Halo Infinite's "Summer 2025 Update" is now live and will continue until June 10. This exciting update brings a wealth of new content to the game, including new playlists, the introduction of the Mutilator power weapon, sandbox updates, enhanced Forge tools, and an expanded selection of weapons available on the Weapon Bench. Players can also enjoy an additional 50 tiers, four new armor sets, bonus XP, and an extra challenge slot if they opt for the Premium Operation Pass.
Despite these additions, some fans feel that these changes might be too little too late. Halo Infinite has undergone significant transformations since its launch, including the rebranding of its developer from 343 Industries to Halo Studios. This shift came in response to a sharp decline in player numbers, fueled by fan dissatisfaction with the initial lack of content, ineffective progression systems, controversial monetization strategies, and the cancellation of a highly anticipated battle royale mode.
On the other hand, many players 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," one enthusiast shared their enthusiasm, stating, "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 continued, highlighting the plethora of 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 same thread saw other fans echo these sentiments. One wrote, "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," while another added, "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." Another fan boldly stated, "Multiplayer-wise, it's the best Halo ever made."
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In another discussion sparked by an iconic image from Halo Infinite's marketing, showcasing Master Chief holding his helmet against his leg, a fan expressed their love for the game: "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 shared their journey with the game: "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!"
One fan praised it as "the best arena shooter on Xbox right now," adding, "Halo Infinite scratches that itch that I wish COD did."
However, not everyone is as enthusiastic. One 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 gaining momentum, some Xbox fans are speculating whether Halo Infinite will follow titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War to PlayStation. Phil Spencer, Microsoft's gaming chief, mentioned in November that there are no "red lines" in its first-party lineup, hinting at potential future expansions.
