Halo 2fans are feasting. The game’s 20th anniversary week is filled to the brim with nostalgic goodness, starting with a massive update that drops fan-favoriteHalo 2maps, armor, and more intoHalo Infinite— which just got a third-person mode.
There’s really too much to include in such a short opening paragraph, so let’s expand on things. Not only willHalo 2fans be able to play on maps influenced by classics such as Lockout, but they’ll at lastexperience the famed E3 2003 demofor themselves. The former comes as part of theHalo Infinite2024 Winter Update, which addsHalo 2-inspired maps, a playlist, and armor options for the store.
TheHalo 2celebrations and more begin with the 2024 Winter Update
The 2024 Winter Update marks the newest Operation forHalo Infinite, appropriately namedOperation: Great Journey. A 20-tier Operation Pass, Great Journey lets you strap yourself in the time-appropriate amor including one mimicking an Elite. I guess that’s a decent compromise over the option to choose an Elite body for multiplayer, which you could do back in the ’04 game. It also introduces a sniper rifle inspired by the near-perfectHalo 2design and the MA5K Avenger rifle held by the Spartan-IIIs who adorned the cover of the novelHalo: Ghosts of Onyx. My early 20s self is feeling all giddy, and a bit old. And tired.
The newHalo 2-inspired playlist is Delta Arena, which takes you back to the past faster than Samurai Jack. Delta Arena is what you want to play if you’re aching for those classic maps. But be warned: You will notice some major gameplay changes. For one, sprint is disabled along with the clamber ability. The floaty jump returns and all players start with the MA5K Avenger. Yes, you’ll notice how much slower the game feels, but that’s how we liked it back then, dagnabbit.
The playlist features the seven mapsHalo 2fans will surely gush about. These seven Forge-made maps are modern takes on all-time classics such as Ascension and Beaver Creek. Some of the maps inHalo 2were so good, that three of the ones you’re able to play today inHalo Infinitemade our list of10 best Halo multiplayer mapsever.
Here are the maps and their original names:
The modes available for the playlist include:
There are also shop bundles you can grab if you’re feeling inclined. The Rocket Reclaimer bundle gives you the Mjolnir Mark VI armor worn by the Master Chief inHalo 2, a classic SPNKr weapon model, and coatings. The Arbitration bundle lets you cosplay as an Elite with Sangheili armor pieces and coatings. There’s more, including armor based on those loveableMarines.
The third-person camera arrives atHalo
Halo Infinitegets athird-person modewith the 2024 Winter Update. The mode celebratesHalobeforeHalo: Combat Evolved, back when it was conceived as a third-person game. you may experience it in Firefight: King of the Hill, but the option is available in Custom Games options and for Forge creators.
All in all,Halo 2fans will have a lot to enjoy this week. It’s a big update, so be sure tocheck out the blog postfor more. Remember that theHalo 2E3 demo is also coming this week. you may play it as a Steam Workshop mod forHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon July 06, 2025.
