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<p>HCS is headed to Arlington, Texas next week!</p>



<p>Ahead of the HCS Major in Arlington, hosted by OpTic Gaming, we sat down with <a href="https://x.com/DIV360">Diviyan</a>, Producer for the HCS crew, <a href="https://x.com/Wes_Clutch">Wes</a>, aka Clutch, Competitive Insights Team & Caster/Analyst, and <a href="https://x.com/RichieHeinz">Heinz</a>, the HCS Competition Coordinator to take a look at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic-major">upcoming event</a>.</p>



<p>Some highlights include:</p>



<ul>
<li>An intro and quick back story on everyone’s road to HCS</li>



<li>The new S&D Extraction mode
<ul>
<li>Playable next weekend in Arlington!</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>HCS Arlington</li>



<li>Early predictions</li>
</ul>



<p>If you missed us live, you can catch the full episode now!</p>



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<p>Spartan Chatter is an audio series, a podcast if you will, hosted on our <a href="https://discord.gg/Halo">official Halo Discord</a> which brings members of the studio together to discuss all things <em>Halo</em> with a live audience.</p>



<p>Keep an eye on our <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">Twitter</a> and our <a href="https://discord.gg/Halo">Discord server</a> to be the first to know about future Spartan Chatter installments so you can mark your calendars and join in when they happen!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06.png" alt="Two Spartans battling in a 1 versus 1 scenario with "Halo" + Discord overlaid on top." class="wp-image-134313" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Discord_SC_06-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>You can find all previous episodes of Spartan Chatter on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SWLEPaTx4c&list=PLn5QvCoiY3w7t84T_MFkGl8qvYI_q148-">YouTube channel’s Podcasts page</a> and on our Discord server but here are some recent episodes to enjoy:</p>



<p><strong>Episode 3: Ranked Matchmaking with Tashi Hasandjekic</strong> <br><a href="https://youtu.be/fQn8wuvz6P0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1129534622267613216" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord</a> </p>



<p><strong>Episode 4: Halo: Outcasts with Jeff Easterling and Alex Wakefor</strong>d <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL2mK1cZhi8&list=PLn5QvCoiY3w7t84T_MFkGl8qvYI_q148-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1139676521884286986" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord</a> </p>



<p><strong>Episode 5: Firefight: King of the Hill with Michael Schorr and Connor Kennelly<br></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcFPhwKyhfs">Youtube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1184677478346805259">Discord</a></p>


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Episode 06

HCS Arlington Preview | Spartan Chatter


<p>Too often have we all gazed upon the playlists and wistfully longed for the mashup of our dreams – Husky Raid and Assault. Today, our dreams come true. We’re mixing the bombastic chaos of Husky Raid with the strategy of tactical Assault. We call it…Husky Assault. (<em>Betcha didn’t see that coming</em>.)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Assault on the Husky Raid</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401.jpg" alt="Two Spartans in a match of Husky Assault, one holding a Needler and the other holding the Bomb" class="wp-image-133833" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Forerunner_PK_1920x1080_Watermarked_401-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The linear and somewhat claustrophobic nature of Husky Raid makes for thrilling and exciting games of Capture the Flag. That action gets flipped head over heels with the introduction of Assault. Now you’ll have to work together as a team to battle for the (neutral) bomb then escort your carrier to the base and allow them to plant the bomb… drive a wedge through the enemy lines, and try not to get left behind as the intensity of  Husky Raid rages all around you.</p>



<p>A new map is also joining the pantheon of tried-and-true Husky Raids:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Warehouse</h2>



<p>Credits: Karmaplex1283, ADSR7865<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a45096d8-7feb-4739-b67f-3b13781e32d1">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015.jpg" alt="Warehouse, a skatepark inspired map for Husky Assault" class="wp-image-133847" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HI_Warehouse_1920x1080_Watermarked_015-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Get your grunge on – a certain pro skater would feel right at home in this warehouse skate park.</p>



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<p>Husky Assault is there – what are you waiting for? Drop in and launch your assault on the enemy now!</p>


Husky Assault


<p>Welcome back to Firefight! The classic Firefight experience returns to <em>Halo Infinite</em>, alongside the King of the Hill variant. Dropping out of slipspace in tandem with the launch of Operation: Blue Team, the PvE fight begins come March 11.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">FIREFIGHT THROUGH TIME</h2>



