What changed in Halo Infinite in 2025

A new asymmetrical map, Vacancy, will be introduced in select Ranked modes.

A new slate of Ranked Seasons will provide fresh challenges and exclusive rewards.

A free customization bundle will be available in January 2026 for all players, celebrating the 25th anniversary.

Applied Score multipliers for all matchmaking playlists will be doubled for faster Career Rank progression.

Adds new accessories, coatings, charms, and visors to The Exchange.

Introduces two new maps: Yuletide for Husky modes and Vacancy for Ranked Arena and Slayer modes.

Offers a 100-tier Premium Pass with five armor sets, six weapon models, and over 30 exclusive customizations.

Includes armor sets and weapon models inspired by Halo’s characters, available until January 5, 2026.

Players will earn double Spartan Points for completing Daily Challenges and Weekly Ultimate Rewards.

Introduces a 100-tier free Operation Pass featuring three full armor sets and various customizations.

The festive map Yuletide added to Husky Raid and Super Husky Raid modes.

Operation: Infinite introduces a 100-tier Operation Pass with new armor sets and customizations.

Features armor sets and weapon models inspired by Halo Infinite’s villains, available until January 5, 2026.

Three new armor sets available in the final free Operation Pass.

The Premium Pass includes five additional armor sets, six weapon models, and over 30 customizations.

Over 200 never-before-released armor pieces and customizations will debut in The Exchange.

Doubles SP earned on Daily Challenges and Weekly Ultimate Rewards, and increases Career Ranks progression speed.

Features armor sets and weapon models inspired by iconic Halo characters.

New accessories, coatings, charms, and visors added to The Exchange.

Earn 2X Spartan Points on Daily Challenges and Weekly Ultimate Rewards, and doubled Applied Score multipliers for Career Ranks.

A free customization bundle will be available in January for all players, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Halo.

The Premium Pass includes five armor sets, six weapon models, and over 30 exclusive customizations.

Introduces a 100-tier free Operation Pass with three armor sets and a Premium Pass with five more sets and exclusive customizations.

Unlock the Serpin, Seeker, and Adamant armor sets by completing the free Operation Pass.

Introducing new maps Yuletide for Husky modes and Vacancy for Ranked Arena and Slayer modes.

Includes exclusive armor sets and weapon models inspired by Halo Infinite’s villains.

Halo: Fifth Canticle is available as a free PDF and in audiobook format on YouTube.

A new narrative content piece titled 'Halo: Fifth Canticle' has been released, featuring five tales set during the Created uprising.

A new 4v4 game mode where teams aim to eliminate all members of the opposing team at once.

New fan-favorite armor sets including Hunter, Helljumper, Copperhead, and Shinobi available in the Exchange.

New maps including Collateral, Stadium, Breakthrough, Eyrie, Ilex, Oppressor, Runoff, and Abbiocco added for the Extermination mode.

Steve Downes and Jen Taylor, voices of Master Chief and Cortana, will attend and participate in panels.

A returning cosplay contest with a prize pool of $5,000 for participants.

A $25,000 Free-for-All tournament open to all attendees, with cash prizes for top performers.

A new contest recognizing craftsmanship in creating Halo-themed items, with a $2,500 prize pool.

A Free Play Area available for attendees to experience Halo at their own pace.

The Halo World Championship 2025 returns to Seattle, featuring a $1,000,000 4v4 Grand Finale and various side tournaments.

Side tournaments featuring various Halo titles for attendees to participate in.

The Community Stage will feature developer panels, cosplay, and games over the event weekend.

Exclusive event merchandise and opportunities to meet professional players at partner booths.

Players work in teams of 4 to survive waves of infected enemies, with points awarded for each round cleared.

Three perks (Health, Damage, Speed) with 4 tiers each are available, resetting upon death.

Four bonus drops with unique effects can appear when killing enemies, enhancing strategic gameplay.

A brand new map added to the Survive the Undead playlist, enhancing the gameplay experience.

The Infection-based Firefight survival mode Survive the Undead returns with a new map and gameplay features.

