Click here to register for the next HCS tournament in your region.

Click here to create an account on FACEIT.

Click here for the full HCS Points Leaderboards.

Click here for more details on the HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas

Click here to see the HCS 2025 Code of Conduct

Esports

The race to the HCS Salt Lake City Major has begun.



The HCS Open Series returns as players in all regions battle it out in weekly tournaments for their chance to compete live in Salt Lake City on August 1-3.



Have what it takes to claim glory?



<ul>
<li>Register for free & Compete for Cash!</li>



<li>Climb the HCS Leaderboards!</li>



<li>Qualify for LAN!</li>
</ul>



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



<ul>
<li><a href="#dates">Tournament Dates</a></li>



<li><a href="#compete">How to Compete</a></li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="dates">Road to SLC – Tournament Dates</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Open Series: Road to Salt Lake City. Compete for cash. Climb the leaderboards. Qualify for LAN." class="wp-image-139373" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-Open-Series-VISID.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>North America Starts @ 12p ET June 7-8: Open #1 June 21-22: Open #2 June 28-29: Open #3 July 12-13: Pool Play Qualifier</td><td>Europe Starts @ 12p BST June 8: Open #1 June 22: Open #2 June 29: Open #3 July 13: Pool Play Qualifier</td><td>Mexico Starts @ 12p CT June 8: Open #1 June 22: Open #2 June 29: Open #3 July 13: Open Bracket Qualifier</td><td>Australia / New Zealand Starts @ 12p AEST June 8: Open #1 June 22: Open #2 June 29: Open #3 July 13: Open Bracket Qualifier</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLC Major Qualifiers</h2>



Following the HCS Open Series, teams from all regions will battle it out in their respective SLC Major Qualifiers for Pool Play seeds and/or Travel Coverage to compete in the Open Bracket!



<ul>
<li>Free to Enter</li>



<li>Double Elimination</li>



<li>NA/EU Prize: Pool Play Seeds, HCS Points, & Travel Coverage</li>



<li>MX/ANZ Prize: HCS Points & Travel Coverage</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">POOL PLAY QUALIFICATION</h3>



<ul>
<li>NA SLC Qualifier: Top 4</li>



<li>NA HCS Point Totals: Top 2 (After Qualifier)</li>



<li>EU SLC Qualifier: Top 1</li>



<li>EU HCS Point Totals: Top 1 (After Qualifier)</li>
</ul>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-1024x576.png" alt="OpTic Gaming's Renegade, celebrating after a map win." class="wp-image-139415" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-OS-OpTic-Renegade-Popoff.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="compete">HOW TO COMPETE</h1>



Want to see how you stack up against players in your region? Follow the steps below and prove you have what it takes to claim glory!



STEP 1: Create FACEIT Account Official HCS tournaments take place over at FACEIT. You will need to create an account and link it with your Halo Gamertag.





STEP 2: Sign up for the next tournament. Assemble your squad and register for FREE in your region. Your teammates will also need FACEIT accounts to join your team!





STEP 3: Climb the HCS Points Leaderboard. Compete for Cash Prizes as you climb the HCS Points Leaderboards ahead of the LAN Qualifiers.





STEP 4: Qualify for LAN. Place well in the LAN Qualifiers or stack up enough HCS Points and secure Travel Coverage to compete live at the HCS Salt Lake City Major!





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="handbook">Player Handbook & Code of Conduct</h2>

Official HCS

HCS Open Series: Road to Salt Lake City (Compete Now!)

Click here to read the Road to HaloWC: April blog

Welcome back!



In this blog series we’re talking about all things HaloWC 2025, and we’ve got some exciting announcement to make today . Don’t forget that the Halo World Championship is coming to you on October 24-26 live from the Seattle Convention Center – we’ve got just under 5 months to go!



