"Halo's Winter Contingency III Operation Takes Off"
The Winter Contingency III Operation has launched in Halo Infinite, offering players 20 tiers of free holiday-themed customization rewards, including armor pieces, coatings, nameplates, and emblems. There are also premium upgrade options available for purchase, which unlock exclusive bonus items and provide bonus XP and an extra Challenge slot. The Santa's Little Helper bundle is available in the shop, featuring various holiday-themed weapon models, coatings, armor effects, and more. Additionally, new playlists and improvements to Match XP, Career Rank, and Challenges have been introduced. Players can also try out the updated networking model in the Squad Battle playlist through the Combat Workshop.