A minigame where players shoot floating ice blocks to melt them from under their foes.

A minigame where Survivors must navigate a racetrack while avoiding Infected.

A vertical-meets-linear map for multi-flag Capture the Flag matches.

A rescaled version of the Sword Base multiplayer map from Halo: Reach for Halo Infinite.

A dark labyrinth where survivors must find data cores while being chased by Infected.

A multi-phase strategic assault mission against Banished forces.

An Infection variant inspired by Mixtec legend where players must survive against invisible shades.

A symmetrical map designed for the Fangs and Banes Capture the Flag mode.

A CTF map with dynamic terrain and a unique equipment upgrade system.

The ghastly delights of Operation: Haloween II will emerge next week, featuring a mix of frightening Forge modes and maps.

A remake of Reflection from Halo: Reach in a larger, more opulent setting.

A Firefight map set in a public park, remade from Halo: Reach.

A Firefight map inspired by the introductory mission of Halo: Reach.

A campaign-style mission where players must board Banished warships and engage in aerial dogfights.

An Aussie Rules Grifball mode with unique gameplay mechanics.

A Firefight arena set in a Banished base with waves of enemies.

New armor bundles available for purchase during the Halloween season.

New Waypoint Chronicles to celebrate Halloween and Halo 5: Guardians anniversary.

Operation: Haloween II has returned with new content and features.

Four new armor sets inspired by Halo 5: Guardians will be available on October 28.

Matchmaking will widen its scope to find matches faster if the initial recipe is too restrictive.

Players earn points to upgrade attributes and purchase weapons in this Firefight variant.

A new 4v4 Slayer variant where teams must eliminate all enemies before they respawn.

Updated Forge Objects available by default on Canvases for easier design.

Matchmaking mode titles will follow a consistent format for easier searching.

A dedicated playlist featuring the Survive the Undead mode with four new maps.

A new bundle featuring customizations for Halloween.

Teams earn one point per second while holding a hill, with hills rotating every 60 seconds.

Premium Pass holders can earn exclusive rewards and bonus XP.

Complete tiers to earn the Dirgesinger armor set by November 18.

New default loadout includes the M392 Bandit and MA5K Avenger.

Allows players to spawn on their buddy instead of default locations under certain conditions.

Players can choose from various loadouts for both UNSC and Banished factions across different phases.

A new asymmetrical objective mode where two teams of 8 compete in two rounds with three phases each.

Points are awarded based on phases completed during the match, allowing for ties.

New maps include Breakpoint, Crashout, Exhumed, Last Road, Recovery, and Wavelength.

Includes Capture the Zone, Assault, Core Delivery, and Deliver the Payload.

Premium Pass includes the Ornamented Commando weapon model and additional rewards.

Operation: Warpath's free pass includes a 20-tier reward track with the Lancer armor set.

New EVA Test Series bundle featuring armor and weapon customizations.

The Scanner armor bundle returns with new customizations.

8v8 Invasion mode with three phases and unique objectives.

New armor sets and customizations available in the Ancestral Inspiration bundle.

Capture the Zone objective time increased to 30 seconds from 25 seconds.

Invasion mode now features six maps, doubling the original count from Halo: Reach.

Operation: Warpath introduces new armor sets, Invasion mode, and Ranked Legacy playlist.

Invasion mode adds a fourth objective, Payload, for escorting a payload to score.

New Ranked Legacy playlist featuring maps and modes from previous Halo titles.

The first Operation of the 2025 Fall Update introduces new gameplay modes.

A new map available in various game modes including Quick Play Slayer, KOTH, Oddball, and Strongholds.

An asymmetrical matchmaking mode with different loadouts for each team, featuring UNSC and Banished gear.

Players will experience nine familiar maps such as Forest, Prism, and Dredge.

A new mode where four teams of 3 players compete to capture the flag using Falcons and Plasma Pistols.

An aerial CTF minigame where teams pilot Falcons to steal a flag.

New weapon bundle featuring Banished weapon models and coatings.

Two limited-time playlists featuring the Falcon and Vestige Carbine.