<p>Firefight was first introduced way back in 2009 with <em>Halo 3: ODST</em>. You and up to three of your buddies could squad up and put your skills to the test surviving round after round of Covenant hordes attacking your position.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616.jpg" alt="A Spartan in Kelly-087's armor in Firefight." class="wp-image-131134" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_616-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Through the years, Firefight has seen various iterations and has evolved in many ways. In <em>Halo: Reach</em>, you had armor abilities and additional customization. <em>Halo 5</em> saw the introduction of Warzone Firefight that pitted a team of eight against Covenant and Promethean forces. Even <em>Halo Wars 2 </em>brought in a tower defense-inspired variant, Terminus Firefight.</p>



<p>The latest, <em>Halo Infinite</em>’s Firefight: King of the Hill, has you and your squad capturing and defending hills against incoming Banished forces.</p>



<p>But now it’s time to return to the classic.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">CURRENT OBJECTIVE: survive</h2>



<p>It’s the formula we all know and love. You and three squadmates versus the endless waves of enemies with one thing running through your mind:</p>



<p><em>Survive.</em></p>



<p>In KOTH, it’s easy to know when you’ve won or lost because you are either in the hill at the end of the round, or not (or MIA I suppose), but Classic comes with <strong>waves</strong>, <strong>rounds</strong>, and <strong>sets</strong>. Let’s break it down.</p>



<ul>
<li>One <strong>Round</strong> is comprised of five <strong>Waves</strong> of enemies.<ul><li>Wave 1 is an easy wave.</li></ul><ul><li>Waves 2-4 are mid-tier difficulties.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Wave 5 is a boss round.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Three Rounds (plus a Bonus Round) comprise a <strong>Set</strong>.
<ul>
<li>This is a total of 15 <strong>waves</strong>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Did we mention this mode is endless? The game keeps going as long as you keep surviving so stock up on snacks and water if you’re in this for the long haul.</p>



<p>Bonus rounds are little mini-breaks between sets. All Skulls are on, enemies are on Easy mode, no lives are lost, and the stakes are low. And speaking of the stakes, let’s talk lives.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">I WILL SURVIVE</h2>



<p>At the start of each match, you’ll have <strong>7 lives</strong> in your team’s life pool. These are shared amongst the four of you, so if someone is charging forward willy-nilly you’ll quickly find yourself looking at the Post-Game Carnage Report. If you play well and stay alive, you’ll preserve your life pool for the later, harder rounds.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620.jpg" alt="A Spartan in Halo Infinite's Firefight Classic." class="wp-image-131148" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_620-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>But sometimes, deaths happen—we’ve all been there. At the end of each set your team will earn an extra life. Additionally, you’ll gain a life for each 1,000 points earned during the bonus round. So if you turn around and find yourself face to face with a Grunt rushing you with plasma grenades, don’t sweat it too much – you can always make it up later.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">WE NEED TO EVAC</h2>



<p>New to <em>Halo Infinite</em>, you’ll now be able to choose to end your match at the end of a set. Before the next round begins, you’ll see a zone pop up that says, “Complete the mission.” If at least two of you hop into the zone, you’ll be extracted from the mission and the match will end. If you don’t get in the zone before the next round, you’ll be committed until you either:</p>



<ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha">
<li>Run out of lives</li>



<li>Make it to the end of the next set</li>
</ol>



<p>If you’ve survived, congratulations! The next round is about to begin. Each set has a new set of Skulls that will activate. You’ll see a new Skull activate on rounds two and three, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the firefight.</p>



<p>If you’re running low on ammo, don’t fret—you’ll get a resupply between each round.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">THE MAPS</h2>



<p>You can bookmark the mode created by Artifice7285 here:</p>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d7f4a252-5741-4f02-aba0-93c022032d9a">Firefight Classic</a></p>



<p>And then grab the maps you’ll be playing on below!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Alpha Site</h2>



<p>Credits: Its L0L0, LudoHT, MikRips, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/42fb7640-19f0-477f-b202-4314acb4b0e3">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007.jpg" alt="A remake of the Halo 3: O D S T map Alpha Site in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-130725" style="width:1281px;height:auto" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_alpha_007-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Many a Vidmaster: Endure achievement was earned within these hallowed halls on the Road to Recon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Courtyard</h2>



