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We’re pleased to announce that our next game, Halo: Campaign Evolved, will be a ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s genre-defining campaign coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 in 2026.



Featuring new missions, expanded gameplay, two-player split-screen on consoles, online and networked co-op for up to four players on console and PC, and seamless cross-platform play with shared progression, it will be the definitive return trip through one of gaming’s greatest journeys.



Enjoy our first released concept art above, and watch our <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEReveal">roundtable reveal</a> for a look at gameplay from Halo: Campaign Evolved and in-depth commentary from the Halo Studios development team.



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Wishlist Halo: Campaign Evolved now: <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistX">Xbox</a> | <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistS">Steam</a> | <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistPS">PlayStation</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A RING REFORGED</h2>



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Halo: Campaign Evolved invites you to explore reverently realized environments and enhanced missions that capture the wonder and mystery of the original Halo tale.



The vistas and monumental set-pieces you’ll encounter in Halo: Campaign Evolved faithfully evoke the grandeur of Halo: Combat Evolved’s narrative and scenery, completely rebuilt with high-definition visuals, improved controls, and refined level design.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EXPANDED GAMEPLAY</h2>



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Halo: Campaign Evolved expands the Master Chief’s original adventure with new missions, enhanced cinematics, more weapons, vehicle improvements, and more Skulls than ever.



<ul>
<li>New missions: Fight beside Sergeant Avery Johnson, one of the Master Chief’s most beloved and stalwart allies, as you encounter new characters, enemies, environments, and dangers in three new missions set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved.</li>



<li>Stunning cinematics: Battle through all of Halo: Combat Evolved’s iconic moments with enhanced cinematics featuring new motion-capture animations and freshly recorded dialog from returning cast members.</li>



<li>Enhanced audio: Immerse yourself in heroic exploits with a remastered soundtrack and fully rebuilt sound design that brings Halo’s unmistakable weapons and vehicles to life in stunning fidelity. Just listen to those glorious Hunters shoot!</li>



<li>Expanded arsenal: Wield nine additional weapons from the Halo universe for the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved! Battle the Covenant with the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, Needle Rifle, and more instantly recognizable Halo weapons, alongside tried-and-true standbys from the Master Chief’s first journey.</li>



<li>Vehicle upgrades: For the first time in Halo: Combat Evolved, the Master Chief can hijack nearby enemy vehicles and add range to his repertoire at the helm of a Wraith tank. Better still, the dependable Warthog now boasts an additional seat on the rear bumper—so your whole four-player Fireteam can ride out together!</li>



<li>Dozens of Skulls: Return to any mission in Halo: Campaign Evolved and remix your experience with the most gameplay-modifying Skulls of any Halo campaign. Activate Skulls for randomized weapons, altered enemy behavior, player attributes, environmental effects, and more!</li>
</ul>



All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close: this is your lucky day.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLAY TOGETHER, WHEREVER</h2>



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Everyone’s invited to this mission. For the first time in Halo history, Halo: Campaign Evolved allows players to seamlessly squad up with friends playing on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in both online and networked co-op for up to four players.



Experience the legendary story together from anywhere, at any time, with shared progression between all platforms.



Console versions will support two-player split-screen for a fully immersive nostalgia factor. Conquer all 13 campaign missions with a friend from the classic confines of your favorite couch on both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GAMEPLAY PREVIEW</h2>



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Ready to see the game in action? Check out these highlights from “The Silent Cartographer,” the fourth mission of Halo: Combat Evolved, and the setting of the playable pre-release build available to fans at this weekend’s Halo World Championship.



The 4K footage in the above gameplay demo was captured in-engine on Xbox Series X.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A TIMELESS CAMPAIGN</h2>



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After crash landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo with his AI companion, Cortana, the Master Chief must defend his stranded shipmates against Covenant forces and uncover a dark secret that threatens the annihilation of all life in the galaxy…



Return to the ring that started it all, with a fresh look at a timeless campaign.



