Microsoft's flagship FPS Halo Infinite has unleashed its massive summer 2025 update, bringing game-changing content that reinvigorates the multiplayer experience. The highlight is undoubtedly the Mutilator - a brutal new weapon that merges the close-range devastation of a shotgun with the crushing power of the franchise's iconic Gravity Hammer.

The Mutilator represents 343 Industries' most innovative weapon design yet. Players can alternate between firing devastating shotgun blasts and delivering bone-crushing melee strikes with the hammer attachment. Early gameplay footage shows the weapon dominating close-quarters combat while requiring strategic positioning to maximize its unique dual functionality.

A dedicated Mutilator Madness playlist lets players master this hybrid weapon through intense 4v4 matches. The playlist features modified versions of popular Arena maps optimized for the Mutilator's distinctive combat rhythm.

The Battle of the Academy Firefight variant transforms Halo's survival mode with narrative-driven objectives. As Banished forces assault the Spartan training facility, players must:

• Defend key positions in sequential combat zones
• Prevent enemy capture of classified intelligence
• Survive increasingly difficult enemy waves with limited resources

This linear Firefight experience creates more structured, objective-based gameplay compared to traditional survival modes.

The new battle pass offers both free and premium reward tracks featuring:

• Armor Sets: Spartan Academy-themed armor pieces
• Weapon Skins: Mutilator customization options
• Emblems/Charms: Exclusive Banished War trophies
• XP Boosts: Accelerated progression items

With the update live until June 10, players have limited time to unlock these exclusive items before the next seasonal content arrives.