After what seems like forever, 343 Industries has announced that the Winter Update for Halo Infinite has arrived. This massive update is the largest one to date and brings big changes to the campaign and to the free-to-play multiplayer component. Other big new features include the Forge Beta, Campaign Network Co-op, and Mission Replay. Lastly, the newest Battle Pass has arrived with a free 30-tier experience. Players can unlock all sorts of in-game goodies and cosmetics. There is, of course, a paid extension to the Battle Pass as well.
New content available in the Winter Update
- Forge Beta: Halo’s legendary creation tool is back and more powerful than ever. It boasts a vast suite of additions and improvements to empower community cartographers with advanced and accessible tools. The Forge Beta launches with six canvas maps, a new visual scripting engine, object scaling, bot support, huge budget increases, file sharing capabilities, and much more.
- Match XP & New Battle Pass: Built on player feedback, Match XP rewards players for completing matches. Players can earn additional XP for performance . Try it out with the Winter Update’s free, never-expiring, 30-tier Battle Pass.
- New Multiplayer Maps & Game Mode: Two new multiplayer arena maps – Argyle and Detachment – are added to the rotation. Both are built entirely within Forge. Argyle is a tight, indoor map set within the narrow corridors of a UNSC vessel. Detachment is a once-abandoned UNSC facility set atop a rocky outcropping. New mode Covert One-Flag is a unique variant on one-flag CTF. The attacking team is equipped with Active Camo, while the defending team possesses Threat Sensors.
- Campaign Network Co-Op, Mission Replay, and New Achievements: Jump in with up to three of your friends and experience the campaign together in Campaign Network Co-Op. Cross-play is supported across all Xbox devices and PC. Progress and unlocks are shared across all players. Everyone benefits! You can replay any of the missions from the TACMAP. 24 new Achievements have also been added.
Learn more on the Halo Infinite official site.
