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Halo: MCC | Mod Spotlight: April 2023

Forge Features

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



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



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



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



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



“BTB on Exile.”



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Courtyard" class="wp-image-64035" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Courtyard-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b674d435-125f-4487-b229-24f6bcea5d40"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of SWORD Base" class="wp-image-64091" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/SWORD-Base-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b47d643d-3789-4402-9850-9ab036c86bb8"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Cartographer" class="wp-image-64021" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Cartographer-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/79387d10-be2d-4beb-9099-9b112ca326ed"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vallaheim" class="wp-image-64105" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Vallheim-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



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



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

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Forge Features: April 14, 2023

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

Community Collection Update

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



For your dedication, ONYX, we salute you.



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



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



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



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



See you out there!

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Forge Features: March 31, 2023

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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A map with a grey, brutalist architecture." class="wp-image-62018" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Sikarra_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920.jpg" alt="A recreation of Wizard from Halo CE is overgrown with vegetation." class="wp-image-62032" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Necromancer_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Wizard. Warlock. Necromancer.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920.jpg" alt="A worn down, abandoned city block created in Forge." class="wp-image-62046" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BattleRoyale_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920.jpg" alt="A Razorback and Warthog sit idle on a recreation of Halo 3's Rat's Nest." class="wp-image-62060" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/RatsNest_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920.jpg" alt="A expansive cavern shows that the map is Halo 2's Waterworks recreated in Forge." class="wp-image-62074" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Waterworks_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of the Forerunner interior of The Silent Cartographer from CE." class="wp-image-62088" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cartographer_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo 3's Amplified." class="wp-image-62158" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Amplified_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920.jpg" alt="Rockets sit on a bridge that extends over a glowing pit in the center of the map." class="wp-image-62102" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/BoilingPoint_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Is that in Fahrenheit or Celsius?



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920.jpg" alt="A vista shot of a Forge map recreation of Zanzibar from Halo 2 or Last Resort from Halo 3." class="wp-image-62116" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/KusiniBay_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1516" height="852" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo.jpg" alt="A player with a gravity hammer attempts to smash a Warthog that tumbles by them." class="wp-image-62172" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo.jpg 1516w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/LightSpeedHalo-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px" /></figure>



I feel the need… the need for Speed Halo.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920.jpg" alt="A stone structure looks to be reclaimed by the jungle." class="wp-image-62130" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Immolate_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



A vast expanse of infinite possibilities.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920.jpg" alt="A grey cave like map has various entrances all glowing with different colors." class="wp-image-62144" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Anomaly_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



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



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



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

Unyshek

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Forge Features: March 17, 2023

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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-4K.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards.jpg" alt="Reward track image for the Mindfall event in Halo Infinite Season 3: Echoes Within" class="wp-image-59235" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Mindfall-Rewards-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-scaled.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Halo Infinite Seasonal screen" class="wp-image-61820" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of additional cinematic screen showing the Enemy Mind cinematic" class="wp-image-61848" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/Cin-B-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards.jpg" alt="Image of the pins available as Halo Gear Rewards in Season 3" class="wp-image-58867" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-HaloGearRewards-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



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



How does it work?



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



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



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



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



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

Mindfall Event Launch

Season 3: Echoes Within Launch

WATCHDOG NEO

CADET & SCARLET COATINGS

Customization Preview | Season 3

Season 3: Echoes Within is fast approaching, and it’s bringing two brand-new items into the sandbox. The M392 Bandit weapon and the Shroud Screen equipment are sure to add fun and skillful new ways to approach each engagement. There will also be a few tuning updates and bug fixes for networking (“desync”) and existing sandbox items, all of which should help improve your gameplay experience.



If you want to get extra ready for Season 3, be sure to read up on our other blogs here on Waypoint: 



<ul><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-maps-modes-preview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maps & Mode Preview</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/playlists-ranked-matchmaking-season-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Playlists & Ranked Matchmaking</a> </li></ul>



Also, in case you missed, a small update in February brought a few Sandbox adjustments, such as improved accuracy when no-scoping with the S7 Sniper, reduced Frag Grenade damage radius, and more, which you can read about <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/february-update-preview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here on Waypoint</a>.  



