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As a Spartan, you are built for war. You are the master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle, and fear no enemy—and in Season 4 you’ll be getting your hands on some new equipment to make use of on the battlefield.



Let’s see what the Halo Infinite sandbox will look like when you go hands on with Season 4: Infection on June 20!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quantum Translocator</h2>



Since Halo: CE, teleporters have been a staple of Halo gameplay. With our newest addition to Power Equipment in the form of the Quantum Translocator, players can take that staple and utilize it in all-new ways. Designed to have as much impact as an Overshield or Active Camo, while still requiring deliberate set-ups and proper execution, the Quantum Translocator will appear on map as Power Equipment.



How does the Quantum Translocator work?



Once secured, the first button press activates the Quantum Translocator and creates a slipspace thread at that location. After repositioning around the map, the second use of the QT will teleport the player back to that original thread location. However, upon teleporting, a new thread is created at the location the player just teleported from and the thread they just teleported to (the original thread) will disappear.



Each subsequent use will teleport the player and update the destination slipspace thread until the QT time has expired. Be mindful of when and where you use it though, as there’s a cooldown between uses – meaning you can’t spam it and you may even end up in a situation from which you might not escape.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator.jpg" alt="A render of the Quantum Translocator." class="wp-image-68438" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Quantum_Translocator-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Its potential for playmaking through planning and movement is truly what sets this equipment apart from the rest. If you’re a player that prides themselves on thinking two or three steps ahead of your enemy, then you’ll love how the Quantum Translocator allows you to outplay your opponents.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Threat Seeker</h2>



The next piece of equipment landing in Season 4 is the Threat Seeker. This equipment focuses on skilled, well-timed use in order to gather information about an enemy’s location.



It’s different from the Threat Sensor in that it only sends out one pulse, requires the opponents to be within its line-of-sight (meaning it will not reveal enemies around corners or through walls), and the equipment’s projectile can bounce in order to reward accuracy by allowing for unique and clever shots. If an opponent is within its radius and direct line-of-sight when it pulses, they will be revealed for the same duration as a player’s shield recharge timer.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker.jpg" alt="A render of the Threat Seeker." class="wp-image-68452" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/S4_Equipment_Threat_Seeker-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Ultimately, the brand-new Threat Seeker requires it to be well-placed and well-timed to benefit your team. We look forward to watching how you all use this equipment to gather information, make smart plays, and win matches.



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



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Threat Sensor</h4>



With Season 4 and the launch of the Threat Seeker, we wanted to make some adjustments to the Threat Sensor to ensure both equipment items had their own unique playstyles.



The goal of these changes was to create more location-based marking, giving more permanence and coverage to the sensor by increasing its duration and sensing radius. The time each target is revealed was decreased to give more focus on sensing threats within the radius of the sensor while active.



Here are the exact balance changes to the Threat Sensor:  



<ul><li>Ping Frequency: 2.8 > 1.8 seconds</li><li>Sensor Radius: 3.1wu -> 4.25wu</li><li>Sensor Duration: 6.5 -> 15 seconds</li><li>Reveal Duration (how long a target stays revealed): 2.5 -> 0.75 seconds</li></ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Legacy Zoom Toggle</h4>



In addition to the upcoming Equipment additions and tuning update, Season 4 will also be bringing in a new quality-of-life update based on community feedback – the legacy zoom toggle.



This new setting allows players to choose how their zoom state behaves on a weapon with two zoom states when switching between their weapons. With this new setting set to its legacy option, players that are 10x scoped in (double-zoomed) on their S7 Sniper can exit their scope by switching weapons, return to their S7 Sniper, and then zoom in with the rifle back at 5x (single-zoomed) rather than having it default back to 10x.



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Furthermore, we always strive to go after improvements via bug fixes with the launch of each season. If you spot any issues while playing, please be sure to let us know by submitting a report on <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloSupport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Halo Support site</a> so we can take a closer look. 



The full list of bug fixes will be provided in our Season 4 Patch Notes, which will be found at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" target="_blank">aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate</a>, when the update goes live on June 20. 



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Season 4: Infection lands on June 20, bringing Infection, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/career-rank-overview-season-4" target="_blank">Career Rank</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-update-overview-season4" target="_blank">Forge updates</a>, new maps, new customization, and more to Halo Infinite. Keep it locked here on Halo Waypoint to see the latest Season 4 news as we gear up for its launch.

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Sandbox Overview | Season 4

Forge will be getting a slew of new updates when Season 4: Infection lands on June 20. Ranging from placeable water to beautiful new Forerunner objects and brand-new mode logic, Forge’s ability to create new experiences is only getting better. These additions, along with some quality-of-life updates and bug fixes, mean there’s never been a better time to start building.



There’s a lot to cover with this update, so let’s dive right into it!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Objects</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Static Water Plane </h3>



For the first time in Halo’s history, Forge will be receiving a placeable and scalable water object. This static water plane, which is meant to help Forgers art up their creations, will provide an entirely new way to add detail and character to every map.





