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The Halo Infinite Winter Update is finally here, and with it, the developers have introduced a slew of new and returning modes alongside a brand new Battle Pass.
Developed by 343 Industries, Halo Infinite was set to be the flagship title of Xbox into the 9th generation and shape the franchise. However, even after delaying a year and presenting a satisfying gameplay experience, the game lacked enough substance to retain the franchise and establish a long-term live service experience.
Nearly a year later, that has changed quite a bit, with Winter Update bringing the biggest addition to Halo Infinite's post-launch roadmap, including the return of iconic Halo game modes, Forge, and Co-Op campaigns. It is yet to be seen if the Winter Update could rejuvenate the fanbase.
Halo Infinite: All Battle Pass rewards of the Winter Update
With the Winter Update, Halo Infinite has a new Battle Pass. Similar to the game's previous seasonal Battle Passes, it does not expire. However, unlike previous Battle Passes, this isn't a full seasonal 100-tier Battle Pass with a free and premium tier, but rather a shorter 30-tier entry which is entirely free.
With that being said, let's take a look at the rewards across the new Winter Update Battle Pass:
- Tier 1: Mark V [B] - Armor Core
- Tier 2: Brooch - Armor Emblem
- Tier 3: UA/TAAP - Chest (Mark V [B])
- Tier 4: SAP/SEC - Left Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 5: SAP/SEC - Right Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 6: XP Boost
- Tier 7: Brooch - Vehicle Emblem
- Tier 8: Sardonic - Visor
- Tier 9: UA/Type Chobham - Utility (Mark V [B])
- Tier 10: CQB - Helmet (Mark V [B])
- Tier 11: XP Boost
- Tier 12: Brooch - Weapon Emblem
- Tier 13: UA/Type GR - Knee Pads (Mark V [B])
- Tier 14: SAP/GND - Left Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 15: SAP/GND - Right Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 16: XP Boost
- Tier 17: Brooch - Nameplate
- Tier 18: SAP/CQC - Left Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 19: SAP/CQC - Right Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 20: CQC - Helmet (Mark V [B])
- Tier 21: XP Boost
- Tier 22: Bullfrog - Visor
- Tier 23: MOA Assault - Armor Coating (Mark V [B])
- Tier 24: UA/SIMA - Rare Chest (Mark V [B])
- Tier 25: UA/Type C1 - Helmet Attachment
- Tier 26: XP Boost
- Tier 27: SAP/SEC [K] - Left Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 28: SAP/SEC [K] - Right Shoulder Pad (Mark V [B])
- Tier 29: TAC/Kukri Machete - Chest (Mark V [B])
- Tier 30: Mark V - Helmet (Mark V [B])
What's new in the Halo Infinite Winter Update? Forge, Co-Op campaign, and more
Halo Infinite's Winter Update is arguably its most significant post-launch update yet. Aside from the aforementioned Battle Pass, this update introduces two new maps: Detachment and Argyle, a new game mode, Covert One Flag, and quite a few staple Halo features that have been missing in Infinite so far.
The most notable additions to Halo Infinite are the Forge and Co-Op Campaign, both of which have been quintessential Halo game modes for decades. The exclusion of the modes at launch did sour Infinite's opinion among the Halo fanbase. However, with both modes returning with the Winter Update, there seems to be a shot in the arm that might revive interest in Infinite.
Halo Infinite is a free-to-play title available on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and Xbox Store. Players can jump right in and try out the multiplayer for free of purchase and enjoy the campaign as a paid add-on.
