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Halo Infinite

Combat Workshop: Multi-Team

I’ll cut straight to the chase – we are very excited to introduce Multi-Team via the Combat Workshop – effective immediately!



It has long been a favorite mode, perfect for smaller squads and a lot of chaos. It’s also a mode that has seen a lot of variations over time from teams of two, three, and four. It’s live right now so read up on what you can expect when you jump into matchmaking later!



Multi-Team Mayhem



It’s all Arena Multi-Team, all the time. Arena Multi-Team will feature four teams of two Spartans each (2v2v2v2) and will feature some variety in game play so here’s what you can expect as far as maps and modes go.

Arena Maps


  • Elevation Multi-Team
  • Forbidden Multi-Team
  • Behemoth Multi-Team
  • Cliffhanger Multi- Team

Arena Variations


  • Multi-Team: Crazy King
  • Multi-Team: Slayer
  • Multi-Team: Oddball
  • Multi-Team: Land Grab




Friend or Foe



In past versions of Multi-Team, each squad had their own designated color (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, etc.) During this Combat Workshop, one of the main points of feedback we are interested in is how Halo Infinite’s friend vs foe detection system works when it’s friend vs all foes.

This means you will be able to tell who is on your team and all other teams will simply look like enemies to you and you won’t necessarily know which enemy you’ve come across.

Have thoughts? Hold on to them be sure to follow-up and provide your feedback when the survey goes live later this week!




The Combat Workshop is your one-shop stop to check out work-in-progress maps, modes, and other new experiences. This playlist allows us to test out new modes, new features, new experiences, and get feedback at scale before taking that information back and iterating on it. From there, we can address issues and community feedback to get things ready for primetime matchmaking.

Check back later for the link to the survey, or follow the QR code that will appear in-game.

If you experience any technical issues, please be sure to report them to us by using the Halo Support site at aka.ms/HaloSupport.

Hop into matchmaking, play some Multi-Team, and check back later this week to give us your feedback!

Juneteenth 2024

Join us in honoring Juneteenth, a day of liberation and unity.



Let's stand together against oppression for a brighter tomorrow. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

Unlock the Juneteenth emblems and nameplate in Halo Infinite this month as we celebrate freedom and equality.

Operation: Tenrai IV Exchange & Shop

Enter The Exchange for customization rewards from the past🪙



Earn Spartan Points from matches, Operation Pass progress, and weekly Ultimate Rewards. Redeem for past and new items like:

⛈️ Rain & Thunder wrist gear
😈 Yokai helmet
🔥 Sol Devil weapon coating
🪻 Willow Tea armor coating

...and more!

Don't forget, items will not be “going away” when the Exchange refreshes. They will still be available to purchase with Spartan Points through the customization menus (much like bundles once they have rotated out of the Shop).



While you busied yourself with the hammer, I studied the blade!



The Kendo Master bundle contains the following items:
  • Kendo helmet
  • Temple Champion helmet attachment
  • First Movement shoulders
  • Burden of Metal chest attachment
  • Burden of Wind hip attachment
  • Second Movement wrist attachment
  • Marked Scars armor coating
  • Leaping Bounty MK50 Sidekick weapon model
  • Secret Greetings weapon coating

Master yourself, master the blade.



You are the master of your own destiny.



Prove your worth with the Ikari Legacy bundle containing:
  • Ikari helmet
  • Final Resolve helmet attachment
  • Cave Bear Guard shoulders
  • Clawed Plate chest attachment
  • Beckoning Blades hip attachment
  • Beast Pad kneepads
  • Dark Bronze armor coating
  • Fortune Bold Hydra weapon model
  • Crimson Coral weapon coating

Seize control of your fate today.

Community Playdate

Prove you're an unstoppable force 💥



Join us tomorrow at 11 AM PT for a Juggernaut showdown during our Tenrai IV Community Playdate.

Don't miss your chance to earn the exclusive Unicorn of Ice rewards 🦄✨

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Forge Features

Welcome back to Forge Features, where it’s that time once again to do a round-up of some of the latest and greatest community-made maps for you to bookmark and try out!

