Canon Fodder

Community

Alex Wakeford

Issue 140

Canon Fodder: Ship Strike

Forge Features

Games

Halo Infinite

Would you look at that, it’s time again for another issue of Forge Features to spotlight a new batch of community creations that have caught our monitoring eye and made their way to the 343 Recommended tab of the content browser! 



Just earlier this week, Halo Infinite’s matchmaking was enhanced and refreshed with some new community maps that you can find out more about in our Community Collection Update blog. 



And now, if you’re looking to level up your Custom Games nights, let’s explore a remake roulette of campaign and multiplayer spaces throughout the series in Halo Infinite’s Forge. 



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EXILE Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7df48409-8026-4820-bf37-da08ebe4fa0f">Exile</a>



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Sometimes you just want to hear those three special words after a long day.



“BTB on Exile.”



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COURTYARD Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655">Courtyard</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Courtyard" class="wp-image-64035" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



A stunningly faithful recreation of the courtyard of ONI SWORD Base from Halo: Reach, which was present in the campaign and as a Firefight map. This iteration also includes some Covenant ships glassing the planet in the background.



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SWORD BASE Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b674d435-125f-4487-b229-24f6bcea5d40">SWORD Base</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b674d435-125f-4487-b229-24f6bcea5d40"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of SWORD Base" class="wp-image-64091" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



You’ve fought your way through the courtyard, but you’ve got to fall back inside SWORD Base for the skirmishes to come. I hope you brought your Grappleshot… and stop camping in that elevator room—yes, you know who you are!



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CARTOGRAPHER Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b47d643d-3789-4402-9850-9ab036c86bb8">Cartographer</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b47d643d-3789-4402-9850-9ab036c86bb8"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Cartographer" class="wp-image-64021" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



My analysis indicates that the map room should be at the bottom floor of this facility. You’re gonna have to fight your way through…



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VALLAHEIM Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/79387d10-be2d-4beb-9099-9b112ca326ed">Vallaheim</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/79387d10-be2d-4beb-9099-9b112ca326ed"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vallaheim" class="wp-image-64105" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



A truly timeless classic. With every remake of this map, every memory that has so lovingly recreated it, there is something new to appreciate.



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<h2>COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



Red Nomster (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-red-nomster">who has previously talked about Forge in our Community Corner chat</a>) has showcased what his experience of three-hundred hours of Forge culminated in, giving a lengthy look at his new map “Overdrive.”



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That wraps up another issue of Forge Features, which means it’s time to jump back into Halo Infinite for some Community Collection fun—tie up those Event Challenges for Fracture: FIREWALL, and head into Custom Games to try out some of these fantastic map remakes.



Oh, and go make some more cool stuff in Forge!

Community Cartography 009

Forge Features: April 14, 2023

The Community Collection playlist in Halo Infinite has been updated with new Forge maps from our veritable community of Master Builders!



When we launched the Community Collection playlist back in February, players got to experience maps both familiar and new that had been made by folks in the community using Forge—from a Banished-ified version of Damnation, to a UNSC-themed remix of Midship, and so on.



We stated that this playlist would be evergreen (meaning it would be sticking around in Halo Infinite for the long haul) and would be updated with more community-made content in the future. That day has now come, so let’s get you acquainted with the new arenas you’ll be stepping into.



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SOLUTION Credits: I Crush All, NightAvenger01 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/590025e2-f6d5-42a4-8e60-5bec5ec5567d" target="_blank">Solution</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/590025e2-f6d5-42a4-8e60-5bec5ec5567d"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Solution" class="wp-image-63892" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Solution is a map that showcases just how far Forgers are able to push the density of detail with their maps while also offering a truly great gameplay experience. Just remember that there are enemies to fight, flags to grab, and strongholds and hills to capture as well as sights to see!



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VAGABOND Credits: Squally DaBeanz Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/16de0468-9e2a-4d2c-bc91-bcc99dafc6b4" target="_blank">Vagabond</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/16de0468-9e2a-4d2c-bc91-bcc99dafc6b4"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vagabond" class="wp-image-63906" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Evoking the neon-lit cityscapes we have experienced and loved throughout the series, from the nighttime streets of New Mombasa to the chaotic marketplace of Plaza, Vagabond looks like a place that fits right into the Halo universe.



