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Halo Infinite Anvil Operation Update – Patch Notes

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Updated: July 3, 2024

New Features

This update brings new content, numerous bug fixes, and several new features to Halo Infinite. For a full list of this update’s bug fixes, see the Resolved Issues section below. New features and content included in this update are:

New Operation: Anvil

The Anvil Operation, which launches alongside this update, features a free 20-tier reward track and Shop bundles inspired by the partnership between the UNSC and the Arbiter’s Swords of Sanghelios.

Screenshot of in-game user interface for selecting a premium Operation Pass offer, which depicts Spartans holding an M41 SPNKR with the Premium-exclusive “Smash and Grab” Weapon Kit equipped.
The in-game user interface for selecting a premium Operation Pass offer, which depicts Spartans holding an M41 SPNKR with the Premium-exclusive “Smash and Grab” Weapon Kit equipped.

As with previous Operation Passes, this Operation's reward track will be available to all players for free during its 4-week duration. Players can progress through the reward track by earning Match XP in multiplayer matchmaking or Custom Games. The following premium offers are also available:

  • For 500 Credits:
    • Permanent access to the full Operation pass.
    • Exclusive customization items: “Smash and Grab” Weapon Kit for the M41 SPNKR and the “Rent Seeker” Weapon Coating.
    • When the Operation Pass is equipped, an extra Challenge slot.
    • While the Operation is active, bonus Match XP during multiplayer matchmaking.
  • For 2,000 Credits:
    • Everything listed above in the 500 Credits offer.
    • Instantly unlock all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass.

Once the Operation's 4-week window has concluded and it is no longer available for free, the Operation Pass will be accessible via the two premium offers outlined above.

For more information on the Anvil Operation, visit the “Anvil Operation Launch” blog on Halo Waypoint.

New Rotational Playlist: Big Team Battle Sentry Defense

The new Big Team Battle (BTB) Sentry Defense playlist features the matchmaking debut of an all-new community-made game mode and map. In BTB Sentry Defense, two teams of 12 players must defend their base’s AI-controlled sentry. The two sentries are Sentinel Bosses, also known as Adjutant Resolution in the Halo Infinite Campaign.

Promotional art for BTB Sentry Defense playlist, depicting a Spartan looking at a Sentinel Boss defended by a team of Spartans.
The BTB Sentry Defense playlist artwork, which depicts a Spartan looking at a Sentinel Boss defended by a team of Spartans.

Each team’s sentry starts with 2000 hit points, which is reflected in the match score. Attacking the enemy team’s sentry will reduce their score while using the Repair Field equipment on your team’s sentry will increase your team’s score. The first team whose score is reduced to 0 will lose the match.

The BTB Sentry Defense playlist features the following multiplayer maps:

  • Command
  • Deadlock
  • Fragmentation
  • Highpower
  • Oasis
  • Scarr

Command, a new community-made map, is also available in the Big Team Battle playlist. For more information on the Big Team Battle playlist and other playlist changes, visit our Halo Infinite Multiplayer Playlists page.

Screenshot of the community-made map Command.
Screenshot of the community-made map Command.

The BTB Sentry Defense playlist is currently scheduled to rotate out of matchmaking on July 16th. For more information on the BTB Sentry Defense playlist, visit the “BTB: Sentry Defense” blog on Halo Waypoint.

Exchange Items now available via Customize Menus

Prior to this update, the Exchange shop listed all items made available during the Banished Honor and Tenrai IV Operations. Starting with the release of the Anvil Operation today, these previously released items will now be available via the Customize menu. The Exchange menu will now only feature the items made available in the latest Operation.

Regardless of which menu they’re purchased in, all items previously listed in the Exchange menu will continue to only be purchasable with Spartan Points.

Resolved Issues

The following issues were resolved in the July 2, 2024, update:

  • Items listed in the Exchange menu will no longer appear as Vaulted or as earnable via a Battle Pass when viewed in the Customize menus.
  • The objects listed below are now visible again in Forge maps that previously featured them. Due to other bugs, however, these items will remain unavailable in the Forge’s Object Browser. Objects marked by an asterisk (*) have an MP variant available in the Object Browser.
    • Forerunner Door Inquisitor MP
    • Potted Plant A
    • Potted Plant B
    • Cardboard Box B*
    • Wooden Bench*
  • Improved stability on Xbox One consoles.

Thank you to all players who submitted a ticket on these or other in-game issues. Stay tuned to @HaloSupport on Twitter for the latest news on upcoming releases.

More Information About This Update

Many platforms automatically update games. To manually update or verify your game is up to date, follow the steps included in our How to Update Halo Infinite article.

Forge file versions older than 30 days may be automatically deleted. Exceptions include:

  • The 10 most recent versions will never be deleted.
  • Published versions will never be deleted.
  • Locked versions will never be deleted.
    • Up to 30 different versions can be locked per Forge file.

To lock Forge file versions, follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to the Community tab of the main menu.
  2. Select My Files.
  3. Select a file to view its Details menu. 
  4. Scroll down on the lefthand side menu and select Version History.
  5. To lock a file version, highlight a version in the Version History menu then select Lock on the righthand menu. 

To learn more Halo Infinite and its development process, check out the following resources on Halo Support or Halo Waypoint:

Join the Halo Insider program for the chance to see new features before they’re released publicly and, if you’ve encountered a bug in-game, submit a Halo Support ticket so that the development team can investigate the issue. Thank you to all Halo Insiders and ticket submitters for their bug reports and feedback!

Further Resources

  • If you experience problems with your Xbox console or Game Pass, Xbox Support can help you.
  • If you have problems with your account, Microsoft, or Xbox purchases, Microsoft Support can help you.
  • If you have problems with other purchases, please contact the retailer you purchased your game from.
  • If you experience a problem in Steam that is not an in-game issue, please contact Steam Support.
  • If you want a chance to participate in future Halo flights, sign up for the Halo Insider Program.

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