There's some bittersweet news for Halo players looking forward to having more to do in Halo Infinite, as developer Halo Studios shared on Friday that the next update is coming soon...and it will be the last planned content update for the game.
Halo Studios is working on "multiple Halo titles," including the recently announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, and as such, the team is moving on.
Ironically titled Operation Infinite, this update introduces a huge number of new armor sets and other cosmetics for players to earn, with a free 100-tier Operation Pass and more that will arrive on Nov. 18, 2025.
Looking ahead to the future
To close out the news of the update, the studio shared a message of sentiment, thanking the players that have taken part in Halo Infinite over the years.
"As the Halo Studios team shifts focus to in-development projects such as Halo: Campaign Evolved, we’d like to thank our Halo Infinite players for years of steadfast support," the team says.
"It’s been a legendary run of Seasons, Events, Fractures, and Operations, with plenty of maps, modes, sandbox additions, Forge tool upgrades, and incredible memories along the way. None of those milestones would have been possible without the guidance and enthusiasm of our community."
Looking ahead, Halo: Campaign Evolved is slated to launch at some point in 2026. It'll be available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. I had the chance to visit Halo Studios and go hands-on with the remake, so be sure to read my impressions if you haven't yet.
As for Halo Infinite, I'm sad to see this be the final update, though I can't act too shocked. The team has been quite clear about transitioning into a customized version of Unreal Engine 5 for the future, which means leaving Halo Infinite behind.
Still, I'm happy the game is landing in a far better place than it started. There is a lot to do, and I'll definitely be diving in for some more Firefight and Big Team Battle to earn those new armor sets.
I can't help but speculate and hope in regards to "multiple" Halo titles being on the way. While one of those games is almost certainly Halo 7 or some other Infinite follow-up, is it too much to dream of Halo Wars 3? Probably, but that won't stop me from doing it all the same, and I'll be signing off all Halo-related stories in the same way in recognition of that fact.
Furthermore, Halo Wars 3 must be developed.
FAQ
What platforms is Halo Infinite available on?
Halo Infinite is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC (Steam and Xbox on PC).
Is Halo Infinite free-to-play?
Yes, Halo Infinite's multiplayer is entirely free-to-play. The campaign is a paid purchase however, though it is also included in Xbox Game Pass.
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