Halo Infinite’s newest replace, Content material Replace 29 (“CU29”), has arrived alongside the launch of the most recent Operation: Spirit of Hearth!
The most recent free replace for Halo Infinite brings the legendary Mjolnir Mark IV armor core, multi-core shoulder customization alongside a slew of HCS and Silver Group-themed goodness in your Spartan, a brand new map, three new Operations, and far more—let’s dive into to verify all of it out…
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
UPDATE OVERVIEW – Compensate for our January 19 Neighborhood Livestream which outlines the content material on this replace and our method to Halo Infinite going forwards this 12 months.
MAP OVERVIEW – Take a guided tour of Phantasm, the brand new Area map.
FORGE OVERVIEW – Be taught extra in regards to the new options and enhancements coming to Forge, together with the Covenant palette, Mode Creator, and extra.
CUSTOMIZATION OVERVIEW – Get a better take a look at the Mark IV Armor Core, customization enhancements, and upcoming Operations.
OPERATION: SPIRIT OF FIRE
As a part of at the moment’s replace, all gamers will obtain the basic Mark IV Armor Core totally free. Merely bounce into the sport and also you’ll discover it ready for you within the Armor Corridor.
This fan-favorite armor has appeared within the likes of Halo Wars and Halo Wars 2, Halo Legends, Halo 5: Guardians, and now this legendary iteration of Mjolnir has come to Halo Infinite.
![Halo Infinite image of three Spartans clad in Mark IV armor](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/MjolnirMarkIV.jpg)
And what higher solution to kick off the replace than with the chance to additional outfit the Mark IV Armor Core?
Enter Operation: Spirit of Hearth, which runs from January 30 to March 5 and options 20 tiers of free customization rewards, together with new armor attachments, coatings, weapon charms, emblems, and extra.
the drill with Operations now: along with the free cross, there are two further premium choices you should purchase.
500 credit will make the Operation Cross sturdy (it is not going to expire), provides bonus XP in the course of the Operation’s reside window, an additional Problem slot whereas your cross is supplied, and comes with an unique customization merchandise.
2,000 credit immediately unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Cross at buy and consists of the unique bonus customization merchandise.
The bonus customization merchandise for this Operation is the Advanced MA5—a weapon mannequin in your Assault Rifle that may remodel the glossy and trendy MA40 into the classically chunky design harking back to the MA5B seen in Halo: CE and Halo Wars.
![Halo Infinite screenshot of a Spartan in Mark IV armor holding an Assault Rifle with the Evolved MA5 weapon model](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/EvolvedMA5_SpiritOfFire.jpg)
When the Spirit of Hearth Operation concludes on March 5, there are nonetheless two extra free Operations that may take us by means of April 30!
CYBER SHOWDOWN IIIMARCH 5-APRIL 2
Themed across the idea of a “viral machine,” the most recent exploration of those Created champions veers extra into the realm of cybernetic horror that displays the twisted nature of their creation. Bounce into Halo Infinite on March 5 to unlock 20 tiers of recent customization rewards in your CHIMERA Armor Core.
THE YAPPENING IIAPRIL 2-APRIL 30
The Yappening II arrives in April that can assist you have fun the season of fools with 20 tiers of Grunty goodness.
ILLUSION
In the present day’s replace additionally brings a brand-new map to Halo Infinite, titled Phantasm.
Phantasm takes place inside an deserted ONI black web site the place outdated experiments with recovered (and acquainted) Covenant know-how stay.
Described as a love letter to the map design of Halo: Fight Advanced, Phantasm incorporates a distinctive mid-section the place a hall possesses the traits of lively camouflage—so gamers who go into the middle will flip invisible.
MULTI-USE SHOULDER CUSTOMIZATION
Our multi-use journey for Halo Infinite’s customization continues with the addition of shoulder pads that may be geared up throughout any Armor Core.
Like earlier than, this multi-use enlargement of armor works retroactively, so your entire present shoulder pads are multi-core enabled and all shoulders going ahead shall be multi-core as properly.
Following on from work that has been completed over earlier updates to make helmets, visors, and plenty of coatings multi-core, there are actually billions of doable mixtures accessible in Halo Infinite. We will’t wait to see the most recent and best Spartan drip out on the battlefield!
FORGE UPDATES
Forge continues to evolve as we goal extremely requested additions, enhancements, and quality-of-life enhancements. Listed here are a number of the highlights of the brand new toys you’re in a position to play with in Halo Infinite’s Forge:
![Halo Infinite screenshot of the Covenant object palette coming in CU29](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/ForgeCU29Header.jpg)
Want extra purple? Over 70 new Covenant-themed construction items, primitives, accents, and decals are actually accessible for Forgers to create thrilling experiences that harken again to Halo’s roots.
