Operation: Forerunner

It’s time to reclaim what was lost. Fight for the grace of the Mantle in Operation: Forerunner, live now through May 6.

Once the galaxy’s self-appointed caretakers, the Forerunners have left behind many secrets in the form of sacred rings, colossal installations, mysterious artifacts—and devastating military technology.

The latest free 20-tier Operation Pass offers a chance to reclaim the Prefect armor from the annals of history. Reverse-engineered from the combat skin of the Forerunner Prefect class, this fan-favorite Halo 4 armor set has been adapted and reforged for a new chapter in Spartan excellence.

Complete all 20 tiers to prove yourself worthy of the title. May your foes tremble before you!

New Mode: Husky Assault

Strategy, meet chaos. Husky Assault combines the do-or-die rush of Husky Raid with the tactical objectives of Assault. Weapons are random, options are few, and you’ve got to wrestle the bomb from the enemy’s clutches by any means necessary.

With nowhere to go but forward, you’ll have to adapt your methods on the fly—or suffer the consequences.

New Map: Warehouse

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Warehouse has been added to the map rotation in Husky Assault and Husky Raid modes. A concrete paradise laden with gloomy sunbeams, hellish half-pipes, and just the right amount of grunge, this map proves that skate parks really are dangerous. Good thing you wore a helmet.

New Mode: Ranked 1v1 Showdown

We’ve added Ranked 1v1 Showdown to Halo Infinite as a new Ranked rotational playlist! Just like in the social version, you and one opponent will compete on a slice of fan-favorite Halo maps with new starting weapons in every round.

In the Ranked version of 1v1 Showdown, starting weapons have been tailored for a more competitive experience, focusing primarily on precision weapons to give players a true test of aim, strategy, and composure.

Join us April 18–20 for the kickoff of the HCS Season at HCS Major Arlington, where players and fans will be able to compete using the Ranked 1v1 Showdown mode for a chance to claim prizes from a $5,000 prize pool. Better get practicing!

Coming Soon: BTB Maps & Modes

We’ll soon refresh the Big Team Battle playlist and add two new modes to Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mythos. Jump in later this Operation to test your mettle in BTB Extraction and BTB Assault! More details on the new modes below.

Stay tuned for a full writeup of the upcoming BTB playlist updates, including info on four new maps arriving in the BTB map rotation.

BTB Extraction

BTB Extraction introduces multi-site Extraction for up to 24 players. With two target zones active at a time, your team will need to secure extraction sites, deploy the beacons, and defend your turf long enough to score.

Seven points to win and twice the exposed flank? Perfect conditions for glory.

BTB Assault

In BTB Assault, teams of up to 12 players face off in the classic strategic bomber mode, where seconds make the difference between Spartans and smithereens. Whether you’re fending off would-be sappers or sneaking behind their lines, bringing the boom just got a little bit harder.

Operation Pass

The Forerunners have returned. This Operation Pass promises triumphant Spartans the enameled excellence of the Prefect armor, the coveted battle regalia of an ancient caste. Those who walk the path of the Forerunners can also unlock the Sorvad Solid emblem and the Odin’s Eye helmet attachment.

Complete this Operation’s reward tiers by May 6 to unlock the full armor set. Once an Operation has concluded, all customization rewards offered in its free reward tiers will eventually make their way to The Exchange in a future Operation—but cataloging specimens like these can take time.

Premium Pass

Secure a Premium Pass to lock in your Operation: Forerunner rewards and complete them at your leisure. Premium Pass holders will also instantly unlock the Promethean Assault Rifle MA40 weapon model and the Steel Fall weapon coating, plus bonus XP and an additional challenge slot.

Once purchased, a Premium Operation Pass never expires and its reward tiers can be completed at your leisure. Premium Operation Passes are only available while their respective Operation is active. The Premium Pass for Operation: Forerunner is available to purchase now through May 6. Premium customization rewards offered in this Premium Pass will be added to The Shop to purchase separately at a later date.

Free Unlock: Women's History Month Bundle

If you missed your chance to claim last month’s free log-in unlock, the Women’s History Month Bundle can now be found in the Customization Menu. Simply select any WHM item within the Armor Hall to acquire the full bundle, featuring the Women’s History Month armor coating, visor, nameplate, and emblems.

Fuel Rod SPNKr

The Fuel Rod SPNKr is an unholy alliance between UNSC technology and Banished ingenuity. Modified to fire fuel rod munitions, this new take on a Covenant classic is available as a power weapon on maps and can be spawned in Forge. Six shots from this rowdy rod-thrower should give ‘em something to think about.

Waypoint Chronicle

Along with this Operation comes a new Waypoint Chronicle, releasing April 10.

Study of the Forerunners in recent years has unlocked revelations about humanity’s own far-reaching past.

Once an interstellar empire and rival to the Forerunners, these civilizations were at the center of events that would shape the future of the galaxy through the emergence of the virulent, all-consuming parasite known as the Flood.

But as research by ONI is conducted on a derelict cruiser belonging to the ancient human Ancestors, strange effects begin to take hold of the crew.

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Champions should wear something that says, “My singular valor must be preserved and studied.” Purchase the Promethean Reclamation bundle to unlock two new armor sets from the Halo legendarium.

Harkening to the ascendancy of the Didact and his Warrior-Servants, the Sundered Star and Vindicator armor sets are the perfect attire for scattering one’s enemies to cosmic dust, especially with the Promethean Commando weapon model in your fearsome grip.

This bundle also includes the Composition kill effect set so you can catalog your foes for posterity with complete disintegration. Probably a good time for pithy remarks about their hubris while you’re at it.

The Exchange

Earn Spartan Points by playing multiplayer matches and completing weekly challenges in Halo Infinite. Use your Spartan Points to claim armor customizations, weapon models, emblems, and effects at The Exchange.

In Operation: Forerunner, we’re featuring Forerunner-inspired armor and a “back catalog” of retro-inspired designs from the Cyber Showdown Event. Embrace the digital revolution with the new UA/Prefect Buckler, or prove you’re with the band by unlocking the Craig Cover Band stance, the Halo VHS weapon charm, and more!

Player Resources

Halo Infinite is expanding all the time. To navigate its constellated cosmos, we’ve compiled a list of useful resources for new and returning players. Visit the links below to see all currently active playlists, an overview of game modes, patch notes, and more:

• Join the official Halo Discord server
• Read the latest patch notes
• Check out all currently active multiplayer playlists
• Read descriptions for all multiplayer modes in Halo Infinite
• Learn about creating custom maps and modes in Forge

New to Halo Infinite? Check out our New Player Guide for helpful tips.

Support

Run into a bug, glitch, or other unexpected issue? Submit a ticket to the Halo Support team.

You can submit tickets on a wide range of topics that includes reports of audio issues, crashes, game-save corruption, reporting a player, general bug reports, and more.

Press Kit

Download the Operation: Forerunner press kit today!