Next Halo 5 Update Brings Back Halo 2 Battle Rifle, New Maps

As well, the pack will include new assassination animations and weapon skins.

The new update will bring plenty to get excited about, including two new maps, three new armour sets and a new legendary weapon. In the upcoming Infinity’s Armory update, scheduled for release by the end of January, the Halo 2 era BR makes its return in both Warzone and Forge. That’s right, the Battle Rifle from Halo 2 has been added, and it looks like it’ll be a death dealer, just like the old days.

343 Industries dropped new details Wednesday for the next free Halo 5: Guardians update, Infinity’s Armory.

Urban is described as one of Warzone’s most open maps, with long sight lines set against the aftermath of the Human-Covenant war. Halo 5 Guardians game during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Monday, June 15, 2015.

Additional content also includes new uncommon and rare variants of the Carbine and the new ACHILLES armor set. According to 343 Industries, it will be unlocked by Spartan Companies who level their Kill Commendations.

Pictures of the new maps, highlighted REQs, and weapon skins can be seen in the gallery below.

Moreover, the steady trickle of new content shows 343 Industries’ commitment to continue support of Halo 5’s multiplayer, which is arguably the strongest part of the game. Not only does Halo 5: Guardians feature some notable changes to the gameplay formula, but the multiplayer modes are arguably the best in the series thus far.

No specific date has been mentioned yet for when Infinity’s Armory will be releasing, but we do know it will be some time this month. It also doesn’t help that the Infinity’s Armory update will add roughly 64 items with which to dilute the REQ library.