Summary
- Halo Infinite's Operation Frontlines update launches on February 4, with details to be revealed in a livestream on January 31.
- The game has come a long way since its rough launch, although it still battles against that reputation.
- The Operation Frontlines update may hint at large-scale maps in the game.
Halo Studios has announced that a new update titled Operation Frontlines is set to be released for Halo Infinite on February 4. Details about the upcoming Halo Infinite update were light, with more to arrive before it drops next week.
It's worth remembering just how far Halo Infinite has come since its rough launch back in late 2021. Upon release, the game was missing staple Halo features like Forge mode or campaign co-op, giving the game a reputation it has spent years trying to shake. While it did eventually get those core features, a lot of the damage was done. At this point, though, Halo Infinite is in a really good state, and continues to receive updates from Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) on a regular basis. Late last year, the developer even added a third-person mode to Halo Infinite, with the franchise displaying that it hasn't quite played all its cards yet.
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In a short video posted to X, Halo Studios confirmed that Operation Frontlines is set to launch for Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode on February 4. In terms of concrete details, the trailer gives absolutely nothing away, showing a radar on a large map. Some responses to the post believed that this could hint at more large-scale maps coming to Halo Infinite, or even the Battle Royale mode that was rumored to be in development for the longest time. Most seem to believe this has been canceled, though, so this seems unlikely at this point.
Operation Frontlines Comes to Halo Infinite on February 4
Gamers wanting to know more won't actually have to wait until February 4. On January 31, Halo Studio will host a Community Livestream, giving players a glimpse into the upcoming update. It doesn't do this for every Operation, so it could mean that it's a big one. When Operation Frontlines does launch, it will also end Halo Infinite's Operation Brute Force, which went live on January 7. Whether there will be more or less content this time around remains to be seen.
The Halo franchise could be set for a very interesting few years. The rebrand of 343 Industries to Halo Studios seemed to mark a symbolic transition for the franchise, and rumors persist that a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved will be the first project to mark this new era. There are also ongoing rumors that Halo could come to the Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, which would be the most significant change in direction for the franchise in a very long time. Only time will tell what the truth is beyond all the noise.
Halo Infinite
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Halo
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