Whether you’re discovering Halo for the first time or returning to Alpha Halo after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved retells the legendary story of Halo: Combat Evolved with an expanded narrative and gameplay enhancements that broaden the scope of our first encounter with the Covenant.



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We can’t wait to share more information with you next year. Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint for updates on Halo: Campaign Evolved, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 in 2026. 



PRESS KIT 



<a href="http://aka.ms/HCERevealPK" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/HCERevealPK">Download the official Halo: Campaign Evolved press kit HERE. </a>



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Wishlist Halo: Campaign Evolved now: <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistX">Xbox</a> | <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistS">Steam</a> | <a href="https://www.aka.ms/HCEWishlistPS">PlayStation</a>

Mutinous Core

Coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation in 2026.

Introducing Halo: Campaign Evolved

Run for your life now through November 18.

Operation: Haloween II Now Undead

Community

<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Update: October 7, 2025</h2>



The nightmare returns. Back from the grave and more gruesome than ever, Survive the Undead claws its way back into Halo Infinite. First introduced last Haloween, the Forge Falcons’ labor of love made the jump from Combat Workshop to playlist just in time for the spooktacular season. And now, it’s back with a new map!



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Survival</h1>



At its core, Survive the Undead is an Infection-based Firefight survival mode where you, the player, are trying to avoid dying. However, unlike the “regular” Infection modes you may be thinking of where everyone is looking out for themselves, you are in a team of 4 trying to survive the onslaught of infected enemies. Think of it as a horde mode. You can learn the finer points and read more about how this playlist came to be down below.  



The return of the playlist, as part of the Operation: Haloween II offering, comes with everything you know and love from before and adds one brand new map:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Station of the Lost</h2>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cbf475d5-19a2-4fe4-bd1a-350902f931e5">Bookmark</a>



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Abandon all hope, all ye who enter this abandoned station. Remember, there’s safety in numbers so stick together.



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Survive the Undead is the first Community created playlist to go from <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/combat-workshop-survive-the-undead">Combat Workshop</a> to Playlist and it’s just in time for Haloween!



You can <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloweenOperationLaunch">read a bit more about the Forge Falcons and how Survive the Undead came to life over here</a><a>. </a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Objective: Survive</h2>



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By now, we all know what Infection is. You vs the horde that’s trying to infect you so you become one of them. Usually round based, the game ends once all Spartans are infected or until there’s a lone survivor able to fend off the constant attacks.



Survive the Undead puts a slight twist on the typical Infection and makes it a more linear experience. And, as the name implies, the idea is to beat the waves of infected and simply survive as long as you can. The rounds start off simple and get progressively more difficult, with points awarded for each round cleared and each kill. Spend your earned points wisely…or go ham on the mystery box (my personal favorite – who doesn’t love surprises?) and then regroup and get ready for the next round!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Survival Handbook</h2>



Looking for some pointers? Straight from the Forge Falcons comes this guide to ensure you have the best chance possible to survive the undead.



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PERKS



The three perks are Health, Damage, and Speed. There are 4 tiers per perk and each tier costs 600 points. All perks reset upon death and must be repurchased.



Health Perk



<ul>
<li>Tier 1: 25% Health Increase</li>



<li>Tier 2: 10% Health Increase</li>



<li>Tier 3: 5% Health Increase</li>



<li>Tier 4: Vampirism</li>
</ul>



Speed Perk



<ul>
<li>Tier 1: 100% Reload Speed Increase + 10% Movement Speed</li>



<li>Tier 2: 50% Melee Recovery + 10% Movement Speed</li>



<li>Tier 3: 10% Movement Speed + 10% Slide Speed</li>



<li>Tier 4: 10% Movement Speed + 10% Sprint Speed</li>
</ul>



Damage Perk



<ul>
<li>Tier 1: 100% Damage Increase</li>



<li>Tier 2: 100% Damage Increase</li>



<li>Tier 3: 100% Damage Increase + 100% Melee Impulse</li>



<li>Tier 4: 100% Damage Increase + 50% Melee Damage</li>
</ul>



BONUS DROPS



There are four bonus drops that have a chance to appear when killing enemies: Boom, Spray & Pray, Mounted & Loaded, and Score Attack. These drops are announced by voice lines matching their names.



