Welcome back, Spartans!
Kicking off 2025 is Operation: Brute Force, which spans January 7 through February 4 (and serves as the last Operation of Halo Infinite’s 2024 Winter Update).
New playlists and modes bring some fresh chaos with Castle Wars and Action Sack (soon), along with a free 20-tier Operation Pass, and more to help beat back those January blues.
Castle Wars
Capture the Flag has evolved!
Masterful melee moves and grand Grappleshot gambits will win the day in this epic 8v8 CTF mode. Take arms, throw hands, and raid the enemy castle, break through their defenses and soar through the air with the flag in hit-and-run strikes.
Here’s a look at the maps that you’ll be playing this mode on.
Gothic
Credits: erickyboo
I wonder if Count Orlok is in?
Harvesters
Credits: erickyboo
Covenant mining platforms for gathering Helium-3 are the perfect arena for those who love heights.
Gondolas
Credits: erickyboo
It just ain’t a Halo game without gondolas!
Yosai
Credits: erickyboo
Make sure that this fortress remains impenetrable.
Sunken
Credits: erickyboo, BizzyBum, goobot
Mysterious alien ruins, perfect for exploration—and for battle.
Promenade
Credits: erickyboo
The only art you should be concerned about in this megalopolis is the art of combat.
Nadair
Credits: DISTORTED JAKAL, LudoHT
Even the most ancient fortifications have withstood the test of time.
Jarok Bridge
Credits: Halo Studios
Get ready to burn some bridges.
Action Sack
Action Sack is a playlist that finds its origins all the way back in Halo 2, where weird ‘n’ wild warfare brings mayhem and madness in a myriad of modes!
Stay tuned for more information about the modes you will be playing when Action Sack arrives later this Operation.
Operation Pass
Command. Control. Become a blunt instrument to seize the initiative and break your enemies.
The Brute-inspired Dominar armor set is available in the free 20-tier Operation Pass, along with the Wild Slant armor coating and Banished Morale Improver weapon charm.
Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:
- 500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item
- 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item
Upgrade to the Premium Pass to acquire the Vicious Hydra weapon model for the MLRS-2 Hydra and Glorious Ichor weapon coating.
The Exchange
Play matches and complete weekly challenges to earn Spartan Points which you can spend in The Exchange.
In Operation: Brute Force, you will find a number of customization items to enhance your MIRAGE IIC armor aesthetics. Here’s a look at what’s in The Exchange today!
| Item | Type | From |
|---|---|---|
| Deletion Protocol | Backdrop | Site Unseen |
| Splatter | Backdrop | Ultimate Reward |
| Chosen | Emblem | Halo Gear |
| Fangs | Emblem | Halo Gear |
| Hammer Time | Emblem | Halo Gear |
| HUL/BNR/ORIGO | Helmet Attachment | Site Unseen |
| UA/FRONT PLATE | Hip Attachment | Site Unseen |
| Three-Five-Five | Visor | Ultimate Reward |
| Blue Pop | Visor | Ultimate Reward |
| Sansar Obsidian | Visor | Ultimate Reward |
| UTIL/EYESPY-II | Chest Attachment | Site Unseen |
| Tactical Clippy | Weapon Charm | Ultimate Reward |
| Field Analyst | Stance | Site Unseen |
| Flayer Knife | Hip Attachment | NEW |
| HUL/UNI | Helmet Attachment | NEW |
| Sunset Contessa | Armor Coating | Winter Contingency |
| Kaolin Strand | Armor Coating | Ultimate Reward |
| Primal Glory | Armor Coating | HCS Drops |
| Bold Industry | Armor Coating | Site Unseen |
| BELUS | Helmet | Site Unseen |
| UTIL/SUPERPOWER OUTBACK | Shoulder Pads | Site Unseen |
Shop
Head to Halo Infinite’s Shop and you will find this Operation’s new bundles available now, which contains the following:
Savage Inciter
This super bundle contains both the Savage and Inciter bundles, which can be purchased separately. As a bonus, the super bundle contains the Escharum’s Regards death FX.
- Inciter helmet
- Unspoken Threat helmet attachment
- Inciter Pauldron shoulder pads
- Inciter Heartplate chest attachment
- Twin Negotiators hip attachment
- Inciter Kneeguard knee pads
- Lines of Battle armor coating
- Whispered Fear weapon model (M40 SPNKr)
- Tarnished Champion weapon coating
- Savage helmet
- Wreck-Salvaged Pauldron shoulder pads
- Sensor Sash chest attachment
- Nutrient Pouch hip attachment
- Sharpened Incisor knee pads
- [BONUS] Escharum’s Regards death FX
Warmonger
- Warmonger helmet
- Watchdog Gold Cornet helmet attachment
- Warmonger Mantle shoulder pads
- Warmonger Heartplate chest attachment
- Warmonger Plates hip attachment
- Warmonger Kneeguard knee pads
- Sigils of Teash armor coating
Operation: Brute Force is now live. This is no time for a fine scalpel, grab (be) the blunt instrument you need to bludgeon the castle walls and beat down everybody who stands between you and victory.
Get out there and channel your inner Jiralhanae!
Press Kit
Click here to download the Operation: Brute Force press kit!