Halo Infinite vs Halo 5 Guardians

Halo Infinite, clearly. Its multiplayer is the best the series has had since Halo 3 and it is free to play, the grappleshot is the best addition to the sandbox in years, and the open-world campaign is a real return to form. Halo 5's campaign is the weakest in the series.

What They Have in Common

Same shields-and-grenades sandbox and the same emphasis on long-range engagements that reward positioning.

Pick Halo Infinite.

Free multiplayer, a campaign with genuine exploration, and the classic feel restored. This is the one to install.

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Pick Halo 5 only for Warzone and Forge.

The large-scale Warzone mode and its Forge tools are the reasons anyone still returns. The campaign is not.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I play Halo Infinite or Halo 5 Guardians first?

Halo Infinite, clearly. Its multiplayer is the best the series has had since Halo 3 and it is free to play, the grappleshot is the best addition to the sandbox in years, and the open-world campaign is a real return to form. Halo 5's campaign is the weakest in the series.

Is Halo Infinite better than Halo 5 Guardians?

Better is the wrong question for these two — they are close enough that the answer depends on what you want from the next twenty hours. Pick Halo Infinite. Pick Halo 5 only for Warzone and Forge.

Are these comparisons based on review scores?

No. There are no scores anywhere on this page. This is a written opinion about what each game is for, so you can judge whether it matches what you are after.