From classic remakes to Firefight-based campaign level recreations and brand new maps, we’ve got a veritable swath of awesomeness to share with you this issue. So let’s kick things off by catching up with Operation: UPPER CUT in orbit around Reach…



Ardent Prayer – Reach


Credits: Gghio7
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Long Night of Solace is a beloved mission from Halo: Reach, and you can experience a stunningly extensive recreation of the infiltration of the Ardent Prayer made in Halo Infinite’s Forge! You’ll start off on the corvette’s hull and fight your way in, moving to take the hangar, weapons stations, and eventually the bridge.

Grab some friends and play this map with Firefight: King of the Hill—make sure you set “SEQUENTIAL SETS” to true in the mode options (appears specifically under the Firefight options category) for a true linear experience.



Sandtrap Firefight


Credits: Okom1
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Many would argue that Sandtrap is the perfect map for just about any mode, and they would be right—something that Okom1’s Sandtrap Firefight only goes to show further by bringing PvE to this beloved classic location.



Blood and Metal


Credits: Angrjaynka
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A great small-sized map for those intimate 1v1 standoffs, 2v2 doubles, and 4v4 team matches—don’t feel bad if you end up getting killed because you’re just staring in awe at the rather horrifying monster in the distance!



Citadel Deserted


Credits: NEMEZIS
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Citadel released back in 2009 alongside Halo 3: ODST, which included the second part of the Mythic Map Pack. But where Citadel’s debut in Halo 3 was visually defined by its warm tones and golden light shining through, NEMEZIS has seen fit to explore what the map looks like as a frozen, decaying ruin.



Stormlight


Credits: DarkMaiming
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Who knew there was a “most beautiful Halo map ever” competition going on because Stormlight is absolutely a prime contender for it! This BTB map is set under an enlarged hologram of our galaxy projected by a central Forerunner structure surrounded by verdant, rocky terrain—a true “war in heaven”-type location that perfectly fits Halo’s tone and aesthetics.



Derailed


Credits: Total Legend
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Upon spawning into this map, you just kight think that you’ve stumbled back in time to 2004. The aesthetic and design sensibilities of Halo 2’s Earth-based maps are all over Derailed (with a dash of some Halo 4 as well), the gamertag of the map’s creator comes as no surprise as it really would take a total legend to build this!



Serenity


Credits: UneeQ TV
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UneeQ is always turning out some absolutely stunning maps, and their latest endeavor is Serenity—a remake of Sanctuary, the timeless classic from Halo 2.

Scaled for Halo Infinite’s gameplay, Serenity supports all core modes and was built using recently added ancient and alien world-themed Forge palette objects.




That’s a wrap on another issue of Forge Features, so hit the links above and get bookmarking—you won’t want to miss any of these, whether you’re looking to jump into some custom games with your friends or simply fancy exploring these spaces alone.

We’ll see you next month!

BTB Update

Earlier this week, the new Tenrai IV Operation went live and brought with it the highly anticipated Match Composer feature along with some additional updates. We have also implemented some changes to maps and modes in Big Team Battle, seeking to address community feedback and playlist data that we have been collecting to improve the experience for players.



Let’s take a look at what’s new!



Our Goals



This quality-of-life update was made with four core goals in mind for improving gameplay in BTB.
  1. We want to see an increase in Flag Steals and Flag Captures so that fewer CTF matches in BTB end from the time limit expiring due to stalemate scenarios.
  2. We want to reduce extended stalemates in certain Zone Sets for Total Control. We also want to make the Total Control Zone Sets as fair as possible for both teams on all maps.
  3. We want to increase and improve the fun factor and practicality of using vehicles in BTB—especially Warthogs.
  4. We want to increase the reliability of finding a hard counter to specific enemy strategies. Knowing you can always get to a Hydra spawner will help players counter air vehicles, for example.



