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Halo Infinite

Season 3 is just around the corner, landing on March 7, but an additional update that should improve your experience in a few targeted areas will also be arriving this upcoming Wednesday, February 15. The updates in this patch are the direct result of player feedback online and community reported issues on the Halo Support site.  



We’ll be touching on some of the updates in this preview blog but please stay tuned for full patch notes on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">the Halo Support site</a> when it releases next week. 



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



<ul><li>The Ranked CSR widget should now communicate increases and decreases in CSR more clearly </li></ul>



The Winter Update introduced some additional UXUI messaging to help communicate increases and decreases in CSR after each ranked match. However, we understand that the format did not always communicate these changes in a manner that was easy to understand. Next week’s update should address this feedback making it even easier to tell how much your CSR went up or down after each match. 



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



<ul><li>In the Ranked Arena playlist and HCS, each Weapon Rack will now be set to a “Red Rack” state after the weapon is picked up. This means once a weapon is picked up, the Weapon Rack won’t spawn another weapon until the original has despawned. </li></ul>



Sandbox Team Dev Note: We’ve seen the feedback around there being too much power on the map in Ranked Arena, with many players calling out the respawn rate and ammo count on weapons. To help address this, we’ll be updating all Weapon Racks in Ranked Arena to provide only one weapon at a time. We expect this to help reduce the overall power and ensure a more competitive environment. As for ammo reductions on the weapons themselves in Ranked, ranked players should expect those to come for the Heatwave, Stalker Rifle, CQS48 Bulldog, and Shock Rifle with the launch of Season 3.



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<ul><li>Frag Grenade damage radius will be slightly reduced  </li></ul>



The specific tuning changes are: 



<ul><li>Radius reduction from 2.7wu to 2.5wu (world units)</li></ul>



Sandbox Team Dev Note: After listening to community input and doing in-house tuning, we’re happy to be rolling out a change that slightly reduces the damage radius on Frag Grenades. The update should help reward skilled Frag Grenade placement while also addressing the concerns around grenade spam effectiveness in gameplay. 



<ul><li>Drop Weapon mechanic will now have the same speed as normal weapon switching </li></ul>



Sandbox Team Dev Note: The Drop Weapon meta was becoming very prominent in competitive play, to the point where nearly every top player was doing it. Many players shared their concerns about it becoming too prominent at the highest level of competition, so we’ve made sure the weapon ready up time after a dropped weapon matches the speed of swapping between weapons normally.



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<ul><li>S7 Sniper will have its error angle reduced when no-scoping </li></ul>



The specific tuning changes are: 



<ul><li>Error angle max reduced by 30% </li><li>Error angle minimum reduced by 55% </li><li>Time to reset bloom reduced by 20%  </li></ul>



Sandbox Team Dev Note: Halo Infinite’s S7 Sniper no-scope error angle properties were in line with previous Halo titles, but we’ve seen the requests to make it even more accurate when firing from the hip. When this update lands next week, the sharpshooters out there should notice some improvements when going for kills in which no scope was involved.  



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bug Fixes </h3>



<ul><li>Various client and server stability improvements </li><li>Improvements to reduce the gun jamming on semi-automatic weapons </li><li>Improvements to reduce a visual glitch that made semi-automatic weapons appear as if they were double-firing from a third-person point of view. </li></ul>



A full version of the patch notes with additional details will go live on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">the Halo Support site</a> next Wednesday when the update drops, so be sure to give <a href="https://twitter.com/HaloSupport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="@HaloSupport (opens in a new tab)">@HaloSupport</a> a follow on Twitter. There will also be additional sandbox balance changes when Season 3 goes live on March 7, so please keep an eye out for news on those as we get closer to its release as well.



We’ll see you online!

Unyshek

February Update Preview

Fiction

Waypoint Chronicles

343 INDUSTRIES

Halo: Winter Contention

Community

Forge Features

Long before the Halo Infinite Forge Beta launched with the Winter Update back in November, we knew we were going to have our collective minds blown by the things the community would make and share when we handed over the tools of map and mode creation. Three months later, we are still seeing that creativity pushed to new heights every week! 



