Community

Community Update

In September of 2021, 343 Industries launched the official Halo Waypoint app for iOS and Android platforms which have served as native mobile companions offering the same features and content as the Halo Waypoint website. Over time, we’ve seen usage patterns shift away from the apps while the mobile version of halowaypoint.com continues to capture the vast majority of site engagement.



As we look to the future, our focus is on the products and experiences that are most impactful and beneficial to our players and community.  To that end, we have made the decision to cease support for the Halo Waypoint iOS and Android apps and officially sunset them on approximately June 7, 2023.



Going forward, all the same content and features will continue to live and grow on halowaypoint.com. The Halo Waypoint website on mobile and desktop will remain the home for Halo game service records, file shares, leaderboards, franchise news, HCS, code redemption, and more.



Thank you to everyone who has supported the Halo Waypoint app and provided feedback along the way. We hope to continue enriching your game experiences and celebrating the Halo franchise with you on halowaypoint.com into the future.

343 INDUSTRIES

Halo Waypoint App Sunsetting

Community Spotlight

Welcome back to the Community Corner!



In this series, we spotlight and interview individual members of the Halo community about the cool stuff they do, their personal history with the Halo franchise and universe, and more.



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-dagger">Last time, we spoke to Dagger about their journey as an artist and animator, and about Halo fan art in particular.</a>



Today, we’re joined by Moto Streams to learn about her history with Halo over the years and how she cultivated one of the most wholesome streaming communities out there.



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Welcome to the Community Corner, Moto! Thank you very much for joining us. Go ahead and introduce yourself—who are you, what do you do in the community, and where can we find you?



I am a gaming content creator with a focus on Halo, FPS titles, and survival games. I just love games as a whole, so I have quite a bit of variety, but my hook is always Halo. <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Moto">I stream on Twitch</a> and I’m also on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motostreams">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MotoStreams">YouTube</a>, where I mostly do Xbox-related news and tips videos.



Tell us your Halo origin story. How did you get started on this great journey?



The year after Halo: Combat Evolved launched, I went to a friend’s house, and he was hosting a LAN party. He had four OG Xbox consoles and four of those huge CRT TVs set up. We played split-screen Halo multiplayer all night long and into the morning.



I didn’t know it then, but that moment literally changed my life and the path that I would soon be on. Needless to say, shortly afterwards I got an Xbox of my own and the first game I bought was Halo: CE.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Moto"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="892" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Moto343.jpg" alt="Image of Moto in front of 343 Industries sign" class="wp-image-66894" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Moto343.jpg 1080w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Moto343-300x248.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Moto343-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Moto343-768x634.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



What’s your favorite Halo game and why? And if that’s too cruel, I’ll let you have a top three…



I think all Halo fans can agree this can be a tough question! Halo: CE will forever have a special place in my heart, and it is definitely my favorite campaign to replay. However, Halo 2 wins for my favorite multiplayer.



This is where I started getting involved with the Halo community. I co-founded a womens’ Halo 2 clan with my friend Zen (who I met in-game). We had an amazing group and some of us keep in touch all these years later. This is also where I met my wife!



Would you describe yourself as a campaign person, or are multiplayer and custom games more your thing, maybe you prefer the more creative side with Forge—or maybe it’s a mix of everything. What are some of the areas of Halo you find yourself gravitating towards?



I enjoy revisiting the campaigns randomly to just relax. However, I classify myself as sort of a super hardcore casual Halo multiplayer fan. I love Halo multiplayer so much, but I am in my upper 40s now which means I am not as good. Of course, I love to win, but I mostly just play for fun. One of my favorite modes has been Escalation, I can’t seem to get enough of it!



Tell us all about your journey as a streamer. How did you get started? What sort of things do you like covering? Did you go into it with any particular goals in mind?



Originally, I started streaming to help raise money for a charity that our clan and podcast at the time was raising money for. Then I started to get the bug for streaming. I am an incredibly shy person and streaming has helped me break out of my shell.



On the streaming side, Halo is my one franchise that I always default back to. I also love covering new games that have caught my interest. I have this strange love of zombies, so I often end up playing a lot of post-apocalyptic open world games.



When I started streaming, my main goal was to connect more with our clan and podcast listeners. Later, I had goals like getting partnered on Mixer, working with a particular brand, and to hopefully someday work with Halo in some capacity. Fast forward nine years, and my goals are to make content that I love and having fun while building and growing my community.



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What are some of the things you love most about streaming? Do you have any personal highlights from over the years?



What I love most about streaming is one hundred percent my community. The Sidecar Crew is legit one of the most welcoming and friendly groups out there. They make my days fun, and without them, I wouldn’t be doing any of this.



