Halo Infinite’s Armor Core System Is Being Changed Next Season
Fans of Halo Infinite will soon have a lot more freedom to customize their armor thanks to upcoming changes to the controversial armor core system. In the official Halo Infinite Season 2 preview live stream, it was confirmed that developers are seeking to remove the restrictions caused by the armor core system.
When Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode launched in November 2021, it initially saw huge numbers thanks to its free-to-play model. However, Halo Infinite's armor core system has been a point of contention among longtime Halo fans due to its restricting nature compared to the customization systems of previous Halo titles. Armor cores function as a base preset for customization, with players forced to choose armor pieces specific to their chosen armor core. This system has been criticized for significantly hampering customization options and needlessly limiting the ability to mix and match.
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In the live stream showcasing Season 2 of Halo Infinite, Jerry Hook, 343 Industries' Head of Design, confirmed that his team was looking to remove the current armor core system. Understanding that the armor core system has been a step backward for customization, Jerry Hook said, «We really lost the strength that Halo: Reach and Halo 3 brought to the franchise of allowing players to mix and match everything.» In games like Halo: Reach and Halo 3, players had free rein to equip helmets, armor pieces, and armor color coatings, making personalization of one's armor an important aspect of multiplayer progression as players sought to unlock more pieces.
Enabling a full array of customization options will take some work from 343 Industries. Initially, it will only be helmets, vizors, and
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