Summary
- Halo Infinite's Spring Update brings Operation: Frontlines with a new pass for free and premium content.
- The update introduces the Fuel Rod SPNKr weapon and a new multiplayer mode called Assault.
- Changes in multiplayer balance, a new Forge map, and bug fixes aim to improve player experience.
The Spring Update for Halo Infinite has been released, bringing lots of new content to the game. This new update for Halo Infinite available on both Xbox and PC introduces Operation: Frontlines, including a new Operation Pass.
It has been over three years since the release of Halo Infinite. Despite facing various controversies, the game has continued to be updated over the years, pivoting to an Operations model for content drops a while back. Since then, the developer has released regular updates that bring Operation Passes for players to unlock free and premium content. In addition, new maps, modes, and more have come to Halo Infinite in various patches. Recently, the developer looked to get 2025 off to a fast start with a significant update.
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The patch notes for Halo Infinite's Spring Update are massive in scope. Among the new content, Operation: Frontlines has launched, adding a new Operation Pass for players to work through. According to the developer, this pass system has “evolved” thanks to feedback from the community. In addition to 20 tiers of free content, players can purchase a Premium option that includes 50 tiers of rewards. This new pass features an ODST theme, and the Premium Pass instantly unlocks the BR75A2 Hammer weapon model for the BR75 Battle Rifle, among other instant unlocks.
Beyond the new Operation Pass, the Spring Update has made some significant changes to Multiplayer. In particular, the game has introduced a new weapon called the Fuel Rod SPNKr. As the name suggests, this new weapon is a hybrid, mixing elements of the classic Fuel Rod Cannon and SPNKr rocket launcher. While some fans have criticized the new Halo Infinite weapon’s design, it looks to offer an additional power weapon option for use during multiplayer games. According to the developer, the Fuel Rod SPNKr is semi-automatic, boasting a slightly faster firing rate than the M41 Rocket Launcher, and can hold six projectiles.
In addition, a new mode has come to the game called Assault. If the mode sounds familiar, that is because it originated in Halo 2's multiplayer. In Halo Infinite, the Assault mode pits two teams of four players against each other as they try to plant a bomb in the enemy’s base. The developer has introduced Assault and Squad Battle: Assault playlists dedicated to the game mode. These playlists will both include two versions of Assault, Neutral Bomb and One Bomb, with Squad Battle: Assault taking place on the corresponding Squad Battle maps. It is worth noting that players have a limited time to check out the playlists, as they will be removed from matchmaking on March 11, 2025.
The Spring Update for Halo Infinite also brings numerous changes to multiplayer balance, and a new Forge-created map called Origin, which is based on Halo 5’s Coliseum, has been added. Numerous bugs and other issues have been squashed, providing a better gameplay experience. Hopefully, these changes will keep players satisfied while they wait for more news on the next title in the Halo franchise.
Halo Infinite Spring Update 2025 Patch Notes - Highlights
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Operation: Frontlines
- New Operation Pass
- New Fuel Rod SPNKr weapon
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Assault game mode
- Neutral Bomb
- One Bomb
- New Forge Map Origin
- Balance Adjustments
- Bug Fixes
- Much More
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
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
