Halo Infinite News

[p]To celebrate all the Spartans in our Halo Infinite Fireteam, Operation: Infinite introduces a 100-tier free Operation Pass featuring three full armor sets and a 100-tier Premium Pass offering five more sets, six weapon models, and over 30 exclusive Spartan customizations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Pass at any time to transfer your tier progress from the free Operation Pass and earn your way to eight full sets.[/p][p]Halo Infinite’s last planned multiplayer update also welcomes permanent progression boosts, new maps, refreshed Ranked Seasons, over 200 never-before-seen customizations arriving in The Exchange, and more![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Steady on, Spartan. The future is Infinite.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]OPERATION PASS[/h2][p][/p][p]The missions may change, but these Operation Passes are here to stay. Operation: Infinite’s 100-tier Operation Passes have no expiration date, meaning their armor sets, customizations, and Spartan Points can be earned at any time.[/p][p]Likewise, the 100-tier Premium Pass—offering five exclusive armor sets, instant unlocks, and a heroic assortment of Spartan customizations—can be purchased indefinitely.[/p][h3]FREE OPERATION PASS[/h3][p][/p][p]Three new armor sets await in Operation: Infinite’s free Operation Pass. Complete all 100 tiers at your leisure to unlock the Serpin, Seeker, and Adamant armor sets, plus a champion’s purse of coatings, rewards, and Spartan customizations.[/p][p]As you complete all 100 tiers, you’ll also unlock the Questing Sky, Celestite Sparkle, Unbroken Defender, and Silent Snow armor coatings, Icicle Falls visor, Blackened Steel weapon coating, and the terminally chill Respect stance.[/p][p]See all armor sets in the Operation: Infinite preview.[/p][h3]PREMIUM OPERATION PASS[/h3][p][/p][p]The 100-tier Premium Operation Pass features five earnable armor sets, six all-new weapon models, instant unlocks, and over 30 Spartan customizations you won’t find anywhere else.[/p][p]Check out our Community Livestream to see all five armor sets and more exclusive customizations only available in Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass.[/p][p]See all armor sets in the Operation: Infinite preview.[/p][p][/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Operation Pass to instantly unlock the Charged Quill Shock Rifle weapon model and the Phoenix Gold weapon coating.[/p][p]Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass can be purchased at any time. Once acquired, you’ll instantly carry over your tier progress from Operation: Infinite’s free Operation Pass and permanently unlock bonus XP and an additional challenge slot.[/p][h2]2 NEW MAPS[/h2][p]Get tactical in a new Ranked map and cozy up to a festive Husky hideaway just in time for the Halodays![/p][h3]YULETIDE[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Sikamikanico, bullet2thehead9, Whos Blaze[/p][p]Set in a quiet, alpine village nestled beneath the Northern Lights, Yuletide gift-wraps the warm glow of streetlights, freshly fallen snow, and the aimless smoke of a familiar hearth together in one beautifully serene package—and shatters it with mercilessly merry Husky combat.[/p][p]Yuletide is available in Husky Raid and Super Husky Raid modes in the Quick Play playlist.[/p][h3]VACANCY[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: MikRips, Ethan Hibbs[/p][p]On a quiet square sits the Hotel Kijani, a modest inn baked into its surroundings by years of mid-afternoon heat. Hours after the markets have closed, when the alleyways and busy thoroughfares have emptied, and long shadows begin to grow on the crested archways of this storied city—only then do warriors strafe its scenic courtyards in pursuit of glory.[/p][p]Vacancy is available in Ranked Arena, Slayer, Doubles, and select rotational modes.[/p][h2]PROGRESSION UPDATES[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve updated two core progression mechanics to make playing Halo Infinite more rewarding than ever! Starting today, you’ll earn 2X SP on Daily Challenges and Weekly Ultimate Rewards, and progress twice as fast through Career Ranks thanks to doubled Applied Score multipliers on every matchmaking playlist.[/p][p]Check out our Operation: Infinite preview for more details and a rundown on what to expect for the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved.[/p][h2]FREE LOG-IN UNLOCK[/h2][p]As the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved approaches, we look forward to celebrating Halo’s universe, community, and enduring legacy with you throughout next year.[/p][p][/p][p]To kick things off, look for a free customization bundle to arrive in January as an instant log-in unlock for all Halo Infinite players, containing all these never-before-released items:[/p]

• [p]25th Anniversary Nameplate[/p]
• [p]GEN XII Vehicle Coating[/p]
• [p]Access Denied Armor Coating[/p]
• [p]Lifegivers Hex Weapon Coating[/p]
• [p]Ring Breaker Weapon Charm[/p]
• [p]Zeta Emissary Nameplate[/p]
• [p]Zeta Trailblazer Nameplate[/p]

