343 Industries has announced that it will reset player ranks in Halo Infinite as part of a new update to ranked matchmaking. The mid-season rank reset will likely lower most players by one rank in order to counterbalance a system that has so far been "overly generous".

Explaining the system in a new post on Halo Waypoint, community manager John Junyszek said, "Since we saw that the [Competitive Skill Ranking] system was being overly generous since launch, these changes are being rolled out to help bring things closer in line to where they should be. This period led to a full tier inflation of ranks and, as a result, most players should expect to be placed a full tier lower (Diamond players will find themselves in Platinum, Platinum players will find themselves in Gold, etc.) after this rank reset."

"Please keep in mind that this is not due to an error in the new system, but an error in the old one," he added.

The new update is planned to be deployed on February 22, so expect your ranking to change on Tuesday.

"We believe that these targeted changes will help improve the ranked experience for players of all skills by providing more accurate, balanced, and fair matches," concluded Junyszek. He also noted that this is "only the beginning" and that more updates will be applied in response to player feedback and live game data.

For more on Halo Infinite, check out the devs reacting to a speedrun of the campaign, plus the reasons behind the lag issues multiplayer has suffered from.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Horizon Forbidden West loads so fast on the PS5's SSD that developer Guerrilla Games actually had to deliberately slow them down in order to provide players enough time to read the loading screen tool tips.

In a conversation with Engadget, Forbidden West's game director Mathijs de Jonge spoke of the incredibly fast load times the PlayStation 5 is capable of, and how that compared to the Horizon Zero Dawn experience on PS4.

“In Horizon Zero Dawn, we called it fast travel, but it could take maybe a minute to actually load,” de Jonge said.

“With the PS5, it’s maybe four or five seconds, it loads so quickly that players can’t even read the hints.

“We had to add a very simple feature where it hangs on the loading screen for enough time so you can actually read at least one hint while it loads.”

If you're playing Horizon Forbidden West on PS5, you'll notice that you have to tap X to move on past the loading screen, so you definitely have as much time as you need to read those gameplay tips. (Update: you can actually turn this off in the settings menu so the game loads right away without the need to press X. Just look for the option for 'Stand By Screen Mode'.)

Personally, I'd rather the game loaded instantly - gameplay tips on loading screens were put there to add something valuable to a moment where you can't do anything else, and made sense in an era when load times were much longer. If we can simply get on with the game then we don't need those tips, especially since Horizon Forbidden West provides plenty of tips in-game.

This isn't the first time a Sony studio has done this. Incredibly, Ghost of Tsushima also slowed down its load times to allow gameplay tips to be read, and that was running on the PS4's old-school mechanical hard drive.

For more on Horizon Forbidden West, check out our review and our rundown of how long the campaign takes to complete. We've also collected together the 12 biggest changes from the original game, too.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Horizon Forbidden West loads so fast on the PS5's SSD that developer Guerrilla Games actually had to deliberately slow them down in order to provide players enough time to read the loading screen tool tips.

In a conversation with Engadget, Forbidden West's game director Mathijs de Jonge spoke of the incredibly fast load times the PlayStation 5 is capable of, and how that compared to the Horizon Zero Dawn experience on PS4.

“In Horizon Zero Dawn, we called it fast travel, but it could take maybe a minute to actually load,” de Jonge said.

“With the PS5, it’s maybe four or five seconds, it loads so quickly that players can’t even read the hints.

“We had to add a very simple feature where it hangs on the loading screen for enough time so you can actually read at least one hint while it loads.”

If you're playing Horizon Forbidden West on PS5, you'll notice that you have to tap X to move on past the loading screen, so you definitely have as much time as you need to read those gameplay tips. (Update: you can actually turn this off in the settings menu so the game loads right away without the need to press X. Just look for the option for 'Stand By Screen Mode'.)

Personally, I'd rather the game loaded instantly - gameplay tips on loading screens were put there to add something valuable to a moment where you can't do anything else, and made sense in an era when load times were much longer. If we can simply get on with the game then we don't need those tips, especially since Horizon Forbidden West provides plenty of tips in-game.

This isn't the first time a Sony studio has done this. Incredibly, Ghost of Tsushima also slowed down its load times to allow gameplay tips to be read, and that was running on the PS4's old-school mechanical hard drive.

For more on Horizon Forbidden West, check out our review and our rundown of how long the campaign takes to complete. We've also collected together the 12 biggest changes from the original game, too.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Marvel has reportedly tapped Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead to "co-direct a majority of the episodes" of Loki Season 2, which will once again be led by Tom Hiddleston.

According to Deadline, Marvel was "so impressed" with the directing duo from their past collaborations on the likes of The Twilight Zone and Archive 81 that the studio first enlisted Benson and Moorhead to direct a couple of episodes of Moon Knight, which bows on Disney+ in March, before extending a further invitation to helm multiple episodes of Loki Season 2.

