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Operation: Combined Arms

Combined Arms, Halo Infinite’s first Operation, arrives tomorrow!



From November 14 to December 19, Operation: COMBINED ARMS will be active, bringing a free 20-tier Operation Pass with new customization rewards. The iconic Mjolnir Mark V armor from Halo: Combat Evolved and a playlist of beloved classic maps from Halo 3 have also come to Halo Infinite.

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[h2]Combined Arms Operation Pass[/h2]

The Combined Arms Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards, along with new armor and vehicle coatings, emblems, and visors.

For those who need a quick refresher: Operations are the new evolution of Events in Halo Infinite, and Combined Arms is the first of more Operations to come. For a full breakdown, check out our Operations blog.

Player feedback around Events was that their short two-week window felt too limiting, and that once they’re gone there’s no way to obtain those rewards again. Enter Operations, which will run for approximately four-to-six weeks with a free 20-tier Operation Pass that is progressed with Match XP. An Operation can be purchased at any point via Halo Infinite’s in-game Switcher or Shop.

The Operations Pass comes with additional premium upgrade options:
  • 500 credits instantly unlocks an exclusive bonus customization item, makes the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), and – when equipped – offers bonus XP and an extra Challenge slot during the Operation’s live window
  • 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item




Purchase either of the Combined Arms Operation Pass options above and you will additionally acquire the Grey Hunter armor coating.

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[h2]Halo 3 Refueled[/h2]



2007 has arrived in 2023, as seven Halo 3 maps recreated in Forge in partnership with the community are coming to a new matchmaking playlist in Halo Infinite alongside the Combined Arms Operation tomorrow.

Claim the High Ground and revisit the vertical heights of Construct, the lush jungles of Guardian, a Banished-themed take on Narrows, and other beloved classics recreated in Halo Infinite’s Forge mode. Alongside these is also Critical Dewpoint, a map created by ArturBloodshot, based around our nostalgia-fueled partnership with Mountain Dew.

For more details, be sure to check out our Halo 3 Refueled blog when it lands tomorrow.

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[h2]New Waypoint Chronicle Inbound[/h2]

Also accompanying the release of Combined Arms is a new Waypoint Chronicle which will release later this month!

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2560. The Banished have come to Suban, the blood-moon of Sanghelios, seeking to claim the unique natural resource within its vast mines: the beautiful but volatile Subanese crystals.

The Swords of Sanghelios and their Spartan allies face an overwhelming force on the ground, while a Sangheili shipmistress in the skies above seeks to find a weakness in the enemy’s armor that might turn the tide against these invaders.


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Stay tuned for the release of this short story (which will be available here and on Halo Waypoint, as a free PDF, and in audiobook format on YouTube) on November 27.

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[h2]"Look, A Mark V!"[/h2]

Bred for combat, built for war, you are the master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle, and fear no enemy.



In celebration of Halo’s upcoming birthday, the CE Mark V armor kit became available for purchase in the Shop on November 7. The Combat Evolved Mark V bundle contains:
  • Combat Evolved Mark V armor kit
  • Cinder Ring multi-use armor coating
  • Viridescent Ring multi-use armor coating
  • Aurum Evolved visor

Unseal the hushed casket and awaken the flawless cowboy within. Prevail through nerves of steel and a quick trigger finger.



And be sure to complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock the latest Ultimate Reward: AAP/Ordnance Pack Oscar for your Mark V armor.



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That concludes this overview of Halo Infinite’s debut Operation, which runs for the next five weeks (after which, the Winter Contingency III Operation will begin).

Go forth and start working your way through that free Operation Pass to claim your customization rewards, check out the new Halo 3 Refueled playlist, secure the CE Mark V armor kit to indulge in some classic nostalgia that has never looked so snazzy, and stay tuned for the upcoming Waypoint Chronicle!

See you on Suban.

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[h2]Press Kit[/h2]

Download the official Combined Arms Press Kit here!

Forge Features

More maps, more experiences, and more jaw-dropping creations leveraging the Forge AI Toolkit have been delivered since Season 5 launched.



