Halo Infinite's Operation: Snowbound Brings Festive Fun with 1v1 Face-offs and Holiday Rewards

Halo Infinite Unveils Operation: Snowbound

Halo Infinite fans are in for a festive treat as Operation: Snowbound takes center stage from December 3, 2024, running through January 7, 2025. This event ushers in a host of thrilling battles featuring nostalgic maps, revamped experiences, and holiday-themed rewards ready to light up the Haloday season.

Highlights: 1v1 Showdown Playlist

With the 1v1 Showdown playlist, players can settle disputes or demonstrate their excellent gaming skills in a competitive setting. Pinned against your fellow Spartans in distinct portions of familiar maps, the match's outcome greatly depends on players' prowess and strategy, rather than the randomized weapon and equipment loadouts.

Whether you're gaming for fun or a challenge, the 1v1 arena warmly welcomes you and your friend to spar in matchmaking. To delve deeper into this experience, you can check out the detailed blog post on the 1v1 Showdown playlist.

A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Return to Old Haunts

Engage in old-school gaming with a modern-day twist. The year is 2007, and warmth lurks in the digital world of Halo 3 matchmaking. Recall the thrill of vetoing Capture the Flag on Isolation in favor of playing Oddball on Snowbound, this time meticulously recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge. Battle amidst the icy expanses of Snowbound or heed the call of another variant, Snow Ground, a snowy makeover of the familiar beach-bound outpost, High Ground.

Adding to the icy adventures, Snow Fire, the map variant introduced in last winter's Winter Contingency III event, marks its return to matchmaking for another stint.

Operation Pass: Bracing for Infractor Armor Set

The event introduces a free 20-tier Operation Pass with the renowned Infractor armor set as a key feature. Inspired by the Jiralhanae Stalkers from Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, the Infractor armor set is a symbol of covert tactics and expert recon, perfect for putting adversaries on thin ice.

The Operation Pass can be upgraded for 500 credits for bonus XP, an extra challenge slot, and an exclusive customization item. For 2,000 credits, you can instantly unlock all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass on purchase and receive the bonus customization item.

Let Loose with Snowball Fight

No Spartan can resist a fun-packed snowball fight planned to spring up as the Operation progresses. The mode will be playable across Snowbound, Snow Ground, and Snow Fire, substituting your arsenal with an infinite supply of plasma grenades.

Rewarding Spartan Points in The Exchange

Operation: Snowbound offers a slew of Holiday-themed items from previous Winter Contingency events and fresh customization options like the Arctic Disruption vehicle coating. To lay your hands on these items, engage in matches and complete weekly challenges to earn valuable Spartan Points that let you shop in The Exchange.

Deck your Spartan and Arsenal in Unique Bundles

Spruce up with the latest holiday bundles available in the Halo Infinite Shop. The Festival Helpers bundle packed with Responder and Bruma bundles is a seasonal surprise not to miss. For Eaglestrike enthusiasts, the Lancejack bundle guarantees several exciting goodies, including Blackrock Breacher chest attachments and Engraved Stone armor coating.

Wrap Up the Holiday Season with Operation: Snowbound

With Operation: Snowbound's lineup of thrilling experiences, it's indeed a season to spread festive joy in Halo Infinite. Whether you're up for a pal-friendly 1v1s, eager to gear up in the Brute Stalker style via the new free Operation Pass, or looking forward to earning exclusive Spartan Points, there's plenty to explore.

Stay safe, share the joy, and have a fantastic Holiday season!