Halo Infinite's first beta will be shown off in a July 28 livestream

Soon we'll be able to play the next big entry in the Halo series.

What you need to know

• 343 Industries has announced that it's planning on giving fans a first look at the first Halo Infinite beta test flight in an upcoming livestream.
• The stream will begin at 2 PM PT/5 PM ET on July 28 on both the official Halo Twitch and YouTube channels.
• Right now, we know that the beta test will focus on the core gameplay, AI bots, weapon training drills, and the UI.

In a Tweet posted on the official Halo account, Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has announced that it's going to give fans a closer look at the contents of the game's first beta test in a July 28 livestream. The livestream is slated to begin at 2 PM PT/5 PM ET and will be hosted on the official Halo Twitch channel as well as the Halo YouTube channel.

Based on the latest official Halo Infinite blog post, we can expect the beta test to focus on Halo Infinite's core multiplayer gameplay experience against AI bots, the game's UI, and its Academy weapon drills that players can use to warm up or sharpen their skills. We're expecting plenty of additional details to be provided in the livestream, including its potential start date, so make sure you tune in if you're interested in helping the developers test Halo Infinite yourself.

Tomorrow, we’re going live with the first look at #HaloInfinite’s upcoming technical preview! Hear directly from the team about what’s in store, and how you’ll get in if you’re selected.

🕙 Wednesday, July 28th @ 2PM PT
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— Halo (@Halo) July 27, 2021

Are you excited about Halo Infinite's first official beta test? Let me know. To have a chance at participating in it yourself, you'll need to sign up for the Halo Insider Program. For details on how to do just that, make sure you catch our guide on How to play the Halo Infinite beta.

Halo Infinite is expected to launch on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 (and Windows 11) PCs for $60 in Fall 2021. The multiplayer will be free, however, so keep that in mind if you mostly stick to PvP.

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A new Great Journey awaits

Halo Infinite is the biggest Xbox game of the year by far, and based on what we saw at E3 2021, it looks like it's going to be fantastic.