Halo Infinite preorder: Bonuses, editions, and where to buy
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The next big entry into the Halo series,Halo Infinite, is one of the most ambitious games ever made by series developer 343 Industries — and it might end up being one of thebest Xbox gamesever. Not only will the game feature a deep and expansive campaign with open world elements and the return of the Banished faction fromHalo Wars 2, but the game will also have a free-to-play live service-style multiplayer that returns the franchise to its sandbox-focused roots and aims to deliver fans a satisfying gameplay experience (check out ourHalo Infinite hands-on impressionsfor more on what makes the multiplayer so fun). Halo Infinite, like most of its predecessors, will also come with a Forge mode that allows players to create and edit maps to play on with their friends in Custom Games multiplayer (though notably, Forge will be absent for six months after launch).
Following the recent conclusion of the firstHalo Infinite betatest, preorders for the game officially went live. Here’s everything you need to know about preordering the game ahead of its launch in Dec. 8, 2021, including what bonuses there are, what editions are available, and where you can buy Halo Infinite.
Halo Infinite preorder: Bonuses
While most Halo Infinite preorders don’t appear to offer any sort of bonus, preordering the game from Best Buy or GameStop will net you some exclusive cosmetics in-game. Specifically, you’ll get access to the Zeta Skyarmor coating skinandweapon coating skin, both of which feature a sky blue coloration with white, black, and gray accents. Players who preorder from Best Buy or GameStop will also get a unique Banished-themed Chosen emblem and nameplate. You can view all of the preorder bonuses in the image above.
We expect that as Halo Infinite’s December launch draws nearer, more preorder bonuses from other retailers will be unveiled. We’ll make sure to update this article if and when those bonuses are announced.
Halo Infinite preorder: Available editions
Like other AAA games, Halo Infinite has a few different editions to choose from when preordering or buying the game. Here’s a look at each edition of Halo Infinite that are available.
Halo Infinite Standard Edition
The simplest edition available is the Halo Infinite Standard Edition. This edition of Halo Infinite costs $60 and includes the following:
A new Great Journey awaits
Halo Infinite’s Standard Edition includes the singleplayer campaign, multiplayer suite, and Forge map editor that’s coming later in 2022.
Halo Infinite Collector’s Steelbook Edition
This edition of Halo Infinite features a limited edition metal case and is, at least for now, exclusive to Target. Here’s what you get in this edition:
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Looking snazzy
This Target-exclusive edition of Halo Infinite features a limited edition steelbook case with Halo Infinite’s cover art on it.
Halo Infinite Collector’s Edition
This edition of Halo Infinite is the most advanced one available if you’re not in the market for a console bundle, as it includes several neat collectibles. Here’s everything you get with this edition:
Plenty of goodies
This special edition of Halo Infinite features plenty of awesome collectibles, a mini art book, a steelbook case for the game, and more.
Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle
There’s also specialHalo Infinite Limited Edition hardwareavailable for preorder that includes a special Halo-themedXbox Series Xas well as a Halo-themed Xbox Series Controller. The full package costs $550. You can also get the controller separately for $200. Here’s a look at everything you get in this edition of Halo Infinite:
The full hardware and software package
Halo Infinite’s Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle includes the Standard Edition of the game as well as a special Halo Infinite-themed Xbox Series X and Xbox Series Controller.
Note that the Halo Infinite multiplayer will be available for free as a standalone experience. Also, the Halo Infinite Standard Edition is available in both a physical and digital format.
Halo Infinite preorder: Where to buy
In terms of where you can currently preorder Halo Infinite, the Standard Edition of the game is available on the Microsoft Store, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Steam. Notably, you can also get the Halo Infinite Collector’s Steelbook Edition from Target exclusively. The Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle is available on both the Microsoft Store and Best Buy. In the future, it’s possible that preorders for Halo Infinite will go live at retailers such as Walmart as well.
Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he’s been an avid fan since childhood. He’s been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you’ll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he’s not writing or gaming, there’s a good chance he’s either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once.Follow him on X(Twitter).
