Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite introduced the Firefight: Gauntlet Mode on May 5, 2026, a new PvE mode featuring upgradeable attributes and elimination objectives. Additionally, the Operation: Infinite event launched on November 18, 2025, bringing a 100-tier Operation Pass with new armor sets and customizations, alongside a free Operation Pass option.

• New Modes:
  • TSG Warzone Mode launched on April 23, 2026, featuring a strategic 12v12 PvPvE format.
  • Firefight: Gauntlet Mode introduced a cooperative experience with boss elimination objectives.
• New Maps:
  • Multiple maps released on April 23, 2026, including Racine Arena, Alien Motor Speedway, and Death Race.
  • Two maps, Yuletide and Vacancy, were added on November 18, 2025, for various gameplay modes.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Firefight: Gauntlet included upgradeable personal buffs and allowed team play with up to four players.
  • New ranked seasons provided fresh challenges and exclusive rewards starting on November 18, 2025.
• Balance Changes:
  • A double score multiplier for Career Rank progression and Spartan Points was implemented on November 18, 2025, enhancing reward rates for players.
• New Customization Options:
  • Over 200 new armor pieces and customizations debuted in The Exchange on November 18, 2025, alongside new armor sets in the Operation Pass.

Operation: Infinite Pass launched on November 7, 2025, introducing a 100-tier free Operation Pass featuring three armor sets, alongside a Premium Pass with five additional sets and exclusive customizations. This year saw the introduction of the Invasion game mode on September 9, allowing two teams of 8 to compete in multi-phase objectives, alongside six new maps for the mode. Other significant updates included the return of the classic Firefight mode on March 11, enhancing the gameplay experience for fans of the original series.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Operation: Infinite Pass launched on November 7, 2025.
  • Operation: Shadows launched on August 1, 2025, introducing new features and a Premium Operation Pass.
  • Operation: Warpath launched on September 2, 2025, with new armor sets and gameplay modes.

• New Content:
  • Invasion game mode introduced on September 9, 2025, featuring new objectives like Capture the Zone and Extermination mode.
  • Six new maps for Invasion: Breakpoint, Crashout, Exhumed, Last Road, Recovery, and Wavelength.
  • Two new maps, Yuletide and Vacancy, launched on November 7, 2025.

• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • New buddy spawning feature and loadout options for UNSC and Banished factions introduced on September 9, 2025.
  • Introduction of a perks system and bonus drops on October 7, 2025, enhancing strategic gameplay.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Halo World Championship 2025 announced on October 20, featuring a $1,000,000 grand finale.
  • Operation: Brute Force launched on January 7, 2025, marking the last operation of the Winter Update.

• Balance Changes:
  • Progression updates on November 7, 2025, included doubled Spartan Points on daily challenges and improved scoring systems.

Operation: Great Journey launched on October 31, 2024, celebrating Halo 2's 20th anniversary with new content, including a themed Operation Pass and various gameplay enhancements. This update also introduced the MA5K Avenger weapon, a fully automatic rifle, and a third-person Firefight mode, allowing players to experience gameplay from a new perspective.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Operation: Great Journey launched on October 31, 2024, featuring a new Operation Pass and themed content.
  • Dragonborn Super Bundle launched on November 22, 2023, including multiple bundles and exclusive rewards.

• New Content:
  • MA5K Avenger Weapon introduced on November 5, 2024, a fully automatic rifle with a high rate of fire.
  • New Ranked Maps: Fortress and Inquisitor added on November 5, 2024, including a remake of Halo 2's Midship.
  • Third-Person Firefight Mode introduced on November 5, 2024, offering a fresh perspective in Firefight gameplay.

• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • One Shot Slayer Mode launched on September 24, 2024, emphasizing tactical gameplay with limited shots.
  • New Perks System introduced on October 8, 2024, allowing players to choose from three perks with four tiers each.
  • Match Composer Functionality added on June 4, 2024, enabling players to customize their matchmaking experience.

• Balance Changes:
  • Major Weapon Adjustments implemented on July 26, 2024, improving various weapons for better gameplay performance.
  • Thruster Equipment Adjustment on November 5, 2024, preventing shooting while using the Thruster for enhanced counterplay.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Operation: Haloween launched on October 5, 2024, featuring new gameplay modes and Halloween-themed content.

Season 3: Echoes Within launched on March 7, 2023, bringing a wealth of new content to Halo Infinite, including new maps, a Premium Battle Pass, and significant gameplay features. Additionally, Season 4: Infection debuted on June 20, 2023, introducing the popular Infection mode and a new Career Rank progression system.

• New Maps:
  • High Ground, Critical Dewpoint, Isolation, and Sylvanus were added on November 14, 2023, alongside the Halo 3 Refueled Map Pack.
  • Forest and Scarr debuted with Season 4, while Domicile and Cliffside were released earlier in the year.
• New Game Modes:
  • The Extraction Game Mode launched on October 11, 2023, offering a fresh objective-based experience.
  • Infection Mode returned in Season 4, allowing players to engage in thrilling survival gameplay.
• Customization and Progression:
  • The Career Rank Progression System was introduced in Season 4, rewarding players based on their performance in matches.
  • Multi-core customization options were enhanced, allowing players to use helmets across all armor cores.
• Forge Updates:
  • The Forge AI Toolkit was introduced on October 27, 2023, enabling players to create custom experiences with AI units.
  • Various improvements to Forge were made, including new objects and enhancements to the user interface.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Tenrai III Event launched on September 19, 2023, featuring a free 10-tier Event Pass with new rewards.

Halo Infinite celebrated its first anniversary with the launch of Campaign Network Co-Op and Forge Beta on November 8, 2022, allowing players to experience the campaign with friends and unleash their creativity through advanced map editing tools. Additionally, Season 2: Lone Wolves launched on May 3, introducing new maps, modes, and a Premium Battle Pass.

• Campaign Co-Op Launch: Players could team up with up to three friends in the campaign, sharing progress and experiences.
  • Forge Beta: Released on November 8, this beta introduced powerful editing tools, six canvas maps, and visual scripting features for community creations.
• New Maps and Modes: Season 2 added Catalyst and Breaker maps, along with new modes like King of the Hill, Land Grab, and Last Spartan Standing.
• Battle Pass Updates: A new 30-tier Battle Pass was introduced with Halo: Reach-inspired items, and the Winter Update brought a free 30-tier Battle Pass that never expires.
• Gameplay Enhancements: The Match XP Beta was implemented, allowing players to earn XP based on match performance instead of challenges. The CSR Progression Algorithm was overhauled to prioritize team performance in ranked matches.
• Seasonal Events: The Yappening Event featured the Methane Menagerie playlist, while the Fracture: Entrenched event offered new cosmetics and a free Event Pass.