Halo Infinite News

[p]All your favorite Halo titles on Steam are currently on sale![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] Whether you’re jumping back in or picking up a classic for the first time, now’s a great time to expand your library.[/p][p][/p][p]Be sure to check out the full sale here: [/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/sale/halofranchisesale2026[/p][p][/p][p]While you’re there, make sure to wishlist Halo: Combat Evolved Campaign on Steam so you don’t miss what’s next: [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Welcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]A new turn around the sun warrants more Forging fun! Check out our latest Forge Features showcase of community-made creations, including epic-scale battle modes, multi-part missions, social free-roams, minigames, and more.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]SUPERB SLAYERS[/h2][p]Exciting arenas for free-for-all and Team Slayer matches. Use the links to add them to your Halo Infinite bookmarks.[/p][h3]LIMINAL[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: JDzirkus[/p][p]Liminal is a multicolor sporting arena featuring monogrammed team bases, roving play, and great sightlines at just the right angles. Between its zig-zagging walkways, exposed ramps, and tight corners tailor-made for ‘nade bounces, this training arena leaves little room for error, and ample space for nasty surprises. If you can’t find your quarry, try checking out the interactive mini-map at the heart of things.[/p][h3]TACHYON CORE REACTOR[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: ALIENWARE M7700[/p][p]This research facility encourages ranged play over the lower floor and theorizes sweaty encounters closer to where the "science gets done." The chamber housing the titular (and titanic) tachyon core reactor may be protected by thick safety shielding, but the empiricists on your Fireteam may discover that the courtyard’s Gungooses fit neatly through the side hatch—scientific consensus be damned.[/p][h3]GOING UP[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Small Napkins, Ehud2079[/p][p]Vertigo-inducing verticals reign in this “subnautical” Forerunner facility. To reach the top, you could ride the constantly shifting lifts, skirt through the switchback ramps, or pinball your way over everything using the conveniently placed gravity cannons. Those see-sawing elevators sure have a pesky way of blocking rocket shots across the atrium…[/p][h3]DINOSAUR GULCH[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: BillyForge[/p][p]Life, uh, finds a way. BillyForge sends us time-traveling to Blood Gulch, frozen sometime in the late Cretaceous, to assail enemies from bases that—upon second glance—appear to be colossal dino nests. Bring your favorite disaffected chaos theorist and shortest shorts, because this reptilian romp guarantees dino-mite delights in Team Slayer, Infection, and Capture the Flag modes.[/p][h3]EMERALDINE[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Zlitchufdux[/p][p]Secrets abound in unseen places. Modeled on the unused Grotto multiplayer map exhumed by the Digsite crew, Emeraldine is a remake of a Halo 2 “deep cut" that plays just as nicely with the Halo Infinite sandbox. This mysterious cavern’s sloping tree trunks afford quick access to split-level action in serene surroundings, while the labyrinthine Forerunner structures invite you to confrontations with destiny.[/p][h3]DOUBLE-EDGE[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: ArturBloodshot, Nilphz, PerivanG20[/p][p]Ready for a classic Slayer feel? In this symmetrical map, combat rages across the sunny and shady sides of one of Zeta Halo’s colossal vertebrae. With wide lanes for vehicle assaults, bridges, and sneaky subterranean passages commodious enough for Warthogs, Double-Edge offers plenty of routes to get the drop on the opposing team.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]BIGGEST BATTLES[/h2][p]A collection of large-scale battle modes with ingenious twists![/p][h3]SKISMA’S HALO ROYALE
[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark modes: FFA | Teams[/p][p]Forged by: Skisma[/p][p]Scavenge and survive. Halo Royale is exactly what’s written on the box, set in a massive map located along the fractured spine of Zeta Halo. Drop from your Pelican and scrounge up a weapon—because you’re going to need one when the walls close in![/p][p]Featuring multiple biomes, collectible armor upgrades, custom abilities, PvE encounters, and randomly shrinking play areas, Skisma’s multi-year project culminates in a “battle royale” experience that will separate the “lore accurate” Spartans from the conveniently plot-armored. Spike your heart rate for the drop with Skisma’s epic launch trailer (embedded above).[/p][h3]HALO HEROES[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark modes: KOTH | Strongholds[/p][p]Forged by: Occur[/p][p]Halo Heroes is a strategic mode offering class-based combat—with tailored loadouts, modified movement, and ludicrous perks for each of its distinctive classes.[/p][p]Play revolves around a three-story temple, with Capture Zones at either end and roving enemies patrolling the outskirts. Aided by Grunt allies, your team must work together to seize and hold Capture Zones to earn points toward victory. Dispatch pesky minibosses to claim extra points or persistent buffs, and be prepared to switch classes on the fly to counter the enemy team.