Maps & Modes


General


  • We have added more vehicles across the board. This will improve the amount of vehicular combat present in BTB by adding in more of the mechanical mayhem we all know and love
  • Flag Placements have been updated to increase the number of Flag Steal attempts and successful Flag Captures
  • For BTB: CTF, Flag Return Time has been increased from 40 seconds to 60 seconds. This helps add more exciting gameplay moments when both teams are battling around a pulled Flag
  • Total Control zone placements now match what is found in BTB Heavies. These placements improve the flow of the match by reducing stalemate scenarios. They’re also tuned to be more fair for both teams.
  • UI Markers for Power Weapons and Power Equipment are now enabled.
  • Static Respawn Zones have been enabled for all symmetrical maps when playing BTB: Slayer. Team spawns will no longer flip in this mode
  • Sniper- and Launcher-class Weapon Racks will now spawn static selections of weapons.
  • Dynamo Grenade spawners have been reduced or completely eliminated on most maps for improved vehicular gameplay
  • Disabled Campaign Weapon Variants from having a chance to spawn in Weapon Drop Pods

Fragmentation




  • Sniper-class Power Weapon Pads at Hex Archway and Rock Archway will now only spawn the S7 Sniper Rifle
  • Sniper-class Weapon Racks at each base are now set to always spawn the Stalker Rifle
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks at Canyon Base and Cliff Base are set to always spawn the Hydra
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks at Rock Power Node and Hex Power Node are set to always spawn the Ravager
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks at Center Rock Path and Center Hex Path are set to always spawn the Hydra
  • Dynamo Grenade spawns have been reduced—they have a chance of spawning in the Loot Caves, but nowhere else on the map
  • The Center Passage Powerup Pad is set to always spawn Active Camo
  • Powerup Pads set to always spawn Active Camo have been added behind the bases (at Hex Pocket and Rock Pocket)
  • Added a Vehicle Pad that spawns the Ghost in front of each base
  • Added a Vehicle Pad that spawns the Banshee at both bases
  • Added two neutral Vehicle Pads that spawn Razorbacks to middle of the map (near Broken Ring and Wreckage)

Deadlock




  • Two new Power Weapon Pads set to spawn S7 Sniper Rifles now reside near the center of the map (at each overlooking side of the central trench)
  • Precision-class Weapon Racks at the bottom of each base will now guarantee that one spawns a BR75 Battle Rifle and the other spawns a VK78 Commando
  • The Sniper-class Power Weapon Pad at the Pelican Crash Site will now always spawn the Skewer
  • Sniper-class Weapon Racks at Bridge and Watchtower are now set to always spawn the Stalker Rifle
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks near High Cargo and Low Cargo have been set to always spawn the Hydra
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks at each base have been set to always spawn the Ravager (right next to the Shade Turrets)
  • The Melee-class Power Weapon Pad at the center of the map has been replaced by a Grenade Pad. It is the only Grenade Pad that will spawn Dynamo Grenades and will serve as a counter to the new vehicles that have been added to the map
  • The Power Weapon Pad in the Cave is now set to always spawn the M41 SPNKr
  • The Powerup Pad at Bridge has been moved to High Cargo and will now always spawn Active Camo
  • The Powerup Pad at Watchtower will now always spawn Active Camo
  • Equipment Pads that spawn the Repair Field have been moved to the top of each base
  • Mounted Scrap Cannons have been added to Bridge and Watchtower
  • Added a Vehicle Pad that spawns the Gungoose at both bases
  • Added a Vehicle Pad that spawns the Chopper at both bases
  • Added two neutral Vehicle Pads that spawn Razorbacks at the middle of the map (near Crash Site and Low Cargo)
  • Smoothed out the natural geometry at Eagle Base’s ramp in front of the Gungoose Vehicle Pad for improved player and vehicle traversal

