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Microsoft and 343 Industries revealed thatHalo InfiniteSeason 5: Reckoning will be adding a new mode, new Flood cosmetics, new maps, and so much more later this month. AlthoughHalo Infiniteplayers had various issues with the game’s live-service approach during the first few seasons, Season 5 will aid its resurgence with enticing new content.
Earlier this year,Halo Infinitelost nearly 98% of its player baseon Steam as 343 Industries struggled to bring players back into the latestHalogame. Fortunately,Halo InfiniteSeason 4 proved to be beneficial thanks to the reprised Infection mode, which was extremely popular inHalo 3andHalo: Reach. Numerous updates and quality of life changes have greatly improved the in-game experience on Xbox platforms and PC, helpingHalo Infinitego through a resurgence. This resurgence may continue well into Season 5 since players will have access to long-awaited features and content.
The latestHalo Infinitetrailer reveals all thenew content arriving in Season 5: Reckoningon October 17. Firstly, Season 5 will bring a reimagined version ofHalo 4’sfan-favorite Extraction mode intoHalo Infinite. Players will have access to all-new Flood cosmetics for their Spartans, and helmets may be equipped across all Armor Cores without restrictions. Moreover, those who reach the career rank of Hero will also unlock the Infinite Mark VI Armor Kit that Master Chief wore in the campaign. TheHalo Infinitecommunity may show off their newly customized Spartans while playing on the new “Prism” and “Forbidden” Arena maps.
Season 5 will enhanceHalo Infinite’sForge modewith a new AI toolkit that assists players in creating new PvE experiences. Further details about the Forge AI toolkit were not revealed yet, but 343 does confirm that XP may be earned in Custom Games going forward with Season 5. Additionally, Firefight: King of the Hill will be added later in the season as a new take on the iconic co-op mode.
The glowing fan reception for Season 5 is a promising sign of things to come forHalo Infinite. The lack of Firefight and the restrictive helmet customization options were scrutinized by longtimeHalofans, but 343 appears to be leadingHalo Infinitein the right direction by re-introducing and improving modes and features from priorHalogames. If the game’s momentum continues, Microsoft may not need topull the plug onHalo Infiniteyet as moreHalofans will decide to give their support again.
More details about Season 5: Reckoning will be revealed at the 2023 Halo World Championships, which takes place from October 13 to October 15. 343 plans on doing a “deeper dive” intoHalo InfiniteSeason 5 during the Community Stage portion of the event.
Halo Infiniteis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
