Halo Infinite multiplayer Season 1 is called “Heroes of Reach”

And you can guess what to expect from that title.

Halo Infinite multiplayer Season 1 will be called “Heroes of Reach” and focus on Halo Reach-themed content, 343 Industries has recently divulged.

Though its one of the more recent games to be released in the Halo franchise, Reach actually takes place first in the Halo timeline, setting the stage for the war between the UNSC and Convenant that follows.

“At the center of our plans is a goal to deeply root your multiplayer character in the larger Halo universe and give them a vital, active role in the Halo story moving forward,” Head of Creative Joseph Staten wrote in a new Halo Waypoint update.

As we’ve previously detailed, Season 1 will offer up a Season Pass that will provide accesses to unlockable cosmetics. Halo Infinite will not feature loot boxes, making the Season Passes the only way to earn the gear. Moreover, players can choose to continue working on a Season Pass’ unlocks after the season has concluded.

“We picked ‘Heroes of Reach’ as a Seasonal theme for very specific reasons: Reach has a rich history; it’s a key location for Spartans of old and a focal point for a new generation of Spartans preparing to wrestle with the perils and mysteries of a galaxy that has fundamentally changed after the events of Halo 5,” Staten added. “Customizing your character, making your Spartan look and sound exactly the way you want, is a huge part of the journey.”

It’s likely from Staten’s statement — and from the promotional image above, even — that the likes of  Noble 1, Emile, Jorge, Kat and Jun will be honoured in Halo Infinite… or may even make a surprise return. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more of the Season Pass’ rewards.

Halo Infinite heads to Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X and Xbox Cloud Gaming later this year, part of Xbox Game Pass.