Halo Infinite is the Halo entry developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. It has two parts: a free-to-play multiplayer game, and an open-world campaign that is sold separately. This page covers the free multiplayer, which suits anyone who wants arena-style Halo matches on PC without buying anything.
Getting it on PC
On Steam, Halo Infinite is listed as free to play. Halo Waypoint, Microsoft’s official Halo site, carries news and details for the game. Steam lists Windows as the only PC platform and notes that the game uses Xbox Live, so you sign in with a Microsoft account connected to the Xbox network.
What is free, and what isn’t
- Free: multiplayer, which Steam lists with online PvP, LAN PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.
- Paid: the campaign, which Steam lists at a list price of $59.99 (it is often discounted).
- Optional purchases: Steam lists in-app purchases for the multiplayer side.
Steam also notes that the game includes a level editor.
Age rating
Steam shows ESRB T (Teen) for violence, blood and mild language, and PEGI 16 for violence.
Minimum requirements (Steam)
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 RS5 x64 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel i5-4440 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 570 or NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB |
Controllers and cloud saves
Steam lists full controller support, Steam Cloud and Remote Play on TV, as well as Steam Family Sharing.
Safety
Halo Infinite multiplayer is free from Steam, so there is no reason to download it from anywhere else. Cheat tools break the publisher’s rules and can get the account banned from online play.
Questions
Is Halo Infinite free?
The multiplayer is free. The campaign is a separate purchase.
Do I need an Xbox account to play on Steam?
Yes. Steam lists Xbox Live as a required third-party account.
Can I play on LAN?
Steam lists LAN PvP for Halo Infinite.
Do I need to buy the campaign to play multiplayer?
No. Steam lists the campaign as a separate paid product; multiplayer is free on its own.
