the winter update is available, here’s what’s new

Halo Infinite followers will certainly be interested to hear that the winter update has rolled out, as 343 Industries announced through the XboxWire. According to what we are told, this is the biggest patch posted since the game was released on December 8, 2021 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC. Among the main new features, there is first of all the “Forge” mode which is back in beta version. The latter offers six map canvases, a new visual scripting engine, the possibility of modifying the size of each element, compatibility with bots, much more budget, or the possibility of sharing its creations.

Other improvements include the match experience which is also in beta phase. With each finished game, players will be rewarded and will obtain additional experience points according to their performance (victory or defeat, placement at the end of the game, etc.). “During the beta period, the amount of experience points awarded will be monitored and adjustedThis system can be tried out with the new free 30-tier Battle Pass (no expiration) that grants access to Halo Reach-inspired cosmetics.

Obviously, this winter update adds two new maps entirely designed with the “Forge” mode: Argyle (a narrow indoor map set in the corridors of a UNSC ship) and Detachment (an abandoned UNSC building perched on a rock formation). Added to this is the new “Joint Ops” mode, a variation of the single-flag “Capture the Flag” mode in which attackers are equipped with Optical Camouflage and defenders with Threat Sensor.

Online cooperation is also emerging to allow up to four players to (re)do the main campaign. “Crossplay is enabled on Xbox and PC and progress and unlocks are shared between players“, we are told. Note that any mission can be restarted from the tactical map if you want to recover collectibles. Finally, the Halo Infinite Winter Update – which contains other new features – also includes 24 new Achievements, which will undoubtedly delight completionists.