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Forerunner Operation Launch

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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Husky Assault

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Forge Features

Welcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game.



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What mighty works the Forgers have wrought! Our latest helping of Forgified maps and modes includes a selection of excellent Slayer locales, hilarious minigames, and an iconic retail experience that’s larger than life.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8278e064-4c68-4862-a1bf-5c5b2acca52b"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-1024x576.png" alt="A Sangheili statue seen through a glowing portal in the courtyard of a monastery." class="wp-image-132499" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Monastery_000_FEATURE.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8278e064-4c68-4862-a1bf-5c5b2acca52b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark this map.</a>



Forger: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/the%20hairyman360" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the hairyman360</a>



A high-stakes symmetrical map for settling ancient grudges. High in the jagged peaks of Sanghelios, the red and blue temples of an unnamed cult have been turned into bases for opposing factions. Furnished with ascetic sleeping quarters, imposing statuary, and the delicate tweets of songbirds, you could almost feel zen about getting rekt in a 4v4.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Island Base</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3c872abd-2a1e-4d1c-bfd1-01501b6e6fb5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-1024x576.png" alt="A tropical island base featuring a Pelican dropship, a scanning outpost, a radar tower, and two defensive bunkers." class="wp-image-132471" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/IslandBase_000.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3c872abd-2a1e-4d1c-bfd1-01501b6e6fb5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark this map.</a>



Forger: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/DoomedSquash023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DoomedSquash023</a>



Set at a UNSC outpost on a deserted isle, this map lays bare all approaches to scratch that beachhead itch. The exposed tropical surroundings revolve around a sleepy scanning station, whose lone open window is perfect for picking off attackers as they cower behind that Pelican on the tarmac.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9832b848-c89b-41cb-8155-5e0d2a58a9ec"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001.jpg" alt="An offshore drilling platform in shallow water." class="wp-image-132545" style="width:960px;height:auto" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/Drillsite_001-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9832b848-c89b-41cb-8155-5e0d2a58a9ec" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark this map.</a>



Forgers: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Silencer%20EU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Silencer EU</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Ix%20Rose" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ix Rose</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Dreamz%20AJC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dreamz AJC</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/BaconJace2330" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BaconJace2330</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Davidedes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davidedes</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/ESlapshot43" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESlapshot43</a>



A painstaking remake of The Rig from Halo 5, this map is a masterclass in forced confrontations. Open expanses, clear sightlines, and cloistered underpasses offer a glimpse into the hard and ever-changing realities of life on the rig. Nobody tell head office about those pitfalls between platforms…



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Iconic Retail Experience</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c146c48e-803b-4927-ab4e-a3002c1a427e"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-1024x576.png" alt="An overhead view of a large retail store." class="wp-image-132429" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/BetterWalmartBro_000.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c146c48e-803b-4927-ab4e-a3002c1a427e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark this map.</a>



Forgers: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/RayRayRoosta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RayRayRoosta</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/jjfree1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jjfree1</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/FailedPuppet768" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FailedPuppet768</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Hobo%20Baggins538" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hobo Baggins538</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/BurnsDemon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BurnsDemon</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/QuirkyLogic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">QuirklyLogic</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Sparklymingo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sparklymingo</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/SeerSpooky" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SeerSpooky</a>



They paved paradise and put up a parking lot—with convenient access to highways, druidic ruins, eight lanes of cheerful checkouts, and near-infinite easter eggs inside a fully realized big-box store. This map is a love letter to the “iconic American” retail experience, where excessive detail is matched only by its detailed excesses.



Try marauding through the sporting-goods section in a 10v10, or getting lost in the aisles during a game of hide and seek.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HOBA Hidden Valley</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d0ef4a14-e604-445d-93d6-746f7d20de29"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1.jpg" alt="Grunts lurch into combat with their AI champion." class="wp-image-132587" style="width:960px;height:auto" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/HOBAHiddenValley_002_Retouch-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d0ef4a14-e604-445d-93d6-746f7d20de29" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark map.</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/3fea16a8-50f7-4ac6-844c-c4f7306d55d8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark mode.</a>



Forger: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/JovialCentaur5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JovialCentaur5</a>



MOBA fans, rejoice! HOBA Hidden Valley pits you and your Grunt allies against a constantly spawning horde of foes in a roamable expanse filled with goodies. Your team earns points by dropping enemy Grunts or Spartans. First to 100 points wins the round, and the first team that wins three rounds claims victory.