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CURFEW Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1189d69f-4769-47b0-ae7b-d14ddf851fee" target="_blank">Curfew</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1189d69f-4769-47b0-ae7b-d14ddf851fee"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Curfew" class="wp-image-63878" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Similar to Vagabond, Curfew centers the urban aesthetics of Halo 3: ODST in this city precinct that feels like a genuinely lived-in space. The Superintendent is even there to remind you to KEEP IT CLEAN, so be sure to pick up your spent bullet casings and please do not litter the floor with grenades.



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In addition to the three rolling out today, we’ll also be bringing in one more map to the Community Collection playlist soon!



NEMESIS Credits: War FH Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/807bfbc5-c7b5-4f2e-92a1-92ec929fac3f" target="_blank">Nemesis</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/I%20am%20a%20Luxury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Paimon (opens in a new tab)">Paimon</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/807bfbc5-c7b5-4f2e-92a1-92ec929fac3f"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Nemesis" class="wp-image-55390" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



In a marriage of Forerunner visual styles between Halo: CE and Halo 4, you’ll feel right at home on Nemesis where this ancient facility is becoming one with the natural formations around it.



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These maps all join the existing maps in the playlist to add even more variety to the beloved Community Collection experience. Speaking of the existing maps, Absolution, Perilous, Salvation, and Starboard have all received updates from their creators to fix various issues, improve readability, or improve performance.



In addition to these new maps, you’ll find that other playlists in Halo Infinite also now include a selection of maps from the Community Collection.



Curfew has now been lifted, so if you vagabonds are looking for a solution for how to spend your time, jump into the Community Collection playlist today!

Community Collection Update

Community Spotlight

Issue 006

Community Corner: Dagger6Art

Forge Features returns with a new batch of community-created content we think are thoroughly worth bookmarking and checking out with your friends!



Let’s take a look at some of the maps added to the 343 Recommends section of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc" target="_blank">Content Browser</a> this week…



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OBITUARY Credits: xDTx Kaos, W0lfR3ign, Nas Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4749b6a8-064b-48dd-b179-bc1b552c2981" target="_blank">Obituary</a>



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For those of you who are looking for a little more Halo 2 Containment in your lives, this spiritual remake of the beloved BTB map is sure to scratch that specific itch.



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HEMORRHAGE EVOLVED Credits: Scrubulba, Virus11010, D0ctorSmurf, Mr IncrediJON, Tiiiiiiim 7 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/743ead46-f44c-4049-8ac6-d4a06210e53f" target="_blank">Hemorrhage Evolved</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/743ead46-f44c-4049-8ac6-d4a06210e53f"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Hemorrhage Evolved by Scrubulba, Virus11010, D0ctorSmurf, Mr IncrediJON, and Tiiiiiiim 7" class="wp-image-63297" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/FF-Hemorrhage-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



In the beginning, the multiplayer map Blood Gulch was created. This has made a lot of people very happy and has been widely regarded as a great move.



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ATHENAEUM Credits: bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d8a81a71-0ef4-437e-b3fc-67a168842a84" target="_blank">Athenaeum</a>



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Ideal for 2-4 players, take to the athenaeum and fight amongst the overgrown ruins of this old library. But do it real quiet-like!



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SPICY SUMO BOWL Credits: JAKEV10 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3bc6a0cd-4f74-4c2d-9e59-df8880053a81" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Spicy Sumo Bowl</a> (map), <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a089eac6-081c-4bfa-b1d3-1f268debcde8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Spicy Sumo Bowl 1.1</a> (mode)



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You know the rules. Get in a vehicle and stay alive within the bowl as parts of it disappear over time and hazards (like kill balls) come into play. Last one driving wins!



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<h2>COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



In what is quite possibly the coolest thing you will see this week, UNBROKEN ONYX has released a video of their remake of the epic final Warthog run at the end of Halo 3.



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This remake is not only incredibly faithful to the original experience, but also includes the other vehicles you can use in this section of the game—namely, the Mongoose, Ghost, and Chopper.



For your dedication, ONYX, we salute you.



Hit the links here to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a1ad4d4b-629e-47b1-84b5-9c56f8c15b0d" target="_blank">bookmark the map</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/c8014a3d-d336-4211-9152-82d477272e7a" target="_blank">its associated game mode</a>. Come on, Spartan—go, go, go!



