Halo Infinite News

This is not a time for the faint of heart, this is a time for champions.



Relive the unforgettable battles of the fall of Reach in the new Firefight: Battle for Reach playlist, refreshing Halo Infinite’s Firefight experience. Become a champion of the Banished and acquire the Emissary armor from the new 20-tier Operation Pass, and get suited up for the Halo World Championship later this month with a slew of previous HCS Twitch Drops arriving in The Exchange.

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[h2]Objective: Survive[/h2]

Relive the battles you fought as humanity’s champions in the new Firefight: Battle for Reach playlist, bringing you back to iconic missions and beloved maps from Halo: Reach.

Let’s take a closer look at the places you’ll be dropping into!

[h3]Courtyard[/h3]
Credits: bullet2thehead9, Mr Greencastle
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Return to SWORD Base, the setting of the third and ninth mission in Halo: Reach, where Noble Team deployed to protect a vital facility belonging to the Office of Naval Intelligence.

[h3]Powerhouse[/h3]
Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, ArtN00b, wild1551
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A hydroelectric plant we visited regularly during the day in Halo: Reach’s multiplayer, but got to experience at night in the campaign mission Nightfall, this settlement calls upon Spartans to protect it once more.

[h3]Ardent Prayer[/h3]
Credits: Gghio7
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Operation: UPPER CUT marked a decisive tactical victory for the UNSC, as Noble Team successfully utilized the corvette Ardent Prayer as the delivery mechanism for an improvised slipspace bomb to destroy the supercarrier Long Night of Solace. Jorge-052 sacrificed himself, believing that his final act was saving Reach, before a fleet of Covenant reinforcements arrived.

[h3]Lone Wolf[/h3]
Credits: bullet2thehead9, Mr Greencastle
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They’re gone—Emile, Carter, Kat, Jorge… but their sacrifice enabled you to bring a very important package to Captain Keyes before the UNSC Pillar of Autumn departed for destinations unknown.

The end has come, Reach has fallen, but in this place you will make a valiant final stand. Do not go gentle into that good night.

[h3]Gyrefight[/h3]
Credits: Igrizhar, Virus11010, Mr Kwatz, MikRips
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A classic from Halo: Reach’s Noble Map Pack, Tempest returns in Halo Infinite as Gyre—only you won’t be fighting each other this time…

[h3]Refuge Firefight[/h3]
Credits: Cousin Tim, InfiniteForges, Micheal B 2K8, NightAvenger01
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Originally Headlong in Halo 2 and remade as Breakneck for Reach’s Anniversary Map Pack, Refuge brings us back to the city streets of New Mombasa which must be defended from an alien menace.

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[h2]Operation Pass[/h2]



Build on your Banished Spartan look with a free new Operation Pass, consisting of 20 tiers and featuring the Emissary armor set, along with the classic Phoenix emblem and Spartan Points (which’ll help you on your way to acquire the Haunted helmet from The Exchange!)

Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:

• 500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item
  
• 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item

Upgrade to the Premium Pass to obtain the Reavian Claw weapon model and Falling Flame weapon coating.

Further information on customization updates can be found in the patch notes at Halo Support!
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[h2]The Exchange[/h2]



The Exchange has received a refresh for this Operation, bringing in more customization items for you to obtain with Spartans Points.

For this Operation, you’ll find some returning Tenrai favorites (such as the coveted Kabuto helmet), but because we’re heading ever closer towards the climactic Halo World Championship 2024 event you’ll find a bunch of awesome HCS-themed items from previous Twitch Drops to grab.

