Cut and unused Halo Infinite customization content
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This page discusses elements of deleted material and cut content. Some information on the page is sourced from game files and may not be verifiable through external sources. Where possible, such information should be clearly-marked and replaced with a proper external source as soon as one is available. |
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Halo Infinite cut content
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Cut enemies and ambient life
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Cut medals
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Cut weapons
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Halo Infinite has seen a large array of player customization options added over the course of its lifespan. Many options, despite being revealed in trailers, or being usable in Halo Championship Series builds have either never been released, or have been outright removed from the game's files.
Armor coatings
Ambitious Intruder
The Ambitious Intruder armor coating was first seen during promotional trailers and screenshots for the Fractures: Tenrai event in November, 2021. The coating was exclusive to the Yoroi armor core, and featured an indigo color scheme, with black and golden accents. The coating would ultimately go unused.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Ambitious Intruder |
Fracture: Tenrai | The Covenant invasion means opportunity for minor clans and upstart houses. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Yoroi | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger coating was first seen in Halo Infinite builds that were playable at the Halo Championship Series Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coating would ultimately go unused with Season 03's launch.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Bengal Tiger |
UNSC | Not native to these parts. | Rare | Season 03: Echoes Within | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Green Tiger
The Green Tiger coating was first seen in Halo Infinite builds that were playable at the Halo Championship Series Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coating would ultimately go unused with Season 03's launch.
Resonant Element
The Resonant Element coating was first seen in Halo Infinite builds that were playable at the Halo Championship Series Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coating would ultimately go unused with Season 03's launch.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Resonant Element |
UNSC | Parade-ready. | Rare | Season 03: Echoes Within | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Siberian Tiger
The Siberian Tiger coating was first seen in promotional material for Season 03: Echoes Within, with a Mark V (B)-clad Spartan-IV utilizing the coating on Chasm. It was then seen in Halo Infinite builds that were playable at the Halo Championship Series Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coating would ultimately go unused with Season 03's launch.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Siberian Tiger |
UNSC | Soul of a predator. | Rare | Season 03: Echoes Within | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Steel Soldier
The Steel Soldier coating was first seen in Halo Infinite builds that were playable at the Halo Championship Series Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coating would ultimately go unused with Season 03's launch.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Steel Soldier |
UNSC | Wrecking crew. | Rare | Season 03: Echoes Within | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Year 2 eUnited Launch
A branded coating included in the planned eUnited HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as the company of eUnited suddenly dissolved in December, 2022.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Year 2 eUnited Launch |
343 Industries | You can't win a team fight unless you Stand United. | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | Mirage IIC | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Year 2 Fnatic Launch
A branded coating included in the planned Fnatic HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as Fnatic ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on November 12, 2022.
Year 2 G2 Esports Launch
A branded coating included in the planned G2 HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as G2 Esports ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 10, 2022.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() Year 2 G2 Esports Launch |
343 Industries | #G2ARMY | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | Mirage IIC | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
2024 NAVI Launch
A branded coating included in the planned 2024 NAVI HCS bundle for the January Update in 2024. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as NAVI ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 20, 2023.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() 2024 NAVI Launch |
343 Industries | Introducing the brand-new, dazzling NAVI skin. Let your victories shine so brightly that your enemies might just need some blinders! | Epic | Spirit of Fire | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Weapon coatings
Shattered Cherry
The Shattered Cherry weapon coating was a coating that was intended to be released through the Doom & Bloom bundle that arrived with Tenrai's return in February, 2022. The coating was ultimately not included in the bundle, despite the icon for it showing a Yoroi-clad Spartan utilizing it. The coating remains unusable.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible weapons | Status |
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![]() Shattered Cherry |
UNSC | Sink your teeth into this one. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | BR75 battle rifle | Unavailable, visible to the player. |
Year 2 eUnited Launch
A branded coating included in the planned eUnited HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as the company of eUnited suddenly dissolved in December, 2022.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible weapons | Status |
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![]() Year 2 eUnited Launch |
343 Industries | You can't win a team fight unless you Stand United. | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | S7 Sniper | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Year 2 Fnatic Launch
A branded coating included in the planned Fnatic HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as Fnatic ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on November 12, 2022.
