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The Yappening II Press Kit

Games

Halo Infinite

The primacy of humanity has ended. The age of the Unggoy, of true Grunty greatness, has arrived, heralded by the launch of The Yappening II—sponsored by Glibnub!



This new Operation brings the bountiful boons of new Grunt-themed customization rewards, a new map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge, the Gruntpocalypse playlist, and more.



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



“Y’know, you demons could actually do a big learn from the Unggoy! One of the things you gotta do better at is lookin’ good. So Yapyap has personally made some cool new armor just for you. Only thing is, I dropped it in this acid pool so, uh… you’re gonna have to jump in there and fish it out.”



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The Yappening II Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards that will turn your seven-foot-tall super-soldier into a god among Grunts.



Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and unlock new armor, coatings, weapon charms, emblems and nameplates, and visors to Gruntify your customization.



Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:



<ul>
<li>500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item.</li>



<li>2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item.</li>
</ul>



The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for The Yappening II is Glibnub’s Golden Guns.



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NOTE: Glibnub has sent a missive regarding any humans who point out that the coloration of these weapon coatings “looks more bronze or orangey to me” will have their Grunt privileges revoked and must spend an hour in the acid pits to understand the error of their ways.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW MAP: CORROSION</h2>



“You ever notice that we do a lotta shootin’ in refineries, factories, and in places with big crates? Why can’t the humans at least make the crates more fun—make ‘em round instead of square. Imagine a whole buncha humans runnin’ around to stop their crates gettin’ away! Perfect for Unggoy target practice!”



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Set in an abandoned mineral refinery within the vast deserts of Zeta Halo, Corrosion is a new Arena map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge.



Watch your step during on-foot skirmishes, as not even Mjolnir armor will be able to protect you for long if you venture into the boiling green pits of acid around this site.



Corrosion will arrive in-game later* this Operation with a bespoke 24/7 Playlist to let you splash around and get your feet wet (at your own peril) for Glibnub’s amusement.



*Timing revised April 03



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GRUNTPOCALYPSE PLAYLIST</h2>



“Four of you against a thousand of us? Surely we gotta win this time!”



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Along with The Yappening II, Firefight: King of the Hill is evolving into its ultimate form: Gruntpocalypse!



For the next two weeks (from April 3-16), it’s all Grunts all the time. Skulls are guaranteed every round, and there’s also a Fiesta version that features random loadouts with each spawn—so get ready to jump into the Gruntpocalypse playlist tomorrow and face the <s>mightiest</s> <s>bravest</s> most numerically superior army in the galaxy.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO GEAR REWARDS: YAPPENING PIN</h2>



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Glibnub has been instructed to shower you with Grunty gifts for your display of loyalty to the great Yapyap and celebrate your completion of The Yappening II with a new Halo Gear Reward!



Similar to the pins offered back during Season 3, the limited-edition Yappening pin is accompanied by additional patches for the Spirit of Fire and Cyber Showdown III Operations.



Players that complete any one of the three Operation Passes for Spirit of Fire, Cyber Showdown III, or The Yappening II will earn access to the reward. Qualifying players will automatically receive a code in their Waypoint notifications.



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



Head to the Shop in Halo Infinite and you’ll find the Brands of Balaho bundle, all proceeds raised go to the Banished on Zeta Halo after the Master Chief killed Escharum and a bunch of their other guys…



<ul>
<li>Dokkaebi helmet</li>



<li>AweSpex helmet attachment</li>



<li>Armored Glowbox shoulders</li>



<li>Keep Breathing Plate chest attachment</li>



<li>Fidget Keepawake hip attachment</li>



<li>Monkey Paw gloves</li>



<li>Potential Profit armor coating</li>



<li>Taskmaster helmet</li>



<li>Blue Cornet helmet attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Pauldron shoulders</li>



<li>Bluesteel Heartplate chest attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Riprail hip attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel gloves</li>



<li>Cerulean Expression armor coating</li>



<li>Vicious SPNKr weapon model</li>



<li>Salvage Rights weapon coating</li>



<li>Spontaneous Combustion death effect</li>



<li>Rhythm and Ruin Mythic Effect set</li>



<li>Brands of Balaho armor effect</li>
</ul>



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Complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock your free Ultimate Reward: the Scav Patch hip attachment. Er… thanks, Glibnub.



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For many years, you have fought the Unggoy—but now, the time has come to embrace and become one of them.



The Yappening II is live today. Start working through that Operation Pass to get your fancy new armor and your Halo Gear Rewards, and prepare yourselves for the arrival of Corrosion and the Gruntpocalypse playlist!



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



<a href="https://aka.ms/YappeningIIPressKit">Download The Yappening II Press Kit here!</a>

The Yappening II Operation Launch

So we heard mentions that you humans are big into fightin’ fires with your fancy metal shooter suits. Finally got tired of fightin’ each other and started pickin’ on the Banished instead.  



