Halo Infinite released in late 2021, and the game is a glorious return to the series’ acclaimed roots, with a wide-open Halo ring to explore and plenty of aliens to slaughter. With the new game came plenty of new weapons–the Skewer is an instant classic–but it also left out plenty of classics. That makes sense, of course, as it could be overkill to have every past gun in Halo Infinite, but there are still several we’d like to see make a return. Given the evolving nature of the game and 343 Industries’ plan to support it for years to come, that means we could potentially actually see some of these wishes come true. These are the classic Halo guns we want to see added to Halo Infinite. And no, don’t worry–garbage-tier weapons like the Suppressor, flamethrower, and Brute Spiker have not been included.
DMR
First, the assault rifle was removed in Halo 2 in favor of the battle rifle and that mistake was never made again. The same thing happened with the battle rifle in Halo: Reach, and it appears the DMR–or designated marksman’s rifle–is the latest weapon to go unappreciated. Though it does serve similar functions to the battle rifle, the DMR is perfect for those who like to pick their shots carefully and efficiently take down a few targets. It also helps to bridge the gap between the extremely long-range sniper rifle and the other UNSC weapons.
SMG
On the other extreme is the SMG, a weapon first introduced in Halo 2 when the assault rifle had gone missing. The “bullet hose” was capable of firing a tremendous barrage down narrow hallways and was best used in conjunction with a plasma pistol or plasma rifle to first strip a target’s energy shield. Sure, the assault rifle’s rate of fire makes it a good close-quarters choice in Halo Infinite today, but having to fear that another player had an even better short-range option would add a layer of anxiety and strategy to every gunfight.
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