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Halo 2 inspired Spartans in Matchmaking
Sam wearing a Master Chief helmet
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Picture it… The year is 2004, Mountain Dew and Doritos are the snacks de rigueur, and the sequel to 2001’s hit game Halo: Combat Evolved is in your Xbox, ready to go.

Twenty years ago, the gaming world was introduced to Halo 2, and things were never the same. The multiplayer experience forged friendships, propelled online gaming to the mainstream, elevated MLG to another level, and was truly a catalyst of the early gaming and online eras.

With Operation: Great Journey coming on November 5, we wanted to celebrate this iconic milestone by bringing the Halo 2 festivities to Halo Infinite. Here are the playlists that will be available next week...


DELTA ARENA

Delta Arena is a playlist intended to embody the spirit of the gameplay you experienced in 2004. Think of it as a modern take on the legacy settings you remember from days of yore.

Two sticks and a rock near a serene brook.

The Delta Arena modes will feature:

  • No sprint
  • No clamber
  • Increased jump height
  • Friendly player collision

You’ll be playing a mix of Slayer, Oddball, Capture the Flag, and King of the Hill on some maps that will look very familiar:

Ascension (Ascension)

Credits: bullet2thehead9, DISTORTED JAKAL, MikRips
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A remake of Halo 2's Ascension created in Halo Infinite Forge

Boulevard (Turf)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, ArtNoob, MikRips
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A remake of Halo 2's Turf in Halo Infinite Forge.

Canopy (Lockout)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, ArtNoob
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A remake of Halo 2's Lockout in Halo Infinite Forge

Conjurer (Warlock)

Credits: MikRips, bullet2thehead9, DISTORTED JAKAL
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A remake of Halo 2's Warlock in Halo Infinite Forge

Inquisitor (Midship)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr GreenCastle, MikRips, ArtNoob, WookieCookies
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A remake of Halo 2's Midship in Halo Infinite Forge

Serenity (Sanctuary)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, MikRips
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A remake of Halo 2's Sanctuary in Halo Infinite Forge

Beaver Canyon (Beaver Creek)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997, MikRips
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A remake of Halo 2's Beaver Creek in Halo Infinite Forge

It’s time to party like it’s 2024!


THIRD-PERSON FIREFIGHT

Halo has been a first-person shooter since its release in 2001 (except of course for some gameplay elements such as driving, operating turrets, etc), but it previously explored third-person action during the MacWorld days. As a result, players have often dreamed what Halo would look like from a different vantage point. At long last, that dream is a reality with the introduction of Third-Person Firefight!

A Spartan playing a game of Firefight: King of the Hill in Third-Person perspective

You will soon be able to see the Halo Infinite Firefight experience you know through a whole new lens. Battle for the hill on your favorite Firefight: King of the Hill map and mode combo while being able to admire how enemies look from afar (or around corners), while also allowing you to appreciate how stylish you are. It’ll be the first in Halo matchmaking history.

At launch, you’ll be playing Firefight: King of the Hill on Normal difficulty with Heroic and Legendary following later. Here’s what is coming at launch:

  • Fiestafight: King of the Hill
  • Firefight: King of the Hill
  • Gruntpocalypse: King of the Hill
  • Gruntpocalypse Fiesta: King of the Hill
A Spartan playing a game of Firefight: King of the Hill in Third-Person perspective

And the maps you'll be playing on:

  • Ardent Prayer
  • Behemoth
  • Breaker
  • Cliffhanger
  • Courtyard
  • Deadlock
  • Exiled
  • Fragmentation
  • Gyrefight
  • Highpower
  • House of Reckoning
  • Kusini Bay
  • Launch Site
  • Lone Wolf
  • Oasis
  • Powerhouse
  • Refuge
  • Rendezvous
  • Scarr
  • Vallaheim

You’ll also be able to explore and play with the third-Person camera in custom games and we can’t wait to see what you create with these options!


RANKED UPDATE

There’s also some updates coming to the Ranked experience with Operation: Great Journey in the form of two new map additions.

Fortress is a brand-new symmetrical map design that plays CTF and all variants of Slayer (Tactical and Snipers included). Players can expect fast-paced action with exciting moments provided by dual sniper battles, Overshield, and more. It’s a beautiful map with a unique aesthetic that will have players taking a moment to enjoy the view.

Inquisitor is a remake of one of Halo’s most iconic maps—Halo 2's Midship. You’ll be transported back in time once you load into what is an amazing recreation. This map is tried and true. Inquisitor also plays at a fast pace in CTF and Slayer (Tactical and Snipers included). Be ready as soon as you spawn—the action is coming in hot!

Along with the Great Journey comes a rank reset, effectively giving you a Great Journey on your back up the ranked ladder. Good luck.

Inquisitor (Midship)

Credits: UneeQ, Mr GreenCastle, MikRips, ArtNoob, WookieCookies
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A remake of Halo 2's Midship created in Halo Infinite Forge

Fortress

Credits: MikRips, Ethan Hibbs
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Fortress, a Halo Infinite Forge map

All of these experiences will be available with the launch of Operation: Great Journey on November 5. Warm up your thumbs and prepare to play!