Enlarge / Chief and “The Weapon” bond through adversity in Halo Infinite—and not just in the game’s plot or firefights.
Xbox Game Studios / 343 Industries
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Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platform: Windows 10, X…
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