Highlights

  • Changes were made to Big Team Battle in Halo Infinite to increase Flag Captures & focus on vehicular gameplay in the mode.
  • Multiple updates across all Big Team Battle maps aim to improve the gameplay experience.

As part of the most recent Operation in Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has revealed a bunch of changes made to the classic Big Team Battle mode in the game. Halo Infinite continues to evolve with each new update, into a game much better than what was launched almost three years ago.

Big Team Battle is a classic mode in the Halo series. It hasn't appeared in every Halo game, having first featured in 2004's Halo 2, but has been a mainstay ever since. The mode pits teams of eight against one another, a number that increased to twelve for Halo Infinite, resulting in large-scale action unlike anything else the series has to offer. It also puts a focus on Halo's vehicle gameplay, which often gets forgotten about in smaller matches. Its return in Halo Infinite was much anticipated, and with the latest update, the mode has been massively improved.

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In a blog post on the Halo site, 343 Industries confirmed that a ton of changes had been made to Big Team Battle as part of the Tenrai IV Operation for Halo Infinite. It clarifies that the update had several goals in mind for the mode, including an increase in Flag Captures during Capture the Flag to reduce games having the timer run out, as well as a renewed focus on vehicular gameplay in the mode. 343 Industries also confirmed that it aimed to "reduce extended stalemates in certain Zone Sets for Total Control" and looks to "increase the reliability of finding a hard counter to specific enemy strategies."

Halo Infinite Makes Big Team Battle Changes

To achieve these objectives, many changes have been implemented to Big Team Battle. For example, the number of Halo Infinite vehicles that spawn in the mode has been increased, and flag placements have been updated on each Capture the Flag map to ensure an increase in Flag Captures. These come alongside a bunch of miscellaneous changes across all Big Team Battle maps, which have been made to achieve the objectives outlined earlier. It's a solid changelog that should make Big Team Battle a joy to play.

With each passing update, Halo Infinite continues to come on leaps and bounds. Many in the community finally seem pleased with the game, and the Tenrai IV Operation update was another solid addition. However, the community continues to have its voice heard, and is often requesting 343 Industries implement different features in the game. Some fans even want a Halo 4 feature to return in Halo Infinite, but it remains to be seen how long the studio will continue to provide new content for the game.