• “Kabuto” – Helmet (Tenrai)
  
• “Staghelm Crest” – Helmet Attachment (Tenrai)
  
• “Gatekeeper” – Shoulderpads (Tenrai)
  
• “Swordsman’s Belt” – Hip Gear (Tenrai)
  
• “SAP/CDO” – Shoulderpads (Noble Intentions)
  
• “Ever-Filled Juzu” – Chest Gear (Ultimate Reward)
  
• “Banner Day” – Backdrop (Ultimate Reward)
  
• “Driving Offensively” – Emblem (Ultimate Reward)
  
• “HCS” – Backdrop (HCS Drop)
  
• “Trophy” – Backdrop (HCS Drop)
  
• “Scoreboard” – Backdrop (HCS Drop)
  
• “Head Shot” – Emblem (HCS Drop)
  
• “Winner’s Circle” – Emblem (HCS Drop)
  
• “On Track” – Emblem (HCS Drop)
  
• “Championship Chalice” – Emblem (HCS Drop)
  
• “HCS Celebration” – Stance (HCS Drop)
  
• “Spree” – Weapon Charm (HCS Drop)
  
• “Clean Sweep” – Weapon Charm (HCS Drop)
  
• “Monument to Glory” – Weapon Charm (HCS Drop)
  
• “Diamond” – Weapon Charm (HCS Drop)
  
• “Victory Shout” – Stance (HCS Drop)
  
• “HCS Launch” – Armor Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “Primal Glory” – Armor Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “On Track” – Armor Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “Gladiator’s Edge” – Armor Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “Midnight Gold” – Vehicle Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “HCS Launch” – Weapon Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “HCS Winter” – Weapon Coating (HCS Drop)
  
• “Gladiator’s Edge” – Weapon Coating (HCS Drop)

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[h3]Heroic Legacy Bundle[/h3]



Just want to get your hands on either the Achilles or Jingasa customization items? You can grab either of them separately (find the Achilles Ascendant or Eyes of the Emperor bundles), but the Heroic Legacy bundle additionally includes the Uncanny Energies Mythic effects set.

• Achilles helmet
  
• Victors’ Crest helmet attachment
  
• Achilles Pauldron shoulder pads
  
• Achilles Breastplate chest attachment
  
• Achilles Plate hip attachment
  
• Achilles Protection wrist attachment
  
• Burn Scar armor coating
  
• Jingasa helmet
  
• Oni Mengu helmet attachment
  
• Scented Clasp shoulder pads
  
• Warded Scales chest attachment
  
• Ichor Flask hip attachment
  
• Lacquered Waspshell wrist attachment
  
• Silent Forest armor coating
  
• Uncanny Energies Mythic effects set

[h3]Mythic Magister Bundle[/h3]

Become a scholar of the battlefield with the Mythic Magister bundle!

• Magister helmet
  
• Magister’s Might helmet attachment
  
• Magister’s Mantle shoulders
  
• Magister’s Seal chest attachment
  
• Magister’s Blade hip attachment
  
• Magister’s Locution wrist attachment
  
• Flesh and Blood armor coating
  
• Nine Bows BR weapon model for BR75
  
• Ambitious Pride weapon coating

[h3]HaloWC 2024 Championship Bundle[/h3]



The Halo World Championship returns once again. Revenue from each bundle sold directly supports your favorite HCS teams, including FaZe, OpTic, Quadrant, Cloud9, Spacestation, Complexity, and Sentinels. May the best team win!

• Sovereign Spear helmet
  
• Sovereign Crest helmet attachment
  
• Sovereign Host shoulder pads
  
• Sovereign Badge chest attachment
  
• Sovereign Petal hip attachment
  
• Sovereign Guard kneepads
  
• War Ravaged armor coating
  
• Solar Bandit weapon model for M392 Bandit and Bandit Evo
  
• Solar Winds weapon coating

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Operation: Champions is now live in Halo Infinite.

Jump into some Firefight action to experience some truly stunning recreations of fan-favorite Halo: Reach maps and missions; progress your Operation Pass to acquire the new Emissary armor, and carry on bulking up your Spartan Points on the journey to acquiring the Haunted helmet.

And for those looking ahead, get ready for a truly epic showdown at the 2024 Halo World Championship from October 4-6—whether you’re going to be there in person or watching online.

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[h2]Press Kit[/h2]

Download the Operation: Champions press kit here!

