Halo Infinite Developers Offer a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Process

Fans are still awaiting the release of the next Halo edition known as Halo Infinite. Originally both Xbox and 343 Industries planned on releasing the game alongside the next-gen Microsoft consoles Xbox Series X and S. However, they announced a delay in the launch of the game. Since then, 343 Industries has shifted the tentative release of the sixth major edition of Halo to the year 2021.

On the content front, fans don’t have more than a few teasers and trailers. They are deeply disappointed by the lack of updates since Halo was one the biggest reason many fans, including popular streamer SypherPK, planned on buying the Xbox. 343 Industries probably anticipated this and therefore have released a behind-the-scenes clip of audio engineers working on the project.

343 Industries visit firing ranges and abandoned sites to record game sound for Halo Infinite

In the clip, fans can see people from 343 Industries recording the in-game sounds for weapons and explosions. These also include background sounds, bullet ricochets, reload and cocking sounds, debris falling, and bullets whizzing.

The audio engineers actually recorded the weapon sounds in different environments. They went to a firing range to record the basic sounds. However, they also recorded samples in residential areas and the city. This will make the weapon sounds much more realistic in the game and will match the surroundings of the players.

The team also recorded sounds for explosions by creating artificial ones using chemicals. They did the recordings from different distances to give a better stereo effect. The team also recorded the explosions at different locations to create a similar effect as with the guns.

The process looked quite tedious with a lot of efforts that went into it. Talking about the project Halo said, “From firing ranges to broken down buildings, the team left no stone unturned in their journey.” 

The amount of work put behind these little details is what makes games like Halo so popular. Coupled with the next-gen Xbox’s powerful capabilities, Halo will pack a huge punch with fans.