If you’re brave enough, you can end the round instantly by assaulting the enemy’s AI-construct champion.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Gravemind</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4bf4fc25-0ad2-4af7-b4c7-ece92afda1b5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003.jpg" alt="A monstrous Gravemind inside a Flood-infested Forerunner installation." class="wp-image-132601" style="width:960px;height:auto" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/TheGravemind_003-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4bf4fc25-0ad2-4af7-b4c7-ece92afda1b5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark map.</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/2ec40c7f-34d6-4512-9682-2f7761b594c3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark mode.</a>



Forgers: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Starkey213036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starkey213036</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/DanZama22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DanZama22</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/ArturBloodshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ArturBloodshot</a>



This is not your grave—provided you can jump out of the way in time. This creepy-crawly and ludicrously fun mode by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TwA7lG__ac" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forgers del Apocalipsis</a> pits a team of ‘goose riders against one massively mobile Gravemind. Use marking to leap the rampaging villain, and beware new obstacles dropped by the ‘mind himself.



Survive enough rapid heats, and you might live to write a poem about it.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tutorial: Survive the Undead</h2>



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Ever wanted to Forge your own undead survival mode? The Forge Falcons recently shared this in-depth video detailing how to recreate their fan-favorite <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/6254af4b-c175-49aa-9991-77943b7fca01" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Survive the Undead mode</a> using a helpful starter canvas, with info for beginners as well as serious scripters.



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f0d7c53f-8be3-477f-90f9-ac3453f49931" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get the Forge template here.</a>



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Stay tuned for another Forge Feature coming soon! To share your creations with the Halo Infinite community team, be sure to drop a link in the <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/1231006442656628758" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#forge-show-and-tell</a> channel of our <a href="https://discord.gg/halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official Discord</a> or post to <a href="https://reddit.com/r/halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">r/Halo</a> using the Forge tag.



We’re also still looking for inspired Invasion maps to consider for future Recommends playlists. If you’ve got a great Invasion map you’d like us to see, be sure to use tag #343asks-invasion on your Forge creation before June 20.

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The road to Arlington is complete!



GGs to everyone who competed and congratulations to all teams who stamped their tickets to the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic-major" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HCS 2025 Kickoff Major in Arlington Texas</a>!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">CONTENTS</h1>



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<li><a href="#leaderboards">Leaderboards</a></li>



<li><a href="#na">NA Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#eu">EU Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#mx">MX Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#anz">ANZ Results</a></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="leaderboards">Leaderboards</h1>



Regional Leaderboards following the HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington.







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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="na">NA Results</h1>



A 3-peat for <a href="http://x.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> as they lock in the #1 seed ahead of the HCS Arlington Major!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – Cykul – Frosty – Last Shot – Royal2</td><td>Week #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – Cykul – Frosty – Last Shot – Royal2</td><td>Week #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – Cykul – Frosty – Last Shot – Royal2</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/optic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpTic Gaming</a> – Bound – Lqgend – FormaL – Renegade</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-na-qual" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54uQ0cQCxRI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Qualifier / Day 1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO-v0zG2qKo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Qualifier / Day 2</a></td><td>Week #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-na-os3" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54uQ0cQCxRI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #3 / Day 1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/PZadc2chnK0?si=HMjg4Q-z8og4F8h9&t=2522" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #3 / Day 2</a></td><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-na-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/RnmOfbx7wBU?si=bwWUxw37TJYsTv1N&t=2692" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #2 / Day 1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/col8D9TZQFw?si=RKfSkQ35s0kyFfqW&t=2655" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #2 / Day 2</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-na-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/kHkAeK2_7Uw?si=gBJj9kBp4LmMe6d1&t=4493" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day 1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/BhyXH9rCkPA?si=gSzBw6m0meYC0vp7&t=2397" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day 2</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="eu">EU Results</h1>



