Halo Infinite Teases Operation: Last Stand Ahead of May 2 Reveal

343 Industries has dropped early details on Halo Infinite’s next major Operation, set to be officially unveiled during a livestream on May 2. The upcoming update will include fresh Firefight content, new gear, and rewards, promising another exciting chapter for multiplayer fans.

Operation: Forerunner Sets the Stage

The current event, Operation: Forerunner, brings back nostalgic content from Halo 4 and earlier titles. Here’s what players can still enjoy before it wraps up:

• ⚔️ Classic multiplayer modes like Extraction and Assault in Big Team Battle (up to 24 players!).
• 💥 Introduction of Husky Assault, blending objective-based gameplay with randomized weapons.
• 🎖️ Unlockable rewards such as the iconic Halo 4 Prefect armor through a free 20-tier Operation Pass.
• ⏳ A new Operation Pass and new multiplayer content are on the horizon for May.

Operation: Last Stand to Introduce ‘Battle of the Academy’ Firefight

Announced via the official Halo Twitter account, Operation: Last Stand will be revealed in full during the May 2 community livestream. Here’s what’s coming:

• 🎮 A brand-new linear Firefight playlist called "Battle of the Academy", launching May 6.
• 🧱 This mode offers a campaign-style experience, where players progress through zones with increasing difficulty.
• 👀 The teaser trailer also shows off new Orion armor, likely one of the rewards in the upcoming Operation Pass.

Operation Pass Details and Player Progression

When Operation: Last Stand begins:

• 🆕 Players can unlock a new Operation Pass or purchase the Premium version, which never expires once bought.
• 🔄 Players with unfinished progress in older passes (like Forerunner Premium) can still continue unlocking rewards during the new operation.
• 🎁 The May 2 livestream is expected to reveal the full reward lineup for Operation: Last Stand.

Community Hype Builds Ahead of Reveal

With the return of a Firefight experience and the reveal of iconic armor sets, the Halo Infinite community is buzzing with excitement. Fans are especially hyped for the campaign-like structure of Battle of the Academy, which blends classic PvE intensity with modern multiplayer style.