Highpower




  • The added geometry from the BTB Heavies variant of Highpower has been added to the standard Highpower map. This includes the added cover at Cliffs, as well as the extra cover behind Cobra Base
  • The Total Control Zone at Lakeside (near Eagle Base) has been moved into the road at Cliffs for both the Alpha and Delta Total Control Zone Sets
  • The Melee-class Power Weapon Pad at Cliffs near Eagle Team base has been moved to the nearby landing pad and has been changed to a Sniper-class Power Weapon Pad that spawns the S7 Sniper
  • A new Sniper-class Power Weapon Pad has been added near Rocky Pass for Cobra Team that spawns the S7 Sniper
  • The Sniper-class Power Weapon Pad at High Power has been set to always spawn a Skewer
  • The Launcher-class Power Weapon Pad at Center Pit will now always spawn the Cindershot
  • The Sniper-class Weapon Racks at the landing pad behind both bases will now always spawn the Stalker Rifle
  • The Launcher-class Weapon Racks at the top of each base will now always spawn the Hydra
  • The Launcher-class Weapon Racks at Overlook and Rocky Pass will now always spawn the Ravager
  • The Grenade Pad in the “sneaky-cliff-wall” at Cave Pit is now the only one on the map to spawn Dynamo Grenades
  • A Mounted Chaingun Turret has been added to the top of each base and in front of each base.
  • The Vehicle Pads on the landing pad at each base now will spawn the Banshee
  • Vehicle Pads have been added to the top of each base that can spawn either the Banshee or the Wasp. The vehicle chosen at the start of the game will remain the same for the duration of the match. Both bases will have the same vehicle to ensure balanced gameplay
  • A Vehicle Pad that spawns the Ghost is now present at both bases
  • The Equipment Pad that spawned the Grappleshot in Cave has been replaced with a Powerup Pad that will always spawn Active Camo
  • An Equipment Pad that spawns the Repulsor has been added to the Ridgeline area. This now means both teams will have access to a Repulsor

Breaker




  • The kinetic launcher in Tunnel from the Heavies variant of Breaker has been added to the standard Breaker map
  • The Launcher-class Power Weapon Pad in Tunnel will now always spawn the M41 SPNKr
  • Replaced the Sniper-class Power Weapon Pads at each base with Launcher-class Power Weapon Pads that spawn Cindershots
  • A neutral Sniper-class Power Weapon Pad that spawns the S7 Sniper Rifle has been added to Blast House
  • A neutral Sniper-class Weapon Rack that spawns the Shock Rifle has been added to “Flappy Flap” (at mid near Launch Ramps)
  • Eagle Team’s right-side Sniper-class Weapon Rack has been moved closer to initial spawn and will now always spawn the Stalker Rifle
  • Cobra Team’s Sniper-class Weapon Rack will now always spawn the Stalker Rifle
  • The Launcher-class Weapon Racks below the Blast House kinetic launchers are set to spawn Ravagers
  • The Powerup Pads have been moved to each side of the Blast House and will now always spawn Active Camo

Breaker (One Flag CTF)




This new Breaker map variant includes all the changes featured in the standard Breaker map, with the exception of the details listed below:
  • The Defender’s Flag has been set up at the top doorway of Frigate Base, next to where the Drop Wall Equipment Pad resides
  • The Attacker’s Flag Capture Point has been added to the top center of the Turbine Base, above the blue-liquid death pit
  • Defender Team Respawn Points at Frigate base have been moved back to increase likelihood of Attacker Flag pulls
  • New platform geometry has been added to the front of Frigate Base near the Flag to add a new route of attack and escape
  • New cover/ramp geometry has been added at Frigate Blast Deck as an entry point to the front side of Frigate Base
  • A new static crate has been added to the right side of Frigate Base as a route for players to use
  • Removed the Launcher-class Power Weapon Pad from Frigate Base (Defenders)
  • The Powerup Pad at Frigate Base (Defense) now spawns the Overshield
  • Removed the Warthog Vehicle Pad inside Frigate Base (Defenders)
  • The Ghost Vehicle Pad at Frigate base’s little bridge now spawns a Razorback
  • The Repulsor Equipment Pad at Frigate Interchange (Defenders) now spawns the Threat Seeker.
  • Added an Equipment Pad that spawns a Grappleshot on the ramps up from Turbine Interchange (Attackers) to Overlook
  • Added two Mongoose Vehicle Pads to Turbine Base (Attackers)
  • Added a new Razorback Vehicle Pad to Turbine Base (Attackers)