[/p][p]Check out Halo Heroes in both King of the Hill and Strongholds variants.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]CLOSE AND CASUAL[/h2][p]A collection of smaller Forge maps for less tactical, highly impractical outings with friends.[/p][h3]SNOWDRIFT[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Stringhead9743, BlueSaturnV, Tairo 420, ArkhamKnight913[/p][p]After touring the “mad scientist” laboratories, snowy courtyards, and the unassuming mess hall, the next thing you’ll probably notice about Snowdrift is the sheer preponderance of fusion coils everywhere you look. The resident scientists of this arctic research base appear to have received a grant to learn how to make one confined area as explosive as possible. Pair this map with FFA Fiesta and let the sparks fly.[/p][h3]BEACH HOUSE PARTY[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: MeatCannon72[/p][p]Beat the winter blues with a surfside escape! Beach House Party invites you to enjoy the serenity of low tide from an oceanfront home dripping with the vice of a bygone decade. Linger beneath the vaporwave-flavored moonset, exchange a few choice words in the rumpus room, or head to the attached garage for a breathless encounter with a stranger.[/p][p]With the action intimately bounded to your private pleasure palace, this map is perfect for tense tête-à-têtes or medium-size FFA Fiesta mixers.[/p][h3]HOTEL ROOM 027[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: SidewardWinner, Noticed458, DriftKing061910, Tyl4rgaming[/p][p]A luxury suite can fetch a hefty price in this town, but who knew you’d have to fight your way in? Hotel 027 is a remake of a fan-favorite Halo 5: Guardians community map (originally designed by Lin#027) that adds an ample corridor for weapons-free fisticuffs. Check in, thrust your way to the room, and “express checkout” anyone who tries to jump on your bed.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]MADCAP MINIGAMES[/h2][p]All war and no play makes dull Spartans. Bookmark these minigames for a few laughs![/p][h3]MAGMA-NIFICENT[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: tippletine, Small Napkins[/p][p]The floor is lava—literally! In Magma-nificent, a team of Survivors must leapfrog through a parkour-style course suspended high over molten rock before an Infected Falcon heaves you into the cooking pot. The jumps aren’t easy to begin with, but the persistent threat of getting squashed or jettisoned definitely “ups the ante.” Use your plasma pistol to ruffle the Falcon’s feathers and get moving![/p][h3]BATTLESHIP[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: TeamShowStoppa, Okom1, spartan blood 1, Scrubulba, Virus11010, Mr IncrediJON, Handsome Huber, MrsSizzlin[/p][p]New sabotage mission! Two enemy battleships are harbored just over that bridge. Whether you take to the skies or assault from the ground, your team will need to systematically destroy weak points on both ships to claim victory. If the Defenders can keep the raiding party at bay with the help of their fixed Scorpion “cannons,” they might just live to float on.[/p][h3]WHATCHAMACALLIT 1982[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: RockyRambos, Tlan Atolm[/p][p](Mac)ready up. They found something under the ice—and boy, can it move![/p][p]Cheating at chess is the least of your problems in this desolate Infection variant inspired by a horror feature from another famous “John.” Between the pilot’s lonely watch tower, the burning body in the yard, and a crashed helicopter, cinephiles will find plenty of Easter eggs hidden throughout the map (provided they haven’t been assimilated yet).[/p][hr][/hr][h2]PERILOUS PURSUITS[/h2][p]Race courses for “cops-and-robbers” Infection modes. Play both of these maps with the "Hot Pursuit Skilled Only" mode by Tyrant Hacker and Aversive Sphinx, and check out more perilous pursuits in Forge Features #34![/p][h3]GRUNT CITY[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: UnknownEmerald, The5thLAment, III FRIJOLEROS[/p][p]It’s another hot night in Grunt City—but those fleeing perps aren’t sweating the law! Hit the magenta-hued slopes of an urban Unggoy metropolis and jump through hoops (floating teleporters) to catch troublemakers before they can escape. Watch out for the peaceful denizens of Grunt City waddling on the sidewalk around the turns, and don’t be surprised if you end up in the frigid methane lake.[/p][h3]ARCHON[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: Kione9796, Reconshot 23[/p][p]Even Forerunner installations need security. Defend the ecumene from pesky bandits in this deviously complex course! What should be a relatively straightforward pursuit is complicated by lateral gravity cannons and narrow off-ramps spanning the central concourse. The moat is just as lethal to cops as to robbers, but the agile escapees might have more luck than their pursuers on the skinnier bridges.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]MIGHTY MISSIONS[/h2][p]Jump into any of these narrative Forge creations for a tough co-op battle! This entry’s selections focus on two “raid-style” campaigns best completed with a full Fireteam.[/p][h3]SHARD OF ASCENSION[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: MadmanEpic[/p][p]Shard of Ascension is a truly ambitious project. Inspired by the raids of a certain “fated” FPS from some of Halo’s creators, this campaign-style mission tells the story of a Spartan strike team dispatched to a broken shard of Alpha Halo in orbit around a distant sun.