Team <a href="http://x.com/nmss_gg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nemesis</a> goes 4-for-4 as they clinch Pool Play at the Arlington Major!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nemesis</a> – Glory – SLG – Snipedrone – WuTum</td><td>Week #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nemesis</a> – Glory – SLG – Snipedrone – WuTum</td><td>Week #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nemesis</a> – Glory – SLG – Snipedrone – WuTum</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nemesis</a> – Glory – SLG – Snipedrone – WuTum</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-eu-qual" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2413206038" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Qualifier</a></td><td>Week #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-eu-os3" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2407192715?t=00h10m05s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #3</a></td><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-eu-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2401204335?t=00h13m14s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #2</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-eu-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2395141548?t=00h14m01s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #1</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="mx">MX Results</h1>



<a href="http://x.com/ethrgaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> punches their ticket to Texas! They will represent the MX region in the Arlington Major Open Bracket!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://x.com/ethrgaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> – Acid – Drift – Leuor – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Week #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://x.com/ethrgaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Week #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://x.com/ethrgaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://x.com/ethrgaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-mx-qual" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-mx-os3" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-mx-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-mx-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="anz">ANZ Results</h1>



<a href="http://x.com/mindfreak">Mindfreak</a> conquers the ANZ region as they secure their trip to throw down in the Arlington Major Open Bracket!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindfreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Week #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindfreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Week #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindfreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindfreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Qualifier: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-anz-qual" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-anz-os3" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-anz-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/arl25-anz-os1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Official HCS

HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington (2025)

Canon Fodder

Fiction

Alex Wakeford

Issue 162

Canon Fodder: Tasty Tomes

Community Spotlight

The Community Spotlight series showcases a selection of awesome fan art, videos, crafts, and other creations by the Halo community. Share your work with us on social media using hashtag #HaloSpotlight to be considered for the next Spotlight!



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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSparrowFilms">This exciting trailer</a> from Sparrow Films introduces Raptor Team, a fan-made strike team of Spartan-III operatives assigned to ONI’s most dangerous missions. We can’t wait to see more!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SEEN ON SOCIAL</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="383" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/DrGoosethumb_000.webp" alt="Spartans engage Banished foes in a dusty field of combat." class="wp-image-131628" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/DrGoosethumb_000.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/DrGoosethumb_000-300x169.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



DrGooseThumb has lately issued a salvo of <a href="https://x.com/DrGoosethumb/status/1899974634621059529">impressive action shots</a>. Rendered in Blender and edited with taste, the good doctor’s recent compositions highlight the resolve of heroic Spartans and their UNSC allies against overwhelming odds.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="900" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/2204Design_000.webp" alt="Master Chief and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam stand triumphantly atop a mountain of skulls as the Flood closes in." class="wp-image-131418" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/2204Design_000.webp 720w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/2204Design_000-240x300.webp 240w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



2204Design treats us to an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5nWoFuvqM">iconic duo</a> in honor of a “Legendary All Skulls On” (LASO) campaign run.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2047" height="2048" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002.webp" alt="A wooden Spartan figurine." class="wp-image-131488" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002.webp 2047w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-300x300.webp 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-150x150.webp 150w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-768x768.webp 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/ConcasicoWW_002-1568x1569.webp 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2047px) 100vw, 2047px" /></figure>



The newest batch of handcrafted figures from Concasico Woodworks includes a <a href="https://x.com/ConcasicoWW/status/1894441128906096653">custom Spartan</a> for Halo superfan <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSSMotion">motiondomain</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="302" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/EtherealEOD_000.webp" alt="Master Chief idles by a stream on Zeta Halo. A Warthog is parked nearby, with a Forerunner Spire in the distance." class="wp-image-131614" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/EtherealEOD_000.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/EtherealEOD_000-300x133.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