Oh, and are you looking to add some cool prefabs to your map? UERBlitzkrieg has got you covered with this truly stunning Halo: Reach-inspired weapons crate, which you can bookmark two different versions of.



<ul><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/8c2ab91f-1e24-4078-b27f-f5693b0cd9d9">UNSC Weapons Crate (FULL)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/72dc189d-1ec4-4626-a5f0-2d8ece532697">UNSC Weapons Crate (EMPTY)</a></li></ul>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Hey Spartans! Looking to spruce up you Reach maps? Then consider adding this Halo: Reach weapons crate! Now with empty and full versions to use where you'd like! Full: <a href="https://t.co/psKoYYojad">https://t.co/psKoYYojad</a> Empty: <a href="https://t.co/u4PK0dUhTq">https://t.co/u4PK0dUhTq</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HaloInfinite?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HaloInfinite</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Forge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Forge</a> <a href="https://t.co/gT43BGOV7E">pic.twitter.com/gT43BGOV7E</a>— Blitzkrieg (CEO of SPI) (@UERBlitzkrieg) <a href="https://twitter.com/UERBlitzkrieg/status/1641164776872062976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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That wraps us up for this issue of Forge Features. Go forth and create, share, play together, and make some new friends with the Halo Infinite Custom Games Browser.



See you out there!

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Forge Features: March 31, 2023

Community Update

Educational Echoes

Issue 139

Canon Fodder: Echoes With-Dinh

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Season 3 is here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-launch" target="_blank">Season 3: Echoes Within is here</a> and so are even more Forge creations. Today, we were looking at all the most recent creations that have been added to the Recommended section of the Content Browser in Halo Infinite and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here on Halo Waypoint (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc" target="_blank">here on Halo Waypoint</a>, which allows you to bookmark them now for use in-game later.



Get a closer look at all of them here and then give them a go the next time you jump online!



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SIKARRA Credits: Nitroo, MythicFritz Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Sikarra (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1d63fb39-8e5f-4038-aa37-03a237ed4169" target="_blank">Sikarra</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A map with a grey, brutalist architecture." class="wp-image-62018" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The secrets of this ring outnumber the sands of its dunes.



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NECROMANCER Credits: UneeQ TV, Arpod Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Necromancer (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f20ab73b-9888-438b-bb8f-b575b2689ef7" target="_blank">Necromancer</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920.jpg" alt="A recreation of Wizard from Halo CE is overgrown with vegetation." class="wp-image-62032" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Wizard. Warlock. Necromancer.



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FORSAKEN | BATTLE-ROYALE Credits: Blinnqq, Sgt Avel Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Forsaken | Battle-Royale (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/50234857-9c13-460f-906c-8fd17955d650" target="_blank">Forsaken | Battle-Royale</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920.jpg" alt="A worn down, abandoned city block created in Forge." class="wp-image-62046" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Prepare to drop into a battle royale experience built from the ground up to take full advantage of Halo Infinite’s sandbox.



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RAT’S NEST Credits: MastermetaleX, Bxmpy Pxpper Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rat's Nest (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1ddeda73-4099-4723-a944-9c676655a929" target="_blank">Rat’s Nest</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920.jpg" alt="A Razorback and Warthog sit idle on a recreation of Halo 3's Rat's Nest." class="wp-image-62060" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Halo 3 rat or Halo Infinite rat? Why not both?



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WATERWORKS Credits: Greater Pain, Vlad356 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Waterworks (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/18025a9e-3c9c-4d50-9bf9-8eb5def66688" target="_blank">Waterworks</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920.jpg" alt="A expansive cavern shows that the map is Halo 2's Waterworks recreated in Forge." class="wp-image-62074" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



While the Forerunners excelled at mimicking natural beauty, the machinery in this cavern exemplifies their true genius.



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CARTOGRAPHER Credits: Dellsoto Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b47d643d-3789-4402-9850-9ab036c86bb8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cartographer (opens in a new tab)">Cartographer</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of the Forerunner interior of The Silent Cartographer from CE." class="wp-image-62088" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The island has multiple structures and installations. One of them contains the map room. 



