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Halo Kicks Off 2026 With Limited-Time Free Downloads

January 5, 2026

Halofans have a lot to look forward to in 2026, with the official release of Halo: Campaign Evolved set for launch later in the year and a campaign-focused Halo 2 and Halo 3 remake rumored for an announcement as well, not to mention Halo’s untitled multiplayer project that is certainly in the works.

However, to give fans a head start, Halo Infinite players can claim seven new free items immediately for a limited time in the “Silver Anniversary” customization bundle (via PureXbox). The bundle can be downloaded for free until December 31, 2026, and includes a 25th Anniversary Nameplate, new vehicle and armor coatings, and more.

Halo Infinite Is Starting 2026 Right

Despite Halo Infinite winding down operations in terms of new seasonal updates, players are still receiving content in other forms, most recently in the Silver Anniversary bundle. This free-to-download bundle includes seven different unique customization items such as new vehicle skins and nameplates. The full list of content is as follows:

25th Anniversary Nameplate
GEN XII Vehicle Coating
Access Denied Armor Coating
Lifegivers Hex Weapon Coating
Ring Breaker Weapon Charm
Zeta Emissary Nameplate
Zeta Trailblazer Nameplate

All items can be downloaded upon logging into your Halo Infinite account between now and December 31 of 2026. So basically, if you play Infinite at all in 2026, you’ll receive these new items.

You Can Claim These Freebies Now

Operation Infinite Armor in Halo Infinite

It isn’t clear how much more content will be released for Halo Infinite now that it is officially winding down operations. Halo Infinite is ceasing major seasonal updates for good in place of the next mainline multiplayer game, which has yet to be officially announced. It’s clear that something will have to fill the Infinite void in terms of Halo multiplayer, and rumors suggest that Halo 7 (or whatever it ends up being called) will likely drop this year around the same time as the new Halo: CE remake.

As such, you’ll definitely want to log in and claim these 25th Anniversary rewards before the end of the year, considering they might be the last bit of content players ever get for Halo Infinite. The next Halo multiplayer experience is one of the most-anticipated announcements of 2026, and it’s only a matter of time before more details are released.