First, some housekeeping. If you missed last month’s blog you can find it here:





In April we covered some of the fundamentals of the event and today we’re talking tickets, some of the first Community Stage details, and answering some questions you all sent me last month. Let’s get stuck in! (That one was for the British Halo fans)



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS!</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-1024x576.png" alt="Crowd cheering in front of the Halo World Championship main stage." class="wp-image-107276" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/HaloWC-Qual-Update-FEATURED-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



We’re excited to announce that tickets will be on sale starting Monday, June 2 at 10:00 AM/PT.



As usual we’ll have 2 ticketing tiers:



<ul>
<li>$75: 3-Day GA (not that GA, this one stands for General Admission)</li>



<li>$250: VIP</li>
</ul>



General Admission will get you access to all 3 days, from when the doors open on Friday to when the confetti is falling down on all of us on Sunday night. You get to watch all the HCS you want, you get to hang out at the Community Stage with fellow Halo lovers like yourself, check out all the partner booths, compete in the side events at no extra charge, all of it.



Like years prior this will be $75, and the fees are in the ticket price so we’re not charging you extra for that. New for this year however is the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. For the entire month of June, GA tickets will be 20% off with an additional 10% off when you use an HCS Partnered Team code! Don’t wait to get your tickets booked!



VIP is for the super fans looking for a little extra. And I know there are a ton of you that fit into that category but this year we’re once again limiting the quantity to 200 people. As mentioned in last month’s blog, we want to make sure we’re delivering a great experience for those 200 people and that’s been the sweet spot for us in terms of quantity. The price is also remaining the same at $250.



Here’s what you get in VIP:



<ul>
<li>Access to the event before General Admission ticketholders</li>



<li>Venue Tour with opportunity to take a photo with the HaloWC Trophy on the newly revamped mainstage</li>



<li>Goodie bag chock full of awesome Halo stuff</li>



<li>Exclusive VIP seating with a bar just for VIP ticketholders</li>



<li>Access to Side Tournament registration before GA</li>



<li>Access to the event merch before GA</li>



<li>10% off merch and apparel at the Xbox Gear Store</li>



<li>Wait in shorter VIP lines for Free Play and other activities.</li>



<li>Chance to win exclusive VIP giveaways</li>



<li>Chance to win a tour of Halo Studios</li>
</ul>



Finally, all attendees will receive the HaloWC 2025 Event Poster and Halo Waypoint Drops token at the registration desk that instantly unlocks all in-game items provided as Twitch Drops over the event weekend.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">“Ok sounds sweet, where can I buy these tickets?!”</h2>



As always, tickets will be available on Eventbrite and we’ll share out a link on June 2  – be sure to follow <a href="https://x.com/halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Halo</a> and <a href="https://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> on socials to be notified!



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1024x576.png" alt="Fans competing on the Halo Community Stage" class="wp-image-136238" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">COMMUNITY STAGE PANELS</h1>



Today, we’re also talking more about the Community Stage which is the place for non-esports entertainment at the event. Over the years the Community Stage has really carved out its own vibe and energy, and we love that! From the cosplay contest, to the dev panels, to the play dates and more, Community Stage has become a very special part of the event and we thank you for being part of it.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO 5: GUARDIANS – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PANEL</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-1024x576.jpg" alt="Cortana's Guardian preparing to unleash an attenuation pulse over Earth at the end of Halo 5: Guardians" class="wp-image-54858" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H5-Earth-Guardian.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



In October, Halo 5 is turning 10 years old. Can you believe it?! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re bringing back some of the folks that worked on the game to share stories you’ve never heard before and relive memories from the development.



You’ll hear from:



<ul>
<li>Josh Holmes: Josh was the studio head of internal development during Halo 5’s development at 343 Industries and oversaw the entire game from start to finish.</li>



<li>Tim Longo: Tim was the Creative Director for Halo 5 overseeing all creative elements of the game including design, narrative, missions, and everything in between.</li>



<li>Nicholas “Sparth” Bouvier: Sparth was the Art Director on Halo 5 and lead the team in bringing this vision to our screens in the beautiful way that it did.</li>
</ul>



I’ll be hosting this panel myself so be sure to let me know what you’d like to hear us talk about. Do you have any specific questions for any of the guests? Are there things you’ve always wanted to know about Halo 5? Now’s your chance, tweet at me!