<p>Credits: bullet2thehead9, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo: Reach's Firefight map Courtyard in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-130837" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_courtyard_005-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>We’ve got Jackals in the Courtyard!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Forest Firefight</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7c298755-e36a-444c-98a2-e98a8ca221ce">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite's map Forest." class="wp-image-130852" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_forest_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Only you can prevent forest fires.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">House of Reckoning</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f6fba25d-1ce2-4645-9b7c-feae89a576f7">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite map House of Reckoning" class="wp-image-130867" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_house_005-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Do you reckon anyone’s home?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Security Zone</h2>



<p>Credits: Its L0L0, LudoHT, MikRips, Cousin Tim, VIrus11010, ArtN00b, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/96ede14f-623e-4868-a745-e791d3dd8e31">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001.jpg" alt="A remake of the Halo 3: O D S T Firefight map Security Zone." class="wp-image-131049" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ffc_security_001-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Perhaps the most quintessential map from <em>Halo 3: ODST</em> returns so secure those zones.</p>



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<p>We’re very excited to have this mode available in matchmaking and we know you are looking forward to jumping in. How long you survive the waves of enemies is up to you! Play smart, help each other out, and watch those lives!</p>


Firefight Classic


<p>When Operation: Blue Team comes to <em>Halo Infinite</em> next week, it’ll include a hefty playlist update. We’ll be consolidating some things for Match Composer and adding some new experiences that we think you’ll be pleased with as well. Let’s get into things!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">match composer</h2>



<p>As <em>Halo Infinite</em> has evolved, the Infinite team has worked hard to bring a ton of new experiences to the game: Husky Raid, Fiesta Castle Wars, Action Sack, Firefight, Infection, BTB Sentry Defense, and so many more. As a result, there are now a whole lotta options for you to choose from in the Match Composer. (The options are not quite <em>infinite</em> but pretty close!) We’ve monitored the data and seen what is being selected or searched for most often and we’ve been closely evaluating the health of the various playlists.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A squad of Spartans playing Tactical Slayer" class="wp-image-130581" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TacSlayer_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>At the same time, we’ve also heard your feedback that some of the current Match Composer lists are a bit confusing and not as coherent as they could be. With this in mind, and with spring on the horizon, we’re taking this opportunity to do a bit of spring cleaning: specifically tightening up and re-arranging part of the Match Composer.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Q&a with the infinite team</h2>



<p>There’s a lot coming with this update so we sat down with the Infinite team and chatted a bit about the upcoming changes. </p>



<p><strong>What are the ultimate goals for playlist health overall?</strong></p>



<p><em>The ultimate goal for all playlists is striking a balance between low match times and solid match quality with the least amount of skill discrepancy between the two teams as possible. We want players to go into matches to have fun and get in those matches fast so trying to balance the two is always a delicate dance.</em></p>



<p><em>With Match Composer, players have more freedom and flexibility to choose how they play Halo matchmaking than ever before. We’re seeing players take advantage of that across the board which we love to see. The downside to the Match Composer, however, is that it’s entirely possible to choose too narrow of a search resulting in really long search times to find a match.</em></p>



<p><strong>What are some ways you go about ensuring players can get those “good matches” of short queues and teams with low skill discrepancy?</strong></p>



<p><em>We started by looking at all the playlists available to players today in the Match Composer and there are a lot! There are nine social playlists with over 100 modes across the various lists…28 in Rumble Pit alone. Even within a single playlist, there are many, many different ways for players to “silo” (aka create a search so narrow that the time to match is very long) themselves via their search parameters. We also took a look at the options across different playlists and have heard your feedback of, “This doesn’t make sense here, it should be over there.”</em></p>



<p><em>The goal with this update is to reduce the number of silos by working to group like content with like. When we look at Action Sack, we agree that that’s the logical home for some of the more wacky or party modes just like we agree that “Arena Objective” is probably not the best home for Team Snipers.</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Team Snipers" class="wp-image-130567" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamSnipers_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p><strong>How do you identify the problem areas and how do you know where to focus your efforts when working on things?</strong></p>



<p><em>So our first stop when it comes to checking playlist health/data is the analytics team. We can see what silos players are choosing, how popular a specific silo is (or isn’t), and we can see that across each playlist. So from Quick Play to Action Sack, we can see what modes players are gravitating towards versus what isn’t resonating as well.</em></p>



<p><em>If we look at Rumble Pit as an example (remember it has 28 separate modes in the playlist itself!), here are the top 5 most searched modes (note: these are all FFA variants): </em></p>



