Summary
Halo Studios has revealed Seek and Deploy Extraction, a brand-new game mode coming toHalo Infinitein the future. The game mode has been dubbedHalo Infinite’s attempt to capture the tactical shooter market.
Over three years after its release,Halo Infinitecontinues to evolve in interesting ways. At launch, the game was panned by many fans for missing modes that had been staples in the series for years, notably Forge mode. It was a rough period, but continued support from 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) has ensured that the game has continued to thrive, offering tons of unique experiences for players. Last year,Halo Infiniteeven got a third-person mode, a total shift in perspective from what players are used to. Now it seems that the game is putting its own spin on another popular genre.
In apost on Halo Waypoint, Halo Studios revealed Seek and Deploy Extraction, a single-life round-based 4v4 game mode in which two teams must take turns attacking and defending two Extraction Sites. The trailer for the game mode confirmed that this is “Halo’s version of the popular tactical shooter mode,” with obvious comparisons made to titles like Counter-Strike 2,Valorant, andCall of Duty’s Search and Destroy mode, albeit with aHalotwist. ThisHalo Infinitegame modewill be best-of-11, ensuring that matches are swift compared to other games in the genre.
Halo Infinite is Getting a Tactical Shooter Game Mode
Importantly, Seek and Deploy Extraction will feature an economy system. Players will have Bandit Evo starts, but will earn credits for kills and Extractions. These can then be used to purchase weapons, grenades, and equipment to use for the around ahead. Items ramp up in value, ensuring the power weapons don’t come out right at the start of matches. Players shouldn’t expect to see Seek and Deploy Extraction any time soon, and has simply been described as coming “later this year.” Still, it’s good to knowHalofans still have things to look forward to in 2025.
It will be interesting to see if the tactical shooter gameplay catches on in theHalo Infinitecommunity. The tactical shooter genre is one with many established players.Counter-Strike 2continues to serve millions of players daily, andValorantis enormous, too.Call of Duty’s Search and Destroy game mode is a staple and remains a great introduction to the genre for casual players. Then, there’sFortnite’s Ballistic game mode, which didn’t receive the plaudits Epic perhaps hoped. Those games scratch the surface of the depth of the genre, soHalo Infinitehas a tough job on its hands if it’s going to capture this particular audience.
