Halo Infinite Gets Third Person View Mode

Halo Infinite Gets Third Person View Mode

In a major surprise sure to excite, 343 Industries just confirmed that Halo Infinite is finally getting a full third-person camera mode this November.

What to Expect from the New Mode

During a Forge panel at the 2024 Halo World Championship, developer 343 Industries announced that Halo Infinite will be receiving a proper third-person camera mode in November. They showed off some footage on X/Twitter, giving us a glimpse of Spartans battling in the new view.

A New Way to Play

Experience a new way to play. 3rd Person Mode is coming to Halo Infinite this November.

Key Features of the New Mode

– The new mode will start with a dedicated third-person Firefight mode.
– The option will also be available in PvP and through the Forge mode editing tools.
– The devs made it clear it’ll work at the mode level.
– The video did appear to show the view toggling seamlessly between first and third person.

Comparison with Other Games

While the addition would be new as an official release, third-person modes have been a popular part of the modding scene for years. Fortnite is heading in the opposite direction by testing out a first-person camera mode.

In contrast to Halo Infinite, Epic Games just added a new “experimental” feature in their new Unreal Editor for Fortnite, letting creators build true first-person gameplay experiences inside the battle royale world.