[p]Play Halo Infinite anytime in 2026 to unlock the anniversary bundle![/p][h2]THE SHOP[/h2][p][/p][p]As we bid adieu to four years of Halo Infinite multiplayer updates, the sentimental caretakers of The Shop have forged fitting testaments to three of Halo’s legendary villains—and one fiendish incarnation straight from the Covenant’s nightmares.[/p][h3]DEFIANT BUNDLE[/h3][p]Prove your legend with the Defiant bundle, featuring arcane weaponry, an exclusive death effect, and armor sets inspired by Halo Infinite’s enigmatic Harbinger and the demoniac Spartan awaiting her beyond the mortal plane.[/p][p][/p][p]Deimos: First conjured in the Prophets’ sermons of fear, the wrathful silhouette of DEIMOS has now been forged in the heat of glassed cities to deliver absolution as an emblem of humanity’s wrath. Give your foes the horns with the Flawless Sentinel helmet attachment, and add a touch of damnation with the Fiendbane Raiment armor coating.[/p][p]Exorcist Mutilator: Cleanse corruption with the holy fire of the Exorcist Mutilator weapon model and the Fiendbane’s Blessing weapon coating.[/p][p][/p][p]When you’re finished hellraising, opt for a greener hue to rock a saintlier look inspired by the Master Chief’s armor in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.[/p][p][/p][p]Sibyl: Emissaries of the Endless don the Sibyl armor set to perceive the truths between spaces and heighten their kinship with the unseen. It has proven uniquely suitable for dispelling Forerunner lies, especially when deployed in harmonic resonance with the Harbinger of Truth armor coating.[/p][p]Kylixian Heatwave: The destined weapon of those who whisper truths. Enshroud thy innermost intent in the Final Codex weapon coating, and pay homage to your Xalanyn mistress with the Chibi Harbinger weapon charm.[/p][p][/p][p]Meteor Fall: Pummel your enemies with fiery darts from beyond the stars with the bundle-exclusive Meteor Fall death effect set.[/p][p]Defy the odds with the Defiant bundle, containing the Deimos and Sibyl armor sets, Fiendbane Raiment and Harbinger of Truth armor coatings, Exorcist Mutilator and Kylixian Heatwave weapon models, Fiendbane’s Blessing and Final Codex weapon coatings, Chibi Harbinger weapon charm, and the exclusive Meteor Fall death effect set.[/p][p]Available in The Shop now through January 5, 2026.[/p][h3]RECOMPILED FOES[/h3][p]Two of the Master Chief’s bitterest enemies now play sweetly together in the Recompiled Foes bundle, featuring a tag-team of the Escharum-inspired Dominarch and a Cavalier take on Cortana’s eternal knight from Halo 5: Guardians.[/p][p][/p][p]Dominarch: Gird yourself in the unbroken pride of the Banished! The Dominarch armor set echoes the glory of Escharum, fallen but not forgotten, whose legacy shall live on in awe-struck whispers across a thousand worlds. March to unrelenting war in the Blood and Iron armor coating.[/p][p][/p][p]Hopebreaker Mutilator: Abandon hope, ye down the barrel. The Hopebreaker Mutilator’s burning crest announces its dominion most mightily against the sepulchral hues of the Deliverance Denied weapon coating, or when bearing the immortal leer of the Chibi Escharum weapon charm.[/p][p][/p][p]Cavalier: Echoes of the dead replicate ceaselessly in defense of the Domain, and at the gates proudly stands the Cavalier, ever watchful in its vigil against unworthy lusts for sacred knowledge. Clad in the heraldic Mantle’s Duality armor coating, those who shoulder its timeless burden shall bring all others to kneel.[/p][p]Riftwave Heatwave: A precision instrument for unprejudicial composition. Spread the ancient message of your makers with the Promethean Shell weapon coating.[/p][p]Perfect Decomposition: When will they understand that composition is a mercy? Leave no trace of your foes’ corporeal forms with the bundle-exclusive Perfect Decomposition death effect set.[/p][p]Join forces with the Recompiled Foes bundle now through January 5, 2026.[/p][h3]2026 SHOP CALENDAR[/h3][p]Customization bundles from past Shop updates and Premium Operation Passes will return in a monthly rotation of remixed bundle configurations throughout 2026. As always, formerly featured premium customizations can be purchased directly through the Armor Hall by previewing an item and visiting its bundle in The Shop.[/p][h2]THE EXCHANGE[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve added over 200 never-before-released accessories, coatings, charms, visors, and other Spartan necessities to The Exchange![/p][p]In addition to the four armor bundles commemorating ten years of Halo 5: Guardians, Operation: Infinite’s Exchange drop debuts the earnable Whisper, Lancer, and Dirgesinger armor sets released in the Fall Update.[/p][p]Hundreds of free customizations from previous Operations, Seasons, Events, and Fractures have now made their way to The Exchange! Dig into 2X SP now to flex a new Spartan ‘fit.[/p][h2]PLAYER RESOURCES[/h2][p]To help new and returning players navigate the constellated cosmos of Halo Infinite, we’ve compiled a list of useful resources below. Visit these links for detailed information on all multiplayer playlists, an overview of game modes, patch notes, and more:[/p]

