Esports


<p>The road to Arlington is complete!</p>



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



<p>Regional Leaderboards following<strong> </strong>the HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington.</p>







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



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





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





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



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



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





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





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



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



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





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





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



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



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





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





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


Official HCS

HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington (2025)


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



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



<p>As the name suggests, this is an <strong>S&D</strong> mode, and this is the first time a mode like this has made its way to Halo. This mode is built on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Extraction</span> so be prepared to <strong>Seek and Deploy</strong>!</p>



<p>Here’s how it works:</p>



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



<p>Thanks!</p>


Tashi

New Mode Sneak Peek: S&D Extraction

HCS 2025 Roadmap


<p>The <strong>HCS Off-Season</strong> is complete. GGs to everyone who competed and congratulations to all winners!</p>



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



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



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



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



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



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







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















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













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



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





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

















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



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





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














HCS Off-Season 2024


<p>Another chapter of Halo esports has been written with the conclusion of the HCS 2024 Season.</p>



<p>From the unforgettable plays to the electrifying matches, the third year of HCS for Halo Infinite delivered some of the most intense action we’ve seen yet. </p>



<p>Check out the blog below for a recap of the season, featuring results, VODs, photos, and everything you need to relive the action!</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1024x576.png" alt="HCS 2024 Season" class="wp-image-126746" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href="#major1">Major #1</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major2">Major #2</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major3">Major #3</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major4">Major #4</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#halowc">HaloWC 2024</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BEST PLAYS OF 2024</strong></h2>



<p>Catch the Top 10 AMD Power Plays of the Year!</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major1">Arlington Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by OpTic Gaming</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Arlington Major 2024, Hosted by OpTic Gaming" class="wp-image-126943" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>The 2024 HCS season kicked off with a bang at the Arlington Major hosted by <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong>! From the introduction of the Bandit starts meta to the debut of freshly formed rosters, the event set the stage for an unforgettable year.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> emerged victorious, claiming the organization’s first-ever HCS Major title, thanks in part to their newly added French import, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/lqgend_">Lqgend</a></strong>, who proved instrumental in their historic win.</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Arlington Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126900" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-819x1024.png" alt="Halo Championship Series Major Arlington 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-100969" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-1229x1536.png 1229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-1568x1960.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2.png 1620w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major2">London Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by Quadrant</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024, Hosted by Quadrant" class="wp-image-126957" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Halo fans joined us at the Twickenham Stadium live in London as <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Team Quadrant</a></strong> hosted the 2nd Major of the 2024 Season.</p>



<p>The competition throughout the event was nothing short of fierce, with every match keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Adding to the electric atmosphere was the unmatched passion of the European crowd, whose hype and intensity fueled the action all weekend long.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/Fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a></strong> returned to form in spectacular fashion, taking down <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> in the Grand Finals to claim their first victory of the year, and <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" data-type="link" data-id="twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong> turned heads as they secured 3rd place for the first time!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1024x576.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024 Champions, Faze Clan" class="wp-image-126802" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-819x1024.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-125332" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major3">Atlanta Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by FaZe Clan</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024, Hosted by FaZe Clan" class="wp-image-126971" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/fazeesports">FaZe Clan</a></strong> brought the Halo community together in Atlanta for the third HCS Major of the year.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> reclaimed their place at the top, defeating <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> in the Grand Finals to secure another Major title.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong> cemented their place among the top teams with their second 3rd place finish in a row, and <strong>Team Pure</strong> surprised many with a breakout Top 4 performance!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126816" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-114808" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major4">Salt Lake City Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by Spacestation</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024, Hosted by Spacestation" class="wp-image-126985" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>The Halo community converged in Salt Lake City for the fourth and final HCS Major of the 2024 season, hosted by <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The hometown heroes, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong>, defended their turf, becoming back-to-back HCS Major Champions as they defeated <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> with a dramatic bracket reset in the Grand Finals! <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong>‘s remarkable consistency was on display yet again as they secured their third consecutive 3rd place finish.</p>



<p>From the intense tournament action to the wide variety of games and experiences on offer, the HCS SLC Major had something for everyone. Huge thanks again to SSG for hosting an event we won’t soon forget!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126830" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-117699" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="halowc">Halo World Championship 2024</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-1024x341.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2024" class="wp-image-126999" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Seattle was the stage for the epic conclusion to the 2024 HCS season as the best players from around the globe battled it out for $1,000,000 at the <strong>Halo World Championship</strong>.</p>



<p>Fans packed the venue for 3 thrilling days of intense competition, cosplays, developer panels, and a variety of community activities that brought the Halo universe to life.</p>