<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Canon Fodder: LIVE!</h2>



Fear not, lore loving loyalists! HaloWC will once again be welcoming you this year to join us at the Community Stage, where you can expect Franchise Writer Alex Wakeford and Senior Franchise Story Lead Jeff Easterling to host one hell of a panel with Canon Fodder: LIVE. As always, this annual event is slated to feature community guests, detailed discussions, and lore-laden levity amidst a fiction-focused foray into the latest Halo adventures. Over the coming months we’ll reveal more and more panels and experiences coming to the Community Stage – we’ve got some good stuff cookin’!



Side note: Jeff helped me with all those alliterations!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">YOUR QUESTIONS</h1>



There is much talk, and I have listened – through rock, and metal, and Twitter.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://x.com/arturbloodshot">@ArturBloodshot</a>: How about a LAN speedrun Forge Contest? 👀</h2>



Artur! We’ve actually wanted to do this for the last couple of years but we felt like there we weren’t in a position to do it right. The right format, the right time allotted, the right meaning behind it all. Let’s talk about it, maybe there’s a way we can make this work this year. Even if it’s something super small.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://x.com/creedxdesign">@CreedxDesign</a>: Will there be potential of something similar to an Artist Alley for community artists to sell prints, stickers, etc.?</h2>



This is another thing we’ve been talking about and want to experiment with. Any thoughts on how we should approach this? How should we select which artists to get to sell their work? There are so many amazing artists, but to start we’re probably only allow a small group. Keep the conversation going, we want to explore this!



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2025. October 24-26. Seattle Convention Center." class="wp-image-129060" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Alright, that’s it for this month. Monday June 2 at 10:00 AM/PT, don’t miss it  – Be sure to follow <a href="https://x.com/halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Halo</a> and <a href="https://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> on socials for all the latest. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say this will be the best Halo World Championship that we have ever hosted. I don’t normally say stuff like this because there’s some risk – but I’m saying it this time. Do not miss out on this event!



As always, let me know what you want to know about for next month!



Thanks,



Tashi



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Tashi

Road to HaloWC 2025: May

Click here to view the Open Bracket results from the HCS Dallas Open at DreamHack 2025

HCS Dallas 2025 - Halo Infinite FFA

Dallas belongs to OpTic Gaming – Congrats to your DreamHack Champions!

HCS Year 4 has kicked off and we’re already deep in planning for the HaloWC 2025 which will be hosted right here in Seattle, WA on October 24-26.



As we lead into the big event, we wanted to do things a little differently. Each month we’ll be releasing a new edition in our Road to Halo World Championship blog series. We want to deliver the absolute best experience possible for those joining us live in-person at the event as well as for those watching from home, and the goal of this blog series is to keep you informed on our progress towards delivering that.



In this month’s blog we’re going to cover some of the fundamentals that we’ll be updating and also confirm that a few long-standing traditions will continue to be part of this year’s HaloWC.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">TICKETS & FLOOR PLAN</h1>



We’re fortunate to say that the HaloWC has sold out every year, and in 2025, we’re aiming even higher. That’s why we’ve increased the number of General Admission tickets by roughly 30%, giving more fans the chance to join in on the action. That means more Halo friends to connect with, more energy and passion in the crowd, and more opportunities for new faces to witness the best of the best compete for their share of $1,000,000 – all while enjoying the epic festivities you’ve come to expect from the HaloWC.