We delivered the Custom Games Browser to Halo Infinite ahead of schedule in December, giving you the ability to make every night a custom games night with friends and foes you just haven’t gotten acquainted with yet. 



And now, on the cusp of Season 3, we’re answering the highly requested call to bring community-made Forge maps to their own unique matchmaking playlist. 



Let’s take a look at what awaits you in the Community Collection playlist, available now!



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ABSOLUTION Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Savesme6464, b0b is here Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2182e9f8-7555-4955-874d-1afa6053ea62" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Absolution (opens in a new tab)">Absolution</a>



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A map we previously showed off in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-3" target="_blank">our third issue of Forge Features</a>, Absolution has some familiar aspects of a few different maps—from Halo 2’s Sanctuary to Halo 3’s Guardian, with that weathered, stone-based Forerunner aesthetic that defined the look of Delta Halo. 



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PERILOUS Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze, UnknownEmerald, tdubfed1, Bubba Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5ce22703-8ce9-41a2-976e-db932bd2f2eb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Perilous (opens in a new tab)">Perilous</a>



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While not a direct remake of the iconic Lockout from Halo 2, many areas of this map carry elements of that beloved classic that lend a hint of familiarity to this new space.



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SALVATION Credits: Black Picture, InfiniteForges, Hofsta, tdubfed1 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Salvation (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e1d4a838-d686-4ccb-88b5-02faf2223927" target="_blank">Salvation</a>



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Damnation from Halo: Combat Evolved sees a fresh coat of Banished paint and a beautifully revamped industrial aesthetic within a vast cavern.  



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STARBOARD Credits: Pwn Jones, TheHoodedManZ, bissuetox, The MetaChief, Hitbox unKnown, Max Extra  Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Starboard (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/905e7c0b-c453-4a46-a1e6-5f1d375d9529" target="_blank">Starboard</a>



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All hands have been summoned to battle stations on this stunning UNSC-ified spiritual remake of Halo 2’s Midship.



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This is just the beginning for the Community Collection playlist, which will go on to be updated with further community content in the future—we’ll have further details to share with you on that front down the road.

Alex Wakeford

Community Collection Playlist Launch

Noble Intention Press Kit

We’ve got one last thing for you before Season 3 arrives…



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Once upon a time, there were to be seven members of Noble Team—the seven samurai, the magnificent seven… but two of them didn’t make it into Halo: Reach.



Thom-A293 perished in the aforementioned game’s live-action
“Deliver Hope” trailer, blowing up a Covenant vessel from the inside with a
tactical nuke. Rosenda-A344 remained in obscure background fiction, cited as a
potential replacement on the team for Emile-A239.



And now, these two Spartans return in the Noble Intention Event for Halo Infinite, along with additional Halo: Reach-themed cosmetics for your MARK V [B] Armor Core in a free 10-tier Event Pass to bring the Winter Update to a close. Alongside the event, we’ve also launched <a href="https://aka.ms/CommunityCollection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="the Community Collection playlist (opens in a new tab)">the Community Collection playlist</a>, which features four community-made Forge maps in matchmaking.



Running from February 7 through February 21, this limited event rewards you for playing however you want—simply complete Challenges and you’ll progress the Event Pass!



So get out there and Remember Reach one last time as we give the Winter Update its send-off!



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Oh, and don’t forget to complete all of your Challenges this week, which will unlock the Wedgewood Spriggan armor coating for your MARK V [B].



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In Season 1 and the Winter Update, the armor and
aesthetics of Halo: Reach have been brought back into the spotlight, and
it seemed fitting that the natural culmination, before we return to the events of
Season 2, was to revisit Noble Team in a new story.



You’ve unlocked their Armor Kits. You’ve rebuilt some of your favorite custom Spartan looks. And now, with the arrival of Thom and Rosenda, it’s only fair that you get to see them in action.