Year 2 G2 Esports Launch
A branded coating included in the planned G2 HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as G2 Esports ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 10, 2022.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible weapons | Status |
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![]() Year 2 G2 Esports Launch |
343 Industries | #G2ARMY | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | S7 Sniper | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
2024 NAVI
A branded coating included in the planned 2024 NAVI HCS bundle for the January Update in 2024. The coating and bundle were ultimately scrapped as NAVI ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 20, 2023.
Coating | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() 2024 NAVI |
343 Industries | Introducing the brand-new, dazzling NAVI skin. Let your victories shine so brightly that your enemies might just need some blinders! | Epic | Cyber Showdown III | Available on all weapons. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Armor
SAP/GUNGNIR
SAP/GUNGNIR shoulders were present in promotional material for Halo Infinite upon the updating of the Xbox site for the game in 2021. They were also present in the trailer for Season 05: Reckoning, and in HCS promotional content during the January Update.
A Spartan-IV using SAP/Gungnir on Prism during the Season 05: Reckoning trailer.
Visors
peppermint_green
A green analogue to Sweetsight, peppermint_green was briefly visible in the Armor Hall during the Winter Update, before being removed in a later update.
Visor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() peppermint_green |
343 Industries | peppermint_green | Epic | Winter Update | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
rch_em_red
A textured, glowing red visor, rch_em_red was briefly visible in the Armor Hall during the Winter Update, before being removed in a later update.
Visor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() rch_em_red |
343 Industries | rch_em_red | Legendary | Winter Update | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
rch_em_red_2
Nearly identical to rch_em_red, albeit lacking the glow, rch_em_red_2 was briefly visible in the Armor Hall during the Winter Update, before being removed in a later update.
Visor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() rch_em_red_2 |
343 Industries | rch_em_red_2 | Legendary | Winter Update | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
rch_em_white
Featuring a pattern identical to rch_em_red and rch_em_red_2, rch_em_white was briefly visible in the Armor Hall during the Winter Update, before being removed in a later update.
Visor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced in | Compatible Cores | Status |
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![]() rch_em_white |
343 Industries | rch_em_white | Legendary | Winter Update | Available on all cores. | Unavailable, hidden to the player. |
Year 2 eUnited Launch
A branded visor included in the planned eUnited HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The visor and bundle were ultimately scrapped as the company of eUnited suddenly dissolved in December, 2022.
Year 2 Fnatic Launch
A branded visor included in the planned Fnatic HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The bundle and bundle were ultimately scrapped as Fnatic ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on November 12, 2022.
Year 2 G2 Esports Launch
A branded visor included in the planned G2 Esports HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within. The visor and bundle were ultimately scrapped as G2 Esports ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 10, 2022.
2024 NAVI Launch
A branded visor included in the planned NAVI HCS bundle for the January Update. The visor and bundle were ultimately scrapped as NAVI ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 20, 2023.
Emblems and Nameplates
Reflection
A Tenrai-themed emblem and nameplate set featuring the visage of Mt. Fuji. The emblem remained unobtainable following the scrapping of the "Midnight Gold" bundle.
Emblem | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Intended release | Status |
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![]() Reflection |
Fracture: Tenrai | Two realms, separated by a single thread. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Unavailable, visible to the player. |
Armor Effects
During efforts to datamine Halo Infinite's flight builds in 2021, multiple ultimately unused armor effects were found. As they were removed from the game's files prior to launch, they include no manufacturer info or lore, only having basic file names and icons. Their reasons for removal remain unknown.
Shop Bundles
Adjusted Synthwave Hardlight
Adjusted Synthwave Hardlight was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle included the Perfect Sublimity Armor Effect, the Perfect Sensor Mythic Effect Set, and the Synthwave Sasquatch emblem and nameplate.
BreachOps
The BreachOps bundle was a planned shop offer for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. It included the Phalanx visor, the TAC/AHD TYPE 3ZY chest, the Tigris gloves, and the MAT-2550/Grenade Pack utility. The bundle would ultimately be scrapped, and its content would be used to fill out the Tactical Ops event that took place during March of 2022.