EtherealEOD always <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-etherealeod">graces Waypoint</a> with dramatic lighting and evocative staging. This carefully crafted Blender composite captures Chief <a href="https://x.com/EtherealEOD/status/1884735728527303113">sightseeing on Zeta Halo</a> at a vibe-heavy golden hour. (Shotgun model by <a href="https://x.com/SpannerArt">SpannerArt</a>!)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="383" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/OutletChief729_000.webp" alt="A Sangheili blade master bears down on a Spartan, who aims a pistol at the foe while lying on the ground in the rain." class="wp-image-131600" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/OutletChief729_000.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/OutletChief729_000-300x169.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



Creative outlets are good therapy, and there’s nothing more therapeutic than gazing upon this <a href="https://x.com/OutletChief729/status/1882824866128396454">desperate last stand</a> from OutletChief729.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="441" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/entransing_001.webp" alt="The Didact holds the Master Chief aloft with telepathic powers. Text reads: "Time was your ally, human, but now it has abandoned you."" class="wp-image-131530" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/entransing_001.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/entransing_001-300x195.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



Since our <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-entransing" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-entransing">Community Corner interview</a>, entransing has realized a series of exquisite illustrations depicting <a href="https://x.com/entransing/status/1877099507273302304" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/entransing/status/1877099507273302304">memorable moments from Halo 4</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="383" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/skykillerr_001.webp" alt="An armored Sangheili holds an Energy Sword as UNSC marines salute." class="wp-image-131558" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/skykillerr_001.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/skykillerr_001-300x169.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-skykillerr" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-skykillerr">Sangheili specialist</a> Skykillerr brings us the latest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGYoXzPMUu0/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGYoXzPMUu0/">recruitment propaganda</a> from the Swords of Sanghelios.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1440" height="1800" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000.webp" alt="Zippyzeek034 dressed in custom Spartan cosplay." class="wp-image-131825" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000.webp 1440w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000-240x300.webp 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000-819x1024.webp 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000-768x960.webp 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/zeke405_000-1229x1536.webp 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></figure>



ZippyZeek034 of the <a href="https://www.405th.com/">405th Infantry Division</a> sports <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG7b1XxOil1">custom Spartan armor</a> at Emerald City Comic Con. (Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amourir.media/">@amourir.media</a>)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="383" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/CurrentlyNotHere_001.webp" alt="A team of Spartans charges forward. Two flanking Spartans fire weapons as the central Spartan advances with a flag." class="wp-image-131516" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/CurrentlyNotHere_001.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/CurrentlyNotHere_001-300x169.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



This <a href="https://x.com/CurntlyNotHere/status/1899484539019296949">valiant display</a> by CurrentlyNotHere perfectly captures the rush of a successful charge in CTF.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="568" height="680" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/beansandegg_000.webp" alt="A collage of Halo: Combat Evolved scenery and imagery." class="wp-image-131460" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/beansandegg_000.webp 568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/beansandegg_000-251x300.webp 251w" sizes="(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px" /></figure>



Here’s an awesome <a href="https://x.com/BeansAndEgg/status/1899188882509353034" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/BeansAndEgg/status/1899188882509353034">retro collage</a> from BeansAndEgg with Cortana’s encoded directive to thaw out the big guy. It looks like the Covenant wanted to catch you napping…



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="900" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Crabbosk_000.webp" alt="A comic strip shows a misunderstanding between a UNSC barista and an Elite named Chai 'Latte." class="wp-image-131502" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Crabbosk_000.webp 683w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/Crabbosk_000-228x300.webp 228w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



Crabbosk recounts the trials and tribulations of an <a href="https://x.com/Crabbosk/status/1897803858279055548" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/Crabbosk/status/1897803858279055548">Elite named Chai ‘Latte</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1438" height="759" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/elusivevector_000.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-131839" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/elusivevector_000.webp 1438w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/elusivevector_000-300x158.webp 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/elusivevector_000-1024x540.webp 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/elusivevector_000-768x405.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1438px) 100vw, 1438px" /></figure>