In order to accommodate this many fans, we’ve had to make a number of changes to the floor plan, which we mostly haven’t needed to change since the first HaloWC for Halo Infinite back in 2022. Now, the Entrance Hall and what’s inside of it will be different, where the various stages are will be different (along with more seating at these various stages), we’re making upgrades to the Playable Area (which we’ll detail in the coming months), and we’ll also be refreshing the look of the Mainstage which we’re excited for fans to see!



Not only will these changes allow us to accommodate more fans, but we also think they will help give the HaloWC a fresh look and feel for those who have joined us in the past!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VIP EXPERIENCE</h1>



One thing that hasn’t changed is the amount of VIP tickets allotted. We did talk about this since we were going to increase the amount of GA tickets available, but we felt it was best to keep it at the same quantity to ensure we kept the same quality.



Our guiding philosophy is to focus on delivering a VIP-worthy experience in the venue; and what we’ve learned is that when the quantity goes up too much that experience can get compromised in some areas (like VIP seating, for example).



Overall, we’re excited to continue to build on the VIP experience year-over-year and provide VIP ticketholders with an even better experience than before!



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<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/community-stage.png" alt="Fans competing on the Halo Community Stage" class="wp-image-136238" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/community-stage-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HALO COMMUNITY STAGE</h1>



Over the years the Community Stage has played a critical role in giving a home for non-esports Halo fans and helping fulfil our vision of having HaloWC be a “Halo Fest” of sorts.



We’re excited to share that the Community Stage will once again return with many familiar panels, as well as some new ones. As usual, the Community Stage will be live on Friday and Saturday of the event for a full 8-hours of programming each day. We’ll be sharing the specific panels and details later but you can expect more developer panels, more cosplay, and more fun games that you’ll get to participate in.



No matter why you love Halo, we want the HaloWC to feel like it has something for everyone, and the Community Stage will continue to be a space where you can connect, share, and celebrate what you love!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HALO COSPLAY</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-1024x576.png" alt="Halo Cosplay Contestants posing at the Halo World Championship" class="wp-image-136252" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/cosplayers.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Speaking of cosplay – We’re also excited to confirm that the Cosplay Contest is returning with yet another $5,000 prize pool!



We were absolutely in awe of the amazing craftsmanship and creativity that went into all of the beautiful builds last year, and we cannot wait to see what you’ve all be cooking up this year. Whether you decide to participate in the contest or not, we welcome all cosplayers to join us at the event for a good time. And as usual, we will have dedicated repair and changing rooms for cosplayers to use on site.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HALO MAKER’S CONTEST</h1>



Related, but totally new to this year’s HaloWC, is a Halo Maker’s Contest.



In the community we see not only a lot of fans building armors to wear, but also weapons and other gadgets from the Halo universe and lore whether they’re human, Covenant, Forerunner or something else. We wanted to officially recognize this craft at the event and look forward to welcoming all participants. With a prize pool of $2,500, we’re hoping to see the finest handcrafted or printed items that the Halo community is able to offer.



NOTE: All Entries must be fabricated by the maker. The use of Laser cutters, 3d printers, C&C machines are all allowed but the design must be created and owned by the maker!



We just wanted to get the word out today so the community out there can start thinking about what they’d like to build. We’ll have the full rules of these competitions in the coming months!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-1024x576.png" alt="Fan-created Pod Infector from the 2024 Halo World Championship" class="wp-image-136224" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/04/halo-makers.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ONSITE COMPETITION</h1>



Esports fans and competitors will also have their own fair share of prize money to earn as you can still expect:



<ul>
<li>$1,000,000 – Halo Infinite 4v4 (Main tournament, need to qualify to compete)</li>



<li>$25,000 – Halo Infinite Free-For-All Championship. (Open to all attendees)</li>



<li>$5,000 – Halo Infinite, Halo 5, and Halo MCC Side Events. (Open to all attendees)</li>
</ul>



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



The road to the HaloWC begins now, and we can’t wait to see you all there. What do you want to see in next month’s blog? Be sure to let me know on X!



