Halo Infinite Revives ‘Firefight Classic’ In New Operation Update

Halo Infinite is still getting all sorts of updates and today it’s launched Operation: Blue Team – including Firefight Classic, Hot Swap, and a free 20-tier Operation Pass.

This new event will run from now until 8th April 2025, so enjoy it while you can! Here are some of the highlights of this latest content drop via the official Halo Waypoint website:

Firefight Classic

You know the drill. Each new wave brings progressively more difficult Banished bad guys—five waves make up a round, three rounds (plus a bonus round) make a set. You can keep the party going for as long as you want. No, really, you could keep the good times rolling with your squad into next week if you really wanted to! Or—at the end of a set—head to the exfiltration zone and end the match.

Try not to die, as lives are limited, but you’ll be able to earn them back by successfully completing a bonus round.

Of course, a classic mode pairs nicely with some classic maps! Return to ONI’s headquarters in New Mombasa as Alpha Site and Security Zone from Halo 3: ODST return, along with SWORD Base’s Courtyard from Halo: Reach.

Hot Swap

Hot Swap puts that to the ultimate test, as this team-based 4v4 mode switches up everybody’s loadout every thirty seconds—that means you, your teammates, and the enemy team. Maybe you’ll all get a rocket launcher, maybe you’ll get a plasma pistol. Whatever the situation you’ll have to adjust your role and strategy if you and your team mean to claim victory.

It’s long been said that Halo’s gameplay is built on the foundation of cycling “thirty seconds of fun,” and that is what you will find at the heart of Hot Swap.

Operation Pass

Front and center of this Operation Pass is Kelly-087, the fastest Spartan.

Exceptionally talented at reconnaissance and close-quarters combat, Kelly is known for her lightning-fast reflexes and ability to run at speeds of 40mph for extended periods. Recently, this killer queen has also developed a fondness for what is considered “classical” music in the 26th century.

Acquire Kelly-087’s HERMES-class Mjolnir armor in the free 20-tier Operation Pass. Upgrade to the Premium Pass to acquire the Wintergeist armor coating to round out Kelly’s look.

The Premium Pass comes with an additional Challenge Slot, bonus XP, and never expires. The Premium Pass is available until April 8.

You can get a better look at all of this in the trailer above and find out more about this latest update on the Halo Waypoint website. The team has also shared a refresher on Firefight if you’re interested in a quick history of this mode.