What changed in Halo Infinite in 2021

Winter Contingency celebrations begin December 21 with daily rewards until December 30.

Ten unique Holiday-themed rewards including 'Peppermint Laughter' coatings, shoulder pieces, and emblems.

Players can engage in Base Assaults to free Marine prisoners and gain rewards.

Halo Infinite supports 4K graphics, 120FPS, and reduced load times on Xbox Series X and supported PCs.

Halo Infinite will release on December 8, 2021 for Xbox and PC.

Zeta Halo is the biggest campaign space ever created for a Halo game, offering players more choice and interaction.

Players can continue exploring the open world after completing the campaign.

Players can find Spartan Cores to upgrade their Equipment with new attributes and abilities.

Halo Infinite releases today, marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise.

The Halo Infinite soundtrack is available on major music platforms.

Players can encounter HVTs for unique boss battles that reward special weapon variants.

A Spotify-exclusive podcast drama exploring the Master Chief's story is available.

Players earn Valor points by completing activities, which can be used to call in powerful weapons and vehicles.

Players can reclaim FOBs from Banished forces to call in weapons and vehicles.

Players can earn Multiplayer Cosmetics by finding Spartan Armor Lockers in the Campaign.

The Academy offers a tutorial for newcomers to learn gameplay fundamentals.

The event will return a total of six times throughout Season 1, with the next appearance in January 2022.

A limited time playlist for the event featuring chaotic gameplay with random weapons.

Unlocks include Legendary Yoroi Armor core, Epic Backdrop, Legendary Shoulder Pads, and more.

A free 30-tier Event Pass available during the event with themed rewards.

The in-game shop features limited time, premium Samurai-themed cosmetics during the event.

Progress through the Event Pass by completing Event Challenges marked with a red banner.

The first free event for Halo Infinite featuring the samurai-inspired Yoroi armor core and themed rewards.

Willow Tea, an armor coating for the Mark VII armor core, is the Ultimate Reward for the week.

All players who sign-in will receive the Sigil Mark VII Visor as the Ultimate Reward.

Oddball rounds now have a 5-minute timer in matchmaking.

Halo Credits purchased outside of Steam are now reflected when playing Halo Infinite on Steam.

Stability improvements implemented for Big Team Battle matches.

Players now earn XP by completing matchmade games, with updated challenges for all skill levels.

XP Boosts increased to 1 hour, despite tooltip showing 30 minutes.

Resolved issues with progress tracking for several challenges.

Players logging in by November 22 will receive exclusive anniversary-themed cosmetics.

Limited Edition Xbox Series X console and controller featuring Halo Infinite design available for pre-order.

Players can enjoy seamless play across Xbox and PC with shared progression.

New recruits can train in the Academy with tutorials and weapon drills.

New playlists include Big Team Battle, Quick Play, and Bot Bootcamp.

Limited Edition Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 with Halo Infinite design available for pre-order.

Complete weekly challenges for XP and unlock special cosmetic rewards.

Season 1 runs from now until May 2, 2022, featuring over 100 unlockable items.

The first event starts on November 23, featuring samurai-themed armor and an Event Pass.

The multiplayer beta for Halo Infinite is now live, marking the official start of Season 1.

Deep integration with Discord for in-game invites and Razer Chroma for dynamic peripheral lighting based on in-game events.

Collaboration with AMD to optimize Halo Infinite for a wide range of hardware, including performance improvements and new rendering features.

Support for ultrawide/super ultrawide displays, FOV adjustment, framerate customization, and more tailored for PC players.

Halo Infinite is set to launch on PC on December 8th, marking a new era for the franchise.

Unveiling of a special edition graphics card inspired by Master Chief's armor, designed for high frame-rate 4K gaming.

Complete 10 or more matches during the Multiplayer Tech Preview to earn an exclusive emblem.

Join us for the second weekend of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview from September 30 to October 4.

Battle Pass now requires 30 levels instead of 20.

Access to various Weapon Drills including MA40 AR, BR75, and more.