Well lemme just tell ya—you picked the wrong methane pool to drink from this time, human! 



All your bullyin’ hasn’t gone unnoticed, and so it’s time for a little plasma-powered payback—it’s time for… GRUNTPOCALYPSE! 



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Yeah, you heard that right. For the next two weeks, it’s time to take on an all-conquering, undefeated, unbeatable Unggoy army in this new Infinite Firefight: King of the Halo game you like to play (I think that’s what it’s called?)! 



This time, you’ll be facing off against the greatest contingent of Balaho Banished you’ve ever seens!  It’s all Grunts, all the time. A war chief’s dream, really. And when you realize the futility of your situations, you’ll have to hope your feet don’t fail you as you run cryin’ back to your disappointed parents! 



Oh and did we mentions that there’s a twist? Yeah, we know you Spartans are always tryin’ to get ahead, so Skulls are guaranteed in every round—don’t matter if you die, respawn, or get broughted back to life, the Skull magic is still on tap. Oh, and for humans who love a good Grunt birthday party, there’s also a Fiesta version of Gruntpocalypse where you gets random loadouts each time you respawns.  



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So that abouts sums it up. You know the drill—squad up, stand your grounds, and see if you can still do that Spartan thing you like to do. But don’t be surprised if yer yap gets smacked!

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It’s been a hot minute, but we’re back to showcase some awesome new community-created maps for you to bookmark and play. Let’s take a look…



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">THE PILLAR OF AUTUMN</a> Credits: HMkiller05, Nikos, xXBarthXx Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">MAP</a> | MODE (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/e3026186-ecf0-49d4-91dd-204d77f08887">Easy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/6173030a-e351-406b-9f82-686811c07449">Normal</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/0a6907e3-c250-449f-97de-4730dde5e3eb">Heroic</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/8b3d4874-3e71-4207-90d6-66a5486e2bc4">Legendary</a>)



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From the folks that brought you The Silent Cartographer and Assault on the Control Room recreated in Halo Infinite’s Forge comes another Halo: CE level—The Pillar of Autumn.



Get your targeting diagnostics and energy shields tested because you’re gonna need all the help you can get to repel enemy boarding parties, protect your fellow soldiers, and get to the escape pods to make ringfall! The placement of the enemies, the winding corridors, even some of the additional details from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is all here, and it’s a delight to see just how much love was put into this experience.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">PURGATORY</a> Credits: VidGamesPete, Dellsoto, ShredderMcgenty, Trignate, Yung Mithos, thesilencebrokn, Zaddy Hammer, I KAMIKAZE II, Le Frenchys <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">Bookmark</a>



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Things will never be the same for fans of Halo 2’s gondolas, as Purgatory is heavily inspired by the aesthetic and gameplay experience of those missions.



A particularly cool detail is that the walls around you are perpetually moving upwards, making it feel like you really are descending into the substructural belly of the beast.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">DAWNBREAKER</a> Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Cousin Tim, Squally DaBeanz, I Crush ALL, Galaxytivity, IKYLEIZBEASTLY <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Dawnbreaker" class="wp-image-100415" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



This BTB map features a Forerunner beam emitter on one side, a Banished base on the other, and a network of caves mixed with open, grassy terrain for you to navigate.



This map looks stunning, providing a great visual juxtaposition between the sleek, advanced look of Forerunner technology and with the dark, foreboding presence of a Banished tower.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">OLD SALT</a> Credits: Sikamikanico, Lahont, CertifiedChamp, WhosBlaze, Okom1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Old Salt" class="wp-image-100457" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I like big boats, I cannot lie.



Man the cannons, hoist the sails, sing a sea shanty, and ready your muskets for a battle that can only be described as historic!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">FIREFIGHT – CORVETTE OUTPOST</a> Credits: GlizzyGod420496 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">MAP</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d2a81b20-8930-444a-b5eb-cb6db14511f6">MODE</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Firefight Corvette Outpost" class="wp-image-100443" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/FirefightCorvetteOutpost-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Welcome to the Corvette Outpost. Weather conditions are chilly, lives are limited, and the Banished are on their way. Lock ‘n’ load, Spartan—you know what to do!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">THE GULCH</a> Credits: daomum, ElphCrimLester <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map The Gulch" class="wp-image-100499" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/TheGulch-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



The quick and the dead. One can simply never tire of Blood Gulch remakes, and this one is heavily inspired by the visual direction of Zeta Halo’s landscapes in Halo Infinite’s campaign.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">PIRTH</a> Credits: DEATH WEAPONxx <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Pirth" class="wp-image-100471" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I could tell you lots of cool things about this map, but my neurons started firing with excitement at a great recreation of a damaged Locust from Halo Wars in the city streets along with a Scarab. That alone is worth a bookmark!



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That closes us out for this issue of Forge Features. Thank you for joining us for this showcase, and for your incredible creativity in the making of these maps and experiences.



We’ll see you in April for our next issue!