With that out of the way, let’s take a closer look at what you can expect when Season 3 lands on March 7!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">M392 Bandit</h3>



The newest addition to the UNSC arsenal in Halo Infinite is the M392 Bandit. This semi-automatic weapon, which has a silhouette that’s reminiscent of the DMR from Halo: Reach, is best suited for mid-range combat. You won’t need to worry about bloom when going for a 5-shot kill but we’d still advise that you keep your shots controlled, as the recoil will kick up when spamming multiple shots in a row. Mastering this single-shot weapon is bound to pay off on the battlefield.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC.png" alt="A render of the M392 Bandit on a UNSC background." class="wp-image-58176" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_Sandbox_Bandit_1920x1080_UNSC-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



The Shroud Screen is a launchable equipment that creates a spherical shroud upon landing, obstructing line-of-sight and motion tracker. Acting like a smoke screen, it can add to the fog of war in a tactically advantageous (and fun) manner if used correctly. Rewarding players with smart positioning and a strong understanding of the game flow, the Shroud Screen can buy you and your teammates time to reload, go after the objective, traverse the map without being spotted, and so much more. Use it wisely and you’ll be rewarded.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked.png" alt="Multiple Spartans fight in and around a Shroud Screen that has been deployed on Live Fire." class="wp-image-58232" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_S3_ShroudScreen_1920x1080_Watermarked-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Balance Updates</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">VK78 Commando </h4>



<ul><li>Tuning: The VK78 Commando will require one more shot to kill<ul><li>From 8 bullets to 9 bullets to kill (damage per bullet from 20 to 17.5)</li></ul></li></ul>



Sandbox Dev Team Notes: We got pretty consistent feedback after the Winter Update that the Commando felt better to use, people were able to keep on target and land their shots! But this new handling made it a little too easy to have a high damage output. Since the Commando was feeling good to shoot, we wanted to pursue a small nerf to its efficacy to keep it in line with other weapons in the Sandbox.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Plasma Pistol </h4>



<ul><li>Tuning: The Plasma Pistol’s charged shot will have its charged time increased and its tracking properties adjusted</li></ul>



Sandbox Dev Team Notes: The Plasma Pistol was another weapon that got a buff in the Winter Update. That patch pushed it in the right direction, but we were still not totally satisfied with it. There were two situations we were seeing on social media and running into ourselves during playtests:



<ul><li>First, players could sprint with the Plasma Pistol, start getting shot in the back, turn while charging and “noob combo” the player that should have had advantage. Reversals are important to Halo, but with how strong the Plasma Pistols charged shot has to be mechanically, the reversal was just too easy. This gameplay loop is also less interesting than a charge when it takes more commitment, and rewards a player’s good positioning and timing.<ul><li>Charge time increased from 1s → 1.6s  </li></ul></li><li>The tracking was unpredictable for victims. We want to give victims a chance to avoid the projectile if played well. To encourage this, we gave a mixture of changes to the projectile tracking which should make it more consistent overall. Player should find the projectile seeks closer to center mass but has less aggressive tracking.<ul><li>Tracking Angle Max: 70 degrees → 50 degrees </li><li>Tracking Angle Min: 35 degrees → 25 degrees </li><li>Tracking Target Radius: 0.5 wu → 0.3 wu (World Units) </li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol.jpg" alt="A Spartan wearing purple Mark V [B] armor holds a Plasma Pistol with a destroyed Brute Chopper in flames behind them." class="wp-image-58190" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HI_BTB_Plasma_Pistol-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



As mentioned in our February tuning update blog, we did plan on reducing the amount of power on the map in Ranked due to weapon respawn rates and ammo counts. We updated the respawn timers in February and we’ve updated the ammo counts on select weapons in Season 3. In Ranked, you can expect to see fewer rounds of ammo in the CQS48 Bulldog, Heatwave, Shock Rifle, and Stalker Rifle to help address this community feedback.