Enter Halo: Winter Contention, a new short story
that you can read online or listen to in audiobook form on YouTube on Wednesday,
February 8. Soon™!



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">December 2551. Though the Covenant invasion of Concord has seen a rare UNSC victory, the Spartans of Noble Team find themselves stranded in a remote hinterland town. While the Covenant’s orbital presence has been neutralized, the remaining alien survivors have regrouped and prepare to make a devastating final stand.‎ With dwindling time and no reinforcements, Kat-B320 comes up with a daring plan to do what Spartans do best and turn the tide – and it’s up to Thom-A293 and Rosenda-A344 to make it happen.</blockquote>



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As a bonus, you can <a href="https://aka.ms/NobleIntentionPressKit">grab our Noble Intention press kit right here</a>!



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Community Collection</h3>



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Learn more about today’s launch of the Community Collection playlist, the maps, and the Forgers behind it all, by heading over to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="aka.ms/CommunityCollection (opens in a new tab)" href="https://aka.ms/CommunityCollection" target="_blank">aka.ms/CommunityCollection</a>.

Noble Intention Event Launch

It’s that time again for another issue of Forge Features!



We’re doing things Halo 2-style for this particular outing, as there have been a considerable number of stunning remakes and reimaginings of both campaign and multiplayer spaces from the 2004 classic.



As a reminder, these maps can be found in the “Recommended” section of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc" target="_blank">the Content Browser here on Halo Waypoint</a> and in Halo Infinite.



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BACKWASH Credits: D3LTA V, Foge, SARIZON, NZO7, DeadlyAp, ForgeRunnerX Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0818b637-12e0-4b4d-a215-9384aefb6983" target="_blank">Backwash</a>



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The year is 2005. It’s the height of summer and the Maptacular Pack has just released for Halo 2!



Backwash was made to resemble the final area of the campaign mission 343 Guilty Spark from Halo: Combat Evolved, with additional cool details like 2401 Penitent Tangent flying around. It was famously the only map to be removed from matchmaking during the heyday of Halo 2, as the fog which compromises the player’s visibility couldn’t be loaded properly.



I used to enjoy playing “cat-and-mouse”-type custom games on Backwash where players had active camouflage and snipers. Now I can relive that thanks to this very loyal remake!



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GROUNDWORK Credits: ARPOD Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5a7429e6-d0e5-4b16-83d8-e1c52098bf72" target="_blank">Groundwork</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Grounded" class="wp-image-55362" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Groundwork-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



A remake of Foundation from Halo 2, but with at least six-hundred times the detail to make it feel like a genuinely lived-in courtyard.



Thankfully, you don’t need to go through any convoluted steps to unlock this one!



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APOSTATE Credits: soft sharp Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5ccc0be3-8213-44d7-80fe-19b1c947731a" target="_blank">Apostate</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Apostate" class="wp-image-55334" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Apostate-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



I love interactive map elements. Even when it’s something as simple as being able to extend a bridge or open a gate, or activate a shield somewhere… being able to subtly alter the way a map plays always makes me love it more.



On Apostate, one of the central features of the top part of the map is its light bridge. Shoot the shock cores on either side of the map and you’ll disable it, sending any Spartans caught on the bridge plunging to the depths below, leaving you to reactivate the bridge from a nearby terminal.



Sometimes true brilliance is found in the simplest ideas, and that’s exactly what you get with Apostate!



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HALO 2 OUTSKIRTS Credits: NextGenAccount Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9ad5e43a-1715-450c-b088-4a51de51cd1f" target="_blank">Halo 2 Outskirts</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Halo 2 Outskirts" class="wp-image-55376" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/H2Outskirts-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



It’s the dense alleys and housing districts of Outskirts from the Halo 2 campaign, but greatly expanded in detail and there are no Jackals in this courtyard.



Look, if “No Jackal Snipers!” doesn’t sell you on a reservation at Hotel Zanzibar, I don’t know what will.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vagabond" class="wp-image-55404" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



While not a direct recreation of any particular space, Vagabond evokes the neon-lit cityscapes seen throughout the series. There are elements of Plaza, Streets, and other urban maps that give a grounding sense of familiarity to this city of dreams.



