How to download Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta on Xbox & PC

Joseph Pascoulis
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Wondering how you can participate in the new Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta? Here’s how you can download and play the beta on Xbox and PC.

343 Industries announced the launch of Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Beta on November 15. The announcement came during the 20th Anniversary Livestream event for Xbox.

To celebrate, Xbox and PC players are now officially allowed to jump into Halo’s Multiplayer prior to the Campaign’s release on December 8.

Here’s how you can download and play it on Xbox and PC.

How to download Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta on Xbox & PC

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Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Beta is free-to-play for those with an Xbox console or a PC. The beta features the full Season 1 battle pass, every core game mode, every map, and even saves player progression upon the official launch.

Halo fans are obviously desperate to jump on and experience the latest installment to the franchise.

In order to download Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Beta on Xbox and PC, you will need to do the following:

  1. Head over to the Xbox Store on your console, or Steam on your PC (You can also use the Xbox PC app).
  2. Search for “Halo Infinite” and download the game, this will include the Multiplayer Beta.
  3. Once the download is complete, you will be asked to download an update upon booting up the game.
  4. This download is 25.9 GB and once it’s complete you will be able to access the Multiplayer Beta.

Some users are reporting a blue screen bug when trying to get onto the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta. If you’re experiencing this issue, check out our guide on how to fix it.

The Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta isn’t closed or limited, so you don’t have to worry about missing the download or open time. As long as you have an Xbox or PC, you can play it for free as of right now.


For more on Halo Infinite, be sure to check out all the maps you’ll be playing on.

Image Credits: 343 Industries