Halo Infinite is Not Battlefield 2042 and Should Not Be Compared to It

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Both Halo Infinite’s multiplayerand Battlefield 2042 launched in November 2021, and since they are both fast-paced, futuristic competitive shooters, they are often compared to one another. The comparisons at the beginning were not unwarranted; the two games share similar sandbox style multiplayer, and both were plagued with issues at launch.

Unfortunately for Battlefield, the issues persisted. Almost a year after launch, many still consider the game unplayable and the player count has drastically declined. Luckily for Halo Infinite, it was able to shake off its rocky start and has begun to thrive, gaining the fans’ trust once again. However, even after the two games’ paths diverged, many still draw comparisons between the two, which does not bode well for either title.

Halo Infinite: Every Multiplayer Map, Ranked

Battlefield 2042 and Halo Infinite both have a rich lineage as popular FPS titles. Each franchise has a dedicated fanbase that has followed each new title, for better or worse. And the latest two releases were striving to be ambitious, breakout games that would have a leg up over other FPS games. Halo Infinite changed its multiplayer to follow a free-to-play model while also allowing players to partake in seasonal battle passes. However, problems arose when players experienced gameplay issues, the battle pass and cosmetics proved lackluster, and customization was minimal compared to other Halo games.

Battlefield 2042 also experienced issues with the progression system, as players became frustrated with the arduous XP progression that was only amplified by the numerous bugs present at launch. Players were very vocal about their disdain for game-breaking bugs such as randomly clipping into walls or objects and dying,