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NEMESIS Credits: WAR FH, b0b is here, MythicFritz, I Crush All, AgentPaperCraft, VwS Executioner, Trignate, I am a Luxury, marka2263, tdubfed1 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/807bfbc5-c7b5-4f2e-92a1-92ec929fac3f" target="_blank">Nemesis</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Nemesis" class="wp-image-55390" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



I’m a big fan of seeing how creatively folks can marry the visual simplicity of Halo: Combat Evolved’s Forerunner aesthetics with some of the design sensibilities introduced in Halo 4. In terms of appearance, that’s exactly what you get with Nemesis, which also boasts an incredible level of detail in its out-of-map environments—sentinels fly into distant cavernous openings, birds pass overhead…



Getting caught unawares because you’ve found yourself staring at every little thing on this map is definitely a danger!



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



Are you looking to add some falling rocks to your map? Check out this handy YouTube tutorial that’ll teach you to create this ambient occurrence using a recursive event that will make five rocks constantly fall.



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Speaking of which, VidGamesPete has put together a handy Forge script tutorial covering the basics of how to use the “Every N Seconds Event,” helping you to better automate certain elements of your map.



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Finally, DEWtheMCCOY continues to diligently cover a swatch of amazing community creations in Forge and has put together an end-of-year round-up for 2022—check it out!



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That brings this issue of Forge Features to a close. Stay tuned on Halo Waypoint, check out the content browser, hop into the Custom Games Browser, and follow <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank">@Halo</a> on Twitter for more Forge goodness!

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Forge Features: January 27, 2023

2023 is here, which means we’re back—well fed and rested—to say goodbye to those post-holiday, mid-January blues and kick off a new year of Halo Infinite with the Joint Fire Event!



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The Joint Fire Event runs from January 17-31 and brings a free 10-tier Event Pass featuring Halo: Reach-themed rewards.



Joint Fire is all about the JFO-class Mjolnir (for your Mark V [B] Armor Core), which many of you will no doubt remember from Halo: Reach, which you’ll be assembling by completing Event Challenges in the Joint Ops playlist.



You’ve had the opportunity to get to grips with Covert One Flag when it launched with the Winter Update, but for those who may need a tactical briefing on this asymmetrical mode…



Covert One Flag is 4v4 CTF with one flag up for grabs over multiple rounds. Attackers have unlimited active camouflage while defenders have unlimited threat sensors, with plenty of cat ‘n’ mouse “spies versus mercenaries” carnage to ensue.



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Playable across Arena maps in Halo Infinite (including the recently added Empyrean, the remake of Halo 3’s The Pit), your mission is simple: Jump into the Joint Ops playlist, complete Event Challenges to progress your free 10-tier Event Pass, and assemble the pieces of your fancy new JFO armor!



Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to complete all of your Challenges this week to earn the Tactical Clippy weapon charm. You wouldn’t want to upset Clippy, would you? You really wouldn’t like him when he’s upset…



Stay silent. Stay vigilant. Stay deadly.



<a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/HaloInfinite/jointfirepresskit-1302a3f63fd24bdfb46b53455603293c.zip">Grab the press kit for the Joint Fire Event here!</a>

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Welcome to our first Forge Features blog of 2023!



This week we’re highlighting some of the best creations we spotted over the holidays. In addition to debuting on the list below, these maps can also be found in the “Recommended” section of the Content Browser when you play Halo Infinite.



Let’s see what grabbed our team’s eye this time around!



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SKYLINE Credits: Epetr0 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/056e1ea7-6a2e-4f38-8498-cbdcce985397" target="_blank">Skyline</a> 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/056e1ea7-6a2e-4f38-8498-cbdcce985397"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54673" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Skyline-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



Skyline from Halo 4, rebuilt for Halo Infinite.



