What you need to know
- Red reticles have been disabled on the PC version of Halo Infinite since launch as an anti-cheat measure.
- Red reticles and Red Reticle Range (RRR) help players by confirming whether or not they're looking at an enemy, whether or not they're in an effective range for their weapon, and by signaling when aim assist is active while using a controller.
- PC players have been vocally critical of the lack of RRR because of this, as it arguably disadvantages them.
- 343 Industries' Community Director Brian "Ske7ch" Jarrard has teased on Twitter that his "PC reticle...was red" during a playtest, strongly suggesting that the studio will enable RRR once again in a future update.
Since launch, the developer has stuck to its guns on the matter, even as players have frequently pointed out that Halo Infinite's cheating problem got out of hand despite the removal of RRR. Now, though, it seems that 343 Industries' stance is changing, as its Community Director Brian "Ske7ch" Jarrard recently teased on Twitter that his "PC reticle...was red" while playtesting post-Winter Update builds of the game.
Today I had a chance to jump into an in-person playtest for the first time in a while. Played some post Winter Update builds and let me just say my PC reticule… was red. 👀 We’ve got good stuff cooking. (3/3)October 19, 2022
Halo Infinite players on PC will undoubtedly be incredibly happy to see that the developers are going back on their previous decision, as the absence of RRR arguably disadvantaged them. Since a red reticle guarantees you're aiming at and will hit your opponent when you shoot, having one is immensely helpful whenever you're trying to target someone through particle effects or are choosing when to fire while your enemy is strafing. It also instantly tells you whether a player is actually an enemy or not, which will dictate whether or not you pull the trigger (sometimes it can be hard to tell at a glance since armor coatings have replaced team colors). And in a fierce competitive shooter like Halo, split-second hesitations caused by the lack of RRR can be massive difference-makers.
For now, it's unclear when exactly RRR is coming back to the PC version of Halo Infinite, though we do know that it will be after the game's new Winter Update that's adding co-op, Forge, and more on November 8. Hopefully it makes its triumphant return sooner rather than later, though, as PC players have been stuck without RRR for long enough.
Halo Infinite is available now on Xbox and PC. Despite its issues, it's one of the best Xbox shooters on the market right now for fans of arena-style FPS combat, and since the multiplayer is free-to-play, there's zero barrier to entry. The campaign is fantastic, too, as it features exhilarating gameplay and an excellent story.