A streaming highlight that stands out was the time I got to host one of the Halo Community Playdate streams on my channel. We played a ton of Big Team Battle in Halo 5 and had a blast. It was also a huge honor to take over the Xbox Twitch channel last year for Women’s History Month—we played Halo Infinite and had a great time.



I know that you’ve done quite a bit of podcasting as well over the years. There’s really nothing better than just chatting about games, is there?



My friend Zen, who co-founded the Halo 2 clan with me, and I branched off into podcasting for seven years. Our podcast had a couple of name changes over the years, but we landed on Adrift Gamer. The “Adrift” fit both our randomness in gaming and it’s the name of a Halo 4 map.



We were both terrified to launch that first episode. It literally took us two years to get up the courage to start. But I am fully agreed that there is nothing better than sitting down once a week with one of your best friends to chat about the latest in games, and we seemed to always end up talking about space, robots and zombies. The show came to an end in 2021. We had so many amazing moments together that I will never forget.



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Do you have any advice for folks out there who might be looking to get into streaming or podcasting and are finding their feet?



My biggest piece of advice is to sit down and do a little planning and ask yourself some questions. I know this part isn’t super fun, but I promise it is worth it.



These are questions that I often come back to and ask myself:



<ul><li>What do you want to cover?</li><li>What are your passions?</li><li>What things about you or your content are unique?</li><li>Who do you want to reach?</li><li>How much time a week do you realistically have to work on this?</li><li>Who can you reach out to for help and advice?</li><li>What are your short-term and long-term goals? Be realistic and specific.</li></ul>



Content creation is a lot of work, and it can take a while to start building a community. That’s why it’s so important to focus on what you love and are passionate about. It will help fuel you when you are first starting. Also, don’t wait until everything is perfect. Just improve and add things as you go.



On the topic of advice, it really must be asked… how have you fostered such a wonderfully wholesome community over the years?



That is super kind of you to say! The reason we started that Halo 2 clan back in the day was to create a space where we felt like we belonged. That is basically what I did with my community. My plan was to foster a space that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Moto"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="865" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/ForerunnerTrophy.jpg" alt="Image of Forerunner trophy" class="wp-image-66866" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/ForerunnerTrophy.jpg 865w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/ForerunnerTrophy-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/ForerunnerTrophy-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/ForerunnerTrophy-768x959.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px" /></a></figure>



Do you have a favorite piece of Halo merch on your shelf?



Without a doubt my favorite piece of Halo merch on my shelf is the Forerunner statue. I have been a member of the Forerunner Council since 2019 where we were part of Halo Infinite’s development. That was the biggest secret that I have ever had to keep. I can’t convey how much it has meant to be a part of this group.



I just think back to that first Halo: CE LAN party. That girl had no idea where she would be two decades later.



Tell us an interesting fact about yourself!



Outside of games and content creation, the bulk of my free time is spent spoiling my two doggos. One of my favorite things in Halo: CE is when Foehammer rolls in with the Pelican Echo 419. My oldest dog was born April 2019 (419), so we named her “Echo 419 Foe Hammer.” Obviously, we call her Echo for short.



My other dog, Ember, is 9 months old. They are both Whippets and love zoomies, stealing paper towels and snoozing on the couch.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Moto"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1618" height="1078" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber.jpg" alt="Images of very good doggos Echo and Ember" class="wp-image-66852" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber.jpg 1618w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/EchoEmber-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1618px) 100vw, 1618px" /></a></figure>



Thank you so much again for giving us some of your time to chat, Moto! Do you have any parting words or shoutouts?



If you are looking for a welcoming group to play some Halo with, feel free to stop by and join in during my Twitch streams! I almost always roll with open lobbies and good vibes.



If you need any help getting going with content creation, <a href="https://discord.gg/moto">you are more than welcome to join my Discord</a>. I have an area where you can ask questions and get some extra help from myself and others in the community.



Thank you so much for this opportunity! I have been a fan of this franchise for almost twenty-one years, and being invited to do this meant so much.



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You can follow Moto on <a href="https://twitter.com/MotoStreams">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motostreams/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motostreams">TikTok</a>, check out her streams on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Moto">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MotoStreams">YouTube</a>, join her community on <a href="https://discord.gg/moto">Discord</a>.

Alex Wakeford

Issue 007

Community Corner: Moto Streams

Forge Features

Games

To no one’s surprise, the Forge creations that have been popping up recently just continue to get better and better. From prefabs, to remakes, to original creations, today’s Forge Features blog has it all.



As a reminder, all the builds in today’s blog are also in the Recommended section of the Content Browser in Halo Infinite and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here on Halo Waypoint (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc" target="_blank">here on Halo Waypoint</a>.