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PHASESHIFT Credits: CaptainDireWolf, Julianoz, Death Weaponxx Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/733e882d-a95b-40ae-b463-65e78aca465e" target="_blank">Phaseshift</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/733e882d-a95b-40ae-b463-65e78aca465e"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54659" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Phaseshift-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Phase and shift between dimensions with the push of a button.



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PAINT THE HALLS Credits: Kat Rat A Tat, b0b is here Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/064738a3-83f3-4bd9-af7f-d555b1c84e61" target="_blank">Paint the Halls</a>



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Everyone plays paintball with their family during the holidays, right?



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GUARDIAN Credits: xXxFLACOxXx, MikeLuvN Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/fee24a66-bf76-4f88-8128-7fe18e69ebc7" target="_blank">Guardian</a>



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Built for the ultimate showdown. It’s time to 1v1 your old friends.



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PERILOUS Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5ce22703-8ce9-41a2-976e-db932bd2f2eb" target="_blank">Perilous</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5ce22703-8ce9-41a2-976e-db932bd2f2eb"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54743" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Perilous-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



There’s something in the water…



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SALVATION Credits: Black Picture, InfiniteForges Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e1d4a838-d686-4ccb-88b5-02faf2223927" target="_blank">Salvation</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e1d4a838-d686-4ccb-88b5-02faf2223927"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54757" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Salvation-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Seek penance to get Salvation. Or, just bookmark it, that works too.



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REFINERY Credits: AngelitoCO, tHe PR gAmEr117 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/704e6259-86fb-4633-8cd1-778c3e0df841" target="_blank">Refinery</a>



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Zanzibar. Last Resort. Stonetown. Refinery.



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OAXACA STATION Credits: DanZama22, Starkey213036, ArturBloodshot, Ricardootino Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/eaa00774-2b02-402a-bc60-d7221f41bbf4" target="_blank">Oaxaca Station</a>



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We hear it has a great view of the Malta.



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VALKYRIE Credits: Daomum Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/64a527a1-c254-478e-8d8e-b55247860c3c" target="_blank">Valkyrie</a>



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Remember this place. Home.



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GOOSE HALO Credits:  ArturBloodshot, Hitbox unKnown Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/53aa6c36-22c3-47a1-ade0-76ec3232ec46" target="_blank">Goose Halo</a>



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Halo on Halo returns. Please play with a friend named John Halo.



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SANDBOUND Credits: Spacetrooper741 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/99376dfd-8448-4364-945a-84a25f784bfc" target="_blank">Sandbound</a> 



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I don’t like snow. It’s cold and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.



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



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="VidGamesPete (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/VidGamesPete" target="_blank">VidGamesPete</a> has been creating helpful Forge tutorials, with a focus on scripting and node graph. In his most recent video, we learn how to build a motion sensor walkway. This example assembles a bridge underneath a player as they walk across a gap that would otherwise be empty.



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That’s all for now, but stay tuned here on Halo Waypoint and follow <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="@Halo (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank">@Halo</a> on Twitter to see more Forge goodness!

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Forge Features: January 13, 2023

Winter Contingency II Press Kit

Well folks, it’s that time of year again! Craig’s debut Holiday album has released, featuring all-new hits for the Banished on Zeta Halo, such as “Hot Rod Slay”, “O Come, O Come, Escharum”, and—oh, hang on, sorry this is the wrong intro… ah, there it is.



The Winter Contingency event has returned to Halo Infinite!



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Winter Contingency II runs from December 20 through January 3, bringing a free 10-tier Event Pass containing new Holiday-themed cosmetics.



For the Event Pass this year, you can progress it simply by completing Challenges, which means that you can complete the entire Event Pass at any point during the time in which the Winter Contingency II event is running. This comes as the result of community feedback from last year’s event, so we hope that this change gives players more agency to earn this free content at their own pace.



Let’s take a look at what those free ‘n’ festive cosmetics are…



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Yes, that absolutely is a nightcap for your Spartan.



