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Halo 5: Guardians’ Hammer Storm February update detailed

Halo 5: Guardians‘ February update has been renamed Hammer Storm.

Said update will feature new modes, a maps and a bunch of additions including the re-introduction of popular modes Assault and Grifball.

Custom game options are also back in the game, meaning modes like Oddball, Fiesta Slayer and Ricochet matches will become available.

New armour sets include Decimator and Marauder, and the game’s new map is called Torque — you can see it above.

Moreover, Spartans have access to an improve colour pallet, now with 60 colours from 32. Emblem colour options have been overhauled as well.

Last but not least, a new permanent social playlist will take the place of weekend playlists offered since launch. Social CTF is the first featured playlist in this new format.

We reviewed Halo 5: Guardians here.


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