Tech Desk 
Nov 02, 2024
Halo 2 is marking its milestone anniversary with its own celebration rather than within Halo Infinite. The newly rebranded Halo Studios announced that Halo Infinite will receive an update called Operation: The Great Journey on November 5. The update includes a classic third-person mode and a playlist offering a nostalgic "rewind" experience.
The Delta Arena playlist will bring back classic Halo gameplay, removing modern abilities and instead featuring the 2004 settings in a 2024 release.
What to expect from Halo 2’s Operation: The Great Journey
Players will lose the ability to clamber up ledges, players will collide, jumps will have the familiar floaty feel, and sprinting will be absent.
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Additionally, fan-made classic Halo 2 maps created with Forge, including iconic battlefields like Midship and Lockout, will return, with Lockout receiving a lush, overgrown facelift. These updates are designed to evoke nostalgic emotions in players.
The Master Chief Collection will also be updated, featuring a rebuilt version of the legendary Halo 2 demo from E3 2003, now available for PC. Halo Studios has recognised the demand for enhanced, fast-paced content delivery, addressing the shift in player consumption patterns.