Now, let’s take a look at the latest from the Foundry!



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CALAMITY Credits: Whos Blaze, InfiniteForges, Virus11010 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6f6b1684-61e8-4de5-a973-1d1645e11805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Calamity</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6f6b1684-61e8-4de5-a973-1d1645e11805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1614" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined.jpg" alt="Two picture of the Doom-inspired Forge map Calamity stitched together." class="wp-image-66056" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-300x252.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1024x861.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-768x646.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1536x1291.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Calamity_Combined-1568x1318.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Calamity! If only we had more time!



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CHIRON TL-34 Credits: Classy Moth, Buzzy Moth, Haijakk, Uber Panzerhund Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02c1fa7a-f19d-4320-b059-7472bf3b1aa7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Chiron TL-34</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02c1fa7a-f19d-4320-b059-7472bf3b1aa7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-scaled.jpg" alt="Two green teleporters are next to each other in the same room on Chiron TL-34." class="wp-image-66070" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/ChironTL34-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



If you’ve ever wanted to have teleportation as a super power, this is the map for you.



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JUNGLE TREE Credits: Azwilko1997 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/07c3351c-c207-4043-a1bd-7332a5241a4c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Jungle Tree</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/07c3351c-c207-4043-a1bd-7332a5241a4c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-scaled.jpg" alt="A single tree prefab with vines and moss hanging down from it." class="wp-image-66084" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/JungleTree-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Can you see the forest through the trees?



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THE CAGE Credits: bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9acf7392-c528-473b-a7e0-104b9e48bbe4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">The Cage</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9acf7392-c528-473b-a7e0-104b9e48bbe4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo: Reach's map, The Cage." class="wp-image-66098" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/TheCage-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Halo: Reach’s The Cage, with its classic Forge art style and all.



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HIGH GROUND Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f" target="_blank">High Ground</a>



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It’s over, Anakin.



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ERODED Credits: Pr0ject 113 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/77fbad19-648a-4a54-819f-47680924de12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Eroded</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/77fbad19-648a-4a54-819f-47680924de12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded.jpg" alt="A rocky environment scattered with connected bases." class="wp-image-66126" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Eroded-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Amazing that this place is still holding together.



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LONE WOLF Credits: bullet2thehead9, Va1kyrie, Nomino33 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5291c5f5-032a-435e-a04a-b77dd2ac6198" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Lone Wolf</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5291c5f5-032a-435e-a04a-b77dd2ac6198" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo: Reach's final mission, Lone Wolf." class="wp-image-66140" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/LoneWolf-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Current Objective: Survive.



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SPACECAMP (RE:ORBITAL) Credits: Cousin Tim Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Spacecamp</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A Forge recreation of Halo 3's Orbital." class="wp-image-66154" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Orbital_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



There’s no time for caution.



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



Looking to add more life and color to your maps? Be sure to take advantage of an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="entire catalogue of foliage prefabs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/halo-infinite/ugc/browse?assetKind=Prefab&page=1&tags=azwilko1997" target="_blank">entire catalogue of foliage prefabs</a> from the legendary, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Azwilko (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twitter.com/Azwilko1997" target="_blank">Azwilko</a>.



You can see just a few of these incredibly detailed prefabs thanks to this video from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ducain23" target="_blank">Ducain23</a> & <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ForgeHub" target="_blank">ForgeHub</a>:



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MATCHMAKING SUBMISSIONS</h2>



As mentioned in yesterday’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Community Update (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/site-seeing" target="_blank">Community Update</a>, we’ve officially rolled out a new process to ensure your hard work can be seen by 343 and considered for matchmaking. Thanks to the tagging system in-game, all you need to do finish your creation, attach a screenshot to it, and then use the appropriate tags when saving your map or mode. 



Here’s a list of the tags in-game right now:



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343ask-12v12
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343ask-ODST
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Once you apply one of the new 343ask tags, our team will be able to find it and give your creation a look.



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And, that’s all we’ve got for this edition of Forge Features. We hope you keep building, finding, and playing even more wonderful community-made content until next time. See you all then!

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



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7df48409-8026-4820-bf37-da08ebe4fa0f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Exile" class="wp-image-64049" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/Exile-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



“BTB on Exile.”



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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Forge Features: April 14, 2023

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



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/590025e2-f6d5-42a4-8e60-5bec5ec5567d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Solution" class="wp-image-63892" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Solution-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/16de0468-9e2a-4d2c-bc91-bcc99dafc6b4"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vagabond" class="wp-image-63906" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Vagabond-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1189d69f-4769-47b0-ae7b-d14ddf851fee"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Curfew" class="wp-image-63878" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/CC-Curfew-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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Community Corner: Dagger6Art