Halo Infinite’s highly anticipated winter update launches later this month for both Xbox and pc platforms.
The latest entry in Microsoft’s video game series, Halo Infinite had a bit of a rocky launch followed by lackluster updates. Coupled with the recent cancellation of the initially promised split-screen co-op mode, fans were devastated by the state of the game.
Many doubted the future of the title and series itself, and it seems developer 343 Industries is finally here to clear all doubts.
Halo Infinite Winter Update Coming November 8
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The winter update for Halo Infinite will be released simultaneously on all supported platforms on November 8, and is the largest for the title to date.
The update brings features that were initially promised at launch, such as campaign co-op and Forge. The full details are listed below:
Additional cards
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Two additional maps are planned to be added with the Winter Update – Argyle and Detachment, both built entirely in Forge mode.
Argyle is a small, tight arena in a UNSC ship. Meanwhile, Detachment is set in a less claustrophobic environment near an abandoned UNSC research facility.
Both maps offer two very unique combat experiences.
forge
As with previous games, the forge The mode allows players to create and customize their own multiplayer maps, which can then be played by other gamers online.
Halo Infinite’s Forge mode will reportedly be a huge improvement over the Halo 5 iteration and will offer more accuracy and freedom.
Covert One Flag Mode
With the winter update, a new mode will be added to the game. Covert One Flag is detailed as a slightly modified One Flag CTF mode, and will be based on rounds. Teams switch between attackers and defenders to capture the unique flag. The side with the most catches is declared the winner.
Updated XP Progression System
The Match XP Beta and an overhaul of the Challenge system will both arrive on November 8 with the Winter Update. Read more about the improvements to Halo Infinite’s in-game progression!📈: aka.ms/WinterUpdateMa… https://t.co/EE6CXXZLsv
In its original state, Halo Infinite was heavily criticized for having a terrible XP progression system for the Battle Pass. Developer 343 Industries is going to refresh the entire XP system with the update.
Players can earn experience points by simply completing matches. Additional XP can be earned based on in-game achievements during battle. Additionally, the daily and weekly challenges will also be revised, and gamers will only need to complete 10 challenges of a more generic variety.
Reworked playlist system
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This quality-of-life update will feature a reworked playlist so players can easily enjoy their multiplayer sessions. All modes will be divided according to permanent and temporary sections.
Quick Play, Big Team Battle, Ranked Arena, Fiesta, Tactical Slayer, and Team Slayer will be added to the permanent playlist.
In addition, the game will feature one rotating core slot and one rotating social slot.
Matchmaking changes
Next week, local region matchmaking and ranked improvements will make their way to Halo Infinite. Read more about the improvements in the Winter Update!🌎: aka.ms/WinterUpdateMa… https://t.co/IodiB8FJpg
The winter update also fixes several issues with matchmaking and ranked gameplay. The planned changes include regional matchmaking, improved CSR progression and better rules for ending matches with unequal teams.
Weapon Balance Changes
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The winter update for Halo Infinite also brings several changes to in-game weapon tuning and balance, based on months of feedback and data from players.
battle pass
The title will also receive a free 30-tier Battle Pass. The addition is permanent and does not expire, with match XP being the main way to progress through the levels.
More details will be revealed later by 343 Industries.
Halo Infinite has been released for PC, Xbox Oneand Xbox Series X/S consoles on November 15, 2021. It will also be available through Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service.