Bullfrogs and Bulldogs
The Bullfrogs and Bulldogs bundle was a planned shop offer for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. It's only known content was the Packed Punch weapon coating for the CQS48 Bulldog.
CQC Armor Set
The CQC Armor Set was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. It included the Mark V (B)-exclusive Violet Crush armor coating, the CQC helmet, the Bullfrog visor, the UTIL/TVASTAR Diagnostic Rig chest, and the SAP/CQC shoulders. The bundle was scrapped, and its contents would be distributed through the Winter Update Battle Pass, and the Joint Fire Event Pass.
Electric Bubblegum
Found during datamining efforts in 2021, this unnamed bundle included the Mark VII and MA40-exclusive Electric Bubblegum armor and weapon coatings, and the Blackpool visor. This bundle was scrapped, with its contents being repurposed into free rewards for the Cyber Showdown event.
Firefall Armor Set
The Firefall Armor Set was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. It included the Mark VII-exclusive Kaolin Strand coating, the Firefall helmet and its MK62 CBRN/ISES attachment, the TAC/Paradise Rig chest, and the Watsmil Ammo Pouch utility. Additionally, it came with the "The One" stance. The bundle was ultimately scrapped, with its contents being released over the course of Season 02: Lone Wolves and Season 03: Echoes Within.
JFO Armor Set
The JFO Armor Set was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. It included the Mark V (B)-exclusive Moa Assault armor coating, the JFO helmet and its HUL-I/XFTREC/FLAMINGO attachment, the UA/TAAP chest, the SAP/JFO shoulders, the UA/TYPE CHOBHAM utility, and the UA/Type JFO knee pads. The bundle was scrapped, and its contents would be distributed through the Winter Update Battle Pass, and the Joint Fire Event Pass.
Kabuto Dragonbark
Kabuto Dragonbark was a bundle which included the Fog Painting armor coating for the Yoroi armor core, the Kabuto helmet and its Staghelm Crest attachment, the Tempered Steel visor, the Jadeiron Plate chest, the Dragonbark shoulder and knee pads, and the Funeral Bell stance. Following backlash against the original implementation of the Fractures: Tenrai event, the bundle would be scrapped, with all of its content being put into the event pass for players to earn for free upon its second week.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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![]() Kabuto Dragonbark |
Armor coating (Yoroi) - Fog Painting Helmet - Kabuto Stance - Funeral Bell |
Season 01: Heroes of Reach - Fractures: Tenrai |
This bundle was scrapped, and all content within this planned bundle was repurposed and became free content within the Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass.
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Kukri
Kukri was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle was small, and only included the TAC/Kukri Machete chest piece for the Mark V (B) armor core, alongside the SAP/SEC shoulder pads.
Midnight Gold
Midnight Gold was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle was small, and only included the Midnight Gold vehicle coating for the players Warthogs, and the Reflection emblem.
MindfulMeans
Found during datamining efforts in 2021, MindfulMeans was a bundle which included the Sandgrass Fields armor coating for the Yoroi armor core, the Butterfly Petal shoulder pads, and the Petal-Polished Wristguard. The bundle would never see a release during the original run of Fractures: Tenrai, with the Sandgrass Fields coating being made a default coating in Season 02: Lone Wolves. The armor intended for the bundle would become visible in the player's inventory from Season 02's release onwards.
ReconGear
ReconGear was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle was small, and only included the UA/Type O5 helmet attachment and the SAP/RECON shoulder pads.
Sunbaked Bone
The Sunbaked Bone bundle was a planned shop offer for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle's content included the Longhorn vehicle model, and the Khaki Runway vehicle coating for the player's Warthogs and Mongooses.
TrueBlue
TrueBlue was a planned bundle for Season 01: Heroes of Reach. The bundle was small, and only included the Mark V (B)-exclusive Wedgewood Spriggan coating, and the SAP/CDO shoulders.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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![]() TrueBlue |
Armor coating (Mark V (B)) - Wedgewood Spriggan Shoulder pads - SAP/CDO |
Season 01: Heroes of Reach |
This bundle was scrapped, and all content within this planned bundle was repurposed and became free content within the Winter Update and Noble Intention Event pass.
