Halo Infinite is a game that has now established itself and sustained a fairly favorable critical reception. Launching alongside other industry giants such as Battlefield 2042 and Call of Duty: Vanguard, the latest addition to the space-shooter franchise seems to stand a cut above its competition in terms of legacy and positive buzz, although it is not without criticism.
While it is true that Halo Infinite was lauded for its ambitious open-world campaign and free-to-play multiplayer, it must be said that the latter has taken a while to significantly resonate with fans and provide that classic Halo multiplayer experience that has worked so well in the past. With the title always striving to reach these heights, the implementation of new content with the periodic arrival of seasonal multiplayer updates is the perfect way to do so.
Halo Infinite Season 2: Release Date and Theme
Season 2 of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is confirmed to launch on May 3, under the moniker "Lone Wolves." The Season will bring with it a slew of new content that will come in a variety of different forms and possess various utilities, all with the shared purpose of diversifying the gameplay experience that Halo Infinite and its multiplayer have to offer.
With Season 1 of Halo Infinite being called "Heroes of Reach," much of the included content was pertaining to or referencing the now-iconic Halo Reach. It appears in this way that much of the content and rewards for the inbound Season 2 will be related to new Lone Wolf characters that will prominently feature.
Halo Infinite Season 2: New Maps
In total, two new maps have been confirmed to accompany Season 2 of Halo Infinite. A new map named "Catalyst" is expected to launch with Season 2, bolstering the roster of Arena-based maps within the game. The second map goes by the name of "Breaker," and will be added to the Big Team Battles roster. These new maps will do well to provide more content for what is currently an extremely limited selection of maps within Halo Infinite.
Halo Infinite Season 2: New Game Modes
Many new game modes will also help increase the content pool for Halo Infinite with Season 2. The previously introduced but limited-time mode Attrition will be making a welcome return, as well as the classic King of the Hill mode which has previously been a staple of the franchise. The perma-death Last Spartan Standing mode is also set to be introduced, as well as a mysterious new mode called Land Grab.
Halo Infinite Season 2: New Battle Pass Content
As always, the primary allure of any in-game Season is the introduction of its new Battle Pass, with Season 2 being no different. Much like the Battle Pass of Season 1, Season 2's Pass will never expire, meaning players who are late to the party still have the incentive to purchase the Pass and unlock its rewards without the threat of early expiration.
While the exact content of the Battle Pass for Season 2 is currently unknown, it is most likely going to feature content relating to the "Lone Wolf" Spartan theme, with related armor customization elements and weapon/vehicle skins. A new and important element of the Battle Pass, however, has been made clear to fans. The Season 2 Battle Pass will grant players the ability to earn in-game credits as a part of Battle Pass progression, allowing for much easier purchase of the next Battle Pass or even just to unlock an additional cosmetic treat from the in-game store. It is also very likely that the progression for Season 2's Battle Pass will be much faster than its predecessor, with one of the main criticisms of Season 1's Pass being how slow progression felt.
Halo Infinite is available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.