Behemoth map added to the rotation for both weekends of the tech preview.

Addressed bugs that were preventing players from completing challenges.

Potential for Halo Insiders to invite friends for the second weekend.

Testing backend systems and online services at scale during tech previews.

First-time access to 12v12 Big Team Battle during the second weekend.

A new mode allowing solo sparring sessions against Bots with customizable options.

Introduction of Pelican Drops and Weapon Pods to enhance the BTB experience and create an active battlefield.

BTB will now support 12 players on each team, increasing player interactions and enhancing the gameplay experience.

Focus on pacing adjustments to maintain excitement and tension throughout BTB matches with increased player counts.

Players can now pick up equipment with up to 5 uses per pickup in BTB, increasing the frequency of equipment interactions.

New systems allow for seamless integration of sandbox items across all maps, enhancing gameplay variety.

Big Team Battle mode featuring 12v12 player count will be available for the upcoming Multiplayer Tech Preview.

The Combat Sensor will be updated to show all movement except crouch-walking.

Plans to improve teaching of alt-fire modes and introduce untimed drills.

Bots will receive updates to their movement and equipment usage.

Players desire more customization options for Personal AI, including voice and color.

Players want the ability to alter colors of the Damage System and Mark System.

Bots will have reduced accuracy for shooting and grenade throwing.

Players expressed a desire for an auto-sprint option to ease gameplay.

Players requested the Needler's audio to sound more 'crystalized'.

Players want more granular controls for in-game voice sounds.

Positive feedback on customization options and the new Personal AI systems during the Technical Preview.

Clarification that not every tier of the Battle Pass will have free rewards at launch.

Announcement of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Halo Infinite Limited Edition.

Problems with daily challenges not refreshing during the Technical Preview.

Halo Infinite is set to launch on December 8, 2021.

Introduction of Spartan Commander Agryna in the Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic.

Announcement of the Xbox Series X – Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle.

Issues with the challenge system that blocked player progress during the Technical Preview.

Bots demonstrated improved performance, including effective grenade throwing.

Bots will start at the lowest skill level, with potential increases based on community engagement.

Players will receive in-game credits to test a trimmed-down version of the Battle Pass.

Players can practice with various weapons including MA40 AR, BR75, and S7 Sniper in Weapon Drills.

Halo Infinite's first tech preview goes live on July 29, 2021.

Players can provide feedback through dedicated threads on Waypoint and Steam.

Players may start a match unable to see their weapon and experience reduced audio.

Players' melee attacks may not register as expected in some cases.

Players can engage in Bot Slayer, Weapon Drills, and Waypoint vNext during the tech preview.

Bot Slayer features 4 players against 4 bots on three maps: Live Fire, Bazaar, and Recharge.

The new version of Halo Waypoint will be available on web and mobile during the tech preview.

AMD players must use driver version 21.6.1 or later to avoid performance issues.

Player scores may not appear during the victory screen or post-game report.

A bug may prevent players from joining sessions, causing timeouts and missing players.

Participants will provide feedback on the game, which will be used to identify and address issues before launch.

The team will monitor game stability across various hardware specs and platforms during the technical preview.

The technical preview aims to test the game and core services at scale, focusing on stability and online services functionality.

The technical preview will assess the performance of interconnected online services including matchmaking and server scaling.

Two brand new additions to Halo Infinite focusing on Bots and Weapon Drills will be included in the technical preview.

Improved matchmaking system to enhance player experience based on skill levels.

Big Team Battle mode returns, supporting 24 players on large maps.

Optimized performance for Xbox Series X, allowing up to 120FPS.

A new system uses colors to denote friends and foes, configurable for accessibility.

Support for crossplay between console and PC, along with cross-progression.

Two new pieces of equipment introduced: Threat Sensor illuminates enemies, and Repulsor deflects projectiles.

A new Academy mode allows players to hone their skills with customizable training skirmishes and AI-controlled bots.

Players can customize their Spartans with a wide array of cosmetic options, including armor and weapon coatings.