Finally, SWAT Is Back in Halo Infinite!
What’s New?
9th‑week update lands on December 14, and guess what? Tactical Slayer (SWAT) playlists are officially back. Yep, after a long wait, fans can now pick their favorite multiplayer mode without fighting through a wall of Oddball and Capture‑the‑Flag matches.
Playlist Breakdown
- Free‑For‑All (FFA) – every player for themselves.
- Fiesta – deck the halls with frantic chaos.
- Slayer – the legendary long‑running mode finally gets its own zone.
The Backstory
Halo Infinite’s original multiplayer engine tried to blend all modes into one massive mix‑up. That meant if you wanted SWAT, you automatically had to slog through a chaotic Oddball and Capture‑the‑Flag spree. Fans were ticked off, and a flurry of angry comments pushed 343 Industries to make a change.
Brian Jarrard, the community director, says the plan was to drop a single Slayer playlist back in 2022—but community reaction was so intense that the team opted to stagger the playlists instead, releasing all at once now.
Battle Pass Woes? Fix Incoming
Players complained the Battle Pass was painfully hard. The December update removes the problematic mode‑specific challenges, swaps them for fresh ones, and introduces “Score‑Based” XP gain—so now your performance actually counts. No more “same XP regardless of win or loss” — your kills, assists, and overall play will reward you.
What’s Changing in the Challenge System?
- Old hard‑to‑unlock tasks gone.
– No more “Kill an enemy with a pistol” for a checkpoint! - New challenges focusing on player score added.
– Now your match stats translate into XP.
Why This Matters
It’s not just about SWAT getting somewhere—it’s about giving players control. Because instead of being stuck in a “mixed‑playlist” maze, you can now:
- Jump straight into a Tactical Slayer match.
- Enjoy solo crafted modes that meet the classic Halo grind.
- Earn XP that reflects how well you play.
In short, the December update promises to finally make Halo Infinite the fun, versatile, and rewarding experience it was meant to be. Ready to suit up? Game on, Spartans!
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