Halo Infinite Update Boosts Xbox FPS: Relaunch Campaign Suggested

Halo Infinite's "Summer 2025 Update," running until June 10, is now live, bringing a wealth of new content to the game. This update introduces new playlists, the Mutilator power weapon, sandbox updates, new Forge tools, and an expanded Weapon Bench with more weapons. Additionally, it adds 50 more tiers, four armor sets, bonus XP, and an extra challenge slot for players who upgrade to the Premium Operation Pass.

For some players, this update might feel like too little too late. Halo Infinite has undergone significant changes over the last few years, including the rebranding of its developer from 343 Industries to Halo Studios. This shift came after a dramatic drop in player numbers post-launch, driven by fan frustration over a lack of content, poor progression systems, monetization issues, and the cancellation of a highly anticipated battle royale mode.

However, many fans believe that Halo Infinite is now better 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 fan expressed their enthusiasm: "I can't imagine anyone who likes Halo but hasn't given this game a chance, or haven't played since launch, would be disappointed coming back. And I can't imagine they or especially the general gaming public, realize how much has been added and changed."

This fan, who took a break from the game for months, returned to find three new guns, numerous new maps, multiple new firefight modes, and a vast array of items to grind for and unlock. They suggested that a new trailer showcasing all the additions and changes since launch could significantly boost the game's reputation and player base. They further noted the extensive updates, including three new pieces of equipment, five new guns, over a hundred new maps, ten new game modes, hundreds of new armor pieces, an improved free credit shop, a quadrupled ranked playlist, career rank progression, and the availability of old battle passes with nearly a thousand tiers, one of which is completely free with great Reach armor. The fan praised the game's Forge mode, custom games, and the custom games browser, stating, "I wholeheartedly agree, the game is easily the best game since [Halo 3] and the best 343 has produced. Just took a while to get here, but I never left, so it’s been fun to watch play out."

Another fan agreed, saying, "I share this feeling. I have a buddy who wrote it off pretty early and hasn’t come back. He’s already trashing the game, and I try telling him it’s solid now, but he doesn’t want to hear it." A third fan went as far as to say, "Multiplayer-wise, it's the best Halo ever made."

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In a different Reddit thread, where the OP shared the iconic image from Halo Infinite's marketing showing Master Chief holding his helmet against his leg, a fan shared their positive experience: "I really love Infinite. Been playing since about halfway through Season 1. Revitalized my love for a series I stopped playing during Halo 4’s lifespan. Has the best Spartan customization and I also really like that different modes are constantly in rotation, custom games is fun, campaign is fun; unique but fun; music is a banger."

Another fan, nearing their first Onyx rank and on track to reach max career rank, praised the gameplay: "The gameplay is very fluid and feels super organic blending the feel of the classic games with some modern upgrades (and sprint feels so so good in this game). As much as I love the classic games and go back to them from time to time, Infinite has my favorite gameplay overall. The game has outgrown the shell of its release and has only gotten better with time. I’m optimistic about what’s on the way and I really think Infinite is one of my favorites in the series!"

One fan even declared, "It's the best arena shooter on Xbox right now. Halo Infinite scratches that itch that I wish COD did."

However, not all sentiments were positive. A less enthused fan remarked, "This image represents the last little bit of hope I had. I genuinely think Halo’s time is over, the people who understood how to make the magic happen are all scattered and gone."

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IGN's review of Halo Infinite's single-player campaign in 2021 awarded it a 9/10, stating, "Halo Infinite's single-player campaign is exactly what this series needed. It brings out the best in Master Chief's unique and satisfying combat style while leveraging old ideas to create memorable new moments. Its story falls short for both new and veteran players, but it was worth the six-year wait."

With Microsoft’s multiplatform video game release strategy in full swing, some Xbox fans are wondering whether Halo will soon make the jump to PlayStation, following in the footsteps of games like Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War. In November, Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, mentioned that there are no "red lines" in its first-party lineup, hinting at potential future expansions.