It was revealed last year that Loki director and executive producer Kate Herron had decided to step away from the upcoming season, while Hiddleston and Michael Waldron, who wrote and served as showrunner on the first season, were both returning as executive producers on the next installment, with Eric Martin on board to pen all six episodes of the MCU series.

Season 2 plot details are being kept entirely under wraps for now, with the first season having left a trail of unanswered questions in its wake. Owen Wilson recently confirmed that he'll be reprising his role as Agent Mobius on the series alongside Hiddleston's God of Mischief and Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Renslayer. Wilson also mentioned that filming will start "pretty soon."

Loki Season 2 was announced during a mid-credits scene last season, which featured a close-up of TVA paperwork, including a file stamped with the words "Loki will return for Season 2." It was the first of Marvel's Disney+ series to announce a second season, with WandaVision unlikely to return, but The Falcon and the Winter Soldier billed as an ongoing series.

While there's no release date for Loki Season 2 yet, it may be that there's a lot of other Marvel shows to come first – Disney+ already has Ms. Marvel, Secret Invasion, and more on its slate.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

Marvel has reportedly tapped Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead to "co-direct a majority of the episodes" of Loki Season 2, which will once again be led by Tom Hiddleston.

According to Deadline, Marvel was "so impressed" with the directing duo from their past collaborations on the likes of The Twilight Zone and Archive 81 that the studio first enlisted Benson and Moorhead to direct a couple of episodes of Moon Knight, which bows on Disney+ in March, before extending a further invitation to helm multiple episodes of Loki Season 2.

It was revealed last year that Loki director and executive producer Kate Herron had decided to step away from the upcoming season, while Hiddleston and Michael Waldron, who wrote and served as showrunner on the first season, were both returning as executive producers on the next installment, with Eric Martin on board to pen all six episodes of the MCU series.

Season 2 plot details are being kept entirely under wraps for now, with the first season having left a trail of unanswered questions in its wake. Owen Wilson recently confirmed that he'll be reprising his role as Agent Mobius on the series alongside Hiddleston's God of Mischief and Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Renslayer. Wilson also mentioned that filming will start "pretty soon."

Loki Season 2 was announced during a mid-credits scene last season, which featured a close-up of TVA paperwork, including a file stamped with the words "Loki will return for Season 2." It was the first of Marvel's Disney+ series to announce a second season, with WandaVision unlikely to return, but The Falcon and the Winter Soldier billed as an ongoing series.

While there's no release date for Loki Season 2 yet, it may be that there's a lot of other Marvel shows to come first – Disney+ already has Ms. Marvel, Secret Invasion, and more on its slate.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have already seen its last Avengers movie.

During the most recent episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled, Marvel boss Kevin Feige explained that Avengers: Endgame is the ‘final’ Avengers movie.

“Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now past their tenth anniversary,” he explained. “And with the release of the final Avengers movie, we've finally completed a 22-movie Infinity Saga.”

Of course, the Avengers weren’t in great shape when we last saw them.

By the end of Endgame, we lost both Iron Man and Black Widow, while the Hulk was severely injured in an attempt to undo Thanos’ snap. Even Captain America has left his old life as a superhero behind.

And while the unsnappenning did bring back some Marvel favorites such as Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, it’s left the team feeling leaderless and without its heavy-hitters.

Does that mean the Avengers are done?

Not likely – instead, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Doctor Strange step up to lead the rag-tag band of Avengers in the wake of the team’s losses. After all, the upcoming Marvel movie Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness does seem to connect to a lot of different Marvel properties. And the former Sorcerer Supreme could well end up rallying the troops.

Whether or not they stand together as ‘The Avengers’ is another matter entirely. After all, the comic book versions of our favorite superheroes often shift allegiances across several superhero teams. Not to mention, Marvel may choose to focus on team-ups across solo films rather than big event movies such as The Avengers.

Avengers: Infinity War was the culmination of the Infinity Saga which began back in 2008 with Iron Man. Bringing together every superhero across the MCU to take on Thanos and his forces, it was the climactic epic battle we had all hoped for.

And it brought us many fan-pleasing moments.

What’s next for the MCU? We’ll have to wait and see. But with the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel about to tear open the multiverse, the possibilities are almost endless.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have already seen its last Avengers movie.

During the most recent episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled, Marvel boss Kevin Feige explained that Avengers: Endgame is the ‘final’ Avengers movie.

“Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now past their tenth anniversary,” he explained. “And with the release of the final Avengers movie, we've finally completed a 22-movie Infinity Saga.”

Of course, the Avengers weren’t in great shape when we last saw them.

By the end of Endgame, we lost both Iron Man and Black Widow, while the Hulk was severely injured in an attempt to undo Thanos’ snap. Even Captain America has left his old life as a superhero behind.

And while the unsnappenning did bring back some Marvel favorites such as Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, it’s left the team feeling leaderless and without its heavy-hitters.