<ul>
<li><em>Community Shotty Snipes</em></li>



<li><em>Fiesta Slayer</em></li>



<li><em>Ninja Slayer</em></li>



<li><em>Shotty Snipes</em></li>



<li><em>Slayer</em></li>
</ul>



<p><em>From the information we gather based on your selections and playtime, we can see that players in Rumble Pit prefer the more “serious” game modes available to them so moving ones that feel out of place, such as FFA Purple Reign and Kong Slayer, to a more appropriate playlist, like Action Sack, just makes a lot of sense.</em></p>



<p><em>We’ve also observed that when players are wanting to play Shotty Snipers, for example, they select both versions available – Shotty Snipers and Community Shotty Snipers. To help limit the silos available, we’re combining the Community modes with the studio modes into one.</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Spartans playing Husky Raid" class="wp-image-130595" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/HuskyRaid_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p><em>Another good example to look at is Quick Play. There’s currently 20 different modes in the playlist and with the top modes being:</em></p>



<ul>
<li><em>Fiesta</em></li>



<li><em>Husky Raid</em></li>



<li><em>Super Fiesta</em></li>



<li><em>Super Husky Raid</em></li>



<li><em>Team Slayer</em></li>
</ul>



<p><em>The silos at the bottom are incredibly narrow and aren’t resulting in many matches as a whole in their current state. We recognize those are fun and unique modes so we’re looking to move them to other playlists where they will hopefully be more thematically fitting.</em></p>



<p><strong><strong>You have been putting out a lot of new playlists recently. Is there anything fun you can tease about what’s coming?</strong></strong></p>



<p><em>We’ve been really working hard on the combination of new and refreshed experiences to bring to the game. We don’t want to spoil what’s on the horizon but we do have a few exciting modes coming soon! Maybe as soon as Tuesday…</em></p>



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<p>A huge thank you to the team for all their hard work! </p>



<p>We’re looking for ward to what’s coming next but, in the meantime, here’s a breakdown of what you can find in the various playlists after next week’s update. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">quick play</h2>



<ul>
<li>Super Husky Raid CTF</li>



<li>Super Fiesta: Slayer</li>



<li>Husky Raid CTF</li>



<li>Fiesta Slayer</li>



<li>Arena: Team Slayer</li>



<li>Arena: Slayer</li>



<li>Tactical Slayer & Community Tactical Slayer</li>



<li>VIP</li>



<li>Team Snipers & Community Team Snipers</li>



<li>CTF</li>



<li>CTF Neutral Flag</li>



<li>Oddball</li>



<li>King of the Hill</li>



<li>Strongholds</li>



<li>Assault: Neutral Bomb</li>



<li>Assault: One Bomb</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Arena social</h2>



<p>We’ve renamed “Arena Objective” to “Arena Social” to be more representative of the experiences provided in the playlist.</p>



<ul>
<li>One Flag CTF</li>



<li>Elimination</li>



<li>Attrition</li>



<li>Vampire Oddball</li>



<li>Extraction</li>



<li>Land Grab & Community Land Grab</li>



<li>Slayholds</li>



<li>Legacy Slayer</li>



<li>Legacy CTF</li>



<li>Legacy KOTH</li>



<li>Legacy Oddball</li>



<li>One Shot Slayer</li>



<li>Rock ‘n’ Repulsor</li>



<li>Escalation</li>



<li>Fiesta CTF</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Big team battle</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Spartans playing Big Team Battle in Halo Infinite" class="wp-image-130609" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BTB_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<ul>
<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Fiesta Slayer</li>



<li>Heavies Slayer</li>



<li>CTF</li>



<li>Fiesta CTF</li>



<li>Heavies CTF</li>



<li>Total Control</li>



<li>Fiesta Total Control</li>



<li>Team Snipers</li>



<li>One Flag CTF</li>



<li>Sentry Defense</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">Rumble pit</h2>



<ul>
<li>Fiesta FFA Slayer</li>



<li>FFA Shotty Snipers & Community Shotty Snipers</li>



<li>FFA Slayer & Community Slayer</li>



<li>FFA Ninja Slayer</li>



<li>FFA Super Escalation Slayer</li>



<li>Escalation Slayer</li>



<li>Rock ‘n’ Repulsors</li>



<li>Ninjanaut</li>



<li>Juggernaut</li>



<li>FFA Headhunter</li>



<li>Vampire oddball</li>



<li>Fiesta FFA KOTH</li>



<li>FFA Oddball & Community Oddball</li>



<li>FFA KOTH & Community FFA KOTH</li>



<li>FFA Rocket Oddball</li>



<li>FFA Elimination & FFA Community Elimination</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">squad battle</h2>