• [p]Join the official Halo Discord server.[/p]
• [p]Read the patch notes for Operation: Infinite.[/p]
• [p]Check out all multiplayer matchmaking playlists.[/p]
• [p]Read descriptions for multiplayer modes in Halo Infinite.[/p]
• [p]Learn about creating custom maps and modes in Forge.[/p]

[p]If you’re discovering Halo Infinite for the first time, visit our Campaign, Multiplayer, and Forge pages to discover all the different ways to play.[/p][h2]SUPPORT[/h2][p]Run into a bug, glitch, or unexpected issue? Submit a ticket to Halo Support.[/p][p]You can submit tickets on a wide range of topics that includes reports of audio issues, crashes, game-save corruption, general bug reports, and more.[/p][h2]PRESS KIT[/h2][p]Download the Operation: Infinite press kit.[/p]

[p]To celebrate all the Spartans in our Halo Infinite Fireteam, Operation: Infinite introduces a 100-tier free Operation Pass featuring three full armor sets and a 100-tier Premium Pass offering five more sets, six weapon models, and over 30 exclusive Spartan customizations.[/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Pass at any time to transfer your tier progress from the free Operation Pass and earn your way to eight full sets.[/p][p]Halo Infinite’s last planned multiplayer update also welcomes permanent progression boosts, new maps, refreshed Ranked Seasons, over 200 never-before-seen customizations arriving in The Exchange, and more![/p][p]Steady on, Spartan. The future is Infinite.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]OPERATION PASS[/h2][p][/p][p]The missions may change, but these Operation Passes are here to stay. Operation: Infinite’s 100-tier Operation Passes have no expiration date, meaning their armor sets, customizations, and Spartan Points can be earned at any time.[/p][p]Likewise, the 100-tier Premium Pass—offering five exclusive armor sets, instant unlocks, and a heroic assortment of Spartan customizations—can be purchased indefinitely.[/p][h3]FREE OPERATION PASS[/h3][p][/p][p]Three new armor sets await in Operation: Infinite’s free Operation Pass. Complete all 100 tiers at your leisure to unlock the Serpin, Seeker, and Adamant armor sets, plus a champion’s purse of coatings, rewards, and Spartan customizations.[/p][p]As you complete all 100 tiers, you’ll also unlock the Questing Sky, Celestite Sparkle, Unbroken Defender, and Silent Snow armor coatings, Icicle Falls visor, Blackened Steel weapon coating, and the terminally chill Respect stance.[/p][p]See all armor sets in the Operation: Infinite preview.[/p][h3]PREMIUM OPERATION PASS[/h3][p][/p][p]The 100-tier Premium Operation Pass features five earnable armor sets, six all-new weapon models, instant unlocks, and over 30 Spartan customizations you won’t find anywhere else.[/p][p]Check out our Community Livestream to see all five armor sets and more exclusive customizations only available in Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass.[/p][p]See all armor sets in the Operation: Infinite preview.[/p][p][/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Operation Pass to instantly unlock the Charged Quill Shock Rifle weapon model and the Phoenix Gold weapon coating.[/p][p]Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass can be purchased at any time. Once acquired, you’ll instantly carry over your tier progress from Operation: Infinite’s free Operation Pass and permanently unlock bonus XP and an additional challenge slot.[/p][h2]2 NEW MAPS[/h2][p]Get tactical in a new Ranked map and cozy up to a festive Husky hideaway just in time for the Halodays![/p][h3]YULETIDE[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Sikamikanico, bullet2thehead9, Whos Blaze[/p][p]Set in a quiet, alpine village nestled beneath the Northern Lights, Yuletide gift-wraps the warm glow of streetlights, freshly fallen snow, and the aimless smoke of a familiar hearth together in one beautifully serene package—and shatters it with mercilessly merry Husky combat.[/p][p]Yuletide is available in Husky Raid and Super Husky Raid modes in the Quick Play playlist.[/p][h3]VACANCY[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: MikRips, Ethan Hibbs[/p][p]On a quiet square sits the Hotel Kijani, a modest inn baked into its surroundings by years of mid-afternoon heat. Hours after the markets have closed, when the alleyways and busy thoroughfares have emptied, and long shadows begin to grow on the crested archways of this storied city—only then do warriors strafe its scenic courtyards in pursuit of glory.[/p][p]Vacancy is available in Ranked Arena, Slayer, Doubles, and select rotational modes.[/p][h2]PROGRESSION UPDATES[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve updated two core progression mechanics to make playing Halo Infinite more rewarding than ever! Starting today, you’ll earn 2X SP on Daily Challenges and Weekly Ultimate Rewards, and progress twice as fast through Career Ranks thanks to doubled Applied Score multipliers on every matchmaking playlist.[/p][p]Check out our Operation: Infinite preview for more details and a rundown on what to expect for the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved.[/p][h2]FREE LOG-IN UNLOCK[/h2][p]As the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved approaches, we look forward to celebrating Halo’s universe, community, and enduring legacy with you throughout next year.[/p][p]To kick things off, look for a free customization bundle to arrive in January as an instant log-in unlock for all Halo Infinite players, containing all these never-before-released items:[/p]