Oasis




  • Added support for BTB: One Flag CTF. Defenders spawn at Tower Base; the Flag spawns at the entrance to Facility
  • Zone A in Total Control’s Alpha Set has been moved from above the West Pump building to its interior.
  • The Sniper-class Power Weapon Pads formerly near Oasis are now centralized at each base and will always spawn the S7 Sniper Rifle
  • Launcher-class Weapon Racks at each base now always spawn the Hydra
  • The two Launcher-class Weapon Racks at the entrance to Facility from Oasis will now always spawn one Hydra and one Ravager
  • A neutral Sniper-class Weapon Rack that spawns the Shock Rifle spawns at Cave Lift
  • Sniper-class Weapon Racks at each base are set to spawn Stalker Rifles
  • The neutral Launcher-class Power Weapon Pad at Pipe Hall now always spawns the Cindershot
  • Added a 30 second initial spawn timer to the neutral Wasp spawner
  • Added a Vehicle Pad that spawns a Banshee to each base
  • Mounted Chaingun Turrets have been added to each base
  • The neutral Powerup Pad that spawns at Cave Lift now always spawns the Quantum Translocator
  • The neutral Powerup Pad that spawns at Facility now always spawns Overshield
  • The neutral Powerup Pad that spawns at Oasis now always spawns Active Camo

Scarr




  • The Sniper-class Weapon Racks at both bases near West Balcony and East Balcony will now always spawn the Shock Rifle
  • The Sniper-class Weapon Rack at Crosspoint will now always spawn a Stalker Rifle
  • Mounted Plasma Cannons have been added at each side of the Crosspoint kinetic launcher
  • The Launcher-class Weapon Racks at Processing will now always spawn the Ravager
  • Replaced the Shroud Equipment Pad at the Crosspoint platform with a Powerup Pad that will always spawn Active Camo
  • The Powerup Pad at Power Core (Top-Mid) was moved to the other side of the platform and will now always spawn the Quantum Translocator
  • A Vehicle Pad that spawns the Gungoose is now placed at each base
  • A Vehicle Pad that spawns the Chopper is now placed at each base




That’s a wrap on the complete list of BTB updates. We hope you enjoy these changes and that they create more active, driven matches—as always, we are keen to hear your feedback and we will be watching our socials and playlist data closely.

Halo Infinite’s Match Composer is live and players can now select their preferred variants of BTB to play, whether you’re all in for BTB Heavies or prefer to jump into the core objective modes (see more details in our Match Composer blog).

See you on the battlefield!

Tenrai IV Playlist

Warrior at rest
Peace, serenity, and calm
Soon, battle begins




Tenrai returns. Take a moment to prepare yourselves for you will face off against a new, formidable foe.



It's the Juggernaut, Spartan



Or maybe the Ninjanaut. The frenetic free-for-all mode returns, alongside a variant with an invisible Juggernaut.

If you are chosen to be the Juggernaut, you’ll enjoy a substantial shield buff, some damage resistance, and a speed boost. You’ll be equipped with a Gravity Hammer and the Quantum Translocator allowing you to take on the rest of the lobby with the grace of, well, a Juggernaut. But be careful—if you get killed, the person who took you down becomes the new Juggernaut.



If you find yourself in a Ninjanaut lobby, watch your six. In this version, the Juggernaut is a ninja and is equipped with active camouflage. Over time, this camo will tick down but you can reset the amount of time left on your camo by getting a kill. As the Ninjanaut, you can execute sneaky plays with your wits, bottomless plasma grenades, and a Grappleshot. But the rest of the lobby has Threat Seekers to, well, seek you out. As with Juggernaut, killing the Ninjanaut will grant you a prompt promotion to the new Ninjanaut, so be ready to evolve your strategy on the fly.

Juggernaut


Credits: Djungelskog7425, Bonk Salsa, ODSTorien

There is a single Juggernaut per game and, as expected, the Juggernaut is stronger than Spartans.
  • Buffed shields, increased damage resistance, speed boost
  • Has Gravity Hammer & Quantum Translocator

Just remember, killing the Juggernaut turns you into the next Juggernaut so if you take down the monster, be ready to step into those shoes.

