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Halo Infinite Update Boosts Xbox FPS: Relaunch Campaign Urged

By Violet: May 18,2025

The "Summer 2025 Update" for Halo Infinite, which is live until June 10, brings a wave of exciting new features to the game. Players can now enjoy new playlists, the introduction of the Mutilator power weapon, sandbox updates, enhanced Forge tools, and an expanded Weapon Bench with more weapons to choose from. For those opting for the Premium Operation Pass, there are an additional 50 tiers, four armor sets, bonus XP, and an extra challenge slot, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Despite these updates, opinions on Halo Infinite are mixed. The game has undergone significant changes since its launch, including the rebranding of its developer from 343 Industries to Halo Studios. This shift came amidst a sharp decline in player numbers, attributed to dissatisfaction with content scarcity, flawed progression systems, monetization issues, and the cancellation of a highly anticipated battle royale mode.

However, some fans believe that Halo Infinite has never been better. 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," a player shared their experience: "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."

They elaborated on the extensive updates: "I didn't play for months. I came back to three new guns, a bazillion new maps, multiple new firefight modes, mountains and mountains of things to grind for and unlock. And that's just from my few-month break. I really think this game would get a huge boost from a good trailer showing off all the additions and changes since launch. It would do wonders for their reputation as well."

The community's positive feedback continued with comments like: "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," and "Multiplayer-wise, it's the best Halo ever made."

In another thread, a fan expressed their renewed love for the series: "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 player highlighted their progress and enjoyment: "Approaching my first Onyx rank and am on track to be the first Halo game I hit max career rank. 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!"

Yet, not everyone shares this enthusiasm. One 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."

In our IGN Halo Infinite review from 2021, we gave the single-player campaign 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."

As Microsoft continues to expand its multiplatform strategy, some fans are curious about whether Halo might follow suit and appear on PlayStation, especially after Phil Spencer mentioned that there are no "red lines" in Microsoft's first-party lineup.