<ul>
<li>Squad Slayer</li>



<li>CTF 3 Capture</li>



<li>One Flag CTF</li>



<li>KOTH</li>



<li>Assault: One Bomb</li>



<li>Assault: Neutral Bomb</li>



<li>Castle Wars</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">action sack</h2>



<ul>
<li>Speedball</li>



<li>Goose Halo</li>



<li>Duckhunt</li>



<li>Maze Craze</li>



<li>Infection: Arena</li>



<li>Infection: Alpha Zombies</li>



<li>FFA Kong Slayer</li>



<li>FFA Purple Reign</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">team doubles</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Two Spartans back to back preparing for battle in Team Doubles" class="wp-image-130623" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/TeamDoubles_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<ul>
<li>CTF & Community CTF</li>



<li>Slayer & Community Slayer</li>



<li>KOTH & Community KOTH</li>
</ul>



<p>As always, we’ll be monitoring feedback as this rolls out and keeping a close eye on the changes. In the meantime, we’ll see you on the battlefield!</p>


March Playlist Update

Assault


<p>No preamble, you’ve waited long enough…Welcome to Action Sack, where weird ‘n’ wild warfare brings mayhem and madness in a myriad of modes!</p>



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<iframe loading="lazy" title="Action Sack | Halo Infinite" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JfHeLHiNeA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">rules of engagement</h2>



<p>Action Sack is the playlist where the rules are a little less clear per mode because it’s not as straightforward as “First to 50 wins.” This playlist is made up of several different Free-For-All minigames that will leave you laughing. Baptism by fire is the best way to learn!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">maps & modes</h2>



<p>Without any further ado, let’s check out what fun we’ll be having!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Duck Hunt</h2>



<p>Credits: MikRips<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2763df6b-51b9-4af7-87fd-a27aa3fed34d">Map</a>| <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/3cb0806d-a85e-43a7-a37e-60b2b5ab0383">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt.jpg" alt="The switchback walkway of Duck Hunt where the players (ducks) will run trying to evade the hunter." class="wp-image-128449" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The goal is to get from point A to point B without losing your hat to the sniper in the middle of the ring. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to the end!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Goose Hunt</h2>



<p>Credits: ArturBloodshot<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/53aa6c36-22c3-47a1-ade0-76ec3232ec46">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/14ce711b-2bb9-4673-a2cb-c16b2bbb64d4">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt.jpg" alt="A large circle that you must ride a Mongoose around while being sniped from a top platform." class="wp-image-128463" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>This deceptively easy mode has you driving a Mongoose along a narrow path that curves around in a large circle. The catch? You’re going to be dodging SPNKr rounds from the player that is “it” so don’t fall off the edge. Get on your Mongoose and ride!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Hex-A-Gone</h2>



<p>Credits: unsorted guy<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1dd15994-5197-4985-bedd-fe1824e56a2d">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a68791bf-45d7-4d68-915f-adcca94d8952">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone.jpg" alt="Various platforms stacked above each other where the goal is to not fall through to the ground. " class="wp-image-128477" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>If you’ve played a certain popular free-for-all game where the goal is to avoid falling over, then you’ve likely played Hex-A-Gone before. As you walk across each tile, it’ll fall so hop from tile to tile, avoid falling to the next level as long as you can. Think “the floor is lava” style.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Maze Craze</h2>



<p>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/07d63a23-56ab-4ba5-9587-195b0f20c12b">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/07d63a23-56ab-4ba5-9587-195b0f20c12b">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze.jpg" alt="A Spartan holding a gravity hammer searching for others in the maze." class="wp-image-128491" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>It’s a maze so you’re bound to get turned around and lost but that’s okay. There is no prize or goal at the center…you’re just avoiding the Spartan with the Gravity Hammer and trying to be the last one standing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Speedball</h2>