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AMPLIFIED Credits: UneeQ TV Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c740cf02-8146-41d8-b1a5-e2d7a8b7a8d1" target="_blank">Amplified</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo 3's Amplified." class="wp-image-62158" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The legendary Forged arena from Halo 3’s MLG playlist has been reborn.



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BOILING POINT Credits: Sikamikanico Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Boiling Point (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/09d596d4-6e5b-4f2b-81ee-f17ea0c39f03" target="_blank">Boiling Point</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920.jpg" alt="Rockets sit on a bridge that extends over a glowing pit in the center of the map." class="wp-image-62102" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Is that in Fahrenheit or Celsius?



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KUSINI BAY Credits: Mr Kwatz Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4eb7a3ac-81f7-4faa-acd8-ce6bbba667af" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Kusini Bay (opens in a new tab)">Kusini Bay</a> 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920.jpg" alt="A vista shot of a Forge map recreation of Zanzibar from Halo 2 or Last Resort from Halo 3." class="wp-image-62116" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Wind Power Station 7 of Kusini Bay, Zanzibar, requisitioned and razed as part of Spartan training exercises.



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LIGHTSPEED HALO Credits: JAKEV10, Bombs away23569, gForce909, knightwolf12630, Rail Warrior349 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lightspeed Halo (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5562bc6e-7580-44ad-8c6f-24c6b7ac86a1" target="_blank">Lightspeed Halo</a> 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo.jpg" alt="A player with a gravity hammer attempts to smash a Warthog that tumbles by them." class="wp-image-62172" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo.jpg 1516w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px" /></figure>



I feel the need… the need for Speed Halo.



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IMMOLATE Credits: ImDahUnicorn Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Immolate (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dfdaaeb3-ae41-4c0a-b6d4-d7c53a837036" target="_blank">Immolate</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920.jpg" alt="A stone structure looks to be reclaimed by the jungle." class="wp-image-62130" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



A vast expanse of infinite possibilities.



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ANOMALY Credits: Paimon Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Anomaly (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/617ada7f-fcf2-4333-8d33-ecf4b4b6d4e7" target="_blank">Anomaly</a> 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920.jpg" alt="A grey cave like map has various entrances all glowing with different colors." class="wp-image-62144" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



A beautiful environment, but it’s started to veer off it’s normal path.



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<h2>COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



If <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="VidGamesPete (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/VidGamesPete" target="_blank">VidGamesPete</a> continues to put out awesome tutorials, I’ll continue to feature them. His most recent video helps show how you can build an interactable (or hackable) door in Forge. With this tutorial, you can essentially recreate the loot caves from Fragmentation all on your own.



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You can also bookmark this <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Forerunner door (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/9e9a8cf8-5bd3-4914-b6ad-120a2df458a2" target="_blank">Forerunner door</a> and a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="smaller door (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/a024a532-4e97-4e51-a711-6b5d74170b95" target="_blank">smaller door</a> that he’s published on his files so that you can use them yourself. Also worth noting, that Pete wears the Oreo coating – so you know he’s legit.



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That’s going to do it for this week’s Forge Feature blog, but keep an eye out here on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="@Halo (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank">@Halo</a> for the latest news and community content!

Unyshek

Community Cartography 007

Forge Features: March 17, 2023

Esports

Halo Infinite Season 3 is upon us, and the HCS action continues!



The community is clamoring for more competition following a thrilling kickoff at the Charlotte Major. Luckily enough, there’s no shortage of online tournaments to get involved in on the road to our next LAN event – DreamHack Dallas June 2-4.