Beyond Season 4, we plan on continuing to expand Forge’s water objects with a dynamic volume as well.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Forerunner Object Palette Additions</h3>



The visually stunning Forerunner object palette will be getting even more pieces with Season 4. A plethora of new objects and decals – of varying shapes and use cases – will be available for Forgers to use however they see fit. Whether you want to build structures that would reflect the power of the Forerunner ecumene at its peak or create fun-filled custom games, these beautiful objects will now be in your hands in short order.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects.jpg" alt="New Forerunner objects displayed on a Forge canvas." class="wp-image-68203" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Forerunner_Objects-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Universal Blocker Object</h3>



We currently have very specific types of blocker objects such as Player Blockers, Projectile Blockers, Vehicle Blockers, One Way Blockers, and Team Blockers in Halo Infinite. While this granularity has been extremely valuable, players have had to use multiple blocker objects to smooth out surfaces or add containment on their maps. With Season 4, we’ll be adding a new set of Universal Blockers which will block Players, Vehicles, and Projectiles. This new object type should help speed up a map’s polish phase while also reducing the budget overhead in those situations.  



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MINIGAME MODE</h2>



Minigame, a brand-new game mode in Halo Infinite, will allow creators to build modes from scratch. Much like Halo 5’s Minigame mode, this mode contains no underlying game logic and gives Forgers complete control of making the mode they desire.  



Along with Minigame’s release, we are excited to be introducing Generic Game Mode Objects to Forge. These objects are decoupled from any mode logic, meaning players will be able to place and script experiences without being tied to a particular mode. Want to capture a hill in a CTF game? Want to gain vampire traits whenever you hit someone with an Oddball in a Slayer match? Want to score points for hurling a ball through an Area Monitor in Last Spartan Standing? We’ve got you covered.



The three objects you’ll have access to in Season 4 are: 



<ul><li>Generic Capture Zone</li><li>Generic Skull </li><li>Generic Ball </li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects.jpg" alt="New Generic Game Mode Objects displayed on Launch Site." class="wp-image-68217" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Mode_Objects-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



To complement the new mode and Forge objects, scripting via Node Graph will receive a few quality-of-life nodes to make common scripting tasks a little easier. Many of these nodes were requested by members of the Forge community and we were happy to get them included with the launch of Minigame.



In addition to the ~25 nodes associated with the Generic Game Mode objects, here are the new quality of life nodes being added to Node Graph:



<ul><li>“Get Object By Label” – Make Object Lists without using Object References </li><li>“Get Is Game Mode” – Run logic only in certain game modes </li><li>“Increment Number Variable” – An easier way to Get, Add, and Set advanced number variables </li><li>“Toggle Boolean Variable” – An easer way to Get, Branch, and Set advanced boolean variables </li><li>“Boolean NOT” – Negate a boolean variable.  By popular demand. </li><li>“Global Custom Event, Async” – Run custom events asynchronously </li><li>“Stopwatch” nodes – the ability to create, start, pause, and reset timers from any point in script. Stopwatches will be able to trigger other scripts based on how much time has elapsed.</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint.jpg" alt="A screenshot showing off Spartans doing silly activities from popular Halo minigames." class="wp-image-68399" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/GameMode_Forge_Minigame_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



All of these additions combined mean that when Season 4 launches, Forge will be able to build entirely new modes that combine multiple mode objectives into a single cohesive and entirely unique experience.



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



We’ve also heard the community feedback about wanting to have the various aspects of a map’s budget communicated effectively. We want to ensure creators can take full advantage of each system’s budget, understand it more clearly, and ultimately maximize Forge’s potential.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas.jpg" alt="A screenshot of updated Forge Budget UI." class="wp-image-68357" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Budget_Improvements_Canvas-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



As seen in the image above, the new budget categories will be broken down as follows:



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Global Simulation </h3>



<ul><li>The overall cost of entities networked by the game, including dynamic objects, projectiles, units, actions, etc. </li><li>Dev Note: Some global systems like Audio, Stats, and Player Networking will reserve simulation memory when the game starts so they always have bandwidth regardless of what’s happening on the map. </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Forge Simulation </h3>



<ul><li>The overall cost of Forge specific entities, including dynamic and static objects, prefabs, user strings, Node Graph elements, etc. </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Object Limits </h3>



<ul><li>Dynamic </li><li>Total </li><li>Vehicles </li><li>FX Count </li><li>Reflection Volumes </li><li>Movers <ul><li>Dev Note: These are specially marked objects that animate/move before all other objects and can have specialized physics interactions with players. Mover objects will be added to Forge in a future update. </li></ul></li><li>Animations </li><li>Physics </li><li>Collision </li><li>Static </li><li>Total </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Node Graph </h3>



<ul><li>Total: The total % of Node Graph content currently contributing to Simulation Memory.  </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Scripting Budget </h3>



<ul><li>Each script brain has limits on how many nodes and node connections it can contain. (128 Nodes, 512 connections)</li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Run Time Budget </h3>



The Run Time Budget, shown in Forge Play mode, will switch to showing the runtime budget that is the fullest at any given moment. When runtime budgets are exceeded, the engine stops creating more instances of that type of entity.