<p>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/58be6588-b596-437d-94a6-7821741c311e">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/dde764a3-f915-4405-839c-67caef6b1de8">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball.jpg" alt="A Spartan running across an open field to collect the ball to earn points." class="wp-image-128505" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>On your marks…get set…go! Rush the Oddball in the middle of the field while evading all the rockets and hammers around you. Hold the ball to score points…but speedily. Gotta go fast!</p>



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<p>It’s crazy chaos and fantastic fun for all. Grab your friends and jump into Action Sack today!</p>



<p><em>Quack for me. </em></p>


Action Sack


<p>When it was introduced to matchmaking in <em>Halo 5</em>, Castle Wars quickly became a fan favorite. The large-scale assault on the enemy’s base to grab the flag led to high-risk, high reward plays that kept us all coming back for more.</p>



<p>And that’s why we’re excited to see Castle Wars added to <em>Halo Infinite</em>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><strong>THE BASE-ICS</strong></h2>



<p>It’s an amped up version of 8v8 Capture the Flag that necessitates your team breaking through the defenses of the opponent’s heavily fortified castles.</p>



<p>Grab their flag and make your way back to your base to score while dodging the oncoming horde of enemy Spartans.</p>



<p>Everyone is equipped with an Energy Sword and a Grappleshot. As a bonus, you can use your Grapple while holding the Flag, so beware the sneaky fly-bys.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><strong>MY KINGDOM FOR A CASTLE</strong></h2>



<p>You can’t have Castle Wars without the castles, so let’s check out the fortresses you’ll be assaulting! Also, huge thank you to erickyboo for creating the mode and one or two of the maps.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Gothic</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5667a22a-2bb2-42de-902f-5553b0a2cc68">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5667a22a-2bb2-42de-902f-5553b0a2cc68"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic.jpg" alt="The map Gothic, resembling two castles with a narrow bridge between the two." class="wp-image-127952" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Pointed arches? Check. Verticality? Check. Flying buttresses? Check. Definitely Gothic in nature.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Harvesters</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters.jpg" alt="Harvesters, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128094" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>As long as it doesn’t take you five long years to steal the enemy flag…</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Gondolas</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas.jpg" alt="The map Gondolas, created in Halo Infinite Forge for Castle Wars." class="wp-image-127967" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Just you, your weapon, and fifteen others out for a leisurely jaunt on the gondolas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Yosai</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0fffef26-d737-4482-8c8f-7a592bfb81ab">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0fffef26-d737-4482-8c8f-7a592bfb81ab"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai.jpg" alt="Yosai, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-127982" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Find your inner Zen before the chaos of battle ensues.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Sunken</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo, BizzyBum, goobot<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06cfd6c7-4682-4586-97f0-d83cd6c7bc43">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06cfd6c7-4682-4586-97f0-d83cd6c7bc43"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken.jpg" alt="Sunken, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128038" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Whatever you do, remember that Spartans can’t swim, so don’t jump off the edge.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Promenade</h2>



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/960732c6-642e-4065-8f3f-13c140131b7f">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/960732c6-642e-4065-8f3f-13c140131b7f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade.jpg" alt="Promenade, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128052" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>You’ll be dancing in and out of the beams of the neon moon down the Promenade.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Nadair</h2>



<p>Credits: DISTORTED JAKAL, LudoHT<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/688c6c16-0afe-41dc-ad47-97492ce50887">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/688c6c16-0afe-41dc-ad47-97492ce50887"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair.jpg" alt="Nadair, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128066" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>This fortress is everything you’d expect a medieval castle to be.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Jarok Bridge</h2>



<p>Credits: Halo Studios<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5763f971-ec5f-4b05-a9f3-aee8f625163f">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5763f971-ec5f-4b05-a9f3-aee8f625163f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge.jpg" alt="Jarok Bridge, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-128080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Some bridges are meant to be burnt.</p>



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<p>That’s that! So remember, charge ahead, battle through the defenders, make your way through the castle, grab the Flag, and get back to your base to score.</p>



<p><em>Bye bye, Spartans, have fun storming the castles!</em></p>


Castle Wars


<p>Winter has come to Halo Infinite, and with it, a flurry of excitement with the introduction of a veritable Snowball Fight. </p>



<p>That’s right. It’s time to be merry! ❄️</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Unleashing the Snowballs</h2>