New bundle featuring UNSC recon gear and Executors attire.

New ONI-themed accessories and field assets available for acquisition.

Enhanced audio effects for the Mutilator for better gameplay experience.

Players can now toggle between first-person and third-person perspectives in Firefight modes.

The Falcon returns with a grenade launcher and heavy machine gun, seating up to five players.

The first operation of the Fall Update introducing new features and a Premium Operation Pass.

Overheat rate increased to allow only eight shots before overheating.

Introduction of a free 20-tier Operation Pass and a 50-tier Premium Operation Pass with armor sets.

Active Camo effect duration increased from 30 to 45 seconds.

An asymmetrical Slayer variant featuring UNSC and Banished weaponry.

The Falcon-series utility transport has been added, featuring a grenade launcher and heavy machine gun.

Improved site icons and updated extraction behavior for better gameplay experience.

A semi-automatic rifle that fires green, radioactive projectiles, available in Banished Slayer.

New Radial Menus and Custom Input mapping features introduced for Forge.

Tweaked settings for quicker lock-ons and reduced reload time for the Hydra.

A new weapon, the Vestige Carbine, has been introduced, firing rapidly with green projectiles.

Two new maps added to the Ranked rotation for various modes.

A Firefight map inspired by a savannah setting with waves of Banished reinforcements.

A new parkour map featuring a tropical setting and advanced stunts.

A chaotic Husky Raid mode with entrenched bases and legendary weapons.

A reimagined version of The Pit from Halo 3 with luxurious décor and intimate gameplay.

A cosmic turf war map featuring two mining platforms and aerial combat.

A humorous recreation of the Halo 3 map Shipment, where everything is a sandwich.

An instructional course for parkour with checkpoints and helpful hints.

A new map featuring the Hayabusa clan set in an idyllic village at the foothills of Mount Fuji.

A war-torn map with trenches and sniper roosts for Team Snipers gameplay.

A challenging parkour stage designed by Mr Miyagi321.

A claustrophobic map designed for Infection modes set in a mining vessel.

A detailed return of the Adrift map from Halo 4, redesigned for Halo Infinite movement.

A cinematic city map inspired by 1980s crime films for Husky Raid gameplay.

A minigame where players must leapfrog out-of-control vehicles at Hoover Dam.

An RTS mode inspired by Halo Wars 2 with hero units and zone capturing.

A Firefight map set in Boston suburbs with day and night variants.

An alien cavern map with photoluminescent vegetation and lava fissures.

An Infection mode where one player must eliminate a team of Survivors armed only with fists.

An Infection map set in a charming hamlet with monsters lurking in the streets.

A carefully constructed island paradise for players to enjoy.

A map based on the Halo 3: ODST trailer with no shields and a flashlight.

A Husky arena map set in a gilded hall with remnants of a recent battle.

A humorous map set in a billionaire's lair filled with gadgets and villains.

Includes new Mutilator power weapon and expanded customization options.

Premium Pass holders gain access to exclusive items and bonuses.

Operation: Reclaimer introduces new gameplay modes and armor sets from Halo 4.

Two new modes, The Gravemind and Thunderbowl, added to the Action Sack playlist.

Complete the 20-tier Operation Pass to unlock the Venator armor set.

Unlock various customizations using Spartan Points.

Includes iconic armor sets and new weapon models.

Log in by July 31 to unlock themed customization items.

A new 4v4 competitive mode with a built-in points economy is now available.

Players have one life per round and can earn points for kills and site extractions.

A collection of new maps for Grifball including Aquario, Coliseum, Gridiron, High Charity Court, Neon Night, Nexus, Way Up There, Scarry, Sigma Stadium, and Winter League 2008.

Maps like Isolation, Snowbound, Guardian, and others return in the new playlist.

No sprint, no clamber, increased jump height, and friendly player collision in the new playlist.

The sport of Grifball returns, featuring Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords for epic faceoffs.

Introducing a new playlist inspired by Halo 3 with classic gameplay mechanics.

