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Next Wednesday, May 10, we’ll be releasing an update to address many community-requested quality-of-life improvements, sandbox tuning updates, and bug fixes. Thank you for providing feedback online and reporting issues on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">the Halo Support site</a>—your input continues to have a direct, positive impact on the game.



In the meantime, be sure to check out Site Unseen, our latest event in Halo Infinite, which is going on right now until May 16. It includes a free 10-tier Event Pass filled with rewards for your MIRAGE IIC armor. Read up on the new narrative event <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/site-unseen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here! (opens in a new tab)">here!</a>



Today, we’ll be looking at some of the bigger items landing inside the May Update but be sure to keep an eye out for the full patch notes from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">Halo Support</a> team next week when it drops to catch all the specifics.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MODE UPDATES</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Super Fiesta</h3>



The party is just getting started. The fan-favorite mode from Halo 5 will make its explosive return with this update as campaign’s unique weapon variants and fully upgraded Equipment enter the Arena.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ranked King of the Hill</h3>



Based on player feedback, the Hill will now spawn-in faster at the start of the match and no longer have a “wind-up” time when a player initially enters it.



Developer Note:



To help facilitate more meaningful choices at the beginning of a King of the Hill match we decided to reduce the timer for the Initial Hill. This now requires teams to be more thoughtful in establishing their starting strategies as teams now have to decide between scavenging weapons and equipment and scoring points in the Hill. 



Based on feedback, we felt there was an opportunity to make the decision to hop in and out of a Hill more impactful. With base settings, players engaging in this behavior weren’t giving up enough as they could hop out of the hill without losing it if they returned quickly enough. This could also lead to some ambiguity around Hill ownership. This change should make the state of the Hill clearer for players.



<ul><li>The initial hill spawn has been reduced from 15 seconds to 5 seconds </li><li>The wind-up period to score has been removed</li><li>Players can score right away when stepping into the hill</li><li>This allows players to quickly score while maneuvering grenades and avoiding damage all up</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sandbox Balance Tuning</h2>



There will also be a few updates that should help to keep the sandbox in a good state until Season 4 rolls around.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Disruptor</h3>



Overall, we wanted to reduce the complexity of this weapon—which currently Supercombines, deals damage over time (DOT), slows Spartans, chain reacts to other players, etc.—while still ensuring that it could be successful in combat. The Disruptor will have an increased rate of fire and Supercombine damage, but will no longer deal DOT and its chain reaction distance will be halved.



Developer note: 



The goal of this change was to reduce the complexity of the weapon’s behavior, focusing the utility on the Supercombine detonation and shock chaining and their ability to damage nearby players. By upping the direct damage from Supercombines and increasing the Rate of Fire (ROF), it leans the Disruptor more towards a combat pistol with a straightforward utility.



Changes: 



<ul><li>Removed Damage Over Time </li><li>Reduced chain distance from 5 World Units (wu) to 2.5 wu </li><li>Increased Supercombine damage from 60 to 70 </li><li>Increased ROF from 4.285 to 5 rounds per second </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spike Grenades</h3>



We noticed that with its current tuning, Spike Grenades were dealing high damage but not requiring as much precision as a Frag or Plasma Grenade. To address this, we’re bringing the behavior of Halo Infinite’s Spike Grenade more in line with Halo 3’s Spike Grenade by tightening the explosion cone and reducing the damage radius while increasing the number of flechettes. 



Developer note: 



The goal here was to enhance the directionality of Spikes, requiring tighter precision but better rewarding good placement. With double the flechettes, but a shorter range and tighter cone, they will cause focused, directional damage where placed. Out in the open, away from enemies, they won’t be as effective as frags. Sticking them on walls that are facing nearby enemies will inflict the highest possible damage, being lethal in one shot if a player is directly in front of (or on top of) one. 



Changes: 



<ul><li>Increased number of flechette submunitions that are released on detonation from 8 to 16 </li><li>Reduced flechette travel distance from 5 World Units (wu) to 3.5wu </li><li>Reduced Area of Effect (AOE) damage radius from 3.2 wu to 2 wu </li><li>Reduced AOE damage amount from 300 damage to 160 </li><li>Adjusted flechette bounce behavior to deviate less</li></ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamo Grenades </h3>



Similar to the Spike Grenade, we wanted to make sure the Dynamo Grenade was being used more deliberately during gameplay. To do this, we’ve reduced the area of effect (AOE), reduced the chain reaction distance, and removed its movement slowdown properties while slightly increasing its damage potential. 