Boom



<ul>
<li>Effect: Instantly kills all AI, granting each player 400 points. Benefits from Score Attack.</li>



<li>Strategy: Use when in dire need.</li>
</ul>



Spray & Pray



<ul>
<li>Effect: Removes shields from all enemies, making them one-shot kills for 30 seconds.</li>



<li>Strategy: Ideal against bosses.</li>
</ul>



Mounted & Loaded



<ul>
<li>Effect: Refills ammo for all players.</li>



<li>Strategy: Use when team ammo is critically low.</li>
</ul>



Score Attack



<ul>
<li>Effect: Doubles points from kills for 30 seconds; effects stack. Also, keep in mind that this drop affects the points granted from the Boom drop.</li>



<li>Strategy: Collect immediately for maximum benefit.</li>
</ul>



PLAYER BUY BACK



The Player Buy Back (650 points) is located in the spawn room and revives fallen allies, granting the activating player an overshield. It only works if allies are down.



AMMUNITION WALL BUY



The Ammunition Wall Buy (350 points) is in the spawn room on all maps, it has the ‘ammunition’ nav marker and refills the activator’s ammo. It can be used even with full ammo, so check before buying.



POINT SHARING WALL BUY



The Point Sharing Wall Buy is located in the 2nd territory on all maps, it has the ‘points’ nav marker and allows players to share points. It costs 2,000 points to use and it will split the 2,000 points between all players in the game. For example: A team of 2 players receives 1,000 points each. A team of4 players receive 500 each.



RANDOM WEAPON BOX



The Random Weapon Box is located in either the 2nd territory or 3rd territory depending on the map, it is the red banished looking box. It costs 300 points and will grant players a random weapon.



WEAPON UPGRADE MACHINE



The Weapon Upgrade Machine has received an overhaul since the combat workshop, it will now take the weapon you have and upgrade that weapon with other combinations. It costs 1,000 points and can be found in the spawn room on all maps. It will also have the ‘Upgrade’ nav marker.



WEAPON & EQUIPMENT WALL BUYS



Wall buys offer weapons or equipment at displayed prices. Ammo can be refilled via the ammunition wall buy, the Mounted & Loaded drop, or by rebuying the weapon.



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In the Combat Workshop, there was only one map available to you. Now that the playlist has hit the big time, there are multiple options in the playlist:



<ul>
<li>Installation of the Dead</li>



<li>Night of the Undead</li>



<li>Countdown of the Dead</li>
</ul>



Squad up, watch each other’s backs, and maybe you’ll survive the undead.

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Survive the Undead

Play Halo Infinite now through October 7.

Operation: Warpath Now Live

Unstoppable force, meet immovable object. (At least, if you’re on defense you really hope you can embody that immovable object spirit.) It’s tactical, it’s intense, and it’s got just enough Halo: Reach DNA to make longtime fans feel right at home… Invasion has arrived!



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Whether you’re storming the gates or desperately trying to keep them shut, Invasion turns every match into a showdown of Spartan grit and glorious chaos.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">OBJECTIVE OVERDRIVE</h2>



At its core, Invasion is an asymmetrical, one-sided objective mode pitting two teams of 8 against each other. Each team will get the chance to attack and defend for a total of two rounds. Each round is broken into 3 phases, and if you complete each phase, you get a point. The modes available for each phase are identical to those found in Reach, plus one new addition: 



<ul>
<li>Capture the Zone
<ul>
<li>As the name implies, this is a zone control style mode and your goal is to capture it before time runs out</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Assault
<ul>
<li>Much as the normal Arena mode, you are bringing a bomb to the zone and aim to detonate it before the enemy team stops you</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Core Delivery
<ul>
<li>If you played Reach, this is going to be a familiar objective where you are literally delivering the core to the enemy team’s base. In Infinite, this will be a Flag you are running to plant</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Deliver the Payload
<ul>
<li>New to Invasion with Halo Infinite, delivering the payload will have you escorting a payload along a set trail to the end destination. When the enemy is contesting the payload, forward progress halts so keep that path clear! And don’t leave the payload behind or else it won’t progress. The more Spartans on the payload, the faster it progresses along the path.
<ul>
<li>Worth noting that you can earn TWO points for delivering the payload to its final destination: One at the very end, naturally, but you’ll also earn a point when you reach the checkpoint.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">LOADOUT LOGIC</h2>