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Forge Features: March 21, 2024

Bitterness-of-the-Vanquished

Issue 151

Canon Fodder: Lorelord

Since the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/squad-battle">surprise introduction of Squad Battle</a> to Halo Infinite, it has very quickly become a staple of the Halo Infinite experience. Existing in the space between classic 4v4 Team Slayer games and the 12v12 mayhem of Big Team Battle, Squad Battle is a nostalgia filled, action packed 8v8 mode that is ripe for carnage. The current maps should seem familiar and, thanks to our incredibly talented Forgers, the upcoming batch should also be a walk down memory lane. There’s a good mix from across the titles so let’s take a tour! 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/27e2a3a4-4ed3-4c39-9e84-d308e5dad041">Perdition</a></h2>



Author: Cousin Tim, I Crush All, Mr Kwatz



First seen in Halo 4’s Castle Map Pack, Perdition’s more urban setting might mean a few less Scorpions but that is about all that’s missing. There’s still heavy weaponry, a variety of angles to take, and paths to travel.  



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 4's Perdition map in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-100196" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Perdition-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer  </li>



<li>King of the Hill </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">Refuge</a></h2>



Author: Cousin Tim, InfiniteForges, NightAvenger01, Micheal B 2K8



One of the beautiful things about Refuge is how versatile it is. From 12v12 to 4v4, and now 8v8, this map can handle almost anything. It excels in one-sided objectives and definitely keeps you on your toes as you’re watching for action in the buildings, in the air, and all around. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 2's "Headlong" map remade in Halo Infinite Forge titled, "Refuge"" class="wp-image-100210" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Refuge-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>King of the Hill </li>



<li>One Flag CTF </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3f788be8-f692-408d-a91e-33b684335162">Timberland Evolved</a></h2>



Author: D0ctorSmurf,  Virus11010,  Micheal B 2K8,  Mr IncrediJON,  MikRips,  Okom1,  Darth Draius



This marks the third time Timberland has made an appearance in Halo. From Halo: CE for PC to Halo: Reach (Anniversary map pack!) to Halo Infinite – the grass is as green as it ever was. Dueling snipers, entrenched bases, thrilling flag runs in Warthogs – this map still has it all. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland.jpg" alt="Halo C E for P C's "Timberland" map recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge called "Timberland Evolved"" class="wp-image-100224" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Timberland-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ef006625-5780-4d94-abf5-67ec0236a453">Rendezvous</a></h2>



Author: THE SLAMMERSS, h8yse



It’s not déjà vu but you’ll definitely remember this Rendezvous point when you see it. You’ll rally your thoughts and land on the alpha option. Another map primed for some urban warfare, you’ll be ready to orbit the lanes, drop in on some unsuspecting Spartans, shock some opponents with your slick moves, and continue trooping along valiantly. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous.jpg" alt="Halo 3 O D S T's Firefight map "Rally Point" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge and called "Rendezvous"" class="wp-image-100238" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ede320ec-bb44-45b8-96f6-067b535465f8">Gyre</a></h2>



Author: Igrizhar, Mr Kwatz, Virus11010, MikRips



Reach had some nice beaches and Gyre aims to relive those days before the Covenant caused a tempest in a teapot. This map offers unique ways of getting from one side to the other. Will you tempt your fate in the lifts? Or will you be bold and brazen enough to venture straight up the middle. Alternatively, can I interest you in a sneaky path through the caves? 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre.jpg" alt="Halo: Reach's map "Tempest" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge called "Gyre"" class="wp-image-100252" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Total Control </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9791ae19-06d6-41ce-8bef-0551ac7546ee">Harvest</a></h2>



Author: Scrubulba, Tiiiiiiim 7, MikRips, LudoHT, Mr IncrediJON, Handsome Huber, lackhoves



Excelling in CTF, Harvest is a nearly symmetrical map featuring Warthogs, Mongooses, and everyone’s favorite – dueling S7s. As fun as it is to play peek-a-boo with the enemy with the Snipers, what’s even better is loading up a Warthog with your buddies (extra credit for the flag carrier too!) and burning rubber up the ramp to take the sweet jump for all the style points in the game. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest.jpg" alt="Halo 4's map "Harvest" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-100266" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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



Somehow…Behemoth has returned. We all know the map and it’s back for some squadtacular battles! 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite map "Behemoth"" class="wp-image-100280" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Behemoth-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>
</ul>



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That’s seven new maps added to an already stacked playlist so we know you’re going to continue having an absolute blast. Time and again the Forge community has proven they are a priceless font of skill, talent, and creativeness that we are incredibly lucky to have. Their contributions help make playlists like this possible. 



If you’re an aspiring Forger, don’t forget to keep your eye on the `343asks`tags to see what we’re looking for. 



Squad up and hit the ground running in the updated Squad Battle today!

snickerdoodle

Squad Battle Refresh | Halo Infinite