is to be expected I guess)

Rimeskeem996d ago

The urban areas look great, I feel like we need to see the nature stuff more cause that was lacking in the initial reveil.

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The Best Multiplayer Xbox Game Pass Games to Play With Friends

Xbox Game Pass has some great single-player experiences, but nowadays, it's all about getting together with friends and family. Thankfully, there's a surprisingly extensive library of multiplayer titles on Game Pass to bring everyone together.

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Desperate Xbox players turn to Halo Forge for their Helldivers 2 fix

PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.

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XiNatsuDragnel60d ago

That's wild but hey if forge satisfies than that's good

GamerRN59d ago

Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok, but I wouldn't call it anything to get desperate over..

God of War and the other exclusive are more worth desperation. I don't think I'm gonna even try Helldivers2, in still trying to beat Forbidden West, and I still of Ghosts, Ragnarok and TLOU2 to play

Old McGroin59d ago

Helldivers 2 is a phenomenally good game. You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Looks like the devs have the server capacity issue pretty much sewn up now so it's a good time to jump in.

WolfSeed59d ago

You clearly haven't tried it. It's pure crack.

MrNinosan59d ago

I thought exactly like you, until I tried Helldivers 2... and then I was hooked.
The only thing that will stop me from playing it going forward is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth next week.

1Victor58d ago

@gamer: “Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok”

Lest be honest for a minute even Phil want it on Xbox and if it wasn’t desperation the forge player wouldn’t be trying to copy it 🤷🏿

Barlos58d ago

Nobody is desperate over a game. Its pure clickbait.

TwoPicklesGood58d ago

I enjoy Helldivers 2 but it isn’t phenomenal or anything, its just a good game. Sure us ps5 players don’t have many multiplayer games so maybe that skews perspective. What we should be worrying about Is all the bugs and issues that STILL plague the game. It shouldn’t have been released in this state.

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Hereandthere58d ago

Helldivers 2 graphically makes halo on series x look 2 gen behind.

Rdeal58d ago

Are you saying Helldivers 2 graphics are better than Halo's? if so you need glasses , graphics has to be the worst part of Helldivers 2, I have seen better on the PS4

Hypertension14058d ago (Edited 58d ago )

@Rdeal

It's not the best looking game around
but the graphics definitely look better than halo infinite. The destruction on display while also maintaining a steady performance is also very impressive.

I've also seen better on PS4, but I say the same for almost every Xbox Series X game this generation.

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Kiryu199258d ago

Why desperate Xbox fans? Why are we so split as a gaming community? So gamers wanting to play awesome games are not labeled desperate?

DarXyde58d ago

I don't think it's really unusual.

LittleBigPlanet allowed for that.

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Jin_Sakai60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.

343_Guilty_Spark59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

When is Halo Infinite coming?

Hellblade 2 coming?

Jin_Sakai59d ago

Soon enough.

Phil Spencer: “The biggest games will be more than just one platform“

https://x.com/xbox/status/1...

VincentVanBro59d ago

Neither of those are worth an entire console so who cares?

DazaMc59d ago

Anytime now, who knows.

MrNinosan59d ago

Probably within a year, but don't worry. They will still be available on the box of your choice, except if Switch is your choice.

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babadivad59d ago

Or just play it on your PC...

InUrFoxHole58d ago

Why get either console? All are coming to pc anyway

Shane Kim58d ago

If it wasn't for the initial cost, then I would never get a console.

InUrFoxHole57d ago

Honestly pc is great but I love the convenience of a console

OptimusDK58d ago

You couldn’t help yourself right Jin

Jin_Sakai57d ago

I just couldn’t help but tell the reality of the situation.

goldwyncq58d ago

Or just get a PC because all Xbox and PS games are coming to it sooner or later. Nintendo's the only company practicing true exclusivity nowadays.

Tedakin58d ago

Sony's present said first party games will be on pc and other platforms too. So what? And before you say he just meant "pc and playstation" that was debunked. Day 1 pc is definitely coming from Sony, ending your precious exclusives.

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Neonridr60d ago

I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.

RaidenBlack59d ago

Just let Coalition develop or at least assist in developing the next Halo ... 343 alone is not enough

Jin_Sakai59d ago

They already assisted with development.

“Gears of War studio The Coalition helped out with Halo Infinite”

https://www.vg247.com/gears...

