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{{Status|Gameplay}}
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{{Newcontent|[[Halo Infinite]]}}
{{Article quote|Drop into battle with sharp wits and even sharper knives.}}
{{Infobox/Season
{{Infobox/Season
|name=Winter Update
|name=Winter Update
|image=[[File:HINF WinterUpdateKeyartFull.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:HINF Winter Update Season Icon.png|class=blackbg|70px]]<br/>[[File:HINF WinterUpdateKeyartFull.jpg|300px]]
|prev=[[Season 02: Lone Wolves]]
|prev=[[Season 02: Lone Wolves]]
|next=[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]
|next=[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]
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|end=[[2023#March|March 7, 2023]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
|end=[[2023#March|March 7, 2023]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
|numtiers=30
|numtiers=30
|totalcost=30,000 [[XP]] {{C|Via [[challenges]]}}
|totalcost=
*30,000 [[XP]] {{C|Via [[challenges]]}}
*6,000 [[Credit|cR]] {{C|Via purchasing level-ups}}
|passpurchasecost=Free
|passpurchasecost=Free
|games=''[[Halo Infinite]]''
|games=''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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'''Winter Update''' was an update for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s [[multiplayer]] and [[campaign]], and launched on [[2022#November|November 8, 2022]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}{{Ref/Site|Id=UpOver|D=19|M=10|Y=2022|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IooofLOzwxQ|Site=YouTube|Page=Halo Infinite - Winter Update Overview}}
'''Winter Update''' was an update for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s [[multiplayer]] and [[campaign]]. Functioning as an interim season, the Winter Update debuted on [[2022#November|November 8, 2022]], and ended on [[2023#March|March 7, 2023]] with the release of [[Season 03: Echoes Within]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}{{Ref/Site|Id=UpOver|D=19|M=10|Y=2022|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IooofLOzwxQ|Site=YouTube|Page=Halo Infinite - Winter Update Overview}}
 
==Narrative==
===Ancillary materials===
*[[Halo Infinite Story & Intel#Winter Update|Halo Waypoint Story & Intel]]: Story and Intel released on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' to expand upon the characters, events, and miscellaneous details of the season.
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'': A short story following [[NOBLE Team]] during the [[Defense of Concord]].


==Season content==
==Season content==
*Free 30-tier battle pass{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*Free 30-tier battle pass, based on [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V(B)]] armor core{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*New multiplayer arena maps: [[Detachment]] and [[Argyle]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*New multiplayer arena maps: [[Detachment]], [[Argyle]], and [[Empyrean]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*New multiplayer mode: [[Covert One Flag]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*New multiplayer mode: [[Covert One Flag]]{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*New features
*New features
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**Campaign mission replay{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
**Campaign mission replay{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
**[[Forge]] open beta{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
**[[Forge]] open beta{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
**Match XP beta{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
**New Forge canvases: [[Arid]], [[Mires]], [[Institute]], [[Seafloor]], [[Ecliptic]], and [[Void]]{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
**Match XP beta
**24 new [[Achievements (Halo Infinite)|Achievements]] inspired by Mission Replay and Co-op, worth 400 Gamerscore
**New unlockables by achieving 100% completion on campaign
**Custom Game Browser
*Various quality of life improvements{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
*Various quality of life improvements{{Ref/Reuse|RoadMap}}
**[[Yoroi]], [[Eaglestrike]], and [[RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir|Rakshasa]] armor cores made free for all players
**10 Cadet armor coatings available for all armor cores
**Red reticle for PC players
**High Dynamic Range Toggle
**Mute and report players during matches
*December event: [[Winter Contingency II]]{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
*December event: [[Winter Contingency II]]{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
*January event: [[Joint Fire]]{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
*January event: [[Joint Fire]]{{Ref/Reuse|UpOver}}
*February event: [[Noble Intention]]