![Halo Infinite screenshot of the Action Menu showing the option to Create Mode Prefab](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/Create-Mode-Prefab-Action-Menu.png)
This new performance permits gamers to script modes within the Node Graph like a prefab, then save, share, and play these experiences—similar to you’ll share a mode created within the Customized Sport menu.
The Forge Mode Creator will make it simpler for modes to be shared and performed, hooked as much as neighborhood maps, and unlock map funds (as mode logic will not include a map funds price).
To study extra in regards to the ins and outs of the Forge Mode Creator (together with a extra thorough breakdown of different additions and enhancements), try our Forge Overview weblog!
Gamers can now alter as much as three colours on choose foliage objects and add additional set dressing and element to their maps with decals that mimic stains, foliage overgrowth, and extra.
![First person perspective of a player looking at various foliage Forge objects with different colors and materials.](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/CU29_Forge_Art_3_Waypoint_Clean.jpg)
FORGE AI TOOLKIT IMPROVEMENTS
New behaviors and traits have been added to the Forge AI Toolkit, together with:
New Squad Conduct – Wander When Idle
Accessible on the AI Spawner object. When set to ON, AI models on this spawned squad will wander round their assigned AI Transfer Zone when idle.
Bonus Well being
Bottomless Clip
Injury Resistance
Well being Recharge
Motion Velocity
Motion Velocity With Turret
Forestall Weapon Firing
Vampirism
Weapon Injury
Extra is on the best way to Halo Infinite’s Forge this 12 months, together with Flood and alien-themed palettes.
SILVER TEAM, SILVER SCREEN
Season Two of the Halo tv collection debuts on Paramount+ with a two-episode premiere on February 8, and we’ve obtained some unmissable Final Rewards so that you can earn!
Full all of your challenges on these respective weeks to earn every of those Silver Group helmets, accessible throughout all of your Armor Cores.
WEEK ONE: KAI-125JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 6
WEEK TWO: RIZ-028FEBRUARY 6-13
WEEK FOUR: VANNAK-134FEBRUARY 20-27
Visors for every member of Silver Group may also be given as free rewards! Merely log into Halo Infinite on these corresponding weeks and they are going to be unlocked for you.
HCS
YEAR ONE LAUNCH BUNDLES RETURN
After a lot demand from the neighborhood, we’re bringing again the primary bundles for every HCS group that Halo Infinite launched with again in 2021—with some main enhancements!
The armor and weapon kits have been unlocked, which suggests now you can customise with these coatings for the primary time ever. Moreover, they’re all now multi-use which suggests you’ll be able to put on the armor, visors, or weapon coatings on any armor, helmet, or UNSC weapon.
When you already bought these launch bundles when Halo Infinite launched, the content material shall be utilized retroactively. When you missed these bundles the primary time round, they’re now accessible once more for groups which are nonetheless within the Halo Championship Sequence: FaZe Clan, OpTic Gaming, Sentinels, Spacestation Gaming, and Cloud9.
YEAR THREE LAUNCH BUNDLES
Yr 3 HCS bundles have additionally arrived with all-new designs, that includes new multi-use armor coatings in addition to visors. These have been created by the groups themselves, that includes their distinctive branding.
Moreover, purchase the Dracon Bandit weapon mannequin for the M392 Bandit and Bandit EVO by grabbing the bundle that helps your favourite HCS group—nearly all of the income go to the partnered groups to take care of their involvement within the Halo ecosystem.
SHOP
Head to the Store and you will see some thrilling new Halo Wars-inspired bundles, that includes the likes of Omega Group to additional outfit your free Mark IV armor…
![Halo Infinite image of the Omega Team bundle](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/CU29_Shop_OmegaTeamBundle.jpg)
…and the Stanchion weapon mannequin in your S7 Sniper.
![Halo Infinite image of a Spartan holding a sniper with the M99A2S3 Stanchion weapon model](https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/01/M99A2S3_Stanchion.jpg)
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
You’ll be able to submit tickets on a variety of subjects that embrace reviews of Audio Points, Crashes, Sport Save Corruption, Report a Participant, Basic Bug Studies, and extra.
Operation: Spirit of Hearth is reside and Content material Replace 29 is formally prepared for obtain!
Discover Phantasm and see what enjoyable Easter eggs yow will discover, outfit your new Mark IV Armor Core and begin working your approach by means of that free 20-tier Operation Cross, check out what new shoulder pad mixtures can excellent the look of your Spartan, try the most recent additions and enhancements to Forge, and chip away at these weekly challenges to unlock the helmets of Silver Group over the subsequent few weeks.