Halo Infinite might have been delayed to a later date, but it's not all bad news. 343 Industries recently confirmed that the delay has allowed them to bring back fan-favorite Halo announcer, Jeff Steitzer.
The Halo franchise is known for its storytelling and gameplay. However, there's no denying that the AAA shooter from Microsoft has become one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, partly because of its multiplayer.
With that said, the multiplayer Halo experience wouldn't be complete without its announcer.
One could say that Jeff Steitzer is the voice of Halo multiplayer. The 69-year-old voice actor has had a hand in the iconic commentary fans have come to love from multiplayer matches in Halo. His work has become so popular that many other companies have tried to replicate his work in their games.
Some of his most iconic phrases include "Game over!", "Double Kill", "Triple Kill, "Killing Spree", and so much more. He's also done voice work for other Halo modes. This includes Headhunter, Rally, Oddball, and Race, among many others.
Thus, you can't exactly blame fans for going on a frenzy after 343 Industries confirmed that Steitzer will return for Halo Infinite.
Initially, players expressed concern about the fan-favorite Halo announcer skipping Halo infinite. Although Steitzer is healthy and able to work, the COVID-19 pandemic would've made it difficult for 343 Industries to bring him on board. As already mentioned, Steitzer is 69 years old. This makes him part of the demographic most vulnerable to COVID-19. So, you can't exactly blame 343 Industries or Steitzer if either one of them or both decided that the risk was not worth taking.