==Content overview==
==Content overview==
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! style="background:#777; color:#fff;"|Duration
! style="background:#777; color:#fff;"|Duration
|-
|-
|align="center"|'''[[Winter Contingency II]]
|align="center"|[[File:HINF WC2Header.jpg|140px]]<br>'''[[Winter Contingency II]]'''
|
|
|27 December 2022 - 3 January 2023
*10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
 
|20 December 2022 - 3 January 2023
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - JointFire Header.png|140px]]<br>'''[[Joint Fire]]'''
|
*Covert One Flag playlist
*10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
|17 January 2023 - 31 January 2023
|-
|-
|align="center"|'''[[Joint Fire]]'''
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - NobleIntention Header.jpg|140px]]<br>'''[[Noble Intention]]'''
|
|
|January 2023
*10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
|7 February 2023 - 21 February 2023
|}
|}


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|Visor - Bullfrog
|Visor - Bullfrog
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|[[File:HINF Bullfrog Visor Icon.png|100px]]
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|[[File:HINF Mark V Helmet Icon.png|100px]]
|[[File:HINF Mark V Helmet Icon.png|100px]]
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==Trivia==
*The Winter Update is also known as "Season [[2001]]" on [[Halo Waypoint]]'s service records, likely referencing the year of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s'' release.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Winter Update Keyart.png|Alternate key art for the Winter Update.
File:HINF Winter Update Keyart.png|Alternate key art for the Winter Update.
File:HINF WinterUpdateLogo.png|The logo for the Winter Update.
File:HINF WinterUpdateLogo.png|The logo for the Winter Update.
File:HINF Forge Beta.png|The logo for the Forge beta.
File:HINF Forge Beta.png|The logo for the Forge beta.
File:HINF - Winter Update - CQB promo.jpg|A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQB.
File:HINF - Winter Update - CQC promo.jpg|A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQC.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF WU PressKit Coop 1.jpg|Four players at a [[Forward Operating Base|FOB]] during campaign cooperative play.
File:HINF WU PressKit Coop 2.jpg|Two players firing their weapons during campaign cooperative play.
File:HINF WU PressKit Coop 3.jpg|Four players during campaign cooperative play.
File:HINF WU PressKit Coop 4.jpg|Four players approaching [[Ransom Keep (location)|Ransom Keep]] during campaign cooperative play.
</gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF-WULoading.png|The loading screen during the Winter Update.
File:HINF-WUSeasonSelector.png|The season selector during the Winter Update.
File:HINF-WUMultiplayerMenu.png|The Winter Update multiplayer menu.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 16:22, February 5, 2024

“ Drop into battle with sharp wits and even sharper knives. ”

Previous:

Season 02: Lone Wolves

Next:

Season 03: Echoes Within

Winter Update
Icon of the Winter Update Season
Halo Infinite Winter Update full keyart.

Start date:

November 8, 2022[1]

End date:

March 7, 2023[1]

Number of tiers:

30

Total unlock cost:

Pass purchase cost:

Free

Includes content for:

Halo Infinite

 

Winter Update was an update for Halo Infinite's multiplayer and campaign. Functioning as an interim season, the Winter Update debuted on November 8, 2022, and ended on March 7, 2023 with the release of Season 03: Echoes Within.[1][2]

Narrative[edit]

Ancillary materials[edit]

Season content[edit]

Content overview[edit]

XP Boosts[edit]

  • 5 XP Boosts

General Customization[edit]

  • 1 Nameplate: Brooch
  • 1 Armor Emblem: Brooch
  • 1 Weapon Emblem: Brooch
  • 1 Vehicle Emblem: Brooch
  • 2 Visors: Sardonic, Bullfrog

Mark V(B) Core[edit]

  • 1 Armor Core: Mark V[B]
  • 3 Helmets: Mark V, CQB, CQC
  • 1 Helmet Attachment: UA/Type C1
  • 4 Shoulder Pads: SAP/GND, SAP/CQC, SAP/SEC, SAP/SEC[K]
  • 3 Chests: TAC/Kukri Machete, UA/SIMA, UA/TAAP
  • 1 Knee Pad: UA/Type GR
  • 1 Utility: UA/TYPE CHOBHAM
  • 1 Armor Coating: Moa Assault

Events[edit]

