Halo Infinite Update Boosts Xbox FPS, Relaunch Campaign Suggested

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Halo Infinite’s "Summer 2025 Update" is now live and runs through June 10.

This latest update introduces a variety of new content including fresh playlists, the all-new Mutilator power weapon, sandbox enhancements, updated Forge tools, additional weapons on the Weapon Bench, and more. For players upgrading to the Premium Operation Pass, there are also 50 additional tiers, four new armor sets, bonus XP opportunities, and an extra challenge slot.

For some, this may feel like too little, too late. Since its launch, Halo Infinite has undergone major changes—including the rebranding of its development team from 343 Industries to Halo Studios. This followed a steep drop in player numbers after release, as fans voiced frustration over limited content, flawed progression systems, monetization concerns, and the cancellation of what was supposed to be a flagship "game changer" battle royale mode.

Yet, others believe Halo Infinite is stronger than ever.

In a Reddit thread titled "Halo Infinite REALLY should do a 'relaunch' ad campaign. It's just not the same game as at launch. Not even close," one user wrote: “I can’t imagine anyone who enjoys Halo but hasn’t given this game a fair shot—or those who left shortly after launch—would be disappointed returning now. And I doubt most people realize how much has changed and been added since then.

“I hadn’t played for months and came back to find three brand-new guns, dozens of new maps, multiple firefight modes, and tons of unlockables. That’s just from my short break—since launch, the list of additions has grown massively. I truly think a well-made trailer showcasing everything that’s been added would give the game a huge boost and help repair its reputation.

“There are still so many people criticizing things about the game that haven’t been true for years,” they continued. “Three new equipment types, five new guns, hundreds of new maps, around ten new game modes, hundreds of armor pieces, a vastly improved free credit shop, a quadrupled ranked playlist selection (finally), and a career rank system to grind for. All previous battle passes add up to nearly a thousand tiers now, one of which is completely free with great armor rewards. The Forge is incredible, custom games are thriving, we’ve got a custom browser similar only to what Halo 5 had, plus firefight and AI support in Forge.”

Another user agreed, saying: “I fully agree—the game is easily the best since [Halo 3] and the strongest work 343 has produced. Took a while, sure, but I never left, so it’s been fun watching it evolve.”

A third replied: “I share that sentiment. I have a friend who gave up early and hasn’t come back. He still badmouths the game, but I try to tell him—it’s solid now.”

“Multiplayer-wise, it's the best Halo ever made,” added another fan.

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In a separate discussion, where the OP shared the iconic image of Master Chief holding his helmet during Halo Infinite's marketing campaign, a user asked: “How does everyone feel about this image now that we've seen how Halo Infinite has evolved?”

“I really love Infinite. I started playing around halfway through Season 1 and it reignited my passion for a series I stopped following during Halo 4. It offers the best Spartan customization yet, and I appreciate the rotating game modes. Custom games are a blast, the campaign is enjoyable—unique but fun—and the soundtrack is amazing,” responded a player.

“I’m approaching my first Onyx rank and am on track to reach max career rank in this game—the first time I’ve done that in any Halo title. The gameplay feels fluid and natural, blending classic mechanics with modern touches (and sprint feels fantastic here). While I still revisit the older titles, Infinite has become my favorite overall. The game has outgrown its rocky start and only gotten better over time. I'm excited for what’s next and genuinely consider Infinite one of my top entries in the series!”

“It's the best arena shooter on Xbox right now,” replied another. “Halo Infinite scratches a gaming itch I wish Call of Duty could.”

One less enthusiastic fan said: “This image represents the last bit of hope I had. I honestly think Halo’s time has passed—those who understood the magic are long gone.”

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Back in 2021, we thoroughly enjoyed Halo Infinite’s single-player campaign, awarding it a 9/10 in our IGN Halo Infinite review, stating: “Halo Infinite’s single-player campaign is exactly what this series needed. It highlights Master Chief’s unique and satisfying combat style while reimagining old concepts into memorable new moments. Its story may fall short for both newcomers and veterans alike, but it was worth the six-year wait.”

With Microsoft continuing to expand its multiplatform strategy, some Xbox fans are questioning whether Halo might eventually appear on PlayStation, joining titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War. Back in November, Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s head of gaming, stated that there are no “red lines” in its first-party lineup.