Halo Infinite will get a free ray tracing update after launch
Explore a Halo ring with ultra-realistic lighting!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
What you need to know
In aninterview with IGN, 343 Industries Studio Head Chris Lee has confirmed thatHalo Infinitewill recieve an update that adds ray tracing to the game sometime after launch. This is being done as part of 343 Industries' mission to evolveHaloInfinite over time, as the developer wishes for the game to act as a platform for future growth and expansion.
Ray tracing is an awesome feature that makes the lighting in games more realistic and immersive, but you’ll need some special hardware in order to enjoy it. TheXbox Series X, the console that Halo Infinite is shipping with, will be able to handle ray tracing. PCs equipped with NVIDIA’s RTX graphics cards are also ray tracing compatible. However, old systems like the Xbox One series of consoles will not be able to support ray tracing, so if you want to enjoy ray traced Halo Infinite, make sure to play on Xbox Series X or a properly-equipped PC.
This news came at the same time thatHalo Infinite’s gameplaywas revealed, showcasing some of the game’s brand new sandbox items and a focus on non-linear structuring. The full game is expected to launch in Holiday 2020 on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PCs.
A new great journey awaits
Halo Infinite is nearly upon us, and it’s sure to be an incredible game filled with wonder, adventure, and more.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
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).