To further improve the flow of gameplay in Ranked Arena, Season 3 will also bring a few changes that <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/hcs-year-2-maps-modes-and-settings" target="_blank">the HCS Team discussed in their latest competitive blog</a>.



<ul><li>Enemy footsteps are now harder to hear at a distance, but easier to hear when very close. We’ve also improved the accuracy of enemy location based on footstep audio when enemies are above, below, or behind you. </li><li>Removed from Ranked Arena: Mangler, Energy Sword, Pulse Carbine </li><li>Will receive future tuning: Disruptor, Spike Grenades </li></ul>



We’re excited to see how the gameplay meta continues to evolve with these changes. As always, please make sure to share your feedback online about how everything feels to you once you’ve had a chance to go hands-on with Season 3.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Networking & “Desync” Improvements</h3>



Beyond creating new weapons and updating existing ones, the team has also been hard at work improving the foundation of the online experience. Season 3 will bring about another round of improvements to address feedback around “desync” and networking during matches.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Multiplayer</h4>



<ul><li>Rubberbanding is less likely to occur when moving or sprinting immediately after a match starts. </li><li>Ammo, Equipment, and Grenades counts are more consistent after entering and exiting a vehicle. </li><li>On the map Behemoth, players are now less likely to experience rubberbanding while using the Grappleshot to pick up a weapon from a Power Weapon pad. </li><li>Vehicles are now less likely to desync when players use the Repulsor against them. </li><li>Melee attacks are now more likely to register while holding a Power Seed. </li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k.jpg" alt="4 Master Chiefs with different weapons jumping down from a high elevation" class="wp-image-50829" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2022/11/HaloInfinite_2022_CO-OP_WinterUpdate_05_WM_4k-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Network Co-Op</h4>



<ul><li>When playing with an unlocked framerate on PC, rubberbanding and teleporting is now less likely to occur in the mission Warship Gbraakon.</li><li>Players are now less likely to fall through the floor of the gondola in the mission Conservatory.</li><li>Stuttering and teleporting are now less likely to occur after taking the teleporter to the elevator room in the mission Spire.</li><li>Rubberbanding and teleporting is now less likely to occur in the Pelican at the end of the mission Outpost Tremonius. </li></ul>



We appreciate the support and feedback around our sandbox and Halo Infinite all-up. We’re excited to continue improving the experience, and we’ll see you when we take that next step together when Season 3: Echoes Within releases on March 7!

Sandbox Updates | Season 3

Season 3 will bring many updates to Halo Infinite and that includes new content for matchmaking, new playlists, as well as improvements to the ranking system. In today’s blog we’re going to share more of what you can expect, and get the details on what’s changing for Season 3. Let’s dive right in! 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PLAYLISTS FOR THE MONTH </h3>



Season 3 brings with it 3 entirely new maps in Chasm and Cliffhanger for 4v4 arena, as well as Oasis for Big Team Battle. Our version of “gun game”, Escalation Slayer also makes it’s way into Season 3.  



As with Empyrean, we’re offering a special playlist for the first week that only features Chasm and Cliffhanger called New Arena Unlimited. After a week, New BTB Unlimited will rotate into that slot and exclusively feature Oasis for the next week.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New Arena Unlimited</h4>



<ul><li>4v4 </li><li>Maps: Chasm and Cliffhanger </li><li>Modes: Escalation Slayer (new mode!), CTF, King of the Hill, Slayer, Strongholds, One Flag CTF </li></ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New BTB Unlimited</h4>



<ul><li>12v12</li><li>Map: Oasis </li><li>Modes: BTB Escalation Slayer (new mode!), CTF, Slayer, Fiesta, Fiesta Total Control, Total Control</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Season 3 map Oasis" class="wp-image-58042" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/HIS3-Oasis-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



