Halo Infinite launches today globally, just a few hours away, and we have Halo Infinite launch times for your timezone. Unfortunately, players are not able to pre-install the campaign, meaning the launch window will be filled with thousands – potentially millions – of players hurriedly attempting to get the full game downloaded before it’s time for bed. If you want to avoid the rush and get Halo Infinite’s campaign downloaded as quickly as possible, you will need the tips in this guide. We also have answers for how long Halo Infinite‘s campaign is.
Below we’re going to outline everything you should do in order to get Halo Infinite downloaded fast. There are a few general tips here that will ensure you always download Xbox games quickly, in addition to a few specific for Halo Infinite.
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How to speed up Halo Infinite download times
There are several ways you can boost download speeds on your Xbox – here are just a few.
DNS settings
You can alter your DNS settings to be connected to a permanent server rather than searching for one each time your system connects to the internet. This can make the connection more stable and download speeds faster – as long as you’re connected to the right server.
You can find the DNS settings for your Xbox console in the Network Settings menu. Choose Advanced Settings here, and you’ll be able to manually enter DNS settings.
Here are two Google DNS server settings for you to try:
- 8.8.4.4
- 8.8.8.8
If either of these DNS servers results in a lower ping than your default automatic setting, you should revert to that, or try alternate DNS servers.
Reset your console
Sometimes, resetting your console is all you need. Your Xbox runs multiple apps and processes in the background, even when idling on a menu screen. To clear through all of these and give your Xbox a better chance of focusing on downloading and installing games, resetting your Xbox certainly helps – as does having it in rest mode.
Suspend and quit all games
Having a game suspended in the background – or playing one – will severely cap your maximum download speed on your Xbox. Ensuring that your Xbox is downloading a game while in rest mode is honestly the best thing you can do while waiting for a game to download – just check the progress on the Xbox app.
Download Halo Infinite’s multiplayer in advance
When the #HaloInfinite Campaign launches tomorrow at 10am PT, players who have downloaded the Multiplayer Beta will have a smaller download size. While download sizes may vary by platform, this guide will give you an idea of what to expect tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Tg3SzFvlhl
— Halo Support (@HaloSupport) December 8, 2021
Halo Infinite‘s multiplayer component has been available on console and PC for several weeks now, delighting Halo fans and getting everyone primed for the campaign’s launch. The good news for fans of the multiplayer is that it already includes many assets used in the campaign, meaning you’ve already got a portion of the campaign downloaded if you have the multiplayer.
If you haven’t downloaded Halo Infinite‘s multiplayer yet, do so as soon as possible, and you should be in a better position to download the Halo Infinite campaign when it launches later today.
Written by Dave Aubrey on behalf of GLHF.
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