Please see the respective event pages for their Event Passes.
List of Events
Season Event Content Duration
A render of a Spartan-IV sporting various Winter Contingency II cosmetics.
Winter Contingency II
  • 10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
 20 December 2022 - 3 January 2023
Promotional image showcasing rewards from the Joint Fire event in Halo Infinite.
Joint Fire
  • Covert One Flag playlist
  • 10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
 17 January 2023 - 31 January 2023
Promotional image showcasing rewards from the Noble Intention event in Halo Infinite
Noble Intention
  • 10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options
 7 February 2023 - 21 February 2023

Battle Pass[edit]

Tiers 1 to 10[edit]

Level Unlocks Images
1 Armor Core - Mark V [B] Season Pass Icon
2 Armor Emblem - Brooch Icon of the Brooch Emblem
3 Chest (Mark V[B]) - UA/TAAP A Spartan-IV wearing a HP/HALO chest.
4 Left Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/SEC SAP/M
5 Right Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/SEC Customization Icon
6 XP Boost Season Pass Icon
7 Vehicle Emblem - Brooch Icon of the Brooch Emblem
8 Visor - Sardonic Icon of the Sardonic Visor
9 Utility (Mark V[B]) - UA/TYPE CHOBHAM HINF UA TYPE CHOBHAM Utility Icon.png
10 Helmet (Mark V[B]) - CQB Halo Infinite - Mark V[B] CQB-class MJOLNIR Helmet

Tiers 11 to 20[edit]

Level Unlocks Images
11 XP Boost Season Pass Icon
12 Vehicle Emblem - Brooch Icon of the Brooch Emblem
13 Knee pads (Mark V[B]) - UA/Type GR GUNGNIR knee pad
14 Left Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/GND A nice wholesome Grenadier shoulder.
15 Right Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/GND Halo Infinite - Menu Icon - Mark V[B] GRENADIER-class Shoulder
16 XP Boost Season Pass Icon
17 Nameplate - Brooch Icon of the Brooch Emblem
18 Left Shoulder (Mark V[B])- SAP/CQC Halo Infinite MARK V [B] SAP/CQC Left Shoulder Pad icon
19 Right Shoulder (Mark V[B])- SAP/CQC Halo Infinite MARK V [B] SAP/CQC Right Shoulder Pad icon
20 Helmet (Mark V[B]) - CQC CQC helmet

Tiers 21 to 30[edit]

Level Unlocks Images
21 XP Boost Season Pass Icon
22 Visor - Bullfrog Icon of the Bullfrog Visor
23 Armor coating (Mark V[B]) - Moa Assault Halo Infinite - Menu Icon - Coating - Moa Assault
24 Chest (Mark V[B]) - UA/SIMA Customization icon
25 Helmet Attachment (Mark V[B]) - UA/Type C1 Menu icon for Halo Infinite armor customization.
26 XP Boost Season Pass Icon
27 Left Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/SEC[K] Customization Icon
28 Right Shoulder (Mark V[B]) - SAP/SEC[K] Customization Icon
29 Chest (Mark V[B]) - TAC/Kukri Machete Customization Icon
30 Helmet (Mark V[B]) - Mark V Halo Infinite - Mark V Helmet

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Promotional images[edit]

  • Alternate key art for the Winter Update.

    Alternate key art for the Winter Update.

  • The logo for the Winter Update.

    The logo for the Winter Update.

  • The logo for the Forge beta.

    The logo for the Forge beta.

  • A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQB.

    A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQB.

  • A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQC.

    A promotional image for the Winter Update, featuring CQC.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Four players at a FOB during campaign cooperative play.

    Four players at a FOB during campaign cooperative play.

  • Two players firing their weapons during campaign cooperative play.

    Two players firing their weapons during campaign cooperative play.

  • Four players during campaign cooperative play.

    Four players during campaign cooperative play.

  • Four players approaching Ransom Keep during campaign cooperative play.

    Four players approaching Ransom Keep during campaign cooperative play.

  • The loading screen during the Winter Update.

    The loading screen during the Winter Update.

  • The season selector during the Winter Update.

    The season selector during the Winter Update.

  • The Winter Update multiplayer menu.

    The Winter Update multiplayer menu.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint, Halo Infinite Update - September 2022 (Retrieved on Sep 1, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d YouTube, Halo Infinite - Winter Update Overview (Retrieved on Oct 19, 2022) [archive]

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