It peaked withover 200k viewers on Twitch.
Halo, after a decade of somewhat divisive releases, was back.
But now, just four months after launch, Infinite is struggling to retain its playerbase.
Now the Twitch peaks are below 10k and dropping, with the averages even lower.
Lynch says February was his worst month views-wise in over a year.
The game plays great, so whats the problem?
I spoke to a number of different streamers and content creators to get their point of view.
What Hrebinka is referring to is.
Before launch we learned that Halo staple features likecampaign co-op and Forgewere delayed until later this year.
Theres no long-term progression system.
Theres no option to replay campaign missions without restarting the game.
Theres no service record.
I could go on.
Content creators likeArrrasharent convinced that 343s outlined plans will change the state of the game.
If fixing features and adding maps/modes arent enough, what can 343 do?
Youre asking me if the ability to make any experience will provide replay value in Halo Infinite.
Forge could be a massive boon for Halo Infinite.
Its an infinite - pun intended - source of content.
Of course, 343 cant just release a Forge mode and be done with it.
Discoverability and file sharing need to function well for Forge to have any significant impact on Infinites playerbase.
He thinks the switch is viable but acknowledges that the transition will be slow.
Covering different games seems to be a riskier proposition for slightly smaller Halo channels.
YouTube algorithms and Halo-centric audiences dont give smaller creators enough stability.
Halo is a lot of things.
They’ve edited Master Chief saying “Trans Rights” into multiple Halo cutscenes.
At least the developers seem tobe aware of player frustrations.
We’ll see what Season Two brings.