• [p]25th Anniversary Nameplate[/p]
• [p]GEN XII Vehicle Coating[/p]
• [p]Access Denied Armor Coating[/p]
• [p]Lifegivers Hex Weapon Coating[/p]
• [p]Ring Breaker Weapon Charm[/p]
• [p]Zeta Emissary Nameplate[/p]
• [p]Zeta Trailblazer Nameplate[/p]

[p]Play Halo Infinite anytime in 2026 to unlock the anniversary bundle![/p][h2]THE SHOP[/h2][p][/p][p]As we bid adieu to four years of Halo Infinite multiplayer updates, the sentimental caretakers of The Shop have forged fitting testaments to three of Halo’s legendary villains—and one fiendish incarnation straight from the Covenant’s nightmares.[/p][h3]DEFIANT BUNDLE[/h3][p]Prove your legend with the Defiant bundle, featuring arcane weaponry, an exclusive death effect, and armor sets inspired by Halo Infinite’s enigmatic Harbinger and the demoniac Spartan awaiting her beyond the mortal plane.[/p][p][/p][p]Deimos: First conjured in the Prophets’ sermons of fear, the wrathful silhouette of DEIMOS has now been forged in the heat of glassed cities to deliver absolution as an emblem of humanity’s wrath. Give your foes the horns with the Flawless Sentinel helmet attachment, and add a touch of damnation with the Fiendbane Raiment armor coating.[/p][p]Exorcist Mutilator: Cleanse corruption with the holy fire of the Exorcist Mutilator weapon model and the Fiendbane’s Blessing weapon coating.[/p][p][/p][p]When you’re finished hellraising, opt for a greener hue to rock a saintlier look inspired by the Master Chief’s armor in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.[/p][p][/p][p]Sibyl: Emissaries of the Endless don the Sibyl armor set to perceive the truths between spaces and heighten their kinship with the unseen. It has proven uniquely suitable for dispelling Forerunner lies, especially when deployed in harmonic resonance with the Harbinger of Truth armor coating.[/p][p]Kylixian Heatwave: The destined weapon of those who whisper truths. Enshroud thy innermost intent in the Final Codex weapon coating, and pay homage to your Xalanyn mistress with the Chibi Harbinger weapon charm.[/p][p][/p][p]Meteor Fall: Pummel your enemies with fiery darts from beyond the stars with the bundle-exclusive Meteor Fall death effect set.[/p][p]Defy the odds with the Defiant bundle, containing the Deimos and Sibyl armor sets, Fiendbane Raiment and Harbinger of Truth armor coatings, Exorcist Mutilator and Kylixian Heatwave weapon models, Fiendbane’s Blessing and Final Codex weapon coatings, Chibi Harbinger weapon charm, and the exclusive Meteor Fall death effect set.[/p][p]Available in The Shop now through January 5, 2026.[/p][h3]RECOMPILED FOES[/h3][p]Two of the Master Chief’s bitterest enemies now play sweetly together in the Recompiled Foes bundle, featuring a tag-team of the Escharum-inspired Dominarch and a Cavalier take on Cortana’s eternal knight from Halo 5: Guardians.[/p][p][/p][p]Dominarch: Gird yourself in the unbroken pride of the Banished! The Dominarch armor set echoes the glory of Escharum, fallen but not forgotten, whose legacy shall live on in awe-struck whispers across a thousand worlds. March to unrelenting war in the Blood and Iron armor coating.[/p][p][/p][p]Hopebreaker Mutilator: Abandon hope, ye down the barrel. The Hopebreaker Mutilator’s burning crest announces its dominion most mightily against the sepulchral hues of the Deliverance Denied weapon coating, or when bearing the immortal leer of the Chibi Escharum weapon charm.[/p][p][/p][p]Cavalier: Echoes of the dead replicate ceaselessly in defense of the Domain, and at the gates proudly stands the Cavalier, ever watchful in its vigil against unworthy lusts for sacred knowledge. Clad in the heraldic Mantle’s Duality armor coating, those who shoulder its timeless burden shall bring all others to kneel.[/p][p]Riftwave Heatwave: A precision instrument for unprejudicial composition. Spread the ancient message of your makers with the Promethean Shell weapon coating.[/p][p]Perfect Decomposition: When will they understand that composition is a mercy? Leave no trace of your foes’ corporeal forms with the bundle-exclusive Perfect Decomposition death effect set.[/p][p]Join forces with the Recompiled Foes bundle now through January 5, 2026.[/p][h3]2026 SHOP CALENDAR[/h3][p]Customization bundles from past Shop updates and Premium Operation Passes will return in a monthly rotation of remixed bundle configurations throughout 2026. As always, formerly featured premium customizations can be purchased directly through the Armor Hall by previewing an item and visiting its bundle in The Shop.[/p][h2]THE EXCHANGE[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve added over 200 never-before-released accessories, coatings, charms, visors, and other Spartan necessities to The Exchange![/p][p]In addition to the four armor bundles commemorating ten years of Halo 5: Guardians, Operation: Infinite’s Exchange drop debuts the earnable Whisper, Lancer, and Dirgesinger armor sets released in the Fall Update.[/p][p]Hundreds of free customizations from previous Operations, Seasons, Events, and Fractures have now made their way to The Exchange! Dig into 2X SP now to flex a new Spartan ‘fit.[/p][h2]PLAYER RESOURCES[/h2][p]To help new and returning players navigate the constellated cosmos of Halo Infinite, we’ve compiled a list of useful resources below. Visit these links for detailed information on all multiplayer playlists, an overview of game modes, patch notes, and more:[/p]