We’ve also updated most of the playlists to feature Season 3’s new content with an increased weighting for the start of the season.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Playlists featuring new content</h4>



<ul><li>Quick Play </li><li>Bot Bootcamp </li><li>Fiesta </li><li>Team Slayer </li><li>Tactical Slayer </li><li>Big Team Battle</li></ul>



And here’s a look at the full calendar for the month so you can see when each playlist will make its way into the game. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="587" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-1024x587.jpg" alt="A calendar displaying all the playlists available in March." class="wp-image-58161" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-300x172.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-768x440.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-2048x1174.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Playlist-Calendar-Updated-640226ce8843a-1568x899.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



We can’t wait to jump into matchmaking with you on March 7 when Season 3 releases! 



To talk about ranked, I’m going to pass it over to Tashi with the latest. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ranked Improvements</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">CSR-Based Matchmaking</h3>



As announced and released on February 28, we’ve made an update to the ranking system to match based on CSR as opposed to MMR. From a philosophical standpoint, this means teams will match based on what they’ve accomplished in the system as opposed to an underlying skill rating. While today we’re nearing the end of the season and almost all active players have settled into a rank, the experience will be different from prior seasons on March 7 when the rank reset hits. There will still be placement matches but you might find that early on there are higher skilled players in matches where there weren’t ones for prior season starts. Because matching is done on CSR, the players at the higher skill rank (Onyx, for example) will have to qualify (Diamond 4 is highest placement) and then work their way out of Diamond and into Onyx. This will mean that you might see some more lopsided matches at the start of the season, particularly for true Diamond players, while players settle into their ranks. And, for those wondering, we will use MMR to match players who are still completing their placement matches.



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The Fireteam CSR Limit range has not changed as part of this update and is as follows:



<ul><li>For 899 CSR (Gold 6) or lower, there are no restrictions.  </li><li>At 900 CSR (Platinum 1) a limit of 900 points is introduced. </li><li>Between 900 CSR (Platinum 1) and 1500 CSR (Onyx) the Fireteam CSR limit will slowly tighten as you climb the ranks. It will start at the 900 limit mentioned above and tighten to its final destination of 500. This essentially means that on the way to Onyx, every 2 CSR gained will tighten the Fireteam limit by an increment of 1 CSR. <ul><li>For example, if a player progresses from 900 CSR (Platinum 1) to 1200 CSR (Diamond 1), their Fireteam CSR limit would tighten from 900 to a stricter 750. At this new 1200 CSR, the lowest rank they could party up with would then be 1200 (their CSR) – 750 (the Fireteam CSR limit) = 450, or Silver 4. </li></ul></li><li>At 1500 CSR and above, the limit is 600 points. <ul><li>For example, if a player was Onyx 1700, the lowest CSR they could party up with would be 1100 or Platinum 5. </li></ul></li></ul>



We’re going to closely monitor the performance of these changes across all CSR divisions to ensure things are behaving as expected via data as well what player feedback we see online.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Placement Matches</h3>



Placement matches are in place to ensure we’re accurately putting players in the appropriate division to ensure they have a smooth and fair experience once they’ve been placed. While this is working, we’re also finding that the number of placement matches is also creating a barrier between friends who want to play together but haven’t finished their matches yet. In order to alleviate this, we’re reducing the placement matches required from 10 to 5.  



Our hope is that we see more players complete their placement matches and continue on their ranked journey to improving and testing themselves against other players.  



Like with CSR matchmaking, we’re going to keep a close eye on the performance of this update and will make further tweaks in the future if needed.



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We’re excited for these playlist and Ranked updates to come together with the launch of Season 3: Echoes Within, and we’re looking forward to jumping in to play them with you on March 7.



 To get a closer look at the three new maps, be sure to check out our latest <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Maps & Modes Preview blog here on Halo Waypoint (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-maps-modes-preview" target="_blank">Maps & Modes Preview blog here on Halo Waypoint</a>!



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