Check out the details below for all the intel on upcoming Official HCS Tournaments!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-1024x576.png" alt="HCS 2023 Roadmap" class="wp-image-56089" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS-2023-Roadmap.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h3>Spring 2023</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td>NORTH AMERICA Mar 12: HCS 2K #1 Day 1 Mar 16: HCS 2K #1 Day 2 (Top 8) Mar 19: HCS 2K #2 Day 1 Mar 23: HCS 2K #2 Day 2 (Top 8) Mar 26: HCS 4K #1 Qualifier Apr 1-2: HCS 4K #1 Apr 16: HCS 4K #2 Qualifier Apr 22-23: HCS 4K #2 Apr 30: HCS 2K #3 Day 1 May 4: HCS 2K #3 Day 2 May 7: HCS 4K #3 Qualifier May 12-13: HCS 4K #3 (DreamHack Dallas Qualifier – Hosted by FaZe Clan)</td><td>EUROPE Mar 12: HCS 2K #1 Mar 19: HCS 2K #2 Mar 26: HCS 4K #1 Qualifier Apr 2: HCS 4K #1 Apr 16: HCS 4K #2 Qualifier Apr 23: HCS 4K #2 (Hosted by Quadrant) Apr 30: HCS 2K #3 May 7: HCS 4K #3 Qualifier May 13: HCS 4K #3 (DreamHack Dallas Qualifier)</td><td>MEXICO Mar 12: HCS 2K #1 Mar 19: HCS 2K #2 Mar 26: HCS 4K #1 Qualifier Apr 2: HCS 4K #1 Apr 16: HCS 4K #2 Qualifier Apr 23: HCS 4K #2 Apr 30: HCS 2K #3 May 7: HCS 4K #3 Qualifier May 13: HCS 4K #3 (DreamHack Dallas Qualifier)</td><td>AUSTRALIA / NZ Mar 12: HCS 2K #1 Mar 19: HCS 2K #2 Mar 26: HCS 4K #1 Qualifier Apr 2: HCS 4K #1 Apr 16: HCS 4K #2 Qualifier Apr 23: HCS 4K #2 Apr 30: HCS 2K #3 May 7: HCS 4K #3 Qualifier May 13: HCS 4K #3 (DreamHack Dallas Qualifier) </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Important Links:



<ul><li><a href="http://aka.ms/2023HandBook">2023 Player Handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/organizers/c96b93cb-c3cc-4956-8394-9ca9b4604e4b/HCS">FACEIT: Tournament Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://hcs.ee.gg/">HCS Leaderboards</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/9cexpAgmWB">Player Discord</a></li></ul>



<h2>HCS Open Series</h2>



The HCS Open Series will feature weekly tournaments in all regions where competitors can sharpen their skills by competing for cash prizes and HCS points.



Registration is always free. Grab your squad and sign up in your region over at <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/organizers/c96b93cb-c3cc-4956-8394-9ca9b4604e4b/HCS">FACEIT</a>.



For weekly results and standings on the HCS Open Series, head to <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/hcsopenseries">THIS PAGE</a>.



IMPORTANT NOTE:



<ul><li>In Year 1, our philosophy was that HCS Points meant very little in comparison, not only to LAN placements, but also to placement at specific tournaments. We think that, in retrospect, the pendulum swung a bit too far away from points. This year, we’re going to have a more balanced approach where you’ll see that points, and thus consistency for players and teams across the season, have more weight than they did in Year 1. This means that it will be crucial for competitors to throw down in the HCS Open Series so they can stack up HCS Points and ultimately qualify to make it to the upcoming HCS LAN tournaments.</li></ul>



There are 2 types of HCS Open Series tournaments – the HCS 2K and the HCS 4K.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td>HCS 2Ks Weekly – Open to all players (in their region) Format: – HCS 4v4 – Seeded via HCS Points – Double Elim Bracket – NA tournaments will take place over 2 days (Start Sun, End Thurs) Prizing: (<a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS_2023_Program_Handbook_v1.0-1.pdf">Full Breakdown</a>) – HCS Points – Cash</td><td>HCS 4Ks Players will need to Qualify to compete. Format: – HCS 4v4 – Seeded via HCS Points 4K Qualifier – Double Elim Bracket – NA: The Top 12 teams that register with the most HCS Points will automatically advance to Pool Play – EU / MX / ANZ: The Top 6 teams that register with the most HCS Points will automatically advance to Pool Play – NA: Top 4 teams from the Qualifier advance to Pool Play – EU / MX / ANZ: Top 2 teams from the Qualifier advance to Pool Play 4K Tournament – NA: 16-Team Pool Play into 12-Team Champ Bracket – EU / MX / ANZ: 8-Team Pool Play into 6-Team Champ Bracket – 4th place teams in each Pool will get eliminated. Prizing: (<a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/02/HCS_2023_Program_Handbook_v1.0-1.pdf">Full Breakdown</a>) – Elevated HCS Points (Qualifier and Tournament are one continuous point distribution) – Cash</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2>Partnered Team Tournaments</h2>



The team partnership program is continuing to expand to bring more and more opportunities to teams in effort to help them grow their business while providing great content for fans. Some of these will be smaller online tournaments where teams are broadcasting, others will be large in person tournaments like with the HCS Major and Global Invitational with OpTic and Spacestation respectively.