Being able to create your own mini-Firefight experience, recreate campaign missions, or lose hours of the day by way of various minigames means the options are endless, and we’ve got plenty to show off today!

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[h3]Grunt Wars Conversion[/h3]
Mode: Grunt Wars
Credits: Hitmonchanel, Shrad Marden



I saw this in the Custom Game Browser and had absolutely zero clue what to expect, but “Grunt Wars” sounded amazing. So, I jumped in immediately and I was not disappointed. Waves upon waves of Grunts just pouring out from the Behemoth towers, all trying to capture a hill, yielded pure chaos.

10/10 experience.

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[h3]Timberland Evolved[/h3]
Credits: Micheal B 2K8, D0ctorSmurf, Okom1, Virus11010, Darth Draius, MikRips, Mr IncrediJON



Picture it. Halo: Combat Evolved Halo: Reach Halo Infinite, 2023. You can take a long stroll through the forest and get the strongest sense of déjà vu. That’s right. Timberland is back as Timberland Evolved, and it’s just as you remember it!

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[h3]Storm Firefight[/h3]
Modes: Easy | Normal | Heroic | Legendary
Credits: RiskiestSole35, DaBratva



If you’ve played Halo 3’s campaign, this will look exceedingly familiar. Storm the beach and take on waves of enemies in Storm Firefight, a recreation of—wait for it—the campaign mission The Storm. There’s even a Scarab for you to contend with! Adjust the difficulty as you see fit, and good luck.

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[h3]Tower Defense Ultimate – Alpine[/h3]
Mode: Tower Defense Ultimate
Credits: hiBeekle



This is the tower defense mode you remember—limited lives, numerous enemy waves, and a set path they will attack along. Your job: Defend the towers and hold the line. Don’t let me be the one to sell you on this, check out Beekle’s video for even more info.

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[h2]Forge & Fancy-Free[/h2]

Some other little bytes to sate your appetite…

Maybe you find yourself longing to catch ‘em all, Halo style. In that case, @DanTheBloke’s Battle Arena is just for you.



Map Download | Mode Download

Or maybe you’re looking to play some soccer with vehicles… also Halo style. You can do that too!



Map Download | Mode Download

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[h2]Tutorial Training[/h2]

If you’ve been struggling to create round-based modes that end and properly award the victory screen to the team that wins, let Fourkings13 help you out.

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Ducain23 is back with another AI toolkit tutorial. This time, he’s showing how to script wave intermissions and endless waves. His tutorial series is a great resource if you’re trying to dip your toes into the world of Forging AI.

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That will bring this week’s feature to a close. We continue to be surprised and delighted at what you manage to create, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

In the meantime, see you in the CGB!

"Не делайте так": Разработчик Halo раскритиковал авторов утечки информации о трейлере Grand Theft Auto VI

Джон Янужек из 343 Industries выступил с критикой в адрес человека, преждевременно распространившего информацию о планах Rockstar Games на публикацию дебютного трейлера новой части Grand Theft Auto в декабре текущего года.

Combat Evolved Mark V | Queen's Gambit Weapon Charm

Bred for combat, built for war, you are the master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle, and fear no enemy.



The Combat Evolved Mark V bundle contains:
  • Combat Evolved Mark V armor kit
  • Cinder Ring armor coating
  • Viridescent Ring armor coating
  • Aurum Evolved visor

Unseal the hushed casket and awaken the flawless cowboy within. Prevail through nerves of steel and a quick trigger finger.

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Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Queen's Gambit weapon charm.

A new Ultimate Reward will become available every week, so be sure to keep an eye on your Challenges and take advantage of these free rewards.

Transgressor | Wraith Invader Emblems & Nameplate

"What have you done with my armor?"



Secure the Transgressor bundle which contains the Transgressor armor kit and Defiled Skin armor coating, and embrace the salvation of this dire deluge's timeless chorus.

We exist together now, two corpses in one grave...

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Pay your respects to the Clan of the Long Shields.



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Wraith Invader emblems & nameplate.

A new Ultimate Reward will become available every week, so be sure to keep an eye on your Challenges and take advantage of these free rewards.