Season 04: Infection
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Season 04: Infection is a fourth season of Halo Infinite, launched on June 20, 2023.[1]
Narrative[edit]
Ancillary materials[edit]
- Halo Waypoint Story & Intel: Story and Intel released on Halo Waypoint to expand upon the characters, events, and miscellaneous details of the season.
- Duality: An Story Shard that in which a modern Sangheili recounts the story of The Duel to a human girl.
Season Content[edit]
General overview[edit]
- 100-tier Battle pass
- New armor
- New weapon models for the BR75 battle rifle, CQS48 Bulldog, MA40 assault rifle, and Mk50 Sidekick[3]
- New multiplayer maps:
- Forest[4][5] (Arena)
- Scarr (BTB)
- Solitude, a Forge remake of Halo 5: Guardians's Plaza
- Dredge, a Forge reimagination of Halo: Reach's Countdown
- New multiplayer modes
- Infection
- Husky Raid
- New sandbox items
- Five events
- New features
- A new Career Rank progression system[2]
- Forge updates: Static/Reactive Water Plane, Minigame Mode, VFX Improvements, Budget Improvements, new Universal Blockers, new Forerunner Objects[2]
- Various quality of life improvements
- Premium and Store Cross-Core coatings
- Shop UI improvements
- Death Cam improvements
- Improved Pelican Vehicle Drop in BTB modes
- Extermination medal added in all multiplayer modes
- Campaign and Multiplayer have been separated. To access campaign, you will be brought into a separate executable. 343 will no longer have to playtest the campaign while making changes to multiplayer. [6]
Content overview[edit]
XP Boosts, Challenge Swaps, and Credits[edit]
- 19 XP Boosts
- 42 Challenge Swaps
- 1,000 Credits
General Customization[edit]
- 1 Backdrop: Danger
- 5 Nameplates: Classified, Danger Zones, Searing, Tally, Warning
- 2 Stances: Ready & Waiting, Wristshot
- 5 Armor Emblems: Classified, Danger Zones, Searing, Tally, Warning
- 5 Vehicle Emblems: Classified, Danger Zones, Searing, Tally, Warning
- 5 Weapon Emblems: Classified, Danger Zones, Searing, Tally, Warning
- 3 Armor Coatings: Genesis Bloom, Midnight, Sage Advice
- 3 Weapon Coatings: Citrus Wash, Industrial Preparedness, Surface Tension
- 2 Weapon Charms: Searing, Warning
- 1 Armor Effect: Leaky Seals
- 1 Kill Effect: Biohazardous
- 4 Visors: Plot Device, Singularity Foam, Spatterlime, Trained Eye
- 11 Weapon Models: BR75 DEVLOOP, BR75 HAZCON, BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA, BRXX LIGHTFIRE, Crimson Dawn, Crimson Sun, CQS48 MODE MS, MA40 FLASHBLIND, MA40 MODE MS, MK50 GROOVEGRIP, MK50 SWIFTGUARD
Mark VII Core[edit]
- 3 Helmets: Armet, Talon, Trendlock
- 1 Helmet Attachment: CBRN/FIM-A
- 3 Chests: UA/NERA-APS, UTIL/FLISP Mark 89, UTIL/M8 Flaregun
- 3 Shoulder Pads: UA/Arethor, UA/FLSF Type C, UA/NERA-DAP
- 2 Wrists: TAC/Holodyne Milspec, UTIL/Railgrip
- 1 Kneepads: UA/Type SI
- 1 Utility: UTIL/S-PAK
HAZMAT Core[edit]
- 1 Armor Core: HAZMAT
- 4 Helmets: Mark VI CBRN, Oberon, Project Corsac, Skarbnik
- 2 Helmet Attachments: MMC Filter, Signaltech Deepeye
- 5 Chests: Fiberweave Plate, Lifeguard Doc, Pro-Tek Extender, Techlock Safesource, Venezian Omnicorder
- 4 Shoulder Pads: Bracepad, HITEK Shoulder Plate, Sample Pack, Threatwave SMI
- 2 Wrists: Cor-Bit, Threatwave SPES
- 2 Kneepads: K-Shok Dampeners, Type Kirst
- 2 Utilities: Scantek 6300MIL, T21-HEX4
- 1 Gloves: iMEK
Yoroi Core[edit]
- 5 Helmets: Azechi, Hakushika, Hatamoto, Kawari, Otomosho
- 4 Helmet Attachments: Ambition's Crown, Courtly Display, Tengu's Gift, Unshed Valor
- 4 Chests: Heaven's Gift, Lacquered Heartwood, Thousand-Forged Plate, Twin Dragons
- 7 Shoulder Pads: Bladed Maple, Dragonborn Noble, Heaven's Cry, Iron Tortoise, Mountain Cave, Secondary Mandate, Wave Slicer
- 1 Wrist: Crestsworn
- 2 Kneepads: Bladed Crescent, Sharpened Crescent
- 5 Utilities: Bladed Guard, Graceful Leaves, Heaven's Valor, Heirloom Plate, Tomorrow's Fortune
Events[edit]
Please see the respective event pages for their Event Passes.
| List of Events | |||
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 Hazmat |
10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options for the Hazmat armor core | 27 June - 11 July 2023 | |
 Tenrai II |
10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options for the Yoroi armor core | 18 July - 1 August 2023 | |
.jpg) Cyber Showdown II |
10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options | 8 August - 22 August 2023 | |
.jpg) Containment |
10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options for the Hazmat armor core | 29 August - 12 September 2023 | |
 Tenrai III |
10-Tier Event Pass with exclusive customization options for the Yoroi armor core | 19 September - 3 October 2023 | |
Battle Pass[edit]
Tiers 1 to 10[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 1 | Free | Backdrop - Danger | 
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| Premium | Visor - Trained Eye | 
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| 2 | Free | Challenge Swap | 
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| Premium | Chest (Hazmat) - Fiberweave Plate | 
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| 3 | Premium | Wrist Attachment (Hazmat) - Threatwave SPES | 
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| 4 | Free | Armor Coating (Mark VII) - Sage Advice | .png){kind=icon}
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| Premium | 100 Currency | 