RaidenBlack58d ago

Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible

neomahi58d ago

That would be smart, but makes too much sense. BUT, The Coalition is pretty much dead, without Rod Ferguson, there's nothing there. That was the point of that team was that he was heading it up but even Rod Ferguson turned down being the boss and head of his own studio making Microsoft money to go to Blizzard, and isn't it ironic, look where's he's at now. Cliff Blezinski offered to go back to work on Gears and Xbox (one of their biggest IPs) shut him down and told him no. Gears put Xbox on the map, and they told him no. Sony wouldn't tell David Jaffe no if he asked to return to God of War or Twisted Metal, Jaffe is just to lazy, but Xbox shut down Blezinski, completely shocked me.

So, you're right, kinda, but that blood isn't there anymore, the soul of that team is gone so I don't think you'd get the quality you think that you would

Jin_Sakai57d ago

“Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible“

Certain Affinity would be good but who knows what’s happening there. And I’d suggest keeping CoD studios away from the franchise unless you want Halo of Duty.

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PhillyDonJawn59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

Halo Infinite forge is a million times better. maps don't even look like forge made but look like actual dev created maps now

Neonridr58d ago

oh I bet, I just have fond memories of all the different things people came up with. I can only imagine what it's like now.

PhillyDonJawn58d ago

Hell yeah I remember the forge map toilet 😂 good times. Poo and paper everywhere

Blad3runner0059d ago

Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5

I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.

purple10159d ago

I didn't used to get it, when is was Sega vs Nintendo, but now companies charging for online play, I dont wan to pay 2 separate subs, so you make a choice. also if you were to say invest in extra controllers for mates or whatever, I suppose it all adds up

anast59d ago

So, PS5 is the choice, right?

PhillyDonJawn59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

You're thinking too much into it. Forge creators make anything and everything. This is nothing new. Call of duty and other games have been made in halo forge as well. I was just playing Nuketown and hot potato 2 weeks ago lol (hot potato fun asf btw)

PaleMoonDeath59d ago

Not everyone can afford it mate, some have kids, families etc to support. Very close minded statement, adults don't necessarily care which machine, but money's tight nowadays, bring them Helldivers so we can get the damn Halo & Gears armour on PS5 lol

EvertonFC59d ago

I wanna see helgeist, scorpions, crimera, flying sting rays even some knack enemies etc

PaleMoonDeath59d ago

@Everton, DUDE! KILLZONE 2 HELGHAST SKINS! COULD YOU IMAGINE

Charlieboy33358d ago

They hate Playstation to the point of insanity....yet want a Playstation game on Xbox so bad. These people don't even make sense in their OWN minds...

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EvertonFC58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

Agreed fella, same can be said for the playstation lot too though lol. We would all be over a gears collection, halo collection, Forza and ori

DivineHand12558d ago

I hope all the persons who agreed with you have an Xbox. Being a multi-console owner is the best thing for a gamer. When Palworld came out I could boot up the Xbox and play it there. I also just started playing Helldivers 2 yesterday and I am having a great time with it.

The gunplay is good so persons who are on the fence for this reason, don't be. The gunplay in this can go up against Halo, Destiny, The Division 2 etc. The gameplay loop is also good with a reasonable progression system. It doesn't have any RPG mechanics so don't expect to see numbers popping up when you shoot an enemy. Progression in this game allows you to unlock cosmetics, weapons and air drops from orbit to aid you on your mission.

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anast59d ago

HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.

crazyCoconuts59d ago

And to get you to pick one streaming service over another they would have....

anast59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

You do know how to ask direct questions, right? This is a serious question.

They would have different app features, different UI's, timed exclusivity, and different video game series (live action and animation). Also the streaming services would be tied to mobile phones of choice (Sony vs MS; maybe even Nintendo will get in on this, phone thing.) which have their own reasons for purchasing.

Of course this is in the distant future. They don't call me the Oracle for no reason.

crazyCoconuts58d ago

Exclusives... The answer was exclusives.
But, you being the Oracle you already knew that, didn't you?

anast58d ago

"one day exclusivity will probably be gone"

Yes. I am the Oracle. When this happens you can say I am right.

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Grab these awesome Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they go

Celebrate season two of the TV series by earning the awesome and exclusive Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they’re gone for good on Xbox.

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Gaming4Life198182d ago

Nice just doing the weekly challenges will get these.

1UP-Words82d ago

Yeah it's certainly a relief that they're not too hard to earn because they look good! With Seasons now done, we're getting less free armor than usual so it's something