Players can choose between MA5K and BR75 starting weapons in the Halo 3 Delta Arena playlist.

Players can bookmark various modes for easy access later.

Modes include Team Slayer, Oddball, King of the Hill, Capture the Flag, and more.

Grifball is available in both Classic and Octane versions, with options for first and third person gameplay.

Details on gameplay mechanics including weapon balance and player abilities for tanks and runners.

A Slayer variant featuring no jumping and slow-mo dives.

A symmetrical Slayer map set aboard a damaged Covenant vessel.

A tribute map to the Corbulo Academy from Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

An industrial shoot-em-up map set on a frontier between forest and desert.

A human mining colony map that combines urban angles and Flood-infested biomass.

A redesigned minigame where one team stands on a platform while the other launches Razorbacks.

A mission where players raid a fortress alongside the Swords of Sanghelios.

A map set in San Francisco under siege by the Banished.

An overgrown temple map featuring layered walkways and teleport pads.

Log in by June 30 to unlock the Unity customization bundle for Pride Month 2025.

Contains the Echo Nine ODST armor set and other tactical customizations.

Brings Delta Arena settings to fan-favorite maps including Halo 3’s Guardian, Narrows, Cold Storage, and Ghost Town.

Reduced swing cooldown for Gravity Hammer and swapped Energy Swords for Duelist variant.

Free 20-tier Operation Pass available until July 8 to earn the EOD GEN1 armor set.

Classic and Thruster-equipped Octane modes introduced along with third-person variants.

Sprint and Clamber disabled, Jump Height increased to 120%, Starting Weapon options available.

Includes the Double Trouble bundle with classic Scout and Rogue helmets.

Upgrade options for the Premium Operation Pass including exclusive weapon models and coatings.

Revives the iconic Halo 3 multiplayer experience with a retro Delta Arena playlist and various modes.

Unlock the Hayabusa helmet and Sigma Dragon helmet attachment from The Exchange.

The first part of the Halo: Battle for the Academy series is now available as a free PDF and audiobook.

A tribute to the Corbulo Academy with an open courtyard for Linear KOTH Firefight.

A symmetrical Slayer set aboard a damaged Covenant vessel with multi-level combat.

A redesigned minigame where one team stands on a platform while others launch Razorbacks.

A large map set in San Francisco under siege by the Banished, ideal for Firefight Classic.

A mission where players raid a fortress and navigate through a vent maze.

An overgrown temple with a vertical chamber and teleport pads for gameplay.

A Slayer variant with no jumping, slow-mo dives, and unique gameplay mechanics.

A human mining colony arena featuring urban angles and Flood-infested biomass.

An industrial shoot-em-up map set on a frontier between forest and desert.

New linear Firefight mode where players defend against the Banished at the Avery J. Johnson Academy.

New map focused on defending data and knowledge from Banished forces.

New map where players must navigate to the evac zone while battling through chokeholds.

New gameplay mode where players can become Juggernaut with the Mutilator and Grappleshot.

Juggernaut gains buffed shields, increased damage resistance, speed boost, and Quantum Translocator.

New weapon, the Mutilator, combines shotgun and Gravity Hammer features.

Adjusted cooldown, projectile velocity, and collision damage for the Banshee.

New functionality and nodes added to Forge for better map creation.

A double-barreled power weapon with a Gravity Hammer for devastating attacks.

A new competitive mode based on Extraction objectives with a match economy.

Players can now apply customizations to five new weapons.

A new Firefight mode where players fend off a Banished onslaught.

Players can now purchase Spartan Points using Shop Credits and currency.

A new Juggernaut variant featuring the Mutilator weapon.

20 tiers available for free from May 6 to June 10.

A star will now display in the Event Feed for perfect kills with precision weapons.

The first operation of the Summer Update, featuring new modes and rewards.

Bullets from the S7 Sniper Rifle and Flexfire Sniper will now ricochet off surfaces.

Includes four armor sets and instant customization unlocks.

Folders added to The Exchange browser for easier item navigation.

New armor sets available through the Operation Pass.