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| 5 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Helmet (Hazmat) - Mark VI CBRN | 
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| 6 | Free | Chest (Hazmat) - Venezian Omnicorder | 
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| Premium | XP Boost | 
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| 7 | Premium | Armor Emblem - Searing | 
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| 8 | Free | Armor Emblem - Warning | 
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (VK78 Commando) - Citrus Wash | 
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| 9 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Hazmat) - Midnight | 
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| 10 | Free | Weapon Coating (MA40 Assault Rifle) - Surface Tension | 
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| Premium | Utility (Hazmat) - SCANTEK 6300MIL | 
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Tiers 11 to 20[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 11 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 12 | Free | Knee Pads (Mark VII) - UA/Type SI | 
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| Premium | Charm - Warning | 
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| 13 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (MK50 Sidekick) - Citrus Wash |
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| 14 | Free | Left Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/FLSF Type C | 
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 15 | Free | Right Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/FLSF Type C | 
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| Premium | Helmet (Mark VII) - Talon | 
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| 16 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 17 | Premium | Weapon Emblem - Searing |
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| 18 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Yoroi) - Midnight |
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| 19 | Free | Armor Emblem - Tally | 
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| Premium | Left Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Sample Pack | 
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| 20 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Right Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Sample Pack | 
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Tiers 21 to 30[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 21 | Free | Armor Coating (Hazmat) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 22 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (M392 Bandit) - Citrus Wash |
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| 23 | Free | Armor Emblem - Classified | 
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Mirage IIC) - Midnight |
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| 24 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 25 | Free | Weapon Coating (MK50 Sidekick) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | Death Effect - Biohazardous | 
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| 26 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 27 | Free | Helmet (Mark VII) - Trendlock | 
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| Premium | Vehicle Emblem - Searing |
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| 28 | Premium | Weapon Coating (VK78 Commando) - Industrial Preparedness | 
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| 29 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Mark V[B]) - Midnight |
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| 30 | Free | Weapon Emblem - Warning |
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| Premium | Helmet (Hazmat) - Skarbnik | 
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Tiers 31 to 40[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 31 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 32 | Free | Armor Coating (Mirage IIC) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (CQS48 Bulldog) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 33 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (MA40 Assault Rifle) - Citrus Wash |
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| 34 | Free | Weapon Coating (BR75 Battle Rifle) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 35 | Premium | Helmet Attachment (Hazmat) - MMC Filter | 
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| 36 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 37 | Free | Weapon Emblem - Tally |
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| Premium | Nameplate Emblem - Searing |
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| 38 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Eaglestrike) - Midnight |
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| 39 | Free | Left Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/NERA-DAP | 
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| Premium | Kneepads (Hazmat) - K-SHOK Dampeners | 
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| 40 | Free | Right Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/NERA-DAP | 
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| Premium | Chest (Hazmat) - Techlock Safesource | 
