Halo Infinite, the long-awaited addition to theHalofranchise, has arrived.Halo Infinitebrings with it a load of changes to theHaloformula, and introduces the series to its first open-world in its 20-year run. The game’s open world has been received by fans with generally positive reactions.
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There aremany things that can be found hiddenonHalo Infinite’sZeta Halo.Halo Infinite’sworld, along with the franchise’srich history, has given developers many opportunities toinclude more lore and story buildingin the form ofaudio log collectibles that can be found aroundZeta Halo. The larger world has also allowed the inclusion of many easter eggs and references that are scattered around the map for longtime fans to find.
10Craig On Tour
Craig became an internet-wide memeafter 343 Industries showed off initial gameplay ofHalo Infiniteback in July of 2020. TheHalo Infinitedevelopers delayed release to fix issues with the game’s visuals and gameplay, and upon release have turned Craig into a hidden easter egg.References to him can be found all overZeta Halo, and it appears that he has become a rock star.
An instrument, stage, album, and promotional poster can be found for Craig’s musical venture on top of the Tower. Players can use an air vehicle such as a Wasp or Banshee to access the easter egg, though it is also accessibleusing an upgraded grapple hook.
9Character Plushies
Found in random places around Zeta Halo are plush dolls featuring notable characters from theHalofranchise. Master Chief, Cortana, and the Pilot all have their own dolls. Players can also find dolls for characters from pastHalogames not featured inHalo Infinite,such as the Arbiter and Didact. These dolls are seemingly theonly reference to some of these characters.
The dolls can be found in many places across the map, with some locations being fitting to the referenced character’s role in theHalouniverse. For example, the Pilot’s doll can be found high up on one ofHalo Infinite’stallest peaks.
8Scorpion Gun
The Scorpion Gun inHalo Infiniteis possibly a reference to an easter egg inHalo 2, in which players could wield a Scarab Gun to devastating effect. With this easter egg, players can use an invisible gun that seemingly shoots the bullets of a Scorpion Tank and does massive amounts of damage. The gun is a sure-fire way to blast through the game’s campaign, even on higher difficulties. If considered an actual option to players and their arsenal, the Scorpion Gun easter egg would beone of the best weapons inHalo Infinite’scampaign.
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The Scorpion Gun can be finicky to obtain. It is found directly after players arrive on Zeta Halo’s surface and clear all of the enemies from Outpost Tremonius. It is located on top of wreckage in the area, but must be obtained before continuing the main campaign mission, as it will disappear after this. The gun is invisible to players, so they will need to keep an eye out for the prompt to pick the gun up.
7Mr. Meeseeks
A Mr. Meeseeks box can be found inHalo Infinite, in reference to the TV showRick and Morty. When Mr. Meeseeks is involved, things can get out of hand quickly, so it’s a wonder how this box ended up on Zeta Halo.
The Mr. Meeseeks box can be found in the Tower onInfinite’s1st Island. This is the same location where players can find a Craig easter egg, as well as one ofHalo Infinite’shidden skulls.
6Halo Arcade Game
AHalo Infinitearcade machine can be found early on in the campaign. These Game Zone arcade machines can also be found on the multiplayer map Streets. The arcade machine featuresHalo Infinite’slogo, and plays a retro version of the game’s main theme.
The Game ZoneHalo Infinitearcade machine can be found behind Outpost Tremonius. Players must follow the path to the left of the Outpost when facing its main structure. This path will lead players to a door containing the arcade machine. While players are not able to interact with the arcade machine, it is a cool addition.
5Blood Gulch Hologram
A reference to the infamous Blood Gulch multiplayer map that was first introduced all the way back inHalo: Combat Evolvedcan be found in one of the campaign’s Banished Outposts. Blood Gulch is one ofHalo’smost beloved multiplayer maps and has been featured in many online media, including the long-running web seriesRed vs Blue.
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This easter egg can be found onHalo Infinite’s4th Island in the Banished Outpost Riven Gate. Traveling in an underground passage, players can find a hologram depicting Blood Gulch tucked away behind some crates.
4Peanut The Gopher
A gopher can be found shown alongsideHalo Infinite’sother mysterious cylixes. This gopher was confirmed to be named “Peanut” by a 343 employee after players posted about it online. This is a strange easter egg, as it is on display next to otherwise eerie figures.
In one of Halo Infinite’s first campaign missions, players will come across a room with slates depicting some humanoid figures. The gopher cylix can be found in the bottom right corner of the room if players scale to the lower levels of the storage room using their grapple hook.
3Shiela The Tank
Shiela the Tank is referenced a few times throughoutHalo Infinite’scampaign. This vehicle is seemingly a reference to theinternet web seriesReb vs Blue, where a tank named Shiela accompanies the show’s Blue Team.
Shiela is most notably referenced in the campaign achievement “Bring Shiela Home Safely,” which requires players to travel a road from start to finish while driving Shiela. This achievement is available during the game’s “The Road” mission. Players will have to avoid destroying Shiela and make it to the endpoint in order to get the achievement.
2Giant Sandwich
Players can find a giant sandwichin one ofHalo Infinite’smany caves. The sandwich appears to be surrounded by a squad of worshipping Grunts, and with its size, it’s worthy of the praise it gets. There is not much to the easter egg aside from a quick visit, but it is worth seeing at least once in the journey across Zeta Halo.
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Players can find this easter eggjust south of the Spire on the game’s 4th Island. Located inside a cave, players will have to travel through a hidden entrance using their grapple hook to find the giant sandwich.
1Original Xbox
Players can find an original Xbox console nuzzled into a cave onInfinite’s4th Island. This reference is especially fitting for the year of Xbox andHalo’s20th anniversary.
Like many of the easter eggs inHalo Infinite, players will need to travel into one of Zeta Halo’s many cave systems and then grapple their way into a secret entrance. Once it has been found, players will see an original Xbox console as well as a TV monitor.
Halo Infiniteis available for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