A panel from Halo: Fall of Reach is brought to life in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHB6ScExSrd" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHB6ScExSrd">this killer composite</a> from elusivevector.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="680" height="359" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/b_does_stuff_000.webp" alt="The four original Spartans of Blue Team stand together." class="wp-image-131432" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/b_does_stuff_000.webp 680w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/b_does_stuff_000-300x158.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></figure>



Blue Team is back in action in <a href="https://x.com/B_does_stuff/status/1899515664676573547">this reunion scene</a> from B.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="767" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blamodan_000.webp" alt="Four Spartans stand in a circle as Flood forms close in. One holds a folding chair at the ready." class="wp-image-131474" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blamodan_000.webp 720w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blamodan_000-282x300.webp 282w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



Doozen01 knows that well-trained Spartans can <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHBTB6fx3F3/">confront the Flood</a> with all manner of weaponry—even a sturdy folding chair, in a pinch.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FROM THE FORUMS</h2>



Recent shares from the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/halo">r/Halo subreddit</a> and the <a href="https://discord.gg/halo">official Halo Discord server</a>. Join up and drop your creations for a chance to appear in a Community Spotlight!



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I’m ready! How about you? u/viejoviejito <a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1j9aq8g" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1j9aq8g">shares a T-shirt</a> emblazoned with the indomitable Emile—drawn entirely with bleach!



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Has u/Titaniite attained the rank of Lifeshaper? Check out all the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/1j7jubg/some_characters_recreated_in_spore_2008/">Halo-inspired creations</a> they’ve managed to conjure in Spore.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="720" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/badvoodoo68_002.webp" alt="Custom bindings for a selection of Halo novels bear Classified symbols and the UNSC logo." class="wp-image-131642" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/badvoodoo68_002.webp 960w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/badvoodoo68_002-300x225.webp 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/badvoodoo68_002-768x576.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></figure>



For your eyes only: these <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/1jdfwvh/my_halo_books_rebound/">covert book bindings</a> by u/badvoodoo68 wrap a selection of Halo novels in a classified UNSC dossier.



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Spotlight: March 20, 2025

Waypoint Chronicles

Halo Studios

Halo: From the Soil to the Stars

Welcome to Blue Team, Spartans.



This legendary Spartan-II team has a prodigious combat record spanning well over two hundred military operations against all kinds of foes—from the colonial insurrection to the Covenant, and the many threats that have arisen in recent years.



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While John-117, Fred-104, Kelly-087, and Linda-058 have typically been the primary members of Blue Team, the roster has evolved over time—and now it is time for you to join them.



Operation: Blue Team is live from March 11 to April 8, let’s explore what’s new!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FIREFIGHT CLASSIC</h2>



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Bip, bap, bam! Classic Firefight returns in Operation: Blue Team.



You know the drill. Each new wave brings progressively more difficult Banished bad guys—five waves make up a round, three rounds (plus a bonus round) make a set. You can keep the party going for as long as you want. No, really, you could keep the good times rolling with your squad into next week if you really wanted to! Or—at the end of a set—head to the exfiltration zone and end the match.



Try not to die, as lives are limited, but you’ll be able to earn them back by successfully completing a bonus round.



Of course, a classic mode pairs nicely with some classic maps! Return to ONI’s headquarters in New Mombasa as Alpha Site and Security Zone from Halo 3: ODST return, along with SWORD Base’s Courtyard from Halo: Reach.



For more details, <a href="https://aka.ms/FirefightClassic" data-type="link" data-id="https://aka.ms/FirefightClassic">check out our Firefight Classic playlist blog</a>.



Next wave’s coming in. Get ready, Spartans!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HOT SWAP</h2>



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A Spartan must be prepared for anything—a sharpened tool able to react to any situation on the battlefield.



Hot Swap puts that to the ultimate test, as this team-based 4v4 mode switches up everybody’s loadout every thirty seconds—that means you, your teammates, and the enemy team. Maybe you’ll all get a rocket launcher, maybe you’ll get a plasma pistol. Whatever the situation you’ll have to adjust your role and strategy if you and your team mean to claim victory.



