343 Industries has been cooking up some solid Halo Infinite updates that will be in store for us in the Winter Update when it goes live on November 8th. With the inclusion of co-op campaign, mission replay, match XP, and Forge Beta, there is a ton to unpack. However, it seems like the gifts don’t end there since 343 just announced a free 30-tier Battle Pass to launch alongside the Winter Update.
That's right, a free 30-tier Battle Pass will be accessible to everyone. The trailer shows off the various unlocks that we can expect from this free pass. All of the cosmetics are Reach-inspired armor pieces, including the fan-favorite CQB helmet. Also, all players will have access to the Mark V armor as an immediate unlock. The entire Battle Pass is dissected in the video and shows off all of the free unlocks that will be forever attainable, ending on a high note with the Mark V helmet as the final unlock.
Halo Infinite has been met with a mixed bag of reception. Although the gameplay feels smooth and tighter than it has (arguably) ever been, it was littered with a lack of features that have been a staple for the franchise’s long history. The unconventional XP grind to unlock current Battle Pass items was largely criticized and for good reason. Thankfully, 343 is listening and this giant Winter Update proves just that.
It is also good to point out that not only will match XP be present in the newest update, but it will also count for all previous Battle Passes before it. One widely appreciated aspect of the Halo Infinite live service is the fact that the Battle Pass never expires. You can always go back and unlock the rewards to Battle Passes that you purchased in the past. It will be interesting to see how much this improves the ability to unlock multiple tiers of the Battle Passes when this update goes live.
Halo Infinite’s Winter Update will be available to download for free on Xbox consoles and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 8th.
