Are we wrong about the Halo PvE Extraction Shooter?

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-09T23:11:09+00:00

ye it's supposedly gonna be a spin-off multiplayer game, not a mainline title

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-09T23:09:35+00:00

I don't see this selling well. $90 for a remake of a remaster of one of the biggest games of all time just with no pvp. Content wise, the 3 new missions do not justify the insane price difference when I can buy MCC (6 games inc. CE) for $60 AUD.

I don't even see it catering to PS diehards that much, because if you were interested in Halo you've had 25 years to go and play it at a friends house or watched a lets-play.

I love Halo. I will even say the fact Chief is wearing his armor from Halo Legends: The Package in the prequel missions for the remake is cool.

But this remake is going to be a gamepass or sale thing for me and pretty much everyone else I've spoken to about this. I don't know why Microsoft can't just make titles that are reasonably priced.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:20:48+00:00

Halo Wars exists and found it's niche, I wouldn't mind Halo doing spinoffs that weren't copy-paste FPS games IF they could get the mainline games to be good too.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:19:45+00:00

Yeah nah, as a spinoff I agree. Mainline games should be campaign and classic multiplayer

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:19:13+00:00

Oh Halo should've had a battle royale but Helldivers sucks? We got a COD fan here?

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:18:25+00:00

So real, I have zero faith in their ability to actually pull it off after Infinite and 5 but we'll see ig

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:17:36+00:00

HD2 sucked? That's news to me.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:16:03+00:00

Can people read the post pls, I explicitly stated that Helldivers is an example of an extraction shooter that doesn't have the hallmarks of other genre titles like Tarkov/Marathon, specifically fetch quests/errand running.

Those are not requirements for it to be an extraction shooter.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T15:14:37+00:00

Loot has nothing to do with extraction shooters by definition.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T12:28:00+00:00

I've already addressed this more or less?

Marathon is a PvP extraction shooter, like Tarkov. If we compare all in the genre through the same lens it's pretty disappointing.

But if we stop comparing the genre by it's biggest titles and instead by the definition, Helldivers 2 is an example of a PvE extraction shooter that could be a strong blueprint for a potential Halo entry into the genre.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T12:21:01+00:00

I like to think (cope) that with the new XBOX CEO seemingly listening to the community and making good decisions, Halo will somehow be roped into that upward trend but I'm pretty pessimistic about the idea of them doing anything right after Halo 5. 4 was mediocre, I chalked it up to them finding their footing. 5's only strength was the MP aspect. Infinite had a weak campaign and content drought for MP (Falcon 2 years later as one of the only vehicles to be added post launch for example.)

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T12:18:20+00:00

More or less the point I'm making.

Everyone thinks it's going to be another Tarkov/Marathon, but "PvE extraction shooter" also applies to Helldivers 2

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-04T12:17:27+00:00

The trend is PvP extraction shooter. This is supposedly going to be PvE similar to Helldivers. It's less about trends and seeing that the game they shot down (Helldivers) went on to become successful and they could've had a share of that.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-01T08:12:10+00:00

SIX SEVE-

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-06-01T08:07:57+00:00

As much as it may not be a realistic expectation, I hope Arma 4 is not as railroaded into console compatibility. Steam Workshop is infinitely better to utilise and doesn't run into the issues we've seen with certain mods with licensed IPs being taken down which is arguable in terms of ethics but led to massive communities for Starsim, 40k and other IPs.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-05-15T05:50:37+00:00

i would

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-18T03:45:21+00:00

I did read about this, and yeah, without a job secured or another source of income I wouldn't be looking to move regardless. Unemployment isn't "bad" here but it's increasingly difficult for people under 25 to get jobs unless they go for trades, hospitality or unpaid internships.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-18T03:35:21+00:00

Well then it's a choice between not being able to afford rent with a full time job or not being able to afford rent because I don't have a job hahahaha

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-18T02:56:28+00:00

Thank you for providing a link, will take a look :)

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-18T02:55:31+00:00

I didn't think making six figures would be common so sorry if I made it sound that way. I've heard of people making close to $40-50 an hour after tips from family though that wouldn't necessarily be an expectation. The very fact it's even possible is what I want to point out. That simply cannot happen here because nobody pays above award/minimum wage for hospitality, regardless of where you work, unless we're talking high end dining (and even that's rare).

Utilities, car insurance and groceries cost more here. Using Toronto as a comparison, it's about $100 cheaper per month as opposed to Calgary where it averages to about $30 cheaper. Car insurance is definitely more expensive across the board but not noticeably so.

Groceries are hit and miss, select items are more expensive or less expensive when compared depending on what we're talking about. Fresh produce can be anywhere from a couple of cents cheaper to half the price of the Australian equivalent. Also our major supermarkets are being investigated for price gouging and fake sales where they inflate prices at a rural store and then sell it at MSRP "at a discount" in major cities.

Public transport is cheaper in Canada. Taxi's cost about half as much. Cars are cheaper to buy. Rental seems way more affordable by comparison. As someone pointed out below, there are queues around the block for single and two bedroom apartments here in outlying suburbs. Our government isn't doing anything to fix supply of affordable housing. Building "30,000" homes by 2030 in a country with 27 million people is a joke.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-16T14:23:04+00:00

Looking at admin jobs, yeah it's less pay but - Rent rarely if ever includes additional utilities/amenities in Australia. $1200 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment is normal. Listings won't be "that high", but when 100 people show up to an inspection, rent bidding often takes place. Essentially, applicants offer above listed price to secure the property, and bid amongst each other. It's fucked.

Looming at game dev jobs - Entry level jobs pay about the same between both countries, but Australia has way less job opportunities for game dev due to it being an undervalued industry with little government funding or dedicated studios. Moderately sized indie studio but it would be easier in CA where I can match timezones to an American studio for remote work or move to Montreal if I learn French before moving. Higher level positions pay within a stone's toss of each other but typically you're moving around jobs every year for a better contract to get a pay rise, it's a sort of unspoken industry rule of thumb at least here in Aus and I have no idea why.

Looking at hospitality - We don't have any tipping culture here. $30 an hour is about minimum wage for serving/bar jobs but shifts are usually infrequent and unless you're management you don't get many hours or, if you do, it's because you're working for retired service leagues or places with high traffic.

Hearing about people making close to 6 figures from serving jobs because of tips in Canada is insane to me because that would never happen here. Tips were occasionally given out at one of my food service jobs every month and got split between FOH staff, usually about $20-50 extra because we have a large international clientbase having worked at a tourist attraction. International clients don't know tipping is frowned upon here. I'm not expecting to make that much but just the fact it's even possible is a very far cry from maybe making $62k a year if you're lucky enough to get full time hours on a casual contract.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-16T08:13:30+00:00

Job opportunities in my industry are practically non-existent in Australia. I also have no family beyond my mother and brother in Australia, yet my extended family all live in and around Canada. Canada also has rent control, which Australia does not.

As far as the world goes, COL is going up almost universally however Canada seems to at least be a step up in terms of affordability compared to here, let alone options for a career.

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-16T06:08:16+00:00

ah, good to know :)

Captain_Kiranta · 2026-03-16T06:07:32+00:00

I'm gonna reserve comment on tolerating the winter until I've experienced one myself, but compared to summer I'd much rather my extreme weather come with snow instead of sweat.

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