Developer: 343 Industries
Initial Release Date: November 15, 2021
Genre: First-person shooter
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Overview of Season 5: Reckoning

Halo Infinite‘s Season 5: Reckoning, brings an array of new content, numerous bug fixes, and several exciting features. This season focuses on enhancing the player experience through various updates including a revamped Battle Pass, new Operations, game modes, and extensive customization options.

1. 50-Tier Battle Pass & Reward Improvements

• The new Battle Pass features 50 tiers with improved reward tracks.
• Armor Coatings now apply to all Armor Cores.
• Shoulder Pads rewards include both right and left versions together.
• The first 20 tiers include free Battle Pass rewards, while tiers 21-50 are exclusive to the Premium Battle Pass.
• The Premium Battle Pass offers benefits like additional credits, exclusive Weapon Model customization, and bonus Match XP​​.
  
  

2. Operations

• Season 5 replaces limited-time Events with longer-running Operations.
• Operations offer a themed 20-tier reward track, free for all players during its 4-6 week duration.
• Premium offers for Operations include permanent access to the pass, exclusive customization items, and additional Match XP bonuses​​.
  
  

3. Match XP in Custom Games

• Players can now earn Match XP in Custom Games, contributing to Battle Pass and Operation Pass progression.
• A daily cap is set for Match XP earned in Custom Games​​.
  
  

4. Menu Improvements

• Updated menu aesthetics and functionality.
• New background scenes, improved Battle Pass navigation, and enhanced Post-Game Carnage Report menu​​.
  
  

5. Rewards for Reaching Maximum Career Rank

• New customization rewards for players achieving the maximum Career Rank, including Armor Kits, Armor Coatings, and more​​.
  
  

6. Multi-Core for All Helmets and Additional Coatings

• All helmets, regardless of release date, are now usable on any Armor Core.
• Expansion of multi-core usage for various Coatings​​.
  
  

7. New Multiplayer Maps

• Forbidden: A Forerunner structure map offering diverse combat scenarios.
• Prism: An asymmetrical map set in a blamite mine, featuring environmental hazards​​.
  
  

8. New Multiplayer Game Mode: Extraction

• Teams compete to arm and defend Extraction Sites, earning points for successful extractions​​.
  
  

9. New Weapon Variant: Bandit Evo

• A new variant of the M392 Bandit Rifle with a 1.6x holographic scope, available in Ranked Matchmaking and Custom Games​​.
  
  

10. Forge Improvements: AI Toolkit

• New AI Toolkit allows for creating custom experiences with various AI units, behaviors, and difficulty settings​​.