Ninjanaut


Credits: Djungelskog7425, Max Extra

As the name implies, this is Juggernaut but you’re invisible. As the Ninjanaut, you’ll have active camouflage from the start but it will decrease overtime. Each kill you get will reset the cloak duration, so as long as you’re racking up the kills you’ll stay invisible to the naked eye. The Ninjanaut also has:
  • Grappleshot
  • Refilling plasma grenades

Other players will be searching for the Ninjanaut with their Threat Seekers, so stay nimble! And if you out-play the Ninjanaut, you will become the next one so take advantage of the newly granted active camo.

In either mode, here’s how you score points to win the game:
  • Getting kills as Juggernaut/Ninjanaut
  • Killing the Juggernaut/Ninjanaut



Tenrai Traversals



Tenrai III introduced themed maps and we’re adding to that with this outing. You can take your Tenrai IV travels to…

Hanami


Credits: MikRips, bullet2thehead9
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Leaves gently scatter
The music of silent rest
Relax with the wind


You can immerse yourself further in the experience with the suite of returning community-made maps properly themed for the event.



Dynasty


Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze, Le Frenchys, Okom1
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Time everlasting
Witnessed through this lineage
Of learned wisdom




Houseki


Credits: DarkMaiming
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A lance of sunlight
Gazes o’er far shores and fields
A home defended




Kaiketsu


Credits: I Crush All, NightAvenger01
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Nature’s reverie
Warm light bathes the old homestead
Vines have deep roots




Kiken'na


Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze
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Opulence


Credits: Epetr0
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Warriors are taught
In a hall of great wisdom
How to fight and fall




Shiro


Credits: PwnJones, Le Frenchys
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A redoubt of hope
Burning day to deepest night
Stands like a mountain




Shogun


Credits: Le Frenchys, Galaxytivity
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The smallest candle
Passes light, undiminished
Fills the sky with stars




Takamanohara


Credits: Djungelskog7425, Max Extra, Bonk Salsa
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The high tower looks
Beyond the sky, to a realm
Far beyond our reach




It’s time, Spartan, for you to go forth and embrace your inner warrior.

Become the Juggernaut you were born to be.

Pride Month 2024

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈



Embrace love, diversity, and inclusion by equipping the Unity ‘24 armor coating, nameplate, and emblem in Halo Infinite this June.

Let's stand together in honoring our LGBTQIA+ community and forging a future of unity and acceptance for all.

Operation: Tenrai IV

In the garden's hush,
A warrior blooms in peace –
Petals brace for storm.

🌸🌸🌸



Find your inner peace before you return to the battlefield. Tenrai returns on June 4 with a new map and new experiences to hone your warrior ways. Complete your free 20 tier Operation Pass to unlock new customizations and rewards.



Match Composer Preview

Tenrai IV kicks off next Tuesday, June 4, and Halo Infinite will receive an update alongside the launch of this latest Operation. Players can expect a few fixes under the hood, but the most exciting component of this next content update will be the release of the long-awaited Match Composer functionality for matchmaking!



Today, we want to give you a quick preview of what you can expect and how this feature will offer more flexibility to play the experiences you enjoy the most.

So, what exactly is a “Match Composer?”

This new matchmaking functionality allows players to choose a high-level playlist based on criteria like team composition (4v4, BTB, FFA, etc.) and then choose the specific modes you prefer to play (Husky Raid, Team Slayer, Team Snipers, etc.).



Originally, players would just be able to select “Team Arena” which could end up putting you into any of the supported game modes within that playlist. Now, you’ll be able to “compose” your match experience from the start and only search and play the specific types of experiences you want to play within a playlist. You can compose parameters and search one playlist at a time.

Not only does this new feature give you greater control to play what you want to play, it also allows us to take niche offerings that were previously relegated to limited-time rotationals and make them into permanent Match Composer mode choices (for example, Team Snipers is available to play all the time now within the Quick Play playlist).

At face value, Halo Infinite’s matchmaking menus will look quite similar—you’ll be presented with a list of available playlists and if you select a Match Composer-enabled playlist (denoted in the description), the next screen will then offer a list of all the available modes to choose from. By default, every mode option will be enabled to help expedite searching and get players into matches quickly, but players can select and deselect as few or as many as desired.

