Halo Infinite Update Boosts Xbox FPS: Relaunch Ad Campaign Urged

Halo Infinite's "Summer 2025 Update," which runs until June 10, is now live and bringing a wealth of new content to the game. The update introduces new playlists, the innovative Mutilator power weapon, updates to the sandbox, new Forge tools, and additional weapons on the Weapon Bench. Players can also enjoy 50 more tiers, four new armor sets, bonus XP, and an extra challenge slot for those who opt for the Premium Operation Pass.

Despite these enhancements, some fans feel the update may be too little too late. Halo Infinite has undergone significant changes in recent years, including the rebranding of its developer from 343 Industries to Halo Studios. This followed a sharp drop in player numbers after its launch, attributed to a lack of content, dissatisfaction with progression systems, monetization issues, and the cancellation of a highly anticipated battle royale mode.

However, many players believe Halo Infinite is now in its best form yet. In a Reddit thread titled "Halo Infinite REALLY should do a 'relaunch' ad campaign. It's just not the same game as at launch. Not even close," a fan expressed their renewed enthusiasm for the game, stating, "I can't imagine anyone who likes Halo but hasn't given this game a chance, or haven't played since launch, would be disappointed coming back. And I can't imagine they or especially the general gaming public, realize how much has been added and changed."

The fan highlighted the numerous additions since their break from the game, including three new guns, numerous new maps, multiple new firefight modes, and a plethora of items to unlock. They suggested that a new trailer showcasing these changes could significantly boost the game's reputation and player base.

Another fan agreed, saying, "I wholeheartedly agree, the game is easily the best game since [Halo 3] and the best 343 has produced. Just took a while to get here, but I never left, so it’s been fun to watch play out." A different commenter shared a similar sentiment, noting their friend's reluctance to return to the game despite its improvements.

Yet another fan added, "Multiplayer-wise, it's the best Halo ever made," underscoring the game's strong multiplayer experience.

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In another Reddit thread featuring the iconic image of Master Chief holding his helmet, a user asked for opinions on Halo Infinite's evolution. One response was overwhelmingly positive, with the player saying, "I really love Infinite. Been playing since about halfway through Season 1. Revitalized my love for a series I stopped playing during Halo 4’s lifespan. Has the best Spartan customization and I also really like that different modes are constantly in rotation, custom games is fun, campaign is fun; unique but fun; music is a banger."

They also mentioned their progress in the game, stating, "Approaching my first Onyx rank and am on track to be the first Halo game I hit max career rank. The gameplay is very fluid and feels super organic blending the feel of the classic games with some modern upgrades (and sprint feels so so good in this game). As much as I love the classic games and go back to them from time to time, Infinite has my favorite gameplay overall. The game has outgrown the shell of its release and has only gotten better with time. I’m optimistic about what’s on the way and I really think Infinite is one of my favorites in the series!"

Another player replied, "It's the best arena shooter on Xbox right now. Halo Infinite scratches that itch that I wish COD did."

However, not all feedback was positive. A less enthused fan said, "This image represents the last little bit of hope I had. I genuinely think Halo’s time is over, the people who understood how to make the magic happen are all scattered and gone."

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IGN's review of Halo Infinite's single-player campaign in 2021 was highly positive, awarding it a 9/10 and stating, "Halo Infinite's single-player campaign is exactly what this series needed. It brings out the best in Master Chief's unique and satisfying combat style while leveraging old ideas to create memorable new moments. Its story falls short for both new and veteran players, but it was worth the six-year wait."

With Microsoft’s strategy to release games on multiple platforms, some Xbox fans are curious if Halo will follow suit and appear on PlayStation, similar to titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War. In November, Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, mentioned there are no “red lines” in its first-party lineup, hinting at potential future cross-platform releases.