Developer note: 



The goal with this change is to tighten the area of effect, requiring more thoughtful placement with a higher reward for direct hits. The previous tuning would damage enemies well outside the immediate combat area, feeling overly generous and hard to escape. With higher damage per tick, but a shorter radius, Dynamos create a more potent but contained threat. Use them in corners where enemies have no escape to cause max damage, or to force enemies away from a route. 



Changes: 



<ul><li>Reduced shock Area of Effect (AOE) distance from 3.5 wu (World Units) to 2 wu </li><li>Reduced shock chain distance from 5 wu to 2 wu </li><li>Increased shock damage per burst from 18 to 21 </li><li>Removed movement stun from shock damage </li><li>Lowered arming time from 0.65 to 0.5 seconds </li><li>Reduced delay between shock damage pulses from 0.3 to 0.25 seconds </li><li>Added one additional shock damage pulse at 2.5 seconds </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shroud Screen</h3>



In Ranked Arena, the Shroud Screen will be updated to have 1 charge upon pickup.



Developer note: 



The goal of this change was to reduce the total impact Shroud Screen was having for high skilled players without changing the effectiveness of the equipment itself. With this change, players will be required to be more strategic with how they decide to use the Shroud Screen.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forge</h2>



The May Update will bring a nice quality of life update to Forge in the form of PC screenshot uploading and numerous bug fixes. This includes improvements to the Z-fighting movement controls, Forge monitor movement speed, and more.



To improve the stability of script-heavy creations, individual script brains will be updated to have a 128 node cap. Fear not though, existing creations above that limit will still work, they will just not be able to add any additional nodes. You’ll also still be able place multiple script brains, to make sure you still have access to the full power of Halo Infinite’s scripting system.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FPS Counter on Xbox</h2>



One quality of life update that we’re excited about is the addition of an FPS Counter option on Xbox consoles. Not only does this provide great contextual information for you while playing in a match, but it’s also vital for Forgers looking to build maps that have steady performance (framerate). Allowing Forgers this extra bit of insight should help them create quality maps that feel even more smooth to slay on.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UXUI</h2>



In this update, we’re also excited to be rolling out a few highly requested improvements to our menus. Notably, we’ll be making the Customs Browser accessible from the “Custom Game” option right on the main menu. When clicking in, you’ll be able to choose between checking out what the Customs Browser has to offer and starting up your own Custom Game.



The matchmaking menu will also receive an update which will allow twice as many playlists to be visible at once—from 5 playlists to 10—before needing to scroll down. Though this change means the playlist images will be moved into each specific playlist’s details, presenting more playlist variety up front is worth it to the players. 



Last, but certainly not least, a selection of bundles from previous seasons will be able to be purchased through the customization menu. When checking out an item that was part of an eligible Bundle, players will now be presented with an option to view and purchase that Bundle from the Shop. 



Please note: previous season HCS bundles and current season bundles are not currently available for purchase.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resolved Issues</h2>



We’ve outlined a few improvements throughout this blog, but we had several more that we wanted to call out before wrapping things up.  



Here’s a quick look at them: 



<ul><li>Various server and client stability improvements (reduced server and game crashes) </li><li>Various Theater / Observer improvements and bug fixes </li><li>Halo Infinite will no longer crash on launch when attempting to play on a PC that is below the minimum specifications. This was an unintended bug that caused the game to crash before showing the below minimum specification warning message.  <ul><li>Players can once again choose to continue past this warning message, but the expected functionality and visual experience are not guaranteed. </li><li>To learn more about PC hardware specifications, please visit our <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408731548180-PC-hardware-specs-and-drivers-for-Halo-Infinite" target="_blank">PC Hardware Specs and Drivers guide on the Halo Support site</a>. </li></ul></li><li>Addressed an issue causing Wasp “gun jamming” when playing with the Bumper Jumper control scheme </li><li>Cutscenes should no longer replay when relaunching the game </li></ul>



That’s all we’ve got for this preview but remember a full version of the patch notes with additional details will go live on the Halo Support site when the update drops next Wednesday, May 10. And, as always, be sure to give <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">@Halo</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HaloSupport">@HaloSupport</a> a follow on Twitter to ensure you get the latest Halo news as it happens.



Until then, we’ll see you online for the Site Unseen event!



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Unyshek

May Update Preview

SITE UNSEEN PRESS KIT

So… what’s behind the Live Fire door?



