Summary
The Master Chief and his squad have returned toHalo Infinitein Operation: Blue Team, along with a Firefight Classic playlist inspired by the fan-favorite survival mode fromHalo 3: ODST.Halo Infinite’s latest update also added several faithful recreations of classic Firefight maps from bothODSTandHalo: Reach.
While John-117 became the poster boy for the UNSC and figurehead for the entire Xbox franchise,the Master Chief would not be the samewithout the support of his squad. Launched on March 11,Halo Infinite’s new Operation: Blue Team update marks the Spartan squad’s first in-game appearance since 2015’sHalo 5: Guardians. While the other members may lack John’s natural luck and leadership abilities, Linda-058, Kelly-087, and Fred-104 are known for being the most accurate and fastest Spartan-II’s in theHalouniverse.Halo Infiniteplayers can unlock Kelly-087’s HERMES-class Mjolnir armor in the Operation’s free 20-tier battle pass, while the rest of Blue Team’s signature war gear is available in the Store.
Even more exciting for long-standingHalofans is the introduction of Firefight Classic. This new PVE mode recreates the originalFirefight experience first seen in 2009’sHalo 3: ODST, pitting teams of four against endless waves of increasingly difficult foes. Five waves of enemies make up each round, while three rounds comprise a full set. In a feature unique toHalo Infinite, teams now have the option to end the game with dignity by heading to an exfiltration site after each set or choose to battle on until they are finally overwhelmed by The Banished. Three iconic Firefight maps have been lovingly created to celebrate the new mode. Players will defend ONI’s New Mombasa headquarters in Alpha Site and Security Zone fromHalo 3: ODSTand return to SWORD Base’s Courtyard fromHalo: Reach.
Everything Added to Halo Infinite in Operation: Blue Team:
Operation: Blue Team has also brought new goodies for PVP players. Hot Swap, a 4v4 matchmaking mode first seen inHalo 4, tests players’mastery ofHalo Infinite’s entire sandbox. All players start with identical loadouts, which rotate every 30 seconds. In contrast to Escalation Slayer, all players always have the same weapons and abilities, ensuring balanced but continually dynamic gameplay. Gamers also have a new playground to explore in a new Forerunner-themed map, entitled Nemesis.
Halo Infinite’s Store and Exchange have also been refreshed with new bundles, while matchmaking playlists have been reorganized to reduce game search times. Operation: Blue Team will run from March 11 to April 8, and Halo Studios has also promised a further patch to fix server stability issues on Xbox and PC, scheduled for March 12. This new update comes shortly after Halo Studios announced anupcomingHalo InfiniteExtraction mode, along with a Forgehub Map Contest boasting a $20,000 prize pool.
Halo Infinite
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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 can 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.
