Sea of Thieves is getting Halo Infinite cosmetics, though the timing is questionable
Someone in Rare’s marketing department is getting the Academy Award this year for “the best example of how we probably shouldn’t do it right now but let’s do it anyway.” Halo: Infinite has had a questionable relationship with the public to say the least since its launch over a year ago, and it is now considered ancient in the vast scope of available first-person shooter gaming options.
There is also that pesky mushroom cloud still hanging in the air after the recent Microsoft company layoffs. Sea of Thieves, however, thought it the best possible moment ever to burst through the door like Kramer in Seinfeld, announcing to the gape-jawed masses that the game will be getting Halo Infinite cosmetics.
The unlockables will be available in the Pirate Emporium starting February 16, and are all fancy enough. There is a Master Chief-inspired outfit, a Cortana treasure, weapons inspired by the Covenant, and an emote to enter the fray like John-117.
The only issue here is that gamers are still reeling from the negative press Halo has been getting over the past few weeks. It wasn’t even clear last month if 343 Industries would be making Halo anymore, and the company has had to do a lot of reassuring to fans that aren’t even sure that they still want to be in this relationship.
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Putting aside the questionable Halo crossover, Sea of Thieves is continuing to provide fans with exciting things that have no dark cloud hanging over them. There is a new set of Twitch Drops, a pancake-based present and an update on Adventures all coming in the near future. Maybe they should just focus on this stuff, as there be rough seas for
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