Speaking of the return of Flipflop, we’ve got a brand new two-part mini-comic featuring the return of Flipflop. The cosmetics you’re earning in the Event Pass? He’s gathered them up in his travels since the events of the Yappening, but he’s also brought with him some festive cheer as well.



Find the first part of the comic below, the second part releases December 27.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Flipflop returns and has brought some festive cheer, a free 10-tier Event Pass full of new Holiday-themed cosmetics from December 20 through January 3. 🦌🛷 Winter Contingency II is now live on all platforms. <a href="https://t.co/CmNwv1IK2J">https://t.co/CmNwv1IK2J</a> <a href="https://t.co/HZ9FKOQXJf">pic.twitter.com/HZ9FKOQXJf</a>— Halo (@Halo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1605274102733873169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Happy Halodays to you all, see you on the battlefield.



Oh, and be sure to tag all your Holiday-themed Halo art with #HaloSpotlight so we can feature them in January’s Community Spotlight blog!



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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land Master Chief was ready, prepared to take a stand His armor was polished, his rifle by his side He stood guard, vigilant, ready to fight and abide   The Banished were stirring, their presence drew near But Master Chief was ready, with no hint of fear He loaded his rifle, and he readied his sword Determined to protect humanity, to keep them safe from the alien horde   The Banished attacked, their numbers vast But Master Chief fought on, his skill unsurpassed He battled with valor, with courage and might And with the last shot fired, he finished the fight



With the aliens defeated, their threat no longer abound Master Chief emerged victorious, humanity was safe and sound The people rejoiced and celebrated, their savior stood in sight And Master Chief was hailed as a hero, on that fateful Christmas night.

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Welcome to our third installment of Forge Features—our final one for 2022 before the Holidays!



The community continues to make amazing Forge content that we at 343 are thoroughly impressed by; every week is made all the more exciting with the knowledge that we’re going to see some truly inspired creations, so let’s take a look at some of our latest favorites.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MAPS & MODES</h2>



MAUSOLEUM Credits: Pwn Jones, RANMAN10, TheHoodedManZ, microbistic9576 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/39649f84-aa6b-4ba9-872e-be3841f07c36" target="_blank">Mausoleum</a>



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Mausoleum is a map that is inspired by and takes elements of The Pit from Halo 3, something that you can see in the screenshot above, and reforges them into something altogether new.



I love the Delta Halo-inspired aesthetic, the angular simplicity and symmetry, the creative use of decals—all of which come together to make this map feel like a true, living location as well as a stellar multiplayer map for some good ol’ fashioned Slayer action!



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ABSOLUTION Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Savesme6464, b0b is here Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2182e9f8-7555-4955-874d-1afa6053ea62" target="_blank">Absolution</a>



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Absolution has some familiar aspects of a few different maps. You might find yourself thinking of Guardian from Halo 3 at times, Sanctuary from Halo 2 at others, and you’ll notice that this is also very aesthetically reminiscent of the ancient structures seen on Delta Halo. There really is just something about those weathered stone structures…



This is a fantastic 4v4 map which supports Slayer, CTF, and King of the Hill. Hop in and give it a go with some friends!



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SANDTRAP REMAKE Credits: JRGodoy Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/08d7d9f0-e319-4088-9ba1-3e0f0fc9e9fe" target="_blank">Sandtrap Remake</a>



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The culmination of these ancient and weathered stone-based structures naturally brings us to a remake of this iconic favorite.



It’s Sandtrap as you know and love it! Well, if you want to get technical, it’s actually Sand Tarp—the variant of the map in Halo 3 without Elephants.



I hear this version of the map is so loyal to the original, JRGodoy has ensured exactly the same number of grains of sand are present on this remade version. I leave the task of confirming the veracity of that statement (which I definitely didn’t just make up) to you.



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BETRAYAL Credits: Dellsoto Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c5337567-285e-4d80-9300-90f4649d25f0" target="_blank">Betrayal</a>



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Betrayal might be one of my favorite maps I’ve seen thus far. If you’re a fan of the Forerunner aesthetics of Halo: Combat Evolved, that fascinating mix of alien materials which evoke stone and metal, you’re going to have a great time just walking around this incredible interior space.