<p>The season reached its peak as <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> capped off a dominant season, securing the organization’s first-ever Halo World Championship title and etching their names in Halo esports history!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1024x576.png" alt="2024 Halo World Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126844" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-819x1024.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-121239" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>


A Look Back at the HCS 2024 Season

HCS All-Stars (2021-2024)

HCS 10 Year Anniversary


<p>About a month ago, Year 3 of HCS came to a thrilling conclusion, where we saw Spacestation Gaming continue their dominance to take home the <strong><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halowc2024">2024 Halo World Championship</a></strong>. Congratulations again to SSG, and to all the teams that qualified for HaloWC 2024 for putting on an amazing show!</p>



<p>Now that the dust has settled, let’s talk about some changes that are coming to both Ranked Arena and the HCS map pool for offseason tournaments, which we’ll have more specific details on later. As mentioned in the patch notes [<strong><a href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/31505389702676-Halo-Infinite-Winter-Update-2024-Patch-Notes">link</a></strong>], here are the changes coming to Ranked Arena and the HCS offseason map pool:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>ADDED<br><br>Fortress CTF (3 Captures)<br>Fortress Slayer<br>Inquisitor CTF (5 Captures)<br>Inquisitor Slayer</td><td>REMOVED<br><br>Argyle CTF<br>Interference King of the Hill<br>Interference Slayer<br>Interference Strongholds</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>We are very excited to have 2 new maps entering the Ranked Arena playlist! Fortress, created by MikRips and Ethan Hibbs is an original design. Inquisitor, which was created by UneeQ, is based on the iconic Halo 2 map Midship. These fast-paced maps are available now in all Ranked playlists, and you can compete on them in the HCS offseason tournaments. HCS offseason tournament dates and times will be announced later. We will be keeping a close eye on how Inquisitor and Fortress perform both in Ranked Arena and in the HCS offseason tournaments to help determine which gametypes are best suited for the HCS Year 4 map pool.</p>



<p>We also have a couple of maps exiting the Ranked Arena map pool, Argyle and Interference. Based on player feedback and date that showed the gametypes were not performing up to the quality bar we’d like, we’ve decided to remove these 4 gametypes and reevaluate each map to see what can be improved for potential future use. This also means that Argyle CTF and Interference Strongholds will no longer be a part of the HCS map pool. A huge thank you to Astro CSF, the creator of Interference for working with us to get the first community made Forge map into HCS!</p>



<p>These playlist updates are landing in tandem with the rank reset for all Ranked playlists. As part of this rotation, Ranked Snipers will be making its return while also featuring both new maps – Fortress and Inquisitor.</p>



<p>Now, it’s time to jump into matchmaking and test out the new maps! Good luck have fun, Spartans!</p>


2 NEW Maps! (Ranked Arena & HCS Update)

HaloWC

Spacestation are your 2024 Halo World Champions!


<p>Get an intimate look into the world of competitive Halo Infinite with <strong>UNLOCKED</strong> – a collaboration between <strong><a href="https://www.loosefilms.com/">Loose Films</a></strong> and Halo Esports.</p>



<p>This docu-series takes you behind the gamertags of Halo veterans and rising stars alike.</p>



<p>Dive in and learn about what it takes to be a professional Halo player!</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.7 – Lucid</strong></h1>



<p>The star of the show.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/lucid_tw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Tommy “Lucid” Wilson</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>October 2024</strong></li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.6 – MentaL</strong></h1>



<p>Mental by name. Mental by nature.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/mental" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Billy “MentaL” Putnam</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>October 2024</strong></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.5 – Lqgend</strong></h1>



<p>The legend of a French superstar.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/lqgend_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaci “Lqgend” Sabri</a></strong></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>France</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>September 2024</strong></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.4 – Renegade</strong></h1>



<p>This installment dives into the story of one of Halo’s deadliest players – Meet the demon.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/renegade_jw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Jonathan “Renegade” Willette</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>October 2023</strong></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.3 – FormaL</strong></h1>



<p>The Multi-FPS God needs no introduction.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/formal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Matt “FormaL” Piper</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>October 2023</strong></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.2 – Kuhlect</strong></h1>



<p>A new challenger approaches, and he’s here to Kuhlect.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/formal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Kahari “Kuhlect” Miller</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>September 2023</strong></li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ep.1 – Bound</strong></h1>



<p>Our first episode delves into the 2022 Rookie of the Year’s relentless determination to succeed. Adam Gray is Bound for greatness.</p>



<ul>
<li>Featuring: <a href="http://twitter.com/formal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Adam “Bound” Gray</strong></a></li>



<li>Player Origin: <strong>USA</strong></li>



<li>Release: <strong>August 2023</strong></li>
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