Imagine… The year is 2004, Mountain Dew and Doritos are the staple snacks and the sequel to the 2001 hit game Halo: Combat Evolved sits in your Xbox, ready to use.

Twenty years ago the gaming world was introduced to Halo 2, and things were never the same again. The multiplayer experience forged friendships, made online gaming mainstream, took MLG to a new level, and was truly a catalyst of the early gaming and online eras.

With Operation: Great Journey on November 5, we wanted to celebrate this iconic milestone by… Halo 2 festivities Halo Infinity. Here are the playlists available next week…

Delta Arena is a playlist meant to embody the spirit of 2004’s gameplay. Think of it as a modern take on the old institutions you remember from the past.

The Delta Arena modes include:

You play a mix of Slayer, Oddball, Capture the Flag and King of the Hill on a number of maps that look very familiar:

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It’s time to party like it’s 2024!

Halo has been a first-person shooter since its release in 2001 (except of course for some gameplay elements like driving, operating turrets, etc.), but it previously explored third-person action during the MacWorld days. As a result, players often dreamed something Halo would look like from a different point of view. Finally, that dream becomes a reality with the introduction of Third-Person Firefight!

Soon you will be able to use the Halo Infinity Firefighting experience you know through a whole new lens. Fight for the hill on your favorite Firefight: King of the Hill map and mode combo, admiring how enemies look from afar (or around corners) while also appreciating how stylish you are. It will be the first to enter Halo matchmaking history.

At launch, you’ll play Firefight: King of the Hill on Normal difficulty, followed by Heroic and Legendary. Here’s what’s coming at launch:

And the cards you play on:

You can also explore and play with the third-person camera in custom games and we can’t wait to see what you create with these options!

There are also some updates coming to the Ranked experience with Operation: Great Journey in the form of two new map additions.

Fortress is a brand new symmetrical map design that plays CTF and all variants of Slayer (including Tactical and Snipers). Players can expect fast-paced action with tense moments thanks to dual sniper combat, Overshield and more. It’s a beautiful map with a unique aesthetic that allows players to take a moment to enjoy the view.

Inquisitor is a remake of one of them Halo‘s most iconic cards—Halo 2Amidships. You will be transported back in time as soon as you step into this amazing recreation program. This card is tried and true. Inquisitor is also playing at a rapid pace in CTF and Slayer (including Tactical and Snipers). Be ready as soon as you spawn: the action is coming!

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All of these experiences will be available when Operation: Great Journey launches on November 5. Warm up your thumbs and get ready to play!