Halo Infinite preorder: Bonuses, editions, and where to buy

Reserve your copy ahead of Halo Infinite's full release.

The next big entry into the Halo series, Halo Infinite, is one of the most ambitious games ever made by series developer 343 Industries — and it might end up being one of the best Xbox games ever. Not only will the game feature a deep and expansive campaign with open world elements and the return of the Banished faction from Halo Wars 2, but the game will also have a free-to-play live service-style multiplayer that returns the franchise to its sandbox-focused roots and aims to deliver fans a satisfying gameplay experience (check out our Halo Infinite hands-on impressions for more on what makes the multiplayer so fun). Halo Infinite, like most of its predecessors, will also come with a Forge mode that allows players to create and edit maps to play on with their friends in Custom Games multiplayer (though notably, Forge will be absent for six months after launch).

Following the recent conclusion of the first Halo Infinite beta test, preorders for the game officially went live. Here's everything you need to know about preordering the game ahead of its launch in Dec. 8, 2021, including what bonuses there are, what editions are available, and where you can buy Halo Infinite.

Halo Infinite preorder:

• Preorder bonuses
• What editions are available?
• Where to buy Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite preorder: Bonuses

While we're expecting Halo Infinite preorders to offer some sort of bonus, no bonuses have actually been announced yet. This could be due to the fact that Microsoft and 343 Industries are still finalizing the bonus that people who preorder will get, or it could also be because a formal announcement is coming soon. It could also be because there simply won't be preorder bonuses available, which would be disappointing, but is also fairly unlikely.

In terms of what we're expecting to see as preorder bonuses, it's reasonable to expect that players who preorder will be able to access Halo Infinite early. There's also a good chance that players who preorder will have access to unique cosmetics, such as armor coating skins. People that preorder may even gain access to some sort of exclusive closed beta test prior to the game's full launch, or may alternatively get early access to an open beta.

Halo Infinite preorder: Available editions

Like other AAA games, Halo Infinite has a few different editions to choose from when preordering or buying the game. Here's a look at each edition of Halo Infinite that are available.

Halo Infinite Standard Edition

The simplest edition available is the Halo Infinite Standard Edition. This edition of Halo Infinite costs $60 and includes the following:

• Halo Infinite game
  • Singleplayer campaign
  • Multiplayer suite
  • Forge map editor/creation tool

Go simple, Spartan

Halo Infinite Standard Edition

$60 at Microsoft $60 at Amazon $60 at Best Buy $60 at Steam

A new Great Journey awaits

Halo Infinite's Standard Edition includes the singleplayer campaign, multiplayer suite, and Forge map editor that's coming later in 2022.

Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle

There's also special Halo Infinite Limited Edition hardware available for preorder that includes a special Halo-themed Xbox Series X as well as a Halo-themed Xbox Series Controller. The full package costs $550. You can also get the controller separately for $200. Here's a look at everything you get in this edition of Halo Infinite:

• Halo Infinite game
  • Singleplayer campaign
  • Multiplayer suite
  • Forge map editor/creation tool
• Xbox Series X hardware
  • Halo Infinite-themed Xbox Series X console
    • View of stars from the surface of Zeta Halo
    • Cortana-blue vent
    • Iridium gold accents
    • Dark metallic panels
  • Halo Infinite-themed Xbox Series Controller
    • Iridium gold accents
    • Dark metallic panels

The ultimate option

Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle

$550 at Microsoft

The full hardware and software package

Halo Infinite's Xbox Series X Limited Edition Bundle includes the Standard Edition of the game as well as a special Halo Infinite-themed Xbox Series X and Xbox Series Controller.

Note that the Halo Infinite multiplayer will be available for free as a standalone experience. Also, the Halo Infinite Standard Edition is available in both a physical and digital format.

Halo Infinite preorder: Where to buy

In terms of where you can currently preorder Halo Infinite, the Standard Edition of the game is available on the Microsoft Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and Steam. In the future, it's possible that preorders for Halo Infinite will go live at retailers such as Walmart, Target, Gamestop, and more as well.