• [p]Join the official Halo Discord server.[/p]
• [p]Read the patch notes for Operation: Infinite.[/p]
• [p]Check out all multiplayer matchmaking playlists.[/p]
• [p]Read descriptions for multiplayer modes in Halo Infinite.[/p]
• [p]Learn about creating custom maps and modes in Forge.[/p]

[p]If you’re discovering Halo Infinite for the first time, visit our Campaign, Multiplayer, and Forge pages to discover all the different ways to play.[/p][h2]SUPPORT[/h2][p]Run into a bug, glitch, or unexpected issue? Submit a ticket to Halo Support.[/p][p]You can submit tickets on a wide range of topics that includes reports of audio issues, crashes, game-save corruption, general bug reports, and more.[/p][h2]PRESS KIT[/h2][p]Download the Operation: Infinite press kit.[/p]

[p]As we look back on four years of evolution and updates in Halo Infinite, we’d like to thank our community for your steadfast support. Without your feedback and enthusiasm, Halo Infinite multiplayer would not be the special place it is today: a robust arena for slaying and playing, with something for every Spartan.[/p][p][/p][p]With multiple Halo titles in development, we’ll need our whole team’s combined focus to deliver new experiences with the same passion and care that our community has given us. While we remain committed to supporting Halo Infinite on the road ahead, Operation: Infinite is the last major content update currently planned.[/p][p]Starting November 18, Operation: Infinite will introduce a 2X boosts on Career Rank and SP, 100-tier Operation Pass, eight earnable armor sets, new Ranked Seasons, and 200 never-before-released customizations arriving in The Exchange.[/p][p]Jump into Operation: Infinite on November 18.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
A “perfectly perfect” pair of progression updates awaits! On November 18, we’ll double the earning rate for both Career Rank and Spartan Points to make each match of Halo Infinite more rewarding than ever.[/p][h3]2X Career Rank Progress[/h3][p][/p][p]Starting in Operation: Infinite, the Applied Score multipliers for all matchmaking playlists will be doubled so that players can progress twice as fast through Career Ranks.[/p][p]Upon completing matches in Halo Infinite, your match-based Personal Score gets factored into an Applied Score multiplier to generate Career Rank progress from your heroic exploits. With a 2X boost on every matchmaking playlist, you’ll climb ranks on the double.[/p][p][/p][p]Reach the maximum level of Hero, and you’ll unlock the coveted Mark VI armor kit as worn by the Master Chief in the Halo Infinite Campaign.[/p][h3]2X Spartan Point Rewards[/h3][p]If you’ve been admiring something shiny in The Exchange, get ready to splurge![/p][p]Halo Infinite players will soon earn twice as many Spartan Points (SP) for completing any match-based Daily Challenge that awards SP. Weekly Ultimate Rewards (earned by completing all Weekly Challenges) will also be doubled to 2,000 SP—making one mighty bonus for champion challenge-seekers.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]OPERATION PASS OVERVIEW[/h2][p]The missions may change, but these Operation Passes are here to stay. Operation: Infinite’s free, 100-tier Operation Pass and 100-tier Premium Pass have no planned expiration date.[/p][p]Upgrade to the 100-tier Premium Pass to transfer your Operation: Infinite progress and earn your way to five more unique armor sets, six weapon models, and over 30 exclusive Spartan customizations. That’s eight total armor sets up for grabs![/p][h3]FREE OPERATION PASS[/h3][p]Three new armor sets await in Halo Infinite’s final free Operation Pass. Complete all 100 tiers at your leisure to unlock the following exclusive armor sets, plus a champion’s purse of coatings, rewards, and Spartan customizations.[/p][p][/p][p]Serpin: Kaidon Thel ‘Vadam grants the rank of Serpin to Spartans who have proven their loyalty and martial prowess in battle beside the Swords of Sanghelios. The master-crafted Serpin regalia betokens their esteem among Sangheili.[/p][p][/p][p]Seeker: Lethbridge Industrial’s GEN 2 SEEKER armor set contains state-of-the-art distortion and sensor technology to ensure that you can always find your target—but they’ll never know what hit ‘em.[/p][p][/p][p]Adamant: Cultivated from a flake of Forerunner crystal, the ADAMANT unit’s lab-grown layers resonate harmoniously with ancient mechanisms and instantaneously forge compatible interfaces with Mjolnir systems.[/p][p]As you climb through this Operation’s lofty 100 reward tiers, you’ll also unlock the Silent Snow armor coating, Icicle Falls visor, Blackened Steel weapon coating, and the terminally chill Respect stance.[/p][h3]PREMIUM OPERATION PASS[/h3][p]The 100-tier Premium Operation Pass features five additional earnable armor sets, six all-new weapon models, and over 30 Spartan customizations you won’t find anywhere else.[/p][p][/p][p]Artificer: The totemic gaze of the Artificer reveals multitudes of overlaid meanings that only its bearer may parse. Each interlocking piece of its indecipherable whole is a potsherd sculpted through reverent contemplations on war.