This Spring, we have <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> hosting a tournament for the EU region, and<a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan"> FaZe Clan</a> hosting a tournament for the NA region.



<ul><li>Every other region will compete in an HCS 4K while the each region’s Partnered Team Tournament is taking place.</li><li>Just like the HCS 4Ks, the Partnered Team tournaments will have Qualifiers.</li></ul>



Quadrant Online 4K



<ul><li>Eligibility: EU region only</li><li>Qualifier Date: April 16</li><li>Tournament Date: April 22-23</li></ul>



FaZe Clan Online 4K



<ul><li>Eligibility: NA region only</li><li>Qualifier Date: May 7</li><li>Tournament Date: May 12-13</li></ul>



<h2>HCS Global Invitational at DreamHack Dallas</h2>



Our next LAN stop takes us to Texas for the HCS Global Invitational at DreamHack Dallas on June 2-4!



This year, we’re introducing a brand-new event type and format which will be used for 2 events on the roadmap – one at DreamHack Dallas, and one in Salt Lake City with our partners at <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation Gaming</a>. For these events, we’re bringing 16 of the world’s best teams to the stage to play for their share of $125,000! In terms of competitiveness, we’re expecting these to be as exciting as Majors and a great way to see which teams are the best in the world in that moment.



<ul><li>DreamHack Dallas (June 2-4) <a href="http://aka.ms/dhdal23-tix">Spectator Tickets are AVAILABLE NOW</a>! </li></ul>



DreamHack Dallas Qualifiers take place in all regions on May 13th! (NA Starts on May 12th with the FaZe 4K!)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-1024x576.png" alt="How to qualify for the HCS Global Invitational at DreamHack Dallas" class="wp-image-65678" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/DHDallas23-How-To-Qualify.psd.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



The top teams from each region’s Qualifier will earn an invite to DreamHack Dallas.



<ul><li>NA: Top 2 teams</li><li>EU: Top 1 team</li><li>MX: Top 1 team</li><li>ANZ: Top 1 team</li></ul>



Following the Qualifiers, the remaining top teams with the most HCS Points will earn the remaining spots.



<ul><li>NA: Top 8 teams</li><li>EU: Top 3 teams </li></ul>



<h2>GLHF!</h2>



Stay up to date with everything HCS – follow our channels below!



<ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/hcs">HCS Twitter</a></li><li><a href="http://instagram.com/hcs">HCS Instagram</a></li><li><a href="http://youtube.com/haloesportshcs">HCS YouTube</a></li></ul>

HCS 2023 Spring Tournaments – Compete Now!

Season 3 of Halo Infinite is here, and the narrative-focused Mindfall event has begun!



Running from March 7-21, the Mindfall Event delivers a free 10-tier Event Pass containing a variety of cosmetics to outfit your new MIRAGE IIC Armor Core, along with new cinematics.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-4K.jpg"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards.jpg" alt="Reward track image for the Mindfall event in Halo Infinite Season 3: Echoes Within" class="wp-image-59235" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



For those who need a recap on what happened in Season 2: Lone Wolves…



At the beginning of Season 2 of Halo Infinite, the Academy received some unexpected guests. Spartan Sigrid Eklund emerged from a commandeered Phantom with an unconscious Spartan Hieu Dinh, whose life was jeopardized by the malevolent Banished AI known as Iratus who resides within his neural interface.



Season 3: Echoes Within picks up from here, kicking off with the Mindfall event which explores a pivotal moment from Spartan Dinh’s past as Iratus plunders his mind.



Mindfall is the first of two narrative-focused events, as Site Unseen will conclude the story of Season 3 from May 2-16 (bringing with it another free 10-tier Event Pass with new MIRAGE IIC cosmetics and additional cinematics).