<p>Forget about the conventional arsenal of weapons; in Snowball Fight, the battlefield is ruled by the infinite supply of plasma grenades. Dip, dodge, and duck other team’s plasmas while launching your own. This is a team-based race to 50 so be sure to watch your teammate’s back too! As a bonus, you’ll be doing all this in Third-Person so you get the additional thrill of watching “snowballs” whiz by you as you enter the fray.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">A Winter Wonderland</h2>



<p>It wouldn’t be a snowball fight without snow and we’ve got three winter wonderlands for you to romp around on.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Snow Fire</h2>



<p>Credits: Halo Studios<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/112bdb4b-416b-4d42-86f5-c1c89e8a66ec">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016.jpg" alt="Snowmen on Snow Fire, a winterized version of Halo Infinite's map Live Fire" class="wp-image-127367" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The perfect map to sing <em>Frostyyyyyy the Snowman</em> as you frolic around, throwing your snowballs at each other.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Snowbound</h2>



<p>Credits: UneeQ<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/75fa80d8-cba9-4c4e-86dd-18e2b9ec12e3">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002.jpg" alt="Halo 3's Snowbound recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-127381" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>There’s bound to be snow here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Snow Ground</h2>



<p>Credits: UneeQ<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f0d63c57-f1fb-4a13-892b-975409d85bf5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956.jpg" alt="Halo 3's "High Ground" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-127409" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>It’s over, Spartan, I have the snow ground.</p>



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<p>Break out the reindeer antlers and winter finery (or grab it in the Exchange) and get ready for a snowball fight!</p>


Snowball Fight

Forge Features


<p>It’s the final countdown to 2025! We’ve got one more fantastic Forge Feature for 2024 and if you stick around to the end, you’ll see a list of things that the team here is looking for to beef up some future playlists. No time to waste, let’s jump in and see how we’re rounding out the year!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/98220850-e07b-4d17-9446-0c8764f58bb7">Chill Out</a></h2>



<p>Credits: MadogWarrior, KunFuChicken93<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/98220850-e07b-4d17-9446-0c8764f58bb7">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP.png" alt="A remake of Halo C E's "Chill Out" in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-127191" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>One of my all-time favorite maps from CE, Chill Out gives the perfect winter vibes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b5ab8b52-9307-4aa2-8e96-8d537fbab507">Bunker Buster</a></h2>



<p>Credits: CptCrunchy5405<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b5ab8b52-9307-4aa2-8e96-8d537fbab507">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/47c4b46e-3841-4f27-a781-87adef71be9b">Heroic</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/81c84d9a-988d-4a3d-a03d-8619bdc377c1">Legendary</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6.jpg" alt="A P v E mode created in Halo Infinite called Bunker Buster." class="wp-image-127205" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>You and up to 23 of your fellow Spartans (but preferably 2-8) can jump into this PvE mode and bust some bunkers as you try to prevent the Banished from taking hold of the UNSC tech at the end.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b26df39d-53c5-4ed9-9b9c-8218883922ad">Battle of Noctis</a></h2>



<p>Credits: iMightBeWright<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b26df39d-53c5-4ed9-9b9c-8218883922ad">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a6e47224-4544-4137-806e-6bca85fb8e24">H5 Warzone Mode</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/91b6d18c-3433-4e83-81ff-649eae60a222">H5 Warzone Whiplash</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1.png" alt="Halo 5's Battle of Noctis remade in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127219" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Even when the odds aren’t looking great, you can still destroy the enemy’s core on this remake of Halo 5’s Battle of Noctis!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Plentiful Prefabs</h2>



<p>Credits: Scrubulba<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/f8b22c37-0e93-445c-a1a0-5bca382bb30b">Space Pickle</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/9a51091f-ea61-4b52-a9a9-bae8a77be5d5">Albatross</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/fc753adf-05e7-494b-861c-6ed9e7e835de">Covenant Artillery</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/dd29eb6a-a92d-49f2-85a2-4ca70585a1bf">UNSC In Amber Clad</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/fb45c279-b260-492a-a7eb-63d86a0a5c99">UNSC Forward Unto Dawn</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/b7c3947b-d2ed-43ff-8462-30491ff2de5c">R’Sisho Pattern Ship Breacher</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/ab89f3e9-d334-4d79-9477-4deb112d036d">Halo 3: ODST Olifant</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/1f74c97d-f524-4b65-bb49-642c091d5156">Halo 3 Elephant</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/dba4b84a-ffca-4942-9c8c-23ebc8871ab3">Enforcer Sentinel</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1.jpg" alt="Halo 2 Space Pickle prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127233" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD.png" alt="U N S C Forward Unto Dawn prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127247" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant.png" alt="Halo 3 Elephant prefab made in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127261" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad.jpg" alt="U N S C In Amber Clad prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127275" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Sometimes you just need a prefab to complete your build and Scrubulba has been putting in the work to keep you stocked up!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Forward Unto 2025</h2>