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Tiers 41 to 50[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 41 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 42 | Premium | Weapon Coating (MK50 Sidekick) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 43 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Chimera) - Midnight |
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| 44 | Free | Weapon Emblem - Classified |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 45 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Utility (Hazmat) - T21-HEX4 | 
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| 46 | Free | Armor Coating (Yoroi) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 47 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Emblem - Danger Zones | 
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| 48 | Free | Chest (Mark VII) - UTIL/FliSP Mark 89 | 
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (MA40 Assault Rifle) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 49 | Premium | Armor Coating (Mark VII) - Midnight |
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| 50 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Model (BR75 Battle Rifle) - BR75 HAZCON | 
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Tiers 51 to 60[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 51 | Free | Vehicle Emblem - Warning |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 52 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (BR75 Battle Rifle) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 53 | Free | Weapon Coating (CQS48 Bulldog) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | Charm - Searing | 
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| 54 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 55 | Free | Armor Coating (Mark V[B]) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | Helmet (Mark VII) - Armet | 
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| 56 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 57 | Premium | Weapon Emblem - Danger Zones |
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| 58 | Free | Vehicle Emblem - Tally |
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| Premium | Stance - Ready & Waiting | 
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| 59 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Left Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/Arethor | 
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| 60 | Free | Visor - Singularity Foam | 
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| Premium | Right Shoulder Pad (Mark VII) - UA/Arethor | 
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Tiers 61 to 70[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 61 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 62 | Free | Weapon Coating (M392 Bandit) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (MLRS-2 Hydra) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 63 | Premium | Weapon Coating (CQS48 Bulldog) - Citrus Wash |
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| 64 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 65 | Free | Vehicle Emblem - Classified |
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| Premium | Chest (Mark VII) - UTIL/M8 Flaregun | 
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| 66 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 67 | Free | Weapon Coating (VK78 Commando) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | Vehicle Emblem - Danger Zones |
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| 68 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (M41 SPNKr) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 69 | Free | Left Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Threatwave SMI | 
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| Premium | Armor Coating (Rakshasa) - Midnight |
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| 70 | Free | Right Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Threatwave SMI | 
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| Premium | Helmet Attachment (Armet) - CBRN/FIM-A | 
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Tiers 71 to 80[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 71 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 72 | Premium | Weapon Coating (BR75 Battle Rifle) - Citrus Wash |
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| 73 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Wrist Attachment (Mark VII) - UTIL/RailGrip | 
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| 74 | Free | Weapon Coating (MLRS-2 Hydra) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 75 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Armor Effect - Leaky Seals | 
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| 76 | Free | Utility (Mark VII) - UTIL/S-PAK | 
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 77 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Nameplate Emblem - Danger Zones |
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| 78 | Premium | Weapon Coating (S7 Sniper Rifle) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 79 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Left Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - HITEK Shoulder Plate | 
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| 80 | Free | Nameplate Emblem - Warning |