Thanks,



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Road to the HaloWC 2025: April

Click here to purchase tickets to DreamHack Dallas 2025

Click here to for more info on the HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas

Click here to view the Open Bracket results from the HCS Arlington Major 2025

OpTic Gaming are your HCS Arlington 2025 Kickoff Major Champions!

Click here to purchase Tickets to DreamHack Dallas 2025

Click here to purchase a Team Pass for the DreamHack Dallas Open 2025

Click here for more details on the HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas 2025

The 2025 HCS Season is in full swing!



Don’t miss your chance to join us live – tickets to the next LAN event are available now!



Checkout the page below for more details, and be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> on socials to be notified when Split 2 event tickets go on sale!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS 2025 Roadmap" class="wp-image-128934" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/2025-HCS-Roadmap-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic-major" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major #1</a></td><td><a href="#dhopen">DH Open</a></td><td><a href="#major2">Major #2</a></td><td><a href="#major3">Major #3</a></td><td><a href="#halowc25">HaloWC</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>









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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major1">Up Next: HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Open at Dreamhack Dallas 2025" class="wp-image-128962" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Dallas25-DreamHack-Open-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



We’re joining forces with <a href="https://dreamhack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DreamHack</a> for the HCS Open in Dallas this May.



We can’t wait to be back at DreamHack for what’s shaping up to be one of the best HCS DreamHack events we’ve ever seen!









<ul>
<li>May 23-25</li>



<li>Dallas, TX</li>



<li><a href="https://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Convention Center</a></li>



<li>Prizing: $150,000+</li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major2">HCS Major Salt Lake City – Hosted by Spacestation</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Major Salt Lake City 2025, hosted by Spacestation. August 1-3. Salt Palace Convention Center." class="wp-image-128976" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/SLC25-SSG-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920-1080.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Our partners at Spacestation are once again hosting the community in Utah for the HCS Major Salt Lake City 2025!



SSG know how to throw a party, and we’re excited to see the awesome event and show that they put on for everyone once again this year. Be sure to join us this August for what’s sure to be a great tournament and a great time!



Be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> and <a href="http://x.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Spacestation</a> to be notified when Tickets and Team Passes go on sale!



<ul>
<li>August 1-3</li>



<li>Salt Lake City, UT</li>



<li><a href="https://www.visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salt Palace Convention Center</a></li>



<li>Prizing: $250,000+</li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major3">HCS Major #3 – Hosted by FaZe Clan</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Major hosted by FaZe Clan. Early Fall." class="wp-image-128990" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Faze25-Major-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



In our final Major of the season, we’re once again joining forces with <a href="http://x.com/fazeesports" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FaZe Clan</a> for what will be the main HaloWC qualifier and the most critical event of the year.



We’re still putting together the final details on this one, but keep your calendar clear in the early Fall time frame. We’ll be working hard with FaZe to get the details out in the coming weeks and months.



Be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> and <a href="http://x.com/fazeesports" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@FaZeEsports</a> to be notified when Tickets and Team Passes go on sale!



<ul>
<li>Early Fall</li>



<li>Location TBD</li>



<li>Prizing: $250,000+</li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="halowc25">Halo World Championship 2025</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2025. October 24-26. Seattle Convention Center." class="wp-image-129060" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



October 24-26, the Halo World Championship is once again coming home to Seattle, Washington!



The Halo World Championship will determine not only who gets the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 prize pool but, more importantly, the title of the best Halo team in the entire world! And once again, the HaloWC is the home for all fans in the Halo community, not just HCS fans. You can expect the triumphant return of the Community Stage with special guests and dev panels galore, as well as fun festival-like activities for everyone to enjoy.  We’re also working on introducing some new elements to HaloWC as well as working on layout design changes to spice things up compared to prior years. We hope to see you there!



Be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> to be notified when Tickets go on sale!