[/p][p][/p][p]Seedwarden: A reclaimed instrument of long-promised legacy. The Seedwarden’s nascent abilities may be inscrutable to Executors and other infolife, but its capacity as a weapon of war pales in comparison to its lifegiving potential.[/p][p][/p][p]Kobold: Models from the KOBOLD combat drone series are interoperable with most GEN2 Mjolnir armor cores through specialized jockey frames. This armor can be outfitted with a tactical chassis for autonomous combat or operated remotely via telepresence.[/p][p][/p][p]Phoenix: The PHOENIX is an artistic expression of the bold anima that drives Meyer’s visionary engineers to continuously redefine armored combat. Enhanced with energy dispersion technology, it is the ideal armor for rising from the ashes.[/p][p][/p][p]First Vanguard: Though unlikely, a Spartan adopted into a Sangheili clan may rise to the rank of Kaidon—and become First Vanguard of their lands in times of war. This armor is cast with soil from the Kaidon’s lands, as a reminder of their sacred duty.[/p][p]Beyond the armor sets listed above, Premium Pass operators can earn six weapon models, nine weapon coatings, three vehicle coatings, five weapon charms, and more exclusive customizations only available in Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass.[/p][p]Get a sneak peek at Operation: Infinite’s Premium Pass in our Community Livestream![/p][h3]INSTANT PREMIUM UNLOCKS[/h3][p][/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Operation Pass to instantly unlock the Charged Quill Shock Rifle weapon model and the Phoenix Gold weapon coating.[/p][p]Operation: Infinite’s Premium Operation Pass can be purchased at any time. Once acquired, you’ll instantly carry over your tier progress from Operation: Infinite’s free Operation Pass and permanently unlock bonus XP and an additional challenge slot.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]EXCHANGE UPDATES[/h2][p][/p][p]Operation: Infinite’s Exchange drop will debut over 200 never-before-released armor pieces, armor attachments, coatings, charms, visors, and other Spartan necessities![/p][p]In addition to the armor bundles added to commemorate ten years of Halo 5: Guardians, the earnable Whisper, Lancer, and Dirgesinger armor sets released in the Fall Update will also arrive in The Exchange on November 18.[/p][p]With hundreds of free customizations available in The Exchange, including items from previous Operations, Events, and Fractures, there are millions of potential Spartan suit-ups to choose from. If you missed out on completing an armor set, take advantage of 2X Spartan Points to claim the rest![/p][hr][/hr][h2]PLAYLIST UPDATES[/h2][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Sikamikanico, bullet2thehead9, Whos Blaze[/p][p]The Halodays come early for Husky Raiders! A festive map, Yuletide, has been added to Husky Raid and Super Husky Raid modes in the Quick Play playlist.[/p][p]Set in a quiet, alpine village nestled beneath the Northern Lights, Yuletide gift-wraps the warm glow of streetlights, freshly fallen snow, and the aimless smoke of a familiar hearth together in one beautifully serene package—and shatters it with mercilessly merry Husky combat.[/p][p]Look for Yuletide in the Quick Play playlist starting November 18.[/p][h2]RANKED UPDATES[/h2][p]Bragging rights are forever. Operation: Infinite introduces a new asymmetrical map for select Ranked modes and a fresh Ranked Seasons calendar to keep your skills sharp.[/p][h3]NEW MAP: VACANCY[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: MikRips, Ethan Hibbs[/p][p]On a quiet square sits the Hotel Kijani, a cozy, but modest inn practically baked into its surroundings by years of mid-afternoon heat. Hours after the markets have closed, when the last fruit truck has packed away its wares, the alleyway staircases and typically busy thoroughfares have emptied, and long shadows begin to grow on the crested archways of this storied city—only then do warriors strafe its scenic courtyards in pursuit of glory.[/p][p]You can check in anytime you like, but you can never leave.[/p][p]Vacancy arrives in Ranked Arena, Ranked Slayer, Ranked Doubles, and select ranked rotational playlists on November 18, 2025.[/p][h3]RANKED SEASONS[/h3][p]More Ranked Seasons are on their way. Every few months, skilled tacticians will get the chance to secure a spot on the seasonal leaderboard and claim exclusive Spartan customizations from a new slate of Ranked Rewards before Competitive Skill Rank (CSR) values reset at the conclusion of each Ranked Season.[/p][p][/p][p]During Ranked Seasons, the Ranked Rotational playlist will periodically change to offer fresh challenges with a mix of strategic, throwback, and tactical modes.[/p][p]The next Ranked Season begins November 18.[/p][h2]HALO INFINITE ROADMAP[/h2][p]Operation: Infinite may be the last major update currently planned for Halo Infinite, but we’re fully committed to supporting players with exciting challenges, ranked rewards, and community events throughout next year and beyond.[/p]

