Xbox 25th Anniversary Celebration Brings Free Halo Firefight Update and Rewards Across Six Games

Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with free in-game rewards and a new Halo survival mode. Players can look forward to anniversary-themed items across six major games, while Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting Firefight through a free Winter Update. Not to forget, Microsoft has also launched Xbox Playback, letting players revisit their gaming history and showcased new four-minute gameplay video of Fable.

Halo Firefight arrives with a free Winter Update

Speaking of in-game updates, Firefight is coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved. The cooperative survival mode will arrive as part of a free Winter Update. Players will be able to team up and take on waves of enemies together.

Xbox also confirmed that attendees at its Seattle FanFest event can try the mode ahead of its wider release. Microsoft hasn’t shared an exact public release date for the update yet.

Xbox anniversary rewards available to six games

Speaking of rewards, Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with rewards across several popular games. Forza Horizon 6 players can claim a special GR GT livery inspired by the original Xbox’s colors and design. It is available through the game’s Gifts tab in the Message Center.

Halo: Campaign Evolved players can unlock the Damascus Prototype Armor Style. You can visit Halo Waypoint and redeem the code GWT9-DNBT-7X9S-DJCX-8KH3.

Gears of War: E-Day is also getting an Xbox Anniversary Weapon Skin Set. Players can claim it through the in-game shop. Once the shop rotates on November 17, the weapon skin will move into the player barracks. Players can then obtain it using earned Coins or premium currency.

In addition, Minecraft, Flight Simulator, and Call of Duty join the celebration. Minecraft Bedrock Edition players can claim a free OG Green Character Creator item. The translucent green outfit is available through the Dressing Room until December 10, 2026, at 10 AM PT.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 owners are receiving four anniversary liveries. These cover the Boeing 737 MAX, XCub, Hot Air Balloon, and Skyship 600. The liveries are available automatically through the Aircraft Livery menu.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is also joining Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebration. Players who digitally preordered on Xbox Series X|S will receive the Inner Circuit M4 Blueprint. Its translucent green finish takes inspiration from classic Xbox hardware.

With Xbox Playback already live and anniversary celebrations continuing, Microsoft is giving longtime players plenty to revisit. Which of these rewards or announcements are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.