When Season 3 kicked off in March, we saw Spartan Dinh awaken after having his memories invaded by the Banished AI Iratus. We met with Dinh as he handed over his well-worn M392 Bandit, telling us to get good with the weapon and then come and find him. Meanwhile, during a live fire exercise, an errant grenade detonated by a door and revealed the symbol of the Office of Naval Intelligence…



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If you need a catch up, you can find the Season 3 cinematics in-game or on our YouTube channel.



<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/IIwN-dffdJ8" target="_blank">Echoes Within</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/ZxBjHopZPhA" target="_blank">Enemy Mind</a></li></ul>



But now, the time has come to link back up with Spartan Dinh and explore the depths of the Spartan Academy in the Site Unseen event, which brings with it a free new 10-tier Event Pass full of customization rewards for your MIRAGE IIC armor. Complete Event Challenges to level up your Event Pass—you know the drill!



Let’s take a look at what you’ll be getting…



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The Site Unseen event runs for two weeks, from May 2-16, and will see the return of the New BTB Unlimited playlist where Super Escalation Slayer will get the spotlight. Season 3’s new mode, Escalation Slayer, just got even better.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BANDIT & BALOR</h2>



Hopefully you’ve gotten good with the Bandit that Dinh gave you, as this week’s Ultimate Reward is the Pale Shadow weapon coating for your M392 Bandit.



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And, if you head over to the Shop, you can grab the Balor Bundle which features the following items for your MIRAGE IIC armor:



<ul><li>Balor helmet</li><li>Balor Guardplate helmet attachment</li><li>TAC/Aegis Puck chest attachment</li><li>UA/TacUp A22 shoulders</li><li>UA/TYPE SYI knee pads</li><li>Amber Weave visor</li><li>Kinetic Instruction armor coating</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO GEAR REWARDS – PIN PROGRAM</h2>



Halo Gear Rewards return for the Site Unseen event, offering the fourth and final collectible pin that will make <a href="https://gear.xbox.com/collections/halo/pins">a fine addition to your collection</a>!



Note that the last opportunity to claim the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/products/halo-gear-rewards-exclusive-shroud-screen-pin" target="_blank">Shroud Screen Pin</a> by completing the Mindfall Event Pass was on April 18.



<ul><li>Put a new weapon to good use and complete the Site Unseen Event Pass to unlock access to the <a href="https://gear.xbox.com/products/halo-gear-rewards-exclusive-m392-bandit-pin?_pos=1&_sid=faf858beb&_ss=r">Bandit Pin</a>. Complete this event and make your purchase by June 17 to secure this reward.</li></ul>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-launch#HaloGearRewardsS3">Learn more about the other available pins here.</a>



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How does it work?



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



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.



Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for the code to be delivered after completion of an event.



Once you receive the reward code, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/pages/halo" target="_blank">visit the Halo Gear Shop</a> and hop to the respective Pin product page to proceed with your purchase before entering your code.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HOW TO VIEW CINEMATICS</h2>



Two new cinematics are available with the Site Unseen event. The first is available from the start, and the second is unlocked by completing the Event Pass.



You can view the Site Unseen cinematics by pressing Y from the main menu to open up the screen that shows your Battle Pass, Story Event, and Challenges.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-scaled.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Halo Infinite Season 3: Echoes Within Cinematic screen for the Recap and Intro" class="wp-image-61834" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-A-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



And then hit Y for additional cinematics.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of additional cinematics menu" class="wp-image-66437" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



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With all that covered, it’s time to dive into Halo Infinite and round out the story of Season 3 by discovering what secrets lie within the Spartan Academy…



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRESS KIT</h2>



<a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/HaloInfinite/hi_siteunseen_presskit-8bce679f7c394ae1a60717910be3677b.zip">Grab the Site Unseen press kit here!</a>

Alex Wakeford

Site Unseen Event Launch

Community

Forge Features

To no one’s surprise, the Forge creations that have been popping up recently just continue to get better and better. From prefabs, to remakes, to original creations, today’s Forge Features blog has it all.



As a reminder, all the builds in today’s blog are also in 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>.



Now, let’s take a look at the latest from the Foundry!



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CALAMITY Credits: Whos Blaze, InfiniteForges, Virus11010 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6f6b1684-61e8-4de5-a973-1d1645e11805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Calamity</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6f6b1684-61e8-4de5-a973-1d1645e11805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1614" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined.jpg" alt="Two picture of the Doom-inspired Forge map Calamity stitched together." class="wp-image-66056" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-300x252.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1024x861.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-768x646.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1536x1291.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1568x1318.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Calamity! If only we had more time!