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| Premium | Right Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - HITEK Shoulder Plate | 
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Tiers 81 to 90[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 81 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 82 | Free | Armor Coating (Rakshasa) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (M392 Bandit) - Industrial Preparedness |
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| 83 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (M41 SPNKr) - Citrus Wash |
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| 84 | Free | Chest (Mark VII) - UA/NERA-APS | 
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 85 | Free | Armor Coating (Eaglestrike) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | Knee Pads (Hazmat) - Type KIRST | 
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| 86 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 87 | Free | Nameplate Emblem - Tally |
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| Premium | Chest (Hazmat) - Lifeguard Doc | 
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| 88 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Left Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Bracepad | 
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| 89 | Free | Weapon Coating (SPNKr) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | Right Shoulder Pad (Hazmat) - Bracepad | 
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| 90 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Wrist Attachment (Hazmat) - COR-BIT | 
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Tiers 91 to 100[edit]
| Level | Tier | Unlocks | Images |
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| 91 | Premium | XP Boost |
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| 92 | Free | Armor Coating (Chimera) - Sage Advice |
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| Premium | Weapon Coating (S7 Sniper Rifle) - Citrus Wash |
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| 93 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Visor - Spatterlime | 
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| 94 | Free | Nameplate Emblem - Classified |
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| Premium | 100 Currency |
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| 95 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Helmet (Hazmat) - Oberon | 
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| 96 | Free | Weapon Coating (S7 Sniper Rifle) - Surface Tension |
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| Premium | XP Boost |
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| 97 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Gloves (Hazmat) - iMEK | 
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| 98 | Free | Visor - Plot Device | 
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| Premium | Stance - Wristshot | 
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| 99 | Free | Challenge Swap |
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| Premium | Helmet Attachment (Hazmat) - Signaltech Deepeye | 
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| 100 | Free | Helmet (Hazmat) - Project CORSAC | 
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| Premium | Weapon Model (CQS48 Bulldog) - CQS48 Mode MS | 
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Drop Pods and Patch Notes[edit]
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Gallery[edit]
Development images[edit]
Concept art of Infection.
Early draft renders of the Season 04 key art.
Promotional images[edit]
An overview of the content within Season 04.
An overview of the Season 04 battle pass.
Promotional render showcasing the new equipment and the map Forest.
Screenshots[edit]
An infected HAZMAT-wearing Spartan-IV on Forest, a new map in Season 04.
A Spartan utilizing the new Threat Seeker on Forest.
A Spartan using new Yoroi armor, and a new weapon model for the Mk50 Sidekick during a game on Scarr, another new map in Season 04.
A Spartan equipped with Mark VII core items from the Season 04 Battle Pass.
A Spartan equipped with HAZMAT core items from the Season 04 Battle Pass.
The Season 4 start menu.
The Season 4 main menu.
The Season 4 multiplayer menu.
The Season 4 season selector.
The loading screen during Season 4.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Halo Waypoint, Bonus Bonanza: "Looking to finish up that Battle Pass before Season 4: Infection arrives later this month? Bonus XP has come to Halo Infinite to help you out." (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Halo Waypoint, LIVESTREAM OVERVIEW | SEASON 4 (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2023) [archive]
- ^ YouTube - HALO, Season 4: Infection Trailer | Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 18, 2023)
- ^ Twitter, John Junyshek (@Unyshek): "Our first game of Infection is underway! ☣️" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Twitter, Halo Esports (@HCS): "Head to the @Complexity booth to get hands-on with @Halo Infinite Season 4!" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
- ^ YouTube, Season 4: Infection Preview Livestream | Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 18, 2023) [archive]
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