Halo Infinite Dev 343 Justifies Controversial Shop Price Increase

Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has faced backlash from the community after raising shop prices for customization content. The price hike was implemented alongside the addition of multi-core functionality, which was generally well-received. However, players expressed disappointment over the increased prices of older content and questioned the justification for higher prices based on cross-core compatibility. 343 community director Brian "ske7ch" Jarrard explained that the price adjustments were made to maintain consistency and prepare for future multi-core enabled items. Despite the explanation, players remain upset, criticizing the studio for greed and a lack of consideration for the player base. The issue comes as Halo Infinite experiences a modest resurgence following initial criticism and controversies surrounding its progression systems and missing features.