A new power weapon combining a double-barreled shotgun and a Gravity Hammer.

Log in by May 31 to unlock commemorative customization bundles.

A new mode where players can become a Juggernaut wielding the Mutilator.

New bundles including Headhunter Constellation, ODST Orcus, and X-Treme Sidekick.

The first part of a new story featuring Spartans at the Academy.

A new linear Firefight experience where securing objectives is crucial for survival.

An expanded Premium Pass offering with new armor sets and rewards.

Return to the Academy and repel the Banished in Operation: Last Stand, live now through June 10.

Expanded customization options for the Weapons Bench.

Join the freshly updated Big Team Battle playlist featuring new maps and modes.

A familiar battlefield with strategic elements.

A versatile map with paths for infantry and open spaces for vehicles.

A mode where players must arm a bomb and alternate between offense and defense.

A hauntingly beautiful forest of ruins.

A new win condition mode where teams compete to achieve 7 extractions.

A map featuring strategic gaps and installation elements.

A massive shipbuilding facility with excellent combat flow between multicolored rooms.

An Infection variant with endless Active Camo and Gravity Hammers for Infected players.

A lakeside circuit designed for cops-and-robbers Infection modes.

A suspended platform map perfect for slayer fundamentals and headshot scoring.

A hybrid map inspired by Lockout and Guardian, featuring asymmetrical catwalks.

A sprawling estate for an esteemed ninja family featuring lush gardens and gravity lifts.

A dense city map supporting Slayer, BTB, and Firefight with a custom boss-wave mode.

A tutorial on building a custom node graph to upgrade weapons to campaign variants.

A new map designed as a skate park, adding to the Husky Raid experience.

A new game mode combining elements of Husky Raid and Assault, featuring team-based bomb escort gameplay.

Unlock the Prefect armor and other rewards by completing the Operation Pass.

A new power weapon modified to fire fuel rod munitions.

A new Waypoint Chronicle will be released on April 10.

A high-stakes symmetrical map set in the jagged peaks of Sanghelios, designed for 4v4 gameplay.

Premium Pass holders unlock exclusive rewards and bonus XP.

Operation: Forerunner is live now through May 6.

A MOBA-style mode where players earn points by defeating enemy Grunts or Spartans in a roamable expanse.

A fun mode where players must evade a mobile Gravemind while overcoming obstacles and surviving rounds.

An in-depth video tutorial on recreating the Survive the Undead mode using a Forge starter canvas.

A remake of The Rig from Halo 5, focusing on forced confrontations with open expanses and cloistered underpasses.

A detailed map designed as a love letter to the iconic American retail experience, featuring multiple gameplay options.

A map set at a UNSC outpost on a deserted isle, featuring exposed tropical surroundings and a scanning station.

A new Ranked rotational playlist for 1v1 matches with tailored starting weapons.

The Women's History Month Bundle is now available in the Customization Menu.

A new mode combining the rush of Husky Raid with tactical objectives of Assault.

New modes BTB Extraction and BTB Assault will be added to Big Team Battle.

Purchase the Promethean Reclamation bundle to unlock new armor sets.

Warehouse added to the map rotation in Husky Assault and Husky Raid modes.

A new Waypoint Chronicle set in September 2559, detailing Blue Team's field test of GEN3 Mjolnir armor.

New items available in The Exchange, including classics from Entrenched events and St. Patrick’s Day themed emblems.

Acquire Kelly-087's HERMES-class Mjolnir armor in the free 20-tier Operation Pass.

Classic Firefight returns with progressively difficult Banished enemies across multiple waves.

Classic Firefight experience returns with King of the Hill variant in Halo Infinite.

A new game mode where players swap loadouts every 30 seconds while competing against the enemy team.

Players face waves of enemies with shared lives, bonus rounds, and the option to extract at the end of a set.

A new map introduced for the Hot Swap game mode, available in matchmaking.

The Black History Month Bundle can now be obtained for free in the Customization Menu.

Operation: Blue Team is live from March 11 to April 8.

Maps include Alpha Site, Courtyard, Forest Firefight, House of Reckoning, and Security Zone.