It’s long been said that Halo’s gameplay is built on the foundation of cycling “thirty seconds of fun,” and that is what you will find at the heart of Hot Swap.



For the full debrief, <a href="https://aka.ms/HotSwap">head to our Hot Swap playlist blog</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OPERATION PASS</h2>



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Front and center of this Operation Pass is Kelly-087, the fastest Spartan.



Exceptionally talented at reconnaissance and close-quarters combat, Kelly is known for her lightning-fast reflexes and ability to run at speeds of 40mph for extended periods. Recently, this killer queen has also developed a fondness for what is considered “classical” music in the 26th century.



Acquire Kelly-087’s HERMES-class Mjolnir armor in the free 20-tier Operation Pass. The free pass is available to acquire and progress until the next Operation arrives on April 8. If you miss out or don’t complete it before it rotates out, fret not – all of the free customization content will be available to acquire via Spartan Points in the Exchange at a later date. Upgrade to the Premium Pass to acquire the Wintergeist armor coating to round out Kelly’s look. The Premium Pass comes with an additional Challenge Slot, bonus XP, and never expires. The Blue Team Premium Pass is available for purchase until April 8. Once purchased, it’s yours to progress and complete at your leisure with no expiration. If you miss out on purchasing it before it rotates out, the Wintergeist armor coating will be available for purchase in the Shop at a later date. Update March 13: This section has been edited for clarity regarding the status of the Free and Premium Operation Pass once the next Operation launches on April 8.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WAYPOINT CHRONICLE</h2>



Blue Team have arrived and they’re bringing with them a new Waypoint Chronicle!



Set in September 2559, just weeks before the events of Troy Denning’s novel Halo: Shadows of Reach, this Waypoint Chronicle takes place at the planet and space station seen in Halo Infinite’s “Step Inside” trailer as the GEN3 Mjolnir armor is completed.



“September 2559. As the UNSC Infinity’s crew prepare to return to Reach for Operation: WOLFE, the legendary Spartans of Blue Team field test their GEN3 Mjolnir armor alongside ODSTs of the Ninth Platoon.”



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FREE UNLOCK: BLACK HISTORY MONTH BUNDLE</h2>



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Missed your chance to claim last month’s log-in unlock? The Black History Month Bundle can now be obtained for free in the Customization Menu. Simply select any Black History Month item within the Armor Hall to acquire the full bundle, featuring the Black History Month Armor Coating, Visor, and multiple Emblem sets.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE EXCHANGE</h2>



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A new Operation means a refresh of The Exchange!



Play matches and complete weekly challenges to earn Spartan Points which you can spend in The Exchange.



This Operation, EAGLESTRIKE fans can acquire some classics from the Entrenched events, such as the Kerberos helmet, Wizard Pockets chest attachment, and more. And, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, some new themed emblems can be acquired to mark the occasion.



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



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Start off the Spartan-II reunion tour with the Blue Team bundle!



This bundle includes Linda-058’s Argus set, the Master Chief’s Mark VI MOD [GEN2] armor, and Frederic-104’s Cohort ensemble. Also included is the legendary Nornfang sniper rifle, Inferno Bandit, Wyrd Aura mythic FX, and a pallet-load of legendary armor customization pieces and coatings. Finish out the team with Kelly-087’s gear as part of the Operation Pass!



Recreate your favorite member of Blue Team or mix ‘n’ match the armor to your heart’s content.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING</h2>



To read more details on today’s update, <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" data-type="link" data-id="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate">check out the full patch notes</a>. If you encounter a bug, glitch, or unexpected issue, please <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloSupport" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/HaloSupport">submit a ticket to the Halo Support team</a>.



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That’s a wrap for this briefing which means it’s time to jump into Halo Infinite and make a start on that new Operation Pass. Return to some fan-favorite arenas of the past in Firefight Classic, or embrace the chaotic action of Hot Swap.



We’ll see you on the battlefield!