<ul>
<li>October 24-26</li>



<li>Seattle, WA</li>



<li>Prizing: $1,000,000+</li>
</ul>

Halo Esports – Live Event Tickets

HCS Points Leaderboards

Click here for full HCS points player leaderboards

NA Champions

NA Results

EU Champions

EU Results

MX Champions

MX Results

ANZ Champions

ANZ Results

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>



<ul>
<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>
</ul>



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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>

HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington (2025)

Click here to watch the sneak peek of S&D Extraction

Today we’re excited to give an early sneak peek at a new competitive mode coming later this year to Halo Infinite – S&D Extraction (Seek and Deploy)!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">THE BASICS</h1>



As the name suggests, this is an S&D mode, and this is the first time a mode like this has made its way to Halo. This mode is built on Extraction so be prepared to Seek and Deploy!



Here’s how it works:



<ul>
<li>Single life, round-based</li>



<li>Best of 11 rounds (first to 6 wins the match)</li>



<li>One team starts on Offense, the other starts on Defense (alternating after each round)</li>



<li>Maps are asymmetrical with 2 Extraction Sites</li>



<li>Offense must determine which site to attack and initiate an Extraction on the site. Once the Extraction begins, the defending team must convert.</li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-1024x576.png" alt="Spartan planting the Extraction device in S&D Extraction" class="wp-image-130172" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ECONOMIC SURPLUS</h1>



While S&D Extraction has Bandit Evo starts, it also features an expansive economy system. Players are rewarded with Credits for initiating Extractions, converting Extractions, as well as getting kills. There are also neutral devices on the map where players can secure extra credits (assuming they’re able to safely do so).



Before each round begins, players can spend their credits on things like weapons, grenades, equipment, and even power equipment like Active Camo. The cost of items is based on their overall effectiveness and power potential in the round, with more powerful items of course being more expensive. Overall, you should see cheaper items in the first few rounds, more expensive items in the middle of the match, and towards the end if players save up you might see even more expensive items.



Everything you’ve purchased goes away at the end of each round so you’ll want to make sure you purchase only what you’ll need because you’ll be buying again next round. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-1024x576.png" alt="Spartans battling it out in S&D Extraction" class="wp-image-130158" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/Screenshot-2.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BUY BACK</h1>



For S&D Extraction, we felt it was important to maintain the same base gameplay that Halo Infinite fans know and love – the same Spartan movement abilities, the same weapon lethality, and of course the same shields as well. This is quite different from other games where the time-to-kill is a lot faster and even a single headshot from a rifle could take you out. Because of this, what we’ve found is that in one life modes typically one team will get the numbers advantage and then from there it’s very easy for them to just steam roll the rest of the round. It’s disproportionately difficult for the team, let’s say in a 3v4 situation, to come back and win the round. This is the main reason why the mode is built on Extraction vs. Assault (because you don’t need to carry a bomb and thus put your team at a big disadvantage) but it’s also why we’re introducing the Buy Back mechanic.



If you’ve just died in a round and you’ve got enough Credits, you’ll be given the opportunity to Buy Back into the round. If you Buy Back, you’ll spawn at your team’s initial spawn and with just your base loadout (Bandit Evo, no grenades, no equipment). The introduction of this mechanic not only helps balance out matches due to Halo’s base mechanics but also introduces another layer of depth. Do you save for Buy Back? If you use the Buy Back, will you have enough to buy more gear in later rounds? Is it too late to Buy Back or can you help your team win the round?



While we’re still fine-tuning the economy, the intention is to make the Buy Back expensive so that it not only requires saving for, but is also treated as a big tradeoff decision. We feel there needs to be an appropriate level of risk/reward for this mechanic. There may even be matches you play where there are no Buy Backs used.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">FORGING A NEW PARTNERSHIP</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-1024x576.png" alt="S&D Extraction $20,000 Halo Infinite Forge Contest - Presented by ForgeHub and Halo Studios " class="wp-image-130142" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/02/ForgeHub-SD-VisID-V2-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



We’re also excited to announce our partnership with <a href="http://x.com/forgehub">ForgeHub</a> for the S&D Extraction Forgehub Map Contest. Halo Studios contributed $10,000 and ForgeHub have graciously decided to match, bringing the total contest prize pool to a whopping $20,000!



