Halo Infinite's store has been a point of contention among fans, mainly due to the price points of the bundles contained within, though it does bring fresh customization items each week. Now, Halo Infinite's reset has brought in a bevy of new items, emblems, and more – including a particularly entertaining AI Model for those that enjoy laughing while they slaughter their way through multiplayer matches.
From today until January 4, 2022, Halo Infinite players can pick up the Mister Chief AI model, which features a poorly drawn version of Master Chief that has become a defining meme for the Halo community. The bundle, which is simply dubbed "Mister Chief" includes the AI Model, the "Mystery Mister" Legendary AI Color, the "Mister Chief" Rare Weapon Charm, Social Media Chief Epic Nameplate, and the Social Media Chief Emblem for armor, weapons, and vehicles.
Altogether, the bundle will cost players 2,000 Credits, which shakes out to about $17.99. Whether the cost is worth it is up to buyers, but there is a unique charm to Mister Chief's portrayal. The character has been featured in prior games too, showing up in Halo: Master Chief Collection as a special helmet that players could only earn during a limited window. The absurdity of seeing Mister Chief in-game has driven countless clips to viral status.
For those looking for something a bit less ridiculous, the store has some other fresh bundles for the rest of the week. The A259 Collection unlocks vehicle skins based on Halo Reach's Carter, as well as the Pilchuck Bumper Epic Vehicle Model for the M12 Warthog. Meanwhile, the Snow Bird bundle unlocks a new weapon coating, vehicle coating, and some emblems. The A259 Collection and Snow Bird bundle are available for 1,500 Credits and 1,000 Credits, respectively. Purchasing all three weekly options will cost players 4,500 Credits, or around $40.
This is the last bundle of 2021, with new content slated to drop in 2022. The store refreshes are one of the most consistent ways to unlock new armor sets, though that's been a major sore point for fans. There's also Halo Infinite's battle pass, which adopts a nearly identical structure to the other battle pass systems featured in popular shooters. Notably, changes are coming to Halo Infinite's battle pass progression system, which should address some of the community's concerns. In the meantime, 343 Industries has implemented a few smaller, band-aid changes.
Halo Infinite is available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.