One important note here is that selecting fewer options adds more constraints to the matchmaking search parameters and can result in longer wait times depending on current online population and general popularity of the modes you’ve chosen. If you aren’t picky and just want to jump into a 4v4 match as fast as possible, leave everything selected. If you only want to play Team Snipers but not that many other players online have opted into Team Snipers, it may take longer to match into a game.



Playlist Offerings





Most, but not all, of Halo Infinite’s playlists will support Match Composer functionality when this feature is released next Tuesday. In general, most Social playlists will have Match Composer options but Ranked will not. Here’s the list of Social Match Composer enabled playlists that will be available upon release:

Tenrai IV


[FFA] [8 Players] Enjoy Tenrai-themed content including new community modes as well as the new original community map, Hanami

This is the new Tenrai Operation themed featured playlist, available for a limited time.

Quick Play


[4v4] All things 4v4 from Team Slayer to Husky Raid. Curate your preferred 4v4 experiences here

This playlist will include the majority of Halo Infinite’s 4v4 social game modes and offers numerous different choices ranging from Mini Slayer to CTF to Dodgeball and more. Players who only want to play on community-created Forge maps can select the “Community” version of a specific mode (i.e. “Community Slayer”).

Team Doubles


[2v2] Assorted games for teams of two. Work together or die alone; teamwork is critical here

Rumble Pit


[FFA] [8 Players] A mix of Slayer variants and other Free for All modes. You’re on your own, Spartan

Infection


[FFA] [12 Players] Infect the enemy team or survive until the time limit. Players killed by Infected become Infected

Big Team Battle


[12v12] For those who prefer a bigger battle. Here you can curate between standard BTB, BTB Heavies, and other variety BTB modes

Mode selection options include entries from the original BTB Core, BTB Social, and BTB Heavies playlists such as Total Control, Team Snipers, Stockpile, Fiesta Slayer, and more.

Squad Battle


[8v8] Your traditional fix for large scale warfare. Curate your experience with Team Slayer and objective gametypes

Mode choices include CTF, King of the Hill, Slayer, One Flag CTF, Land Grab, and Total Control.

Firefight Legendary


[PVE] [LEGENDARY] [4 Players] Take the fight to the Banished. Curate your Firefight experience with different modes on Legendary difficulty

Firefight Heroic


[PVE] [HEROIC] [4 Players] Take the fight to the Banished. Curate your Firefight experience with different modes on Heroic difficulty

Firefight Normal


[PVE] [NORMAL] [4 Players] Take the fight to the Banished. Curate your Firefight experience with different modes on Normal difficulty

Each of the three Firefight playlists offer the same options (regular Firefight: KotH, Gruntpocalypse, or Gruntpocalypse Fiesta) but are differentiated at the playlist level based on difficulty choice.



Ranked Playlists



To ensure Halo Infinite’s Ranked experience maintains the highest level of competitive integrity, these playlists will not support Match Composing. However, the consolidation that the Match Composer offers us on the Social side means we’re able to expand the core Ranked playlists with this release to include:

Ranked Arena


[4v4] – Bandit Evo Loadout. Motion tracker disabled. Team Slayer, CTF, Oddball, KOTH, and Strongholds gametypes. Face off against other Spartans to earn or progress your rank.

Ranked Slayer


[4v4] – Bandit Evo loadout. Friendly Fire enabled. Motion tracker disabled.

Ranked Doubles


[2v2] – Slay the enemy team. Bandit Evo loadout. Motion tracker disabled.

Ranked Tactical will be available as a Ranked Rotational offering beginning next week.



Play Your Way





The Match Composer comes to Halo Infinite as part of a free update alongside the next Operation: Tenrai IV next Tuesday, June 4. Check back next week for the full patch notes and additional details on the update and what you’ll find in the Tenrai Operation Pass and Exchange refreshes.

We’re excited to get this highly requested feature into your hands and will be keeping a close eye on feedback and game telemetry to ensure the Match Composer is delivering a great online experience.

We’ll see you online, Spartans!