Should the Plasma Rifle make a comeback?

Games Halo Infinite
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Obviously, this game needs work, and I’m not suggesting this should be a priority but…

If they were to bring it back, how would you like to see it changed or balanced in order to give it a unique role when compared with other weapons? Cause if it was directly ported in its Halo 3 form, I think it would become a meme weapon. Too many other options in this game do alot of what it did, but better.

Do you think they could add a slowing effect on players once the shields are down (similar to CE)? Maybe give it a stronger melee attack like spiked weapons (but with a unique melee animation, I don’t actually want spikes on it personally)? Perhaps it could even slow down vehicles movement speed and/or deal heavy damage with sustained fire?

Any ideas on how to accommodate the Plasma Rifle in Infinite? Or if it’s even possible to do so?

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Something tells me that they’re going to add more weapons into the game as time goes on. Including all of the iconic weapons from the series that aren’t in.

Plasma rifle
Beam rifle
Flame thrower
Spartan laser
Grenade launcher (Reach)
Shotgun
Brute shot
Fuel Rod Gun
Magnum

The list goes on…

Im sure these can all be added easily. The brute shot seems like an ace in the hole, honestly. The design of it with the blade makes it the original banished weapon of choice.