<p>We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting Forge content created by the community and as we head into 2025, next year is no different. While we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for new Husky Raid, Arena & BTB maps, here is a list of other interesting directions that we’d be excited to hear about. If you know of one (or have built one!), feel free to use the corresponding “<strong>343asks</strong>” tags in-game to get them on our radar!</p>



<p>Specifically:</p>



<ul>
<li>Invasion maps</li>



<li>Academy-themed Linear PvE</li>



<li>Halo 4 maps & content</li>



<li>Linear PvE experiences</li>



<li>Linear Spooky experiences</li>



<li>Halo 5 themed PvP & PvE experiences</li>
</ul>



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<p>That’s a wrap! </p>



<p>2024 has been a very full year of Forge and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. HUGE thanks to all the creators who have made such incredible content, we will see you next year!</p>


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Forge Features: December 13, 2024


<p>Guess what’s back. Back again—tell a friend. Today, the 1v1 Showdown makes its official debut in matchmaking!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase"><strong>1v1 Me Bro. For Real This Time.</strong></h2>



<p>One of the most common pieces of feedback we heard during the Combat Workshop outing was that you would love to take a friend with you for the ultimate showdown. We heard you loud and clear and the playlist has been updated to allow parties of two to search.</p>



<p>Thanks to Forger Artifice, you can now <em>literally</em> challenge someone to a 1v1 and duke it out on the battlefield for the ultimate bragging rights.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase"><strong>Rules of Engagement</strong></h2>



<p>Before you jump in, you should know what you’re getting into and how to win. The victor is the first to win the best of 5 rounds. If you’re asking “How do I win a round?” we have you covered. You can win in one of two ways:</p>



<ul>
<li>Be the first to 5 kills</li>



<li>Capture the zone</li>
</ul>



<p>Each round is a race to 5 with spawns resetting immediately after a kill happens to ensure everyone is on an even playing field. However, if at any point during the round someone captures a hill, they win the round. Yes, this means you can be down 4-1, capture the zone, and still win the round.</p>



<p>Both players will be equipped identically with random loadouts that vary from round to round. You never know what you’ll have in your pockets so be nimble and ready to flex your strategy to adapt to the gear you might find.</p>



<p>Just to keep you on your toes, you may be granted a round modifier (you’ll see the UI banner pop up) that adds a new twist to the game. Keep your reflexes sharp and be ready to adjust to whatever the game throws you, including a damage boost, low gravity, or amped up speed. You never know whatcha gonna get.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase"><strong>LAY OF THE LAND</strong></h2>



<p>So, you’ve thrown the gauntlet and are ready to face off in the 1v1, meaning you’ve got the who and the what. Now all you need is where. We have found that standard Arena maps are slightly too large for 1v1, so with the help of community Forger UneeQ, we’ve taken slices of some of your favorite maps and created a unique set of battlefields.</p>



<p>Between rounds, loadouts aren’t the only thing that changes—you’ll be teleported to a new map slice so the scenery will also stay fresh. Here are the maps that have had slices pulled from them:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Aquarius</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's map Aquarius" class="wp-image-125893" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Aquarius_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Argyle</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's map, Argyle." class="wp-image-125865" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Argyle_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Bazaar</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's map Bazaar." class="wp-image-125851" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Bazaar_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Catalyst</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's map Catalyst." class="wp-image-125879" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Catalyst_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Empyrean</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's Forge map Empyrean." class="wp-image-125837" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Empyrean_1v1-674e264652717-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Fortress*</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Halo Infinite's map Fortress." class="wp-image-125907" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Fortress_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>Origin*</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1.jpg" alt="A slice of Origin, the Halo Infinite remake of Halo 5's map Coliseum." class="wp-image-125823" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Origin_1v1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p><em>*Fortress and Origin slices are making their debut with the full release of the playlist, with Origin joining the full map pool at a later date.</em></p>



<p>If you can talk the talk, you better be able to walk the walk, so challenge your friends and put your skills to the test!</p>