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



<a href="https://aka.ms/BlueTeamPressKit">Download the Operation: Blue Team press kit here.</a>

Blue Team Operation Launch

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



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



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



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



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



But now it’s time to return to the classic.



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



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



Survive.



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



<ul>
<li>One Round is comprised of five Waves of enemies.<ul><li>Wave 1 is an easy wave.</li></ul><ul><li>Waves 2-4 are mid-tier difficulties.</li></ul>
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<li>Wave 5 is a boss round.</li>
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<li>Three Rounds (plus a Bonus Round) comprise a Set.
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<li>This is a total of 15 waves.</li>
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Did we mention this mode is endless? The game keeps going as long as you keep surviving so stock up on snacks and water if you’re in this for the long haul.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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<li>Run out of lives</li>



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



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



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



You can bookmark the mode created by Artifice7285 here:



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



And then grab the maps you’ll be playing on below!



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



We’ve got Jackals in the Courtyard!



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



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



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



Only you can prevent forest fires.



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



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



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



Do you reckon anyone’s home?



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



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



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



Perhaps the most quintessential map from Halo 3: ODST returns so secure those zones.



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

Firefight Classic

For those that have played Fiescalation in MCC or other gun games in another popular shooter, Hot Swap should be fairly familiar. If not, it’s okay—we got you covered! 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">SWAP IT LIKE IT’S HOT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505.jpg" alt="A Spartan in Kelly-087's armor from Operation: Blue Team" class="wp-image-131120" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/blueteam_505-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Overall, this is a very straightforward and simple mode. It’s your team vs the enemy team and everyone has the same weapons and equipment. Yes, everyone. In other versions of this mode, you often find your weapons/loadouts advancing to the next tier after each kill but in Hot Swap, you’ll keep those loadouts for 30 seconds at a time. After that, the proverbial dice are rolled and everyone is gifted a new combo. Hone your skill and stay flexible – things can change on a dime.



Here are the set loadouts you should be prepared to work with at any given moment:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Primary</td><td>Secondary</td><td>Equipment</td></tr><tr><td>M41 SPNKr</td><td>Ravager</td><td>Repulsor</td></tr><tr><td>Energy Sword</td><td>Gravity Hammer</td><td>Shroud Screen</td></tr><tr><td>S7 Sniper Rifle</td><td>Skewer</td><td>Grappleshot</td></tr><tr><td>MLRS-2 Hydra</td><td>Cindershot</td><td>Repulsor</td></tr><tr><td>CQS48 Bulldog</td><td>Needler</td><td>Grappleshot</td></tr><tr><td>BR75</td><td>VK78 Commando</td><td>Threat Sensor</td></tr><tr><td>Shock Rifle</td><td>Stalker Rifle</td><td>Drop Wall</td></tr><tr><td>Heatwave</td><td>Fuel Rod SPNKr</td><td>Thruster</td></tr><tr><td>MA40 Assault Rifle</td><td>M392 Bandit</td><td>Drop Wall</td></tr><tr><td>Mangler</td><td>MA5K Avenger</td><td>Quantum Translocator</td></tr><tr><td>Plasma Pistol</td><td>Mk50 Sidekick</td><td>Thruster</td></tr><tr><td>Disruptor</td><td>Sentinel Beam</td><td>Repair Field</td></tr><tr><td>Oddball</td><td> None</td><td>Thruster</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



While you may see a repeat loadout, it won’t happen until you’ve cycled through the entire list. Also if you are mid-grapple when things swap, you might find yourself saying, “wow I flew pretty good for a brick!” as your grapple disappears midway through. Good luck.



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You’ll be playing on a variety of current Arena maps that should be familiar but there is one new map to check out:



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



Credits: WAR, I am a Luxury, Certified Champ, Okom1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/28fa3b61-60d4-446a-937a-7deda3dd4073">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite Forge map "Nemesis"" class="wp-image-131078" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/03/nemesis_empty_001-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Focus on the enemy, don’t let the map’s edges become your nemesis.



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Hot Swap is available in matchmaking right now so jump in while it’s hot and see what you get!

Hot Swap