Quick Grifball Question

I’m sure this may have been asked before, but how come the bomb doesn’t detonate as soon as it is planted in the goal anymore? Is there a legit gameplay reason or what?

The gametype isn’t based off assault anymore, so maybe 343 decided to blow the ball up a few seconds later.

> I’m sure this may have been asked before, but how come the bomb doesn’t detonate as soon as it is planted in the goal anymore? Is there a legit gameplay reason or what?

You can set the timer for the bomb detonation in custom games. I guess 343 set the timer for 5 seconds on matchmaking.

i was the spectator on grifball

> I’m sure this may have been asked before, but how come the bomb doesn’t detonate as soon as it is planted in the goal anymore? Is there a legit gameplay reason or what?

There are two versions of grifball. Pro and Halo 4. Pro is the old style where the round ends as soon as it lands and holding x to pick up the ball. Halo 4 style allows you to just touch it and run with the ball, as well as it being first to 5.