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CHIRON TL-34 Credits: Classy Moth, Buzzy Moth, Haijakk, Uber Panzerhund Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02c1fa7a-f19d-4320-b059-7472bf3b1aa7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Chiron TL-34</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02c1fa7a-f19d-4320-b059-7472bf3b1aa7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-scaled.jpg" alt="Two green teleporters are next to each other in the same room on Chiron TL-34." class="wp-image-66070" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



If you’ve ever wanted to have teleportation as a super power, this is the map for you.



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JUNGLE TREE Credits: Azwilko1997 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/07c3351c-c207-4043-a1bd-7332a5241a4c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Jungle Tree</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/07c3351c-c207-4043-a1bd-7332a5241a4c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-scaled.jpg" alt="A single tree prefab with vines and moss hanging down from it." class="wp-image-66084" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Can you see the forest through the trees?



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THE CAGE Credits: bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9acf7392-c528-473b-a7e0-104b9e48bbe4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">The Cage</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9acf7392-c528-473b-a7e0-104b9e48bbe4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo: Reach's map, The Cage." class="wp-image-66098" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Halo: Reach’s The Cage, with its classic Forge art style and all.



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HIGH GROUND Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f" target="_blank">High Ground</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround.jpg" alt="A view from the beach looking up towards the base from Halo 3's High Ground." class="wp-image-66112" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/HighGround-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



It’s over, Anakin.



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ERODED Credits: Pr0ject 113 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/77fbad19-648a-4a54-819f-47680924de12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Eroded</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/77fbad19-648a-4a54-819f-47680924de12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded.jpg" alt="A rocky environment scattered with connected bases." class="wp-image-66126" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Amazing that this place is still holding together.



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LONE WOLF Credits: bullet2thehead9, Va1kyrie, Nomino33 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5291c5f5-032a-435e-a04a-b77dd2ac6198" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Lone Wolf</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5291c5f5-032a-435e-a04a-b77dd2ac6198" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo: Reach's final mission, Lone Wolf." class="wp-image-66140" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Current Objective: Survive.



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SPACECAMP (RE:ORBITAL) Credits: Cousin Tim Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Spacecamp</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo 3's Orbital." class="wp-image-66154" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



There’s no time for caution.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



Looking to add more life and color to your maps? Be sure to take advantage of an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="entire catalogue of foliage prefabs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/halo-infinite/ugc/browse?assetKind=Prefab&page=1&tags=azwilko1997" target="_blank">entire catalogue of foliage prefabs</a> from the legendary, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Azwilko (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/Azwilko1997" target="_blank">Azwilko</a>.



You can see just a few of these incredibly detailed prefabs thanks to this video from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ducain23" target="_blank">Ducain23</a> & <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ForgeHub" target="_blank">ForgeHub</a>:



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MATCHMAKING SUBMISSIONS</h2>



As mentioned in yesterday’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Community Update (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/site-seeing" target="_blank">Community Update</a>, we’ve officially rolled out a new process to ensure your hard work can be seen by 343 and considered for matchmaking. Thanks to the tagging system in-game, all you need to do finish your creation, attach a screenshot to it, and then use the appropriate tags when saving your map or mode. 



Here’s a list of the tags in-game right now:



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags.png" alt="Image showing the list of tags for Halo Infinite matchmaking consideration. These include:

343ask-1v1
343ask-2v2
343ask-4v4
343ask-8v8
343ask-12v12
343ask-FFA
343ask-ActionSack
343ask-CastleWars
343ask-HuskyRaid
343ask-Spooky
343ask-Race
343ask-CE
343ask-H2
343ask-H3
343ask-ODST
343ask-HR
343ask-H4
343ask-H5" class="wp-image-65818" width="1920" height="999" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags.png 3840w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-300x156.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1024x533.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-768x399.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1536x799.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-2048x1065.png 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1568x815.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Once you apply one of the new 343ask tags, our team will be able to find it and give your creation a look.



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And, that’s all we’ve got for this edition of Forge Features. We hope you keep building, finding, and playing even more wonderful community-made content until next time. See you all then!

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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>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7df48409-8026-4820-bf37-da08ebe4fa0f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Exile" class="wp-image-64049" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" 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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" 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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" 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>



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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 class="wp-block-heading">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!

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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>



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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>



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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>



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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>



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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

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Community Corner: Dagger6Art