While it’s been a bit, it’s been by no means dull. Since the last Forge Features edition, we’ve since had a major content update, three new modes (BTB Sentry Defense, VIP, and Headhunter), and had a couple new Operations.



But it’s finally back! Let’s check out some more fantastic Forge Features together.

Let’s jump in!

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[h2]Ascension[/h2]
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Credits: bullet2thehead9, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, DISTORTED JAKAL



Strong 2004 flashbacks here. Just in time for the twentieth anniversary of Halo 2. (Seriously? 20? How did that happen. Feels like just yesterday I was playing SWAT Carbines on the Halo 2 version of this…)

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[h2]Highgear[/h2]
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Credits: WAR FH, W0lfR3ign, Okom1, I am a Luxury



High Ground: Evolved. This crew brought 2007 into 2024 with this evolution of the map that’s perfect for objective gameplay.

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[h2]Hot Potato Tag[/h2]
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Credits: Synth7564



It’s tag meets hot potato as the player that is “It” has the skull and needs to melee someone else to pass it off. Use your mobility skills (sometimes you have a thruster, sometimes a grappleshot) to evade and avoid being caught with the potato when the timer reaches zero.

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[h2]Castle Town[/h2]
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Credits: Happy Majora



Stand as twilight descends and defend the castle. Become the legend you were born to be.

PS – Have fun storming the castle!

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[h2]Gatekeeper[/h2]
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Credits: SilvervioletX98



Blackout but make it Guardian. The perfect mashup of the two fan-favorite maps.

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[h2]Cascade[/h2]
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Credits: Classy Moth, beesonmars, DireDaybreak, Haijakk, sjmpson, Uber Panzerhund



Designed for 2v2 so grab a Spartan that’s got your back and take on another dynamic duo.

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There’s a good mix of old and new to be had in this issue so bookmark now and check them out later. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the Forge experience, show off some of your work, or get some pro-tips on scripting, don’t forget to swing by the Halo Discord and check out the Forge section where you can find Forgers ready to assist.

Until next time!

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Go head-to-head with us tomorrow at 11am PT during our Community Playdate.

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Headhunter returns! Introduced in Halo: Reach, this frenetic FFA mode will put your multi-tasking ability to the test. You’ll have to juggle your hunter-gatherer skills with tracking and navigation as you earn kills, collect skulls, and head to the capture point to score them.

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[h2]A Brief History of Headhunting[/h2]



Originally concepted as a mode for Halo 2, Headhunter would eventually find its way into Halo: Reach in 2010.

Many of you may find yourselves thinking back to May 3, 2010, when the multiplayer beta for Reach was active. It was here that the Headhunter mode made its formal debut on Powerhouse and Sword Base, where every kill saw a shower of skulls fly out from your opponents for you to collect.

Some of the old hands here know what they’re in for, but the rest of you are due an education…

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[h2]Hunt the Truth Heads[/h2]

It’s every Spartan for themselves in Headhunter. It’ll be you versus seven other Spartans in this free-for-all mode. Each time a Spartan gets killed, they will drop a skull on the ground. In order to score points, you’ll need to scoop up the skulls and deliver them to the capture point.



The capture zones (which resemble King of the Hill zones) will be scattered around the map and will change every 45 seconds. As kills happen, skulls will be scattered across the map. There are two ways to win a game of Headhunter:

• Score 25 skulls cumulatively
  
• Score 10 skulls at once

10 skulls are the maximum you can hold in your pockets, so if you’ve caught them all start heading towards a capture zone. It’s not as simple as meandering over to win, however. If you’re trying to score multiple skulls, you are a high value target and the rest of the lobby will be doing their best to stop you from ending the game immediately.

Here are the maps you'll be hunting skulls on:

• Aquarius
  
• Behemoth
  
• Catalyst
  
• Chasm
  
• Cliffhanger
  
• Forbidden
  
• Forest
  
• Live Fire
  
• Prism
  
• Streets

High risk, high reward—try not to lose your head.

Welcome back to Headhunter.