Operation: Last Stand

Be hope in times of darkness. Return to the Academy and repel the Banished in Operation: Last Stand, live now through June 10.

The captured AI Iratus has exposed the location of the Spartan Academy. It’s up to you to fend off a Banished onslaught in Firefight: Battle of the Academy, a new linear Firefight experience where securing objectives is tantamount to survival. Can you outlast your foes long enough to enact the Cole Protocol?

The 2025 Summer Update arrives in Halo Infinite with new playlists, a devastating new power weapon, expanded Weapons Bench customization options, and a last stand for some of humanity’s most decorated soldiers.

New Weapon: Mutilator

Two barrels. One gravity-shifting wallop. The Mutilator is a cruel instrument of maximum devastation, borne of the imponderable pairing of a double-barreled shotgun and a Gravity Hammer.

Unload one shell at a time in standard fire, or switch to alt-fire mode for a twofer of titanic output. If there’s anything left to mutilate, the hammer at the business end should finish the job.

The Mutilator can be found as a power weapon on maps, added to custom matches, or spawned in Forge.

New Mode: Mutilator Madness

Jump into Mutilator Madness to wield the mighty Mutilator in a new, more monstrous incarnation of Juggernaut.

At the start of each match, one player randomly assumes the role of the Mutilator-toting Juggernaut, a nigh-invincible foe whose kills earn points toward victory. The rules are simple: kill the Juggernaut, become the Juggernaut. Everyone else is cannon fodder.

Firefight: Battle of the Academy

Iratus has brought the Banished to the Spartan Academy. Brace for contact in Firefight: Battle of the Academy, a new linear Firefight experience set in the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science.

You’ll have to defend your allies, commit acts of sabotage, and prevent the enemy from attaining intel on humanity’s best-kept secrets. Our survival as a species may depend on it.

Banished don’t relent without a fight. Let’s give them what they came for.

Operation Pass Overview

As covered in our Summer Update teaser, Operation: Last Stand kicks off the season with an expanded Premium Pass offering and armor sets commemorating the heroes of the United Nations Space Command.

Free Operation Pass

Iratus just invited the Banished to our doorstep, and you’re not going to answer in pajamas. Fight back in style with the SECOPS armor set, a special issue freshly dispatched from ONI Security. Designed for counterinsurgency and precision interventions, this tactical gear is as quiet as it is lethal. If they see you coming, they’re already dead.

Complete the first 20 free tiers of the latest Operation Pass to unlock the full SECOPS armor set, the Cold Justice coating, and a supply drop of Spartan Points.

Premium Operation Pass

Purchase the Premium Operation Pass to expand your armory in a 50-tier reward track with four full armor sets and a salvo of instant unlocks! In addition to the SECOPS armor, Premium Pass operators can get tactical with the new Raider, EVA GEN1, and Scarred Comet armor sets.

• Scarred Comet: The commemorative-issue Scarred Comet armor reminds us of the noble sacrifice of Headhunter Jonah-B283, Eirene’s favorite son and one enlightened individual.
• EVA GEN1: First seen in service in Halo 3, the Extra Vehicular Activity armor was designed for maneuverability in zero-grav conditions. Its staying power lies in its full-width shroud visor and timeless aesthetic.
• Raider: Adapted from tactical-assault gear first seen in Halo 4, the devilish silhouette of the Raider armor rankles with primal potency. What may be lost in its narrow visor is recouped by its effect on prey.

Premium Pass holders will also receive customizations that pay tribute to some of the UNSC’s finest. Upgrade to the Premium Operation Pass to instantly unlock the Commander Agryna armor kit, Academy Champion coating, Pendragon and Victor visors, and Chibi Johnson weapon charm.

Summer Update Now Live

Check out our Summer Update blog for a details on new Weapons Bench customizations and other changes now live in Halo Infinite:

• New Forge nodes and features
• Ranked S&D Extraction
• $20,000 ForgeHub Map Contest
• Sniper ricochet mechanics
• Kill Feed and tuning updates

Free Log-In Unlocks

Log in by May 31 to unlock commemorative customization bundles for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Once unlocked, all holiday visors, armor coatings, and emblems can be found in the Armor Hall from the Customization menu.

If you missed your chance to claim last month’s free Earth Day emblem, head to The Exchange to claim it for free starting today.

Waypoint Chronicle Coming Soon

“February 2560. The UNSC personnel of the Avery J. Johnson Academy are plunged into peril as the rogue artificial intelligence Iratus is unleashed.”

In the first of an epic two-part Waypoint Chronicle story, Spartans Agryna, Eklund, and Dinh must contend with the threat posed by Iratus to the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science.

Halo: Battle for the Academy – Part 1 releases soon.

Part 2 will be released later this Operation.

The Shop

This op calls for wetwork, and The Shop has you covered. Between the Headhunter Constellation, ODST Orcus, and X-Treme Sidekick bundles, there’s gear for encounters both serious and silly.

Head to The Shop in Halo Infinite to check out these and more bundles!

Headhunter Constellation

The Headhunter Constellation bundle introduces the Liberator and ORION IIC armor sets, the Sticks and Stone Sidekick weapon model, the Venomous Harvest effect set, and a galaxy of coating options for tactical supremacy.

• Liberator: Inspired by the infiltration armor of the intrepid Headhunter Roland-B210, the Liberator armor is emblazoned with battle scarring from a treacherous Energy Sword and equipped for short-range comms in swampy environs
• ORION IIC: Though eventually outmoded by the MJOLNIR series, the ORION IIC prototype exoframe has reportedly seen combat in undisclosed clandestine missions since the Human-Covenant War era
• Sticks and Stone weapon model: A trusty sidearm from bygone days. Despite its crude materials, its efficacy is superstitiously attested by UNSC veterans. Just don’t forget to share the rock
• Venomous Harvest effect set: Assail your foes with a searing burst of lightning and the crimson specter of Iratus! Diabolical laughter not included

ODST Orcus

Drops don’t count unless you get singed. Prep for the next orbital insertion with the ODST Orcus bundle, fully kitted out with the Orcus tactical armor (first seen in Operation: Frontlines), the Trenchbroom Bulldog weapon model, and new EXO-X armor accessories.

This bundle also includes the Dirtside Devil armor coating and the War Dog weapon coating, so you’ll look the part when you soar feet-first into hell.

X-Treme Sidekick

Take a break from death-defying and get wet n’ wild with the X-Treme Sidekick bundle, containing the SuperBlaster Sidekick model and X-Treme Deluxe coating.

The Exchange

Operation: Last Stand dusts off with a full complement of battle-ready customizations. Use Spartan Points to acquire the Ghost of Reach bundle, the Noble Rose stance, and over 20 more new and returning items—including earnable customizations from Operation: Frontlines and the Mindfall Event!

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 patch notes for Operation: Last Stand
• 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.

See Something, Say Something

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, general bug reports, and more.

Press Kit

Download the Operation: Last Stand press kit here!