It’s been a long time coming, but the Halo Infinite Winter update arrives on November 8th. It brings a host of features, including campaign network co-op, the launch of Forge Beta, new maps, and mode.
You and up to three friends will be able to adventure in network co-operative play when the Halo Infinite Winter update launches on November 8th. The co-op also brings a total of 24 new achievements to unlock.
Unfortunately, there will be no local co-op play. Despite the promise of a split-screen co-op mode for Halo Infinite, developer 343 Industries axed the mode earlier this year.
“In order to improve and accelerate ongoing live service development and to better address player feedback and quality of life updates, we have reallocated studio resources and are no longer working on local campaign split-screen co-op," the studio said.
That didn’t stop Halo Creation from being able to find a way to get split-screen running for Halo Infinite. The following steps will allow players to utilize local co-op, courtesy of Halo Creation:
– Go to the campaign menu and load a save.– Select “Play” and prepare to go to your friend list.– When the “loading map” appears, go to your friend list and join a friend who’s idling in the menu.
– Once you complete this, you’re able to leave the fireteam.
– When in the custom lobby, select “Offline” under the server option.
– You are now able to connect other controllers and profiles for local play.
– Select “Play.”