Xbox Series X to launch in November, but Halo Infinite delayed until 2021

New console will arrive without its showpiece title as troubled Halo sequel is put on hold

The Xbox Series X console will launch in November, but without its most anticipated title, Halo: Infinite. Microsoft announced on Tuesday that the game will be delayed until 2021.

Writing on the official Halo blog, Chris Lee, studio head of Halo Infinite at developer 343 Industries, claimed the team would need more time to finish the game, partly due to production difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He said: It is not sustainable for the wellbeing of our team or the overall success of the game to ship it this holiday."