Does that mean the Avengers are done?

Not likely – instead, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Doctor Strange step up to lead the rag-tag band of Avengers in the wake of the team’s losses. After all, the upcoming Marvel movie Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness does seem to connect to a lot of different Marvel properties. And the former Sorcerer Supreme could well end up rallying the troops.

Whether or not they stand together as ‘The Avengers’ is another matter entirely. After all, the comic book versions of our favorite superheroes often shift allegiances across several superhero teams. Not to mention, Marvel may choose to focus on team-ups across solo films rather than big event movies such as The Avengers.

Avengers: Infinity War was the culmination of the Infinity Saga which began back in 2008 with Iron Man. Bringing together every superhero across the MCU to take on Thanos and his forces, it was the climactic epic battle we had all hoped for.

And it brought us many fan-pleasing moments.

What’s next for the MCU? We’ll have to wait and see. But with the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel about to tear open the multiverse, the possibilities are almost endless.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask will officially be available to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on February 25, 2022.

Nintendo shared the news on Twitter alongside a new trailer that teases parts of the N64 adventure that follows Link as he is "dragged into the world of Termina, where the moon is falling from the sky!"

Link is dragged into the world of Termina, where the moon is falling from the sky!

Relive the world’s final 72 hours when The Legend of #Zelda: Majora's Mask comes to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 2/25. #Nintendo64. pic.twitter.com/712guV6wtz

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 18, 2022

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask joins the ever-expanding list of N64 games available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members and follows such additions as Banjo-Kazooie and Paper Mario.

In our list of the 25 best Nintendo 64 games of all time, we ranked The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask #3, placing it just behind Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time.

"It all sounds quite gloomy, but the grand sense of adventure and clever puzzles expected in a Zelda game are in-tact, and Majora’s adds the thrill of finding new masks with new abilities, making Majora’s Mask perfectly fun and rewarding," IGN's Casey DeFreitas wrote. "Where Ocarina of Time is undeniably a classic masterpiece, Majora’s Mask adds a little spooky spice that makes it unique, memorable, and something truly special in its own right."

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released for the N64 in 2000 and we gave it a 9.9/10, and that is the version that will be part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

In 2015, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D was released for the Nintendo 3DS and came with a few quality of life additions like The Bomber's Notebook that helped players keep track of everything going on in the game.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask will officially be available to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on February 25, 2022.

Nintendo shared the news on Twitter alongside a new trailer that teases parts of the N64 adventure that follows Link as he is "dragged into the world of Termina, where the moon is falling from the sky!"

Link is dragged into the world of Termina, where the moon is falling from the sky!

Relive the world’s final 72 hours when The Legend of #Zelda: Majora's Mask comes to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 2/25. #Nintendo64. pic.twitter.com/712guV6wtz

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 18, 2022

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask joins the ever-expanding list of N64 games available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members and follows such additions as Banjo-Kazooie and Paper Mario.

In our list of the 25 best Nintendo 64 games of all time, we ranked The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask #3, placing it just behind Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time.

"It all sounds quite gloomy, but the grand sense of adventure and clever puzzles expected in a Zelda game are in-tact, and Majora’s adds the thrill of finding new masks with new abilities, making Majora’s Mask perfectly fun and rewarding," IGN's Casey DeFreitas wrote. "Where Ocarina of Time is undeniably a classic masterpiece, Majora’s Mask adds a little spooky spice that makes it unique, memorable, and something truly special in its own right."

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released for the N64 in 2000 and we gave it a 9.9/10, and that is the version that will be part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

In 2015, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D was released for the Nintendo 3DS and came with a few quality of life additions like The Bomber's Notebook that helped players keep track of everything going on in the game.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Legendary Star Wars composer John Williams is returning to produce the theme to Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars series due to debut in May on Disney Plus.

Variety reports that Williams, who is 90, recorded in Los Angeles last week under tight security. Williams returns to the Star Wars franchise for the first time since Rise of Skywalker, which released in 2019.

Particularly notable is that Williams rarely scores music for television. Neither of the previous Star Wars shows — The Mandalorian or Book of Boba Fett — featured music by Williams, with Ludwig Göransson and Joseph Shirley filling the role instead.

It is unclear if Williams will contribute additional music beyond the Obi-Wan Kenobi theme.

Williams' music is traditionally regarded as an essential part of the Star Wars experience, his booming themes conveying the feel of a grand space opera. He has also composed numerous other famous themes, including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and other beloved blockbusters. He holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a living person.

With Book of Boba Fett concluding last week, attention is turning to Obi-Wan Kenobi, which features Ewan McGregor reprising the role for the first time since 2005's Revenge of the Sith. It is scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus on May 25.

While you wait, you can check out our breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi's teaser, as well as our list of the newest Disney Plus shows for February 2022.

Image Credit: Getty Images/Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN