On November 18th, Operation: Infinite will launch for Halo Infinite players, featuring a battle pass and numerous new customization options, but as stated by the team, this will be the conclusion for content updates related to this game:
With various Halo titles in the works, our entire team will need to concentrate collectively to provide fresh experiences with the same dedication and attention that we’ve received from our community. While we are committed to supporting Halo Infinite moving forward, Operation: Infinite is the final major content update we have planned.
Transitioning this game to maintenance mode feels like an awkward consequence following last month’s announcement of a 2026 multiplatform launch for the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, but this has been the trend for Infinite ever since its rocky launch with a rough and unrefined eight-minute gameplay reveal back in 2020.
The game was eventually postponed for another year to late 2021, missing the debut of the Xbox Series X / S consoles, and launching without features like co-op campaign and the Forge customization tool. The notorious Craig did receive an upgrade, and following updates ticked off some items from the wishlists of the community. Nevertheless, it has become increasingly evident that the trajectory of Halo is cross-platform and excludes the free-to-play multiplayer aspect of Infinite, as Xbox hardware sales continue to decline, while Microsoft’s push for profitability leads to studio closures and price increases.
Currently, the team shares, “we’ve been deeply impressed by the feedback” for Campaign Evolved, which will be launching on both PS5 and Xbox next year.
