Summary
Halo Infinite’s latest update is here, bringing several new changes and updates fans won’t want to miss. The game’s new update is particularly appealing for longtime fans of theHalofranchise, with several old-school maps and customization options appearing in the title. In addition to a few throwback items, the new update forHalo Infinitealso includes changes to the game’s Forge and Firefight modes.
Halo Infinitehas received a steady stream of updates and support from developer 343 Industries since it was initially released in 2021. While equipped with the standard game modes and features that fans have come to expect,Halo Infinitealso marked several firsts for the legendary FPS franchise. Not only wasHalo Infinite’s campaign open worldthis time around, but the game’s multiplayer content was available for free to everyone. These two decisions alone fundamentally changed the way fans, both new and old, approached the game, with 343 working to keep things fresh asHalo Infinite’s life cycle has endured.
This mission continues withHalo Infinite’s Winter 2024 update, which comes packed with a few features that will likely please newer fans as well as those who have stuck with the series since the beginning. More details were revealed by the officialHaloTwitter account, which shared a video explaining the update. The free update adds a new Delta Arena playlist to the mix, which includes remastered versions oficonicHalo 2mapssuch as Midship, Ascension, and Lockout, just to name a few. These maps will feature game modes like Capture the Flag and Oddball, as well as Slayer.
New Additions in Winter 2024 Update for Halo Infinite
One of the more exciting pieces ofHalo Infinite’s update is the new MA5K Avengers weapon. Fans got confirmation of this new close-quarters weapon earlier this year, with the MA5K now available inHalo Infinite. The weapon joinsHalo Infinite’s already-large arsenaland will be available in the previously mentioned Delta Arena playlist. A new third-person mode has also been added to Firefight, with the new POV also being available in Forge mode.
Players can also unlock the newHalo 2-inspired Master Chief armor kit as part of this update, which adds toHalo Infinite’s customization system even further. While there’s likely still plenty of new content to look forward to inHalo Infinite, fans are already theorizing what could be next for the franchise. In October, 343 Industries confirmedseveral moreHaloprojects are in the works. While no specific details were shared, one thing 343 made clear was that all futureHalotitles will be made using Unreal Engine 5.
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When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you may relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