[/p][p]Gameplay is broken into four, increasingly devious “encounters” that will test your mind and mettle. In the first encounter, your team must disable an energy gate by destroying three generators using an orbital laser. To dodge death from above, you’ll have to play “hot potato” with a targeting beacon while a crew of Iratus-Infected Spartans rushes you.[/p][p]During subsequent encounters, you’ll need to cross a chasm while one of your teammates constructs ephemeral hardlight bridges from a control room, withstand Iratus’s attempts to hack your armor, and platform through deep space using Repulsor jumps.[/p][p]When Iratus gains control of the orbital laser, you’ll need to follow closely behind as one of your teammates pilots a special cloaking Mongoose to throw him off your scent. If you can make it all the way to the top, you’re in for a tough boss fight against Iratus as he replaces your allies with lumbering Spartan zombies.[/p][p]Check out the video embedded above for an in-depth walkthrough from creator MadmanEpic.[/p][h3]FALL OF ALEXANDRIA[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: Frostmear, Handsome Huber[/p][p]New Alexandria has fallen. UNSC forces have been ordered to evacuate the city, but it could be a real hike.[/p][p]Ascend to great heights and shatter the Covenant ground forces through a sprawling cityscape campaign. Featuring aerial encounters, risky platforming sections, and a final, nigh-impossible boss fight at the top of a skyscraper, Raid: Fall of Alexandria promises all the adrenaline of a desperate escape and more.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]STRICTLY SOCIAL[/h2][p]A collection of social maps for hanging out, roleplaying, or free-roaming with friends.[/p][h3]SANGHEILI SOCIAL[/h3][p][/p][p]Forged by: Razo Revam, Juza Dy Nragam, Cheddar WlZ, LASTZOMVE, FF Duko[/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Sangheili Social is a curious map set within a kaidon’s clan holding. To conduct your diplomatic affairs, you’ll first need to disembark from your Phantom and proceed through a lush jungle seeking an audience with the rightful lords of a palatial estate on the other side.[/p][p]Once you’ve crossed the threshold (and cast a respectful glance at the hieroglyphic history etched in the façade), the great halls of the kaidon’s keep offer Sangheili roleplayers a place to sojourn, collect weapons to defend their sacred soil, and challenge would-be claimants to the throne to mortal swordplay in two beautiful dueling stages.[/p][h3]SOCIAL CUP FREE ROAM[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: SQUISHIER BREAD[/p][p]A ginormous map featuring a small city and its alpine surroundings. Social Cup Free Roam boasts many notable eccentricities, from discoverable loot crates and score-based weapon shops (run by uncommonly friendly Banished!) to a thought-provoking “cup-themed” art installation and a death-proof “Friend Zone” for socializing.[/p][p]When you tire of city life, hop in a Hornet to explore just about anywhere you like in the chilly surroundings. The glacial peaks opposite the city make for the perfect complement to a wintry walk with a newfound friend![/p][hr][/hr][h2]SILLY SCENERY[/h2][p]Here’s a selection of funny bookmarks for the next after-hours customs sesh.[/p][h3]Paper Company CTF Firefight[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark map. | Bookmark mode.[/p][p]Forged by: IcyAsh3956, MeatShieldThis, DOC7007, ComanderProwl89, The Irony, DISTORTED JAKAL[/p][p]Cue the talking-head confessional, because the Banished have besieged a dowdy little paper company![/p][p]Spartans Jim and Dwight must race into action to reclaim corporate’s stolen flags from the break room—and hopefully avoid running afoul of human resources. Defend Scranton’s proudest 26th century office-supply outfit to earn that coveted promotion to “Assistant to the Spartan Commander.” (Just watch out for the spilled chili by reception.)[/p][h3]CLOCK TOWN KOTH[/h3][p][/p][p]Bookmark this map.[/p][p]Forged by: HappyMajora[/p][p]The Carnival of Time is in town for three days only! Based on a village from a certain time-hopping hero’s second foray into the third dimension, HappyMajora’s delightfully lo-fi recreation features plenty of nostalgic Easter eggs for fans to encounter. Link up with your Fireteam to save the festivities in Firefight: King of the Hill.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]TUTORIAL: COVENANT REBORN[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]RunicDejavu offers a comprehensive how-to guide on cloning Forge Objects and duping enemy projectiles to create working Covenant turrets, mortar cannons, and deployable enemy spawners in your own Forge creations.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Found your work featured here? Fill out this form to claim your exclusive Fire Unicorn emblem and nameplate for Halo Infinite.[/p][p]Stay tuned for another Forge Feature coming soon! To share your creations with the Halo Infinite community team, be sure to drop a link in the #forge-show-and-tell channel of our official Discord or post to r/Halo using the Forge tag.[/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][/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]