The setup will be UNSC vs. Banished-affected Spartans, very similar to the experience in Banished Slayer. Each phase will have multiple options to select from, so choose wisely.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size">Spartan Setups</h2>



Phase 1, UNSC Scout



<ul>
<li>MA5K Avenger</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Threat Seeker</li>
</ul>



Phase 1, UNSC Sentry



<ul>
<li>MK50 Sidekick</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Drop Wall</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, UNSC Warrior



<ul>
<li>MA40 Assault Rifle</li>



<li>MK50 Sidekick</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Drop Wall</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, UNSC Operator



<ul>
<li>CQS48 Bulldog</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Quantum Translocator</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, UNSC Skirmisher



<ul>
<li>VK78 Commando</li>



<li>MA5K Avenger</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Thruster</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, UNSC Headhunter



<ul>
<li>BR75</li>



<li>VK78 Commando</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Shroud Screen</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, UNSC Healer



<ul>
<li>CQS48 Bulldog</li>



<li>MK50 Sidekick</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Repair Field</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, UNSC Marksman



<ul>
<li>Bandit Evo</li>



<li>MA40 Assault Rifle</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Grappleshot</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, UNSC Sentinel



<ul>
<li>VK78 Commando</li>



<li>MA5K Avenger</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Thruster</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, UNSC Heavy



<ul>
<li>MLRS-2 Hydra</li>



<li>MA40 Assault Rifle</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>



<li>Overshield</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size">Banished Battle Kits</h2>



Just like the UNSC side, the Banished side also has loadout options that update each phase.



Phase 1, Banished Sentry



<ul>
<li>Mangler</li>



<li>Spike Grenades</li>



<li>Thruster</li>
</ul>



Phase 1, Banished Scout



<ul>
<li>Needler</li>



<li>Plasma Grenades</li>



<li>Active Camo</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, Banished Marksman



<ul>
<li>Vestige Carbine</li>



<li>Plasma Pistol</li>



<li>Spike Grenades</li>



<li>Repulsor</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, Banished Hunter



<ul>
<li>Heatwave</li>



<li>Spike Grenades</li>



<li>Drop Wall</li>
</ul>



Phase 2, Banished Sapper



<ul>
<li>Ravager</li>



<li>Needler</li>



<li>Plasma Grenades</li>



<li>Thruster</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, Banished Headhunter



<ul>
<li>Bandit Evo</li>



<li>Pulse Carbine</li>



<li>Spike Grenade</li>



<li>Grappleshot</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, Banished Warrior



<ul>
<li>CQS48 Bulldog</li>



<li>Mangler</li>



<li>Spike Grenade</li>



<li>Threat Sensor</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, Banished Sentinel



<ul>
<li>Sentinel Beam</li>



<li>Vestige Carbine</li>



<li>Spike Grenade</li>



<li>Repulsor</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, Banished Medic



<ul>
<li>Pulse Carbine</li>



<li>MA40 Assault Rifle</li>



<li>Spike Grenade</li>



<li>Repair Field</li>
</ul>



Phase 3, Banished Dark Assassin



<ul>
<li>Duelist Energy Sword</li>



<li>Disruptor</li>



<li>Plasma Grenades</li>



<li>Active Camo</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">SAFE SPAWNING</h2>



One of the more unique features Invasion introduced was Buddy Spawning. This allowed you to spawn on your buddy directly rather than at the default spawn location. It’s not required but who doesn’t love options? Your buddy is randomly assigned during the match and you cannot change or swap. Once the game starts, you are together for the full match. Yes, this means if your buddy abandons the match that you no longer have the ability to Buddy Spawn. The caveats to Buddy Spawning:



<ul>
<li>Buddies are reciprocal (If they are your buddy, you are theirs)</li>



<li>Your Buddy must be alive to spawn on them</li>



<li>They must have been alive for at least five seconds to spawn on them</li>



<li>They must have full health and shields to spawn on them</li>



<li>They must be clear of engagements or have no enemies nearby to spawn on them</li>



<li>If your Buddy is in a vehicle, there must be an empty seat to spawn on them</li>



<li>When you spawn on your Buddy, you will be facing the way they are facing</li>
</ul>



If you don’t want to spawn on your buddy, you can choose to spawn at the other zones: Left, Middle, or Right spawns.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">VICTORY VARIABLES</h2>



So…how do you win an Invasion match? Each phase you “win” or progress will net your team a point. So if you are attacking first and you make it through all three phases and you complete them, you will have earned three points total. If you are on defense and you stop the team at the second phase, the attacking team only has one point.



It is possible to tie so if both teams successfully make it through all three phases and earn three points, everyone goes home a winner.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">IMPRESSIVE INTSALLATIONS</h2>



There are six new maps coming to Invasion which means plenty of variety for you to engage with. Let’s check them out! Grab <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/0d192b69-6899-4c3c-b63d-4de7beb07f76">the mode here</a>, and then grab the maps below.



Breakpoint <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/fe7d8044-bc7f-4a05-a266-061382dfd8fa">Bookmark</a> Credits: Okom1, Virus11010, Scrubulba, Mr Kwatz, Igrizhar, spartan blood 1, JoValiant, Mr IncrediJON, THE SLAMMERSS, Nas



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A classic returns from Halo: Reach. Don’t let it push you to your breaking point.



Crashout <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/178ee422-43c1-4df8-be86-84f8bb0cc4d2">Bookmark</a>



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They said it was a crash. We called it a tactical arrival.



Exhumed <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/354b1633-1b47-4e0f-9a43-15ebf0acef0c">Bookmark</a><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/55eccabf-1865-439d-ad7b-3920b5cfd645"> </a>Credits: Mr IncrediJON, Scrubulba, spartan blood 1, Virus11010, Mr Kwatz, Igrizhar, JoValiant



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You came looking for glory but you found a grave.



Last Road <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/24d6a48b-d78b-49c7-8b24-338fa3508a32">Bookmark</a> Credits: Mr Kwatz, MikRips, Scrubulba



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Last Road: where the only traffic is incoming fire.



Recovery <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1bc0e2a7-9d6d-4771-9574-9978e7c9292c">Bookmark</a> Credits: Okom1, Virus11010, Scrubulba, D0ctorSmurf, spartan blood 1, Mr IncrediJON, Mr Kwatz, Cousin Tim, JoValiant



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They terraformed Reach, now it’s your turn to reshape the battlefield.



Wavelength <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/72339fd1-c61a-4cbb-a876-0ffdb877a899">Bookmark</a>



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Broadcasting live from the edge of chaos.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">EXIT ENGAGEMENTS</h2>



Now, it’s time to invade the battlefield. Whether you’re storming the gates or holding the line, Invasion’s better with buddies (and a few well-placed grenades), so squad up and hit the ground running!

Invasion

As HELLDIVERS 2 arrives on Xbox Series X|S, we’ve partnered with Arrowhead Studios to commemorate the occasion with a new, ODST-inspired Warbond.



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Starting today, HELLDIVERS 2 players on all platforms can purchase the HELLDIVERS 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond, containing two ODST armor sets, UNSC-themed capes, “green and mean” vehicle patterns, and weapons inspired by the iconic armaments of Halo 3: ODST.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT THE “HELL?”</h2>



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By an absurd twist of fate, the similarly named Obedient Democracy Support Troopers (also known in their universe as “Helljumpers”) are the stars of a beloved animated series on one of Super Earth’s most popular state-sanctioned broadcasts.