For additional story elements, stay tuned for Intel drops throughout Season 3 (landing here on Halo Waypoint and in-game), Fracture: FIREWALL’s upcoming Story Shards, and your regularly scheduled monthly issues of Canon Fodder.



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<h2>HOW TO VIEW CINEMATICS</h2>



After launching Halo Infinite, you will see the cinematic recapping the events of the last two seasons, followed by the Echoes Within opening cinematic that follows Spartan Dinh and Iratus.



Upon finishing the Mindfall Event, you can view the event’s closing cinematic by pressing Y from the main menu to open up the screen that shows your Battle Pass, Story Event, and Challenges.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin.jpg"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-scaled.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Halo Infinite Seasonal screen" class="wp-image-61820" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



From there, hit X (you’ll see it listed as “Season Intro”) which will take you to this screen.



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And then hit Y for additional cinematics. Here is where you will see Enemy Mind listed—the closing cinematic of the Mindfall event.



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<h2>HALO GEAR REWARDS – PIN PROGRAM</h2>



Halo Gear Rewards are back for Season 3: Echoes Within!



Halo Gear Rewards are exclusive limited-edition products in the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/pages/halo" target="_blank">Halo Gear Shop</a> that players can earn access to purchase after completing specific in-game accomplishments. The first reward was introduced in Season 2: Lone Wolves with the amazing <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/introducing-halo-gear-rewards" target="_blank">Fracture: Entrenched Tanker Jacket.</a>



In Season 3: Echoes Within, we are introducing a new earnable reward—official Halo Infinite Pins!



Players will have the opportunity to earn access to four collectible pins, each tied to a specific event in Season 3. The pins will feature unique designs inspired by their respective events. These pins will also be part of a larger Xbox Pin Trading program, with a special stamp on the back, but more on that soon.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards.jpg" alt="Image of the pins available as Halo Gear Rewards in Season 3" class="wp-image-58867" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



So, what are the pins and how can I earn access to them?



<ul><li>Uncover your enemy and earn access to the <a href="https://gear.xbox.com/products/halo-gear-rewards-exclusive-shroud-screen-pin">Shroud Screen Pin</a> by completing the Season 3 Mindfall Event Pass. Complete this event and make your purchase by April 18 to secure this reward.</li><li>Put a new weapon to good use and complete the Season 3 Site Unseen Event Pass to unlock access to the Bandit Pin. Complete this event and make your purchase by June 17 to secure this reward.</li><li>Blend mind and machine to complete the Season 3 Fractures: Firewall Event Pass and earn access to the Firewall Logo Pin. Complete this event and make your purchase by July 4 to secure this reward.</li><li>You can earn access to the Season 3 Insignia LE Pin & Matching In-Game Emblem by defying Iratus and completing the Season 3: Echoes Within Battle Pass. Complete the battle pass and make your purchase by July 4 to secure this reward.</li></ul>



How does it work?



Upon completion of each qualifying event the player will receive a reward code via their Halo Waypoint Profile.



<ul><li>When you complete each event, simply visit Halo Waypoint online or via mobile and sign into your account to trigger your reward. The reward code will be delivered to you via Waypoint notifications.  </li><li>Please note that it may take up to 24-hours for the code to be delivered after completion of an event.</li></ul>



Once you receive the reward code, visit the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/pages/halo" target="_blank">Halo Gear Shop</a> and hop to the respective Pin product page to proceed with your purchase. The price will look REALLY high, but don’t worry!



<ul><li>Add the pin to your cart and proceed to checkout.</li><li>In checkout you will enter the code in the “Gift card or discount code” field. Click apply.</li><li>The cost will update to the pin’s actual retail price.</li><li>Finish your transaction by entering your shipping and billing details and selected your shipping option.</li><li>This is a pre-order item that will ship in Q3/Q4 2023.</li><li>The Halo Gear Rewards items are available for purchase until the dates specified.</li></ul>



Note: This is not the real price of the collectible pin. This is a Halo Gear Rewards item, exclusively for Halo Infinite players that have completed one of the qualifying Season 3 events; Site Unseen Event Pass, Mindfall Event Pass, Fractures: Firewall Event Pass, S3: Echoes Within Battle Pass. Qualifying players will receive a code to reduce the price to the intended retail cost.

Mindfall Event Launch