A new 4v4 mode where players' loadouts switch every thirty seconds.

Consolidation and re-arrangement of playlists in Match Composer for better coherence and player experience.

Addition of new experiences including Husky Raid, Fiesta Castle Wars, Action Sack, Firefight, Infection, and BTB Sentry Defense.

Addition of new modes such as Speedball, Goose Halo, and Duckhunt in Action Sack.

Introduction of new modes such as Super Husky Raid CTF and Super Fiesta: Slayer in Quick Play.

The playlist 'Arena Objective' has been renamed to 'Arena Social' for better representation.

Changes made to reduce silos in playlists by grouping similar content, enhancing match quality and reducing wait times.

Reorganization of Rumble Pit modes to better reflect player preferences and improve matchmaking.

Increased bounciness of Frag Grenades for more skillful plays.

A new rocket launcher modified by the Banished, effective against vehicles.

The fan-favorite Assault mode returns with Neutral Bomb and One Bomb variants.

Remake of Coliseum from Halo 5: Guardians added to Ranked playlists.

The Premium Operation Pass now offers four armor sets over 50 tiers.

Rate of fire decreased from 2.3 to 2.2 rounds per second.

Rate of fire decreased from 1.54 to 1.34 rounds per second.

Castle Wars mode is now available in Squad Battle via Match Composer.

Grenade throw rate adjusted to reduce 'grenade spam' and improve combat feel.

Rate of fire decreased from 1.67 to 1.55 rounds per second and headshot multiplier removed.

Strafe acceleration values adjusted to improve gameplay feel.

Assault mode added to Ranked Arena with Neutral Bomb variant.

Maps include Absolution, Aquarius, Catalyst, Fortress, Origin, and Serenity.

Two variants of Assault mode introduced: Neutral Bomb and One Bomb.

Infection playlist is now available in the Action Sack.

Increased error angles and longer bloom reset time to reduce effectiveness at long ranges.

Assault mode arrives, allowing players to plant a bomb in the enemy base.

Reduced autoaim and magnetism angles and ranges to encourage zooming in for long-range engagements.

Maps include Curfew, Forest, High Ground, Launch Site, Recharge, Kusini Bay, Refuge, Perdition, and Vallaheim.

Initial accuracy improved, but headshot damage multiplier removed.

Various weapons and grenades, as well as movement, have been tuned.

Classic Assault mode returns with Neutral Bomb and One Bomb variants.

New Trooper and ODST Hardshell sets, along with themed armor accessories and weapon coatings.

New customization rewards available for players to acquire with Spartan Points.

A new rocket launcher modified by the Banished, effective against vehicles.

Expanded Operation Pass offering 50 tiers of customization rewards and four full armor sets.

Players hop across tiles that fall to avoid falling to the next level.

Players navigate a maze while avoiding a Spartan with a Gravity Hammer.

A new playlist featuring various Free-For-All minigames.

Players rush to grab the Oddball while evading rockets and hammers.

Players must reach point B without losing their hat to a sniper.

Players drive a Mongoose while dodging SPNKr rounds.

A returning playlist from Halo 2 featuring various chaotic game modes.

Options include a durable pass for 500 credits and instant unlock for 2,000 credits.

Castle Wars, an amped up version of 8v8 Capture the Flag, has been added to Halo Infinite.

Includes Brute-inspired Dominar armor set, Wild Slant armor coating, and Banished Morale Improver weapon charm.

Includes Savage Inciter and Warmonger bundles with various customization items.

Maps include Gothic, Harvesters, Gondolas, Yosai, Sunken, Promenade, Nadair, and Jarok Bridge.

Several new maps have been introduced for the Castle Wars mode, including Gothic, Harvesters, Gondolas, Yosai, Sunken, Promenade, Nadair, and Jarok Bridge.

Operation: Brute Force spans January 7 through February 4, marking the last Operation of Halo Infinite’s 2024 Winter Update.

An evolved Capture the Flag mode featuring 8v8 gameplay with melee moves and Grappleshot tactics.