• [p]Challenges: Halo Infinite players will continue to find a rotating selection of Daily and Weekly Challenges that offer a variety of ways to level up your Career Rank, progress through Operation Passes, and earn Spartan Points (SP).[/p]
• [p]Ranked Seasons: A new slate of Ranked Seasons awaits. The Ranked Rotational playlist (the fourth Ranked matchmaking playlist after Ranked Arena, Slayer, and Doubles) will continue to change formats periodically to offer a fresh challenge.[/p]
• [p]Halo at DreamHack: Halo returns to DreamHack. Get tickets now to DreamHack Birmingham (March 27–29, 2026) and DreamHack Atlanta (May 15–17, 2026) to experience all the artistry, cosplay, and esports excellence on display at one of gaming’s greatest expos.[/p]
• [p]Halo Fest: Join us December 2026 in Seattle for a convention celebrating Halo’s community and iconic legacy. Read more details below! Tickets go on sale December 10, 2025 at [/p]

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[h2]THANK YOU FROM HALO STUDIOS[/h2][p]As the Halo Studios team shifts focus to in-development projects such as Halo: Campaign Evolved, we’d like to thank our Halo Infinite players for years of steadfast support.[/p][p]It’s been a legendary run of Seasons, Events, Fractures, and Operations, with plenty of maps, modes, sandbox additions, Forge tool upgrades, and incredible memories along the way. None of those milestones would have been possible without the guidance and enthusiasm of our community.[/p][p]Between the players lobbing stickies in matchmaking, the pros tearing up the Ranked leaderboards, and the Forgers expanding Halo’s multiplayer mythos with remarkable experiences, each and every Halo fan has helped to create this unforgettable moment. Thanks to your support, Halo Infinite features nearly endless ways to have fun, share Forge creations, and lay a Spartan smackdown on your friends.[/p][p]Your excitement is the lodestar for our every effort. Whether you’re a long-time player, a recently returned Spartan, or a brand-new ally, we’re grateful to have you on our Fireteam.[/p][p]As we look ahead, your feedback will continue to help us refine our goals, in hopes of exceeding expectations and delivering the best Halo experiences possible. Throughout our day, we look to your suggestions, your art, and even your memes as constant reminders of our dual commitment to faithfully stewarding Halo’s legacy and forging its future.[/p][p]Since formally announcing Halo: Campaign Evolved in October, we’ve been floored by the response from both longtime fans and Halo newcomers. We’re humbled by the trust you’ve placed in us, and we can’t wait to introduce new players to the iconic story of Halo: Combat Evolved for the first time in 2026.[/p][h2]CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HALO[/h2][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]As the 25th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved approaches, we look forward to celebrating Halo’s universe, community, and enduring legacy with you all next year.[/p][p]If you missed your chance to join us for this year’s Halo World Championship, don’t miss out on Halo Fest in December 2026. The event begins with an orchestral performance of iconic Halo music, in concert for one night only, followed by a two-day convention celebrating Halo’s legacy, story, and unrivaled community. We hope to see you there![/p][p]Halo Fest tickets go on sale December 10, 2025 at HaloFest.com.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint for retrospectives, reminiscences, and more info on Halo: Campaign Evolved in 2026—and don’t miss Operation: Infinite, launching November 18.[/p]

