Halo Infinite Summer Update Unleashes Firefight, New Weapon, and Classic Armors.

343 Industries turns up the heat with a nostalgic and action-packed seasonal update that brings the fight back to Halo’s roots.

🔥 Suit up, Spartans — the Summer Update is here, and it’s a scorcher. 343 Industries has officially dropped one of the most anticipated Halo Infinite updates yet, bringing back the fan-favorite Firefight mode, a brand-new Banished weapon, and iconic classic armors that will have longtime fans shouting “Finish the fight!” 💥

🎮 What’s New in the Update?

🧨 Firefight: King of the Hill Mode

The beloved PvE mode Firefight returns — with a twist. The new “King of the Hill” variant pits four players against endless waves of enemies while trying to control shifting zones. Expect new AI behaviors, dynamic spawn patterns, and escalating difficulty that turns every round into a sweaty, pulse-pounding survival test. 💀

“This is Firefight reimagined for the Infinite era — fast, brutal, and deeply tactical,” developers teased in their update notes.

⚔️ New Weapon: The Bandit Evo

A sleek evolution of the DMR, the Bandit Evo is designed for precision mid-range combat, packing a semi-auto punch with improved recoil control and a tactical scope. It’s perfect for headshot artists and aggressive flanking plays. 🎯

👑 Classic Armors Return

Fan-favorite armor cores from Halo 3 and Reach make a triumphant return, including:

• Mark V [B]
• CQB
• Recon
• ODST armor set 🪖

These cosmetics are fully customizable with modern shaders and coatings, blending nostalgia with next-gen shine.

🛠️ Bonus QoL Features

• Custom game browser enhancements
• Anti-cheat improvements
• Ranked reset & new seasonal rewards
• Forge updates with new prefab tools 🔧

🗓️ When Can You Play?

The update is live now across all platforms — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. And with Firefight playlists already popping, there’s never been a better time to squad up and dive in.

💬 The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many calling it Halo Infinite’s most “complete-feeling” update since launch.