Receiving a lengthy delay last year,Halo Infiniteis currently one of Microsoft’s biggest priorities going into 2021, with the company looking to release it this coming fall. In correspondence with the game’s forthcoming debut, it seems 343 Industries has opted to get someInfinitemerchandise onto shelves, withNerf’s latestHalotie-innow officially available to purchase.
The toy in question is the Nerf Bulldog SG Dart Blaster, which is modeled after one of the new additions to Master Chief’s arsenal that will debut inHalo Infinite.It’s available to buy from the toy manufacturer’s online store or at certain retailers and joins a line-up ofInfiniteinspired Nerf weaponry, including the Mangler Dart Blaster, themotorized MA40 Assault Rifle, and the MicroShots Needler.
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As for what the Bulldog offers, the toy gun is pump-action and can fire ten shots in quick succession thanks to its rotating drum. The pack comes with 10 Nerf Elite foam darts and has several fun additional features, including flip-up sights, a tactical rail, and a code to unlock a digital asset inHalo Infinite. It’s also modeled pretty accurately after the new shotgun, which will surely be a fun bonus for fans of the game. It’ll setHaloafficiandos back $34.99 when purchased on the official Nerf website and is recommended for ages 8 and up. For those collecting the game’s recent Nerf tie-ins, it’s sure to fit in well alongside the brand’s otherHaloinspired toy weapons.
The Bulldog itself is an interesting new addition toHalo Infiniteconsideringit will allegedly replace the traditional shotgun, which was a favorite to many. Speaking on the decision during the recent January 2021 Halo Waypoint update, it was revealed that the Bulldog was seen as a new and improved take on the classicHalostaple, and would serve to encourage more players to test out a shotgun build in multiplayer. It seems 343 believes in the gun’s potential to be a new fan-favorite, especially if it’s joining the limited number of weapons being made into Nerf toys.
As forHalo Infiniteitself, 343 Industries seems to be working hard to deliver one of the best entries in the series to date. Seeing asthe game received backlash last year after Microsoft showcased a short demo, the team has vowed to be more open with its community, establishing monthly updates to discuss progress. It’s also allegedly focusing on balancing the game and patching out bugs, with multiple betas scheduled to launch prior to the sequel’s release.
Halo Infiniteis slated to release later this year on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
