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Halo Infinite was one of the most anticipated titles of last year. And it did open quite well as critics and players gave it a huge thumbs up. Sadly, it quickly became boring for most of the fans despite having great multiplayer gameplay.

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It was mainly due to the lack of Battle Royale, according to popular Twitch streamer FaZe Nickmercs. He recently tweeted that Halo Infinite, according to him, has been a disappointment as it didn’t incorporate a BR mode.

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However, Dr Disrespect soon replied to his tweet in a way that more or less mocked Nickmercs and other streamers.

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It’s because the Midnight Society co-founder had already mentioned this crucial weakness of Halo in the past already. And going by his reply to Nickmercs, it looks like his point was valid.

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Dr Disrespect pokes fun at Nickmercs over Halo Infinite’s BR void!

The multiplayer title launched in the last month of 2021 and garnered rave reviews for having a compelling experience. It was going great until the sheen began to come out due to the lack of new content and modes.

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Well, it seems like the situation over Halo Infinite is more serious than previously thought. Because Twitch streamer FaZe Nickmercs just called it a “flop” altogether. According to him, it has lost many players due to the lack of a battle royale mode.

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His acknowledgment of the title not having BR caught the attention of another widely followed streamer Dr Disrespect. He responded to him by agreeing on the same but also mocked Nickmercs for his tweet.

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As per Dr Disrespect, he had already mentioned this problem of the lack of battle royale in the past. And that time, maybe, no one took it seriously.

Now that Halo Infinite has is in a miserable phase, it looks like not having the BR is a major hindrance in its way to success. That’s exactly what Dr Disrespect tried to prove in his reply to Nickmercs.

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However, the main solution for the game has to come from the developing team itself. Hopefully, the makers will listen and make the much-needed changes soon.

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.

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