The contest starts today and we’ve worked with ForgeHub on the rules, guidelines, and judging. To see all of that information, please head to <a href="http://forgehub.com/events">ForgeHub.com/Events</a>.



Additionally, we’ve been building S&D Extraction with members of the Forge community already and we’re excited to confirm that we’ve hired <a href="http://x.com/artificeslab">Artifice</a> and <a href="http://x.com/mikrips">Mikrips</a> to build the mode and map respectively. It’s been great working with these skillful Forgers and we can’t wait to see the final experience come together for you all to play.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT’S NEXT?</h1>



S&D Extraction will be coming to Halo Infinite and HCS later this year. We’re still in the early days but we wanted to get the word out as soon as possible to allow Forgers as much time as possible to submit maps to ForgeHub.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="FaZe Kaysan's Showdown, Halo Infinite, March 29, Twitch.tv/Kaysan and Twitch.tv/Halo" class="wp-image-128948" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/FaZe-Kaysan-Showdown-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



The next time you’ll get to see S&D Extraction will be at the FaZe Kaysan Invitational on March 29 where we’ll be hosting a special match to show the first-ever pro gameplay on S&D Extraction – you won’t want to miss it live on <a href="http://twitch.tv/halo">Twitch.tv/Halo</a> and <a href="http://twitch.tv/kaysan">Twitch.tv/Kaysan</a>.



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



We are so excited to not only be working on a fun and exciting new competitive mode but also be able to now build the experience alongside the community. We can’t wait to see what you all make in the contest, and best of luck to all Forgers participating, and thank you again to ForgeHub for your partnership!



Thanks!

New Mode Sneak Peek: S&D Extraction

Click here for more info on the HCS Arlington Major 2025

Click here to buy tickets to DreamHack Dallas 2025

HCS 2025 Roadmap

Click here to watch LVT Halo Off-Season VOD

Champions

4v4 Results

Click here to see the final standings for this HCS Off-Season tournament

1v1 Showdown Champions

1v1 Showdown Results

Click here to see the full bracket for this HCS Off-Season tournament

The HCS Off-Season is complete. GGs to everyone who competed and congratulations to all winners!



We’ll see you on March 1st as we kick off the HCS 2025 Season with the HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington!



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



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="#vod">Tournament VOD</a></td><td><a href="#4v4">4V4 Results</a></td><td><a href="#1v1">1V1 Results</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="vod">TOURNAMENT VOD</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1024x576.png" alt="LIVE HCS coverage with the LVT Halo Watch Party" class="wp-image-126760" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Catch the HCS Off-Season VOD with the <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> Watch Party!







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4v4 Tournaments</h2>















<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1v1 Showdown</h2>













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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="4v4">4V4 RESULTS</h1>



<a href="http://x.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> goes 5 for 6 in the HCS Off Season!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Open #6 Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td>Open #5 Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td>Open #4 Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot">Kuhlect</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td>Open #3 Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td>Open #2 Champions Team: GBX – <a href="http://twitter.com/bound2k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bound</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/falcated_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Falcated</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/renegade_jw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Renegade</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/tuskXIII" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tusk</a></td><td>Open #1 Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a> – <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

















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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="1v1">1V1 SHOWDOWN RESULTS</h1>



Congratulations to your 3x 1v1 Showdown Champion, <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a>!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>1v1 Showdown #5 Champion – <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td><td>1v1 Showdown #4 Champion – <a href="http://x.com/regulvz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regulus</a></td><td>1v1 Showdown #3 Champion – <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td><td>1v1 Showdown #2 Champion – <a href="http://x.com/regulvz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regulus</a></td><td>1v1 Showdown #1 Champion – <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>