Halo Infinite's successful open multiplayer beta fed into an equally successful launch on December 8, with many fans impressed by Master Chief's latest exploits on the Zeta Halo. The hype from longtime Halo fans and newcomers on Xbox Game Pass has been high enough that Halo Infinite won the Players' Choice Award at The Game Awards 2021, during which a trailer for the series' upcoming live-action streaming show debuted.