No expense has been spared in paying close attention to detail, and you might well imagine that this could have been a real Forerunner space in the campaign.



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LG JUMP PROGRESSION (PARKOUR) Credits: Lord Guntaz Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7960591b-a757-45fd-9503-59539bbd42ea" target="_blank">LG Jump Progression</a>



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Trick jumps in Halo. Are they super cool? They sure are! Can I do them? Absolutely not…



But if you’re among those skilled movement artists with a penchant for chain slides, curbslides, equipment jumps, and so on, you should totally check out this movement course from Lord Guntaz.



Current record time is apparent 5 minutes and 50 seconds by Exi, so go and see if you can beat them!



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



Moving over to additional Community Creations, we’re kicking off with DEWtheMCCOY who is now on day 34 of expediently covering the things you’ve been making.



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Of course, it always helps to be reminded of the basics, right? Koma has helpfully put together a Forge tutorial which covers just that, which should be useful for folks just joining us—or those who simply want a reminder of the new systems and features of the Halo Infinite Forge Beta.



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And finally, PengiPlays has put together a tutorial on how to script player traits through nodegraphs. Active camo, additional shields, infinite ammo, player gravity, headshot protection… all of these and more are options at your disposal!



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And that’ll about do it for this issue. With the Holiday break coming up, we hope you all have some time to rest and jump into Forge to let loose your creativity.



Forge Features will be back in January, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

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Forge Features: December 13, 2022

In the spirit of the Holiday season, how about some early presents for Halo Infinite?



On the heels of the Winter Update, which launched just last month, we’re tremendously excited to deliver our latest game update for Halo Infinite which brings with it some brand new features and a variety of key improvements to the game experience.



The team has been working hard on addressing player feedback, and so—before we break for the Holidays—we’re bringing you a new (yet familiar) map, free armor cores and coatings, some quality-of-life improvements, and the early release of the Custom Games Browser…



The latest update is available now, for free, on Xbox and PC. So, let’s talk a little bit more about what’s just arrived!



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<a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/11284528984084">Visit the Halo Support site to review the official patch notes.</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="cgb">CUSTOM GAME BROWSER</h2>



Since the release of the Forge Beta with the Winter Update, just a month ago, the floodgates have well and truly opened to a barrage of incredible community-created maps and modes. For a look at some of our favorites, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-2">be sure to check out our Forge Features blog series</a>.



Of course, in order to unlock the true potential of Forge and make these wonderfully unique experiences (which have long been such a definitive aspect of Halo) more accessible to everyone, we’re excited to announce that we’re debuting the V1 of the Custom Game Browser today—months ahead of our original target!



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Previously scheduled to release in Season 3, we fully agree with players who felt that the Custom Game Browser should be a priority—it’s a key support structure for what players create in Forge and a pillar for the community.



The team worked incredibly hard to land this feature so much further in advance, but with that comes the caveat that this is a “V1.” It is therefore likely to have some rough edges, but we felt it was more important that we get this in the hands of players sooner rather than later. The CGB will, of course, continue to evolve with support over time.



For more information, including instructions on how the CGB works, please refer to this article on the Halo Support site.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://aka.ms/HaloCGBFeedback" target="_blank">Give us your feedback on Halo Waypoint</a>, and be sure to <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloSupport">report any bugs and issues on Halo Support</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="empyrean">ENTER EMPYREAN</h2>



The Pit has come to Halo Infinite!



This beloved map from Halo 3 has been officially rebuilt in Forge by the 343 Industries team and is now reborn as Empyrean.



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Empyrean is a reimagining of The Pit, complete with some refreshed aesthetics over its familiar layout, and no expense spared on attention to detail.



For those of you familiar with The Pit (or even its Halo 4 incarnation, Pitfall), you already know the dance. The immediate rush to grab the rocket launcher, the sniper duels atop its two opposing towers, the potential close-quarters perils of the control room—but this time, there are some new notes to be added to this symphony as it comes with the additional layer of Halo Infinite’s gameplay and sandbox features.



