CELEBRATING HALO: THE 2024 WINTER UPDATE AND OPERATION: GREAT JOURNEY
With the 20th anniversary of Halo 2 on the horizon, the Halo community is gearing up for an epic celebration in Halo Infinite as Operation: Great Journey launches on November 5. This marked Winter Update brings a wealth of customization content based on the beloved game, allowing players to dress their Spartans in iconic armor from Halo 2. Let’s dive into the exciting new features and bundles available in Halo Infinite’s Operation: Great Journey.
Highlighting the Master Chief Mark VI
The Master Chief Mark VI armor, a standout from Halo 2, will return to the forefront of customization for Halo Infinite’s Winter Update. This new Mark VI armor features enhancements inspired by the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo: First Strike. The Mark VI platform includes improvements in resilience and energy shield technology, making it one of the most streamlined and advanced iterations of Mjolnir armor yet.
Get equipped with the following Rocket Reclaimer bundle to step into the iconic Master Chief armor:
- Master Chief Mark VI armor kit
- Green Man armor coating
- Veteran SPNKr weapon model
- Veteran Metal weapon coating
This bundle is available in Halo Infinite’s Shop when Operation: Great Journey starts on November 5.
The Inspiring Redemption Through Thremaleon
Another exciting feature of Operation: Great Journey is the introduction of the Thremaleon armor. Inspired by the character ‘Rtas ‘Half-Jaw’ Vadum, a leader from the Covenant Service, this armor offers insight into a pivotal moment in Halo’s lore. Once a part of the Fleet of Particular Justice, ‘Vadum played a pivotal role in the events of Halo 2, leading Covenant forces against heretic elements.
Winner of the Operation Pass: Great Journey’s free rewards includes the Thremaleon armor. Upgrading to a Premium Pass grants special adorable accessories, such as the Veteran SPNKr weapon model and Damascus Alchemy weapon coating, giving a unique touch of history and detail to your Halo Infinite adventures.
Characteristics of the Helioskrill
Introduced in Halo 5, the Helioskrill armor became a fan-favorite due to its elegant and functional design, making it a popular choice among Spartan super-soldiers. Like a piece of Sangheili artisan craftsmanship, the Helioskrill offers a blend of artistic skill and lethality that settles perfectly with the tactical flexibility of Spartans.
Get the Helioskrill armor through the Arbitration bundle, which includes:
- Helioskrill helmet
- Stormclaw Mask helmet attachment
- Helioskrill Pauldrons shoulder pads
- Helioskrill Harness chest attachment
- Helioskrill Cuisse hip gear
- Helioskrill Poleyn kneepads
- Risk Explorer armor coating
- Reclaimed Wings armor effects set
Delta Forged: A Look Straight Out of Delta Halo
Developers have lovingly put together the Delta Forged bundle by compiling the Rocket Reclaimer and Arbitration bundles into one cohesive package. As an added bonus, this bundle grants you unique Oracle shoulder pads and chest attachments modeled after 343 Guilty Spark, giving your Spartan a distinct character and appearance.
Pick up the Delta Forged bundle and enjoy an extra layer of customization and historical canon informed by your gameplay.
Wartime Requisition: Marine Corps Inclusion in Halo Infinite
In operation: Great Journey, you can equip your Spartans in a newly crafted Wartime Requisition bundle inspired by the design of UNSC Marine Corps battle dress uniforms from Halo 2: Anniversary. This bundle, designed to stand out on the frontlines, captures the essence of Marine Corps tactical gear.
The Wartime Requisition bundle includes:
- XM55 ACH helmet
- HUL-I/UPTIK helmet attachment
- UA/Model 48 shoulder pads
- UA/M532 Plate chest attachment
- UA/ULAP hip gear
- UA/Type MI kneepads
- Pixel Camouflage armor coating
- Podium Finish stance
Although extremely detailed, these items are now available through Operation: Great Journey.
A Refresh of The Exchange for Operation: Great Journey
Operation: Great Journey brings back popular items to The Exchange, including the Mark V Zeta helmet and Scorpion Punch armor coating. These re-release items make their respective appearances after being first available during the Tactical Ops event in 2022. Since these items have been out of reach for a while, securing them now should be a priority for any long-time Halo fan.
Stay Updated with the Full Bundles List
For complete details on The Exchange items and more on Operation: Great Journey, Halo Infinite’s full list of customization bundles, stay tuned to the November 5 launch blog. We’ll keep you updated on every customizable option becoming available.
Get Ready for an Epic Halo Infinite Experience
Don’t miss out on the Operation: Great Journey event! Dive into exciting new customization options available in Halo Infinite. Whether you’re a new player or a lifelong fan, the 2024 Winter Update promises a robust experience filled with nostalgia and exciting new flavors fresh from the teamwork that defines Halo.
Start preparing your Spartan and secure your bundles now!