This Legendary Warbond gives Helldivers the chance to live out the cartoon heroes’ most patriotic exploits! <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/08/19/helldivers-2-halo-odst-crossover-warbond-xbox-launch/">Read more at Xbox Wire.</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">INTO THE UNJUST</h2>



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Check out this video from Arrowhead Studios for a closer look at the Legendary Warbond and all the Halo-inspired weaponry arriving in the HELLDIVERS 2 Into the Unjust update.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ABOUT THE COLLAB</h2>



Ready to dive feet-first into game dev? Watch the latest <a href="https://www.youtu.be/CxUOcdLBl9g">Official Xbox Podcast</a> video to hear Halo Studios and Arrowhead Studios developers explain the story behind this orbital hot-drop.

Available now on all platforms.

HELLDIVERS 2 x Halo: ODST Warbond

Play Halo Infinite now through September 9.

Operation: Shadows Out Now

From the shadows comes a voice…



“GET TO THE FALCON!”



Operation: Shadows is the first Operation of our 2025 Fall Update but it will not be going quietly into that dark night. With the Falcon in the skies and the Vestige Carbine in hand, Operation: Shadows launches Famished Famished Falcons and Banished Slayer into the spotlight.



Let’s check those out!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Famished Famished Falcons</h2>



Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a cast of Falcons!



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Why are Falcons flocking to fly furiously across the sky in pursuit of the furled flag? Why, it’s because they’re famished, of course!



Based loosely off a children’s game featuring starving river horses, Famished, Famished Falcons pits four teams of three players against each other. Work together as a team, pile into your Falcon, and race to the middle with the ultimate goal: Capture the Flag.



To make things a bit more fun, everyone has a Plasma Pistol (which can EMP vehicles!) and a Grappleshot allowing you some creative freedom and movement opportunities.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Skyblocks</h2>



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1e940e54-600e-4992-ab27-4400abb61918">Bookmark</a>



This is the (very colorful) map you’ll be having your aerial dogfights on. Remember what color platform you start on so you know where to bring the flag!



Just remember…no one said you had to be on your Falcon to capture the flag. You just gotta get the flag to your zone to score a point.



Four teams, four falcons, 12 Spartans, one flag. You do the math.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Banished Slayer</h2>



Get locked and loaded… It’s time for Banished Slayer! 



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This asymmetrical matchmaking mode will have you thinking strategically (who am I kidding, you should always be doing that anyway…) and working together to out-play the enemy (should be routine as well!).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Looking at Loadouts</h2>



Before you come for me for the “l” word, it’s simply a way to differentiate starting gear for both teams and has some nice alliteration. Banished Slayer is a two team mode that features asymmetrical “loadouts.” What does that mean, exactly? One team will spawn with UNSC gear:



<ul>
<li>Bandit Evo</li>



<li>MA5K Avenger</li>



<li>Frag Grenades</li>
</ul>



While the other team has some of the Banished armory at their disposal, as well as the Infected Banished overlay:



<ul>
<li>Vestige Carbine</li>



<li>Pulse Rifle</li>



<li>Spike Grenades</li>
</ul>



For those that played it, this may feel somewhat familiar to Invasion Slayer from Halo: Reach. Beyond the starting equipment, everything else is business as usual. Team based slayer, race to 50 kills, everyone has access to content on the map, etc.



If you’re looking to get your hands on the Vestige Carbine and put it through its paces, this is a great mode for that since half the lobby will be spawning with it. If you spawned with a Bandit Evo, well… You know how you can earn one. 😈



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You’ll be playing on nine maps that should be familiar such as Forest, Prism, Dredge, and many others, along with a new Community Forge map, Ecotone! You should also be able to find Ecotone in Quick Play Slayer, KOTH, Oddball, and Strongholds if those are your jam.



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Danger could be lurking around any corner…on any level. Also, say hi to Fret when you find him. 



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And with that, it’s time to venture out, feel the power of the Vestige Carbine, hear the spin of the Falcon rotors, and put your skills to the test! Read more about the update in our 2025 Fall Playlist blog.



See you on the battlefield!

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