Summary
- In its Spring Update post, Halo Studios teases new gun known as the Mutilator.
- The weapon is a Banished-themed shotgun slated for release with Halo Infinite's Summer Update.
- In the meantime, Halo Studios revealed tons of new content and experiences coming over the next few months.
After months of speculation, Halo Infinite has finally teased a new gun called the Mutilator, which is coming to the game later this year. Developed by Halo Studios, Halo Infinite is the sixth mainline entry in the highly popular FPS series and the sequel to 2015's Halo 5: Guardians.
Despite splitting fans' opinion around the time of its announcement, Halo Infinite garnered a positive reception in the end when it came out in 2021, with praise directed at its noteworthy offerings for longtime fans as well as new players. Over three years after its successful launch, the Xbox-published title continues to attract several thousand players every day on Steam alone. While such numbers are a far cry from the engagement seen in Halo Infinite's first few months, it is still nothing to be taken for granted. As early as October 2024, leaks had emerged about a few different weapons being in the pipeline for the Halo sequel, including the Mutilator. Now, the devs have not just confirmed its presence but also given an estimated release window.
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On the official website of the franchise, the Halo Studios team acknowledged the forthcoming Mutilator weapon and mentioned it in the Spring Update post. The weapon is described as a Banished-themed shotgun and something that is "actively being worked on," with plans to ship the weapon with the Summer Update. While this gun is still a ways away, a rocket launcher named Fuel Rod SPNKr is set to arrive in the next Halo content drop, which will kick off on February 4, 2025, with Operation: Frontlines.
Halo Infinite to Debut the Mutilator Some Time After the Spring Update
It's worth noting that Halo Infinite's new update won't exclusively expand its arsenal of weapons but also provide new experiences in other areas. As fans wait for the Mutilator to arrive in the summer, they can try out new content coming to the game in the Spring Update, which includes three different operations, the returning game mode called Assault, several balancing changes across various weapons, an array of tweaks across different maps, among other things.
Excitingly for fans of the IP, there have recently been rumors indicating that a new Halo game could be unveiled in 2025. Keeping that in mind, enthusiasts may look forward to seeing a related announcement being made at one of the major game industry showcases of the year, such as the Summer Game Fest that takes place on June 6.
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
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
