At the time of writing, Halo Infinite has a recent favorable review score of 43% on Steam, which is well below the record of 70% but is still fairly low for what was supposed to be Microsoft’s flagship game with the Xbox Series X/S. It is the result of several disappointing months that saw frequent delays for anticipated features, and even when the long-awaited Forge Mode had a release date announced, the news arrived with the cancellation of the Halo Infinite campaign’s local cooperative, breaking a promise made by 343 Industries. However, the next Winter Update is expected to be the most major for the FPS in a long time, and the developer has begun sharing comprehensive details on what players may anticipate.
According to an update provided to Halo Waypoint, a repository for Halo news developed by 343, a Match XP Beta will be launched, paving the way for modifications to the advancement system. Spartans will be able to work their way through a free 30-tier Battle Pass addition, helped by additional Challenges and Ultimate Rewards. Match XP rewards players for time spent in any game mode and is determined by performance metrics such as Win/Loss, MVP, and Top 50% of the Team. Below is a screenshot of how it looks in-game.