How do Halo Infinite’s toys, like its limited-use Equipment, alter some of those dynamics and affect how you traverse the combat dance floor? Maybe the enemy team managed to grab the rockets first, but you went and acquired the Repulsor to protect yourself (and hopefully your teammates as well). We can’t wait to see what new memories are forged in this proving ground!



Empyrean is available now in Matchmaking and Custom Games.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="coresncoatings">COMPLIMENTARY COSMETICS</h2>



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Over the last year, we’ve received a lot of feedback around Halo Infinite’s armor customization, and we are keenly aware that players—both new and returning—may have missed out on some unique content from over the course of Seasons 1 and 2.



We want to ensure that all players have a suite of customization options open to them from the get-go, and as a result of that feedback we are hoping that this update opens a number of those doors.



<ul><li>All present Armor Cores are now available to all players. This means that all players now possess the Mark VII, Mark V [B], RAKSHASA, YOROI, and EAGLESTRIKE Armor Cores for free.</li></ul>



<ul><li>All 10 Cadet Coatings have been added to existing Armor Cores. Similar to the above, each Armor Core now has a starting suite of 10 Cadet Coatings—this includes the non-default Cores, and they will also be included with all future Cores.</li></ul>



Variety, as they say, is the spice of life, and we hope that having these options as the bedrock of customization in Halo Infinite provides players more options to outfit their Spartan to their liking.



Simply log into Halo Infinite and these Cores ‘n’ Coatings will be automatically added to your cosmetic inventory.



Visit the Armor Hall today to explore these updated customization options!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS</h2>



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As we continue to support Halo Infinite, we have been working to bring various fixes and improvements across the title which are directly aimed at addressing key areas of player feedback.



Here are a few notable callouts that have come with this update…



<ul><li>Mouse & Keyboard: Improvements have been made to mouse and keyboard input. This includes aiming improvements, enabling red reticle, adding a walk button (which has its own suite of custom options around speed and hold/toggle), and improvements have also been made to the mouse scroll wheel input.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Networking & Desync: Improvements have been made to networking, which should reduce instances of “desync.” Vehicles desycning, melee attacks not registering, and blank shots (due to fake reloads) should all see improvements with this update.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Player reporting: In-game player reporting has been added to the scoreboard (accessed during a match by pressing the Back button) and post-game carnage report. Players can also be muted from the Back button scoreboard.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Sandbox updates: Melee clang logic for the Energy Sword has also been updated—if both players have no shields and melee each other, both players will now trade melees and die in order to prevent the Energy Sword from tearing through teams without trading. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/sandbox-balance-updates-winter-update" target="_blank">Check out the details in our Sandbox blog.</a></li></ul>



<a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/11284528984084">Find the full patch notes on Halo Support.</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THANK YOU!</h2>



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The last thing we want to say to close this update out is thank you!



Thank you to all our players who continue to provide us with feedback that enables us to continue supporting Halo Infinite, forging it into a better experience as we move forwards.



This first year of Halo Infinite has been one of many tough lessons learned, but we are confident that we are turning that corner in 2023 as we look forward to delivering Season 3 and more—more content, more features and options, more weapons, more cosmetics, more updates—on a regular cadence that keeps the Halo hype rolling all year long.



In the meantime, be sure to hop into Halo Infinite to check out the Winter Update. This free content update brought with it Campaign Network Co-Op and Mission Replay alongside some new Achievements, the Forge Beta, a free 30-tier Battle Pass, new maps, a new mode, and we’ve got two free new events as well (Winter Contingency 2 in December and Joint Fire in January).



We’re excited to continue taking these positive steps forward together, and on behalf of the entire 343 Industries team we hope you have a wonderful Holiday season.



See you in 2023!



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<a href="http://aka.ms/DecemberUpdatePressKit">Grab the Halo infinite December Update press kit here!</a>