Halo Infinite Smart Scope: Is there Smart-linking aim?

During the Halo Infinite multiplayer overview reveal, which lasted 15 minutes, keen-eyed veterans of the franchise spotted what appears to be a Smart Scope mechanic. A role player in the footage zooms in with the AR, despite the weapon itself not having a telescopic. This is a controversial add-on to the game, though it will hopefully be balanced.

Halo Space Smart Scope spotted in multiplayer overview

Halo Infinite Smart Scope

The Halo Infinite Smart Scope is first spotted at 3:22 in the gameplay trailer embedded at the lesser of the page. The player is using an assault rifle and zooms in for a more accurate shot.

Likewise known equally "Smart-linking," the Smart Scope mechanic was in Halo 5: Guardians. It allows players to zoom in with a weapon, even if it doesn't have a telescopic. This makes aiming easier, though the weapon'due south accuracy is unaffected.

At that place'south a similar mechanic being showcased in the Halo Infinite multiplayer overview. Though the developers don't acknowledge information technology in their commentary, a actor clearly zooms in a lilliputian with the assault rifle.

This has sparked some controversy in the video'due south thread on Reddit. Seeing a Halo 5 mechanic has made some players unhappy, while others are stating that it's fine equally long every bit there is "de-scope." De-scope is where the player is forced out of zooming in when they take damage. This makes it hard to consistently remain on target, making for a more counterbalanced mechanic.

In other Halo Space news, data almost the game'southward microtransactions and Battle Laissez passer has been revealed. The adept news is: there will be no loot boxes or random drops.

Infinite's "Personal A.I." will give each actor a personalized vox in their head. Expect to come across some glory voices added to the in-game store.

The devs at 343 Industries are apparently keen to take a more than community-focused arroyo with Halo Infinite.