[p]Whether you joined us in Seattle or on our live broadcast, we’d like to thank everyone in the Halo community for making this year’s Halo World Championship in Seattle such an unforgettable experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Between swapping stories with Halo fans, watching elite Halo Infinite players duke it out on the main stage, announcing Halo: Campaign Evolved, and seeing our community raise a whopping $67,000 for Gamers Outreach, it’s hard to pick a favorite moment from this incredible weekend—so we thought we’d share a whole collection of them![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Check out more highlights from this year’s Halo World Championship below.[/p][h2]Congrats to Shopify Rebellion[/h2][p][/p][p]After three days of intense competitive heat, Shopify Rebellion clutched up and came out on top against OpTic Gaming in the best-of-seven Grand Finals. It was a remarkable journey from this year’s earliest HCS events to the Halo World Championship stage, and their relentless dedication certainly paid off on Sunday![/p][p]Congratulations to Shopify Rebellion, our 2025 Halo World Champions, and to all the teams that made this year’s tournament the most attended HCS event to date.[/p][h2]Cunning Cosplay[/h2][p][/p][p]Halo cosplayers really know how to strut their Spartan stuff! This year’s Community Cosplay Contest welcomed 85 cosplayers to the Community Stage, where they showed off their stellar handiwork and a flair for dramatic entrances.[/p][p]Congratulations to Miss_Boof (as Olympia Vale), James (as Crochet Master Chief), and Sola Mors (as Flood Spartan) on ascending to the Main Stage, and to all our heroic contestants who dazzled the crowd at the Community Cosplay Contest![/p][p]Download photos from the contest: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3[/p][h2]Mighty Makers[/h2][p][/p][p]This year’s Maker’s Contest was filled with impressive armaments, curious creations, and oddly satisfying oddments. Check out photos from the top three winners below![/p][p][/p][p]Draxes took first place with his Jega ‘Rdomnai bust and Elite Bloodblade (above), followed closely by MightyMarkProps with an extra-lethal Hydra model and Fallen922 with a Craigtastic bass guitar (below).[/p][p][/p][h2]Meet-up Memories[/h2][p]It’s always a treat to meet so many Halo fans IRL! During this weekend’s event, the Halo Studios community team held daily Community Meet-ups featuring Halo-themed games and limited-edition posters by Soul_ant19, OutletChief729, and entransing.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re so grateful to everyone who stopped by to say hello, play games, and sign our posters for the Halo Studios office! If you couldn’t attend in person, don't forget to snag a digital copy of this year’s Community Meet-up posters.[/p][h2]Halo Fest 2026[/h2][p][/p][p]Don’t miss your chance to join us in Seattle, WA again for Halo Fest in December 2026.[/p][p]The event begins with an orchestral performance of iconic Halo music, in concert for one night only on December 11, followed by a two-day convention celebrating Halo’s legacy, story, and unrivaled community. We hope you can make it![/p]

[p]Something wicked this way spawns…[/p][p][/p][p]Join us for our Operation: Haloween II Community Playdate tomorrow at 11am PT for some spooktacular shenanigans. Match us to earn your treat – the Unicorn of Ice rewards![/p][p][/p][p]Costumes optional. Chaos guaranteed.[/p]