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Year 2 eUnited Launch Bundle
A planned HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within, the Year 2 eUnited Launch Bundle included a branded Mirage IIC coating, a matching visor, an S7 sniper rifle coating, an emblem, and a backdrop. The bundle was ultimately scrapped as the company of eUnited suddenly dissolved in December, 2022.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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Y2 eUnited Launch Bundle |
Armor coating (Mirage IIC) - Year 2 eUnited Launch Emblem and Nameplate - Year 2 eUnited Launch |
Season 03: Echoes Within | Unreleased, bundle contents will remain indefinitely vaulted. |
Year 2 Fnatic Launch Bundle
A planned HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within, the Year 2 Fnatic Launch Bundle included a branded Mirage IIC coating, a matching visor, an S7 sniper rifle coating, an emblem, and a backdrop. The bundle was ultimately scrapped as Fnatic ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on November 12, 2022.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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Year 2 Fnatic Launch Bundle |
Armor coating (Mirage IIC) - Year 2 Fnatic Launch Emblem and Nameplate - Year 2 Fnatic Launch |
Season 03: Echoes Within | Unreleased, bundle contents will remain indefinitely vaulted. |
Year 2 G2 Esports Launch Bundle
A planned HCS bundle for Season 03: Echoes Within, the Year 2 G2 Esports Launch Bundle included a branded Mirage IIC coating, a matching visor, an S7 sniper rifle coating, an emblem, and a backdrop. The bundle was ultimately scrapped as G2 Esports ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 10, 2022.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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Year 2 G2 Esports Launch Bundle |
Armor coating (Mirage IIC) - Year 2 G2 Esports Launch Emblem and Nameplate - Year 2 G2 Esports Launch |
Season 03: Echoes Within | Unreleased, bundle contents will remain indefinitely vaulted. |
2024 NAVI Launch
A planned HCS bundle for the January Update, the 2024 NAVI Launch bundle included a multi-use armor coating and visor. The bundle was ultimately scrapped as NAVI ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 20, 2023.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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![]() 2024 NAVI Launch |
Armor coating - 2024 NAVI Launch |
Spirit of Fire | Unreleased, bundle contents will remain indefinitely vaulted. |
Azechi
Found through datamining upon the release of Spirit of Fire, an Azechi bundle was at one point planned for release between January and April of 2024. It was listed at an Epic rarity, and had no description given. Ultimately, the bundle would go unreleased, and the Azechi helmet and its attachment would be featured in Tenrai IV's Operation pass, with the armor's icons being updated with the release of Banished Honor.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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Azechi |
Helmet - Azechi |
Spirit of Fire - The Yappening II | Unreleased, bundle contents were released through Tenrai IV. |
2024 NAVI Weapon Bundle
A planned HCS bundle for the January Update, the 2024 NAVI Weapon Bundle included a multi-use weapon coating, an emblem, and a backdrop. The bundle was ultimately scrapped as NAVI ended their partnership with the Halo Championship Series on December 20, 2023.
Bundle | Intended content | Intended release | Status |
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2024 NAVI Launch |
Weapon coating - 2024 NAVI Emblem and Nameplate - NAVI 2024 |
Cyber Showdown III | Unreleased, bundle contents will remain indefinitely vaulted. |
Contract Killer
Contract Killer was a planned bundle for the Spartan Surplus event, later turned Anvil. It was intended to include the Assailer armor, the "Smash and Grab" weapon model for the M41D SPNKr, the Rent Seeker weapon coating, and the Grey Avarice armor coating. The majority of the bundle would be repurposed into free unlocks for the Anvil Operation, with the weapon model and weapon coating becoming instant purchase bonuses for the premium version of the Operation pass. The armor coating would be available through the Exchange.
Bundle | Intended content | Description | Intended release | Status |
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![]() Contract Killer |
![]() ![]() Armor coating - Grey Avarice Helmet - Assailer Weapon model (M41D SPNKr) - Smash and Grab |
Let loose and profit from the misfortune of others with the Assailer helmet, legendary Rakshasa armor attachments, Grey Avarice cross-core armor coating, Smash and Grab SPNKr, and Rent Seeker weapon coating. | Anvil | Unreleased, bundle contents were repurposed into the Anvil Operation pass, and the Exchange. |
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