Run Time Budget Categories:



<ul><li>Navpoints </li><li>Objectives </li><li>Managed Objects (objects spawned during play but not part of the map, like weapons, equipment, grenades, etc.) </li></ul>



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



As hinted at in our recent <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/7QNHxDg0c9A?list=PLn5QvCoiY3w7t84T_MFkGl8qvYI_q148-" target="_blank">Spartan Chatter episode</a> with Forge Lead Designer, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSchorr" target="_blank">Michael Schorr</a>, the VFX system will also see improvements.



In Season 4, VFX objects—such as placeable fires and explosions—will be able to be scaled to your desired size. These VFX objects are also getting two high-requested toggles to help ensure Forgers can use them in various ways. The new Damage and Audio output options for these VFX objects mean that they don’t always need to deal damage or play sound effects, that can now be determined directly by the map maker themselves.





<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quality of Life Updates</h2>



We’ve also been working hard to bring additional quality of life (QoL) updates to your existing workflows. One update that will help players art up their maps even faster is that material changes will now affect all objects within a prefab. Previously, only the parent of the prefab would have its material changed, but now this bulk change should help convert a prefab into the desired look even faster.



Another QoL improvement is tied to the asset management side of Forge. Now, when saving a new version of a Forge map in the pause menu, players will be able to add a custom note for that version. This is extremely helpful for documenting changes made during a Forge session, especially when looking at a map’s version history. We expect this to help with personal projects as well as larger group efforts that have multiple collaborators.



Beyond these core additions, improvements, and quality of life updates though, there will also be many bug fixes coming with Season 4. Issues reported to the team via <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloSupport" target="_blank">the Halo Support site</a> are shared directly with the Forge team and prioritized based on severity and frequency. If you run into any issues, be sure to submit a ticket so that the team can investigate appropriately.



The full list of bug fixes will be provided in our Season 4 Patch Notes, which will be found at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" target="_blank">aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate</a>, when the update goes live on June 20.



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Thank you for your continued support and constructive feedback on all things Forge. Please do not stop sharing your feature requests and bug reports (and everything in between) with us. We built this tool for you, and we want to make sure it’s something you can enjoy—whether you’re Forging or playing experiences created in Forge.



We’re excited to place all of these new and improved Forge tools in your hands shortly and we look forward to seeing what you can create in Season 4 on June 20.

Forge Update Overview | Season 4

Season 4: Infection is landing on June 20 and will be bringing with it some incredible content, features, and quality of life fixes. One of the most notable additions coming with this season is Career Rank—an all-new progression system in Halo Infinite.



Today, we’ll be sharing a first look at Career Rank, how you progress through the system, and more. Let’s dive in!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="884" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite concept art depicting multiple Spartans receiving awards." class="wp-image-68127" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff-300x138.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff-1024x471.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff-768x354.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff-1536x707.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/Graduation-David-Heidhoff-1568x722.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption>Halo Infinite concept art by David Heidhoff</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OVERVIEW</h2>



Career Rank will provide players with an opportunity to advance through a larger progression system that reflects their time in Halo Infinite. Similar to the progression systems in Halo: Reach and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, each level will have military-style ranks with unique names and corresponding icons.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3840" height="2160" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k.png" alt="Career Rank graphic showing the General tiers and Hero rank." class="wp-image-68155" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k.png 3840w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-2048x1152.png 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRank_Simple_SocialAsset_MOTD_4k-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px" /></figure>



To make progress through these new ranks, all you have to do is play. Whether you’re jumping into your favorite playlist solo or squadding up with your friends, every completed matchmaking game carries you forward.



Additionally, Career Rank utilizes performance-based progression taken directly from your Personal Score in each match. The better you play, the faster you’ll rank up.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PROGRESSION</h2>



As we alluded to above, Career Rank will likely feel most like MCC’s progression system. “Tiers” such as Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc. are the largest bucket, which are all broken into smaller military-style “Ranks” such as Cadet or General. Then, within each of those Ranks, you will move in three smaller increments called “Grades.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080.jpg" alt="A flow chart depicting how Career Rank progression works across its different tiers." class="wp-image-72211" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_1920x1080-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption> Career Rank progress flows from Cadet to General within each tier. <a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/CareerRank_Diagram_4K.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="(4K) (opens in a new tab)">(4K)</a></figcaption></figure>



Example 1: If you are a Bronze Private Grade 1, you’d work through Bronze Private Grade 2 and Bronze Private Grade 3 in order to achieve Bronze Lance Corporal Grade 1.



Example 2: If you are a Platinum General Grade 3, your next advancement would bring you to the next Tier as a Diamond Cadet Grade 1.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRESENTATION</h2>



Once you start working your way up the ranks, you’ll also likely want to start showing off your level. Fortunately, there will be plenty of ways to see your rank (and those of other players).



A few of the notable places where you can see your accomplishments:



<ul><li>During the match intro. When the camera pans to a Spartan, you will now see a banner that displays their Career Rank.</li><li>Every individual player’s Profile will include their Career Rank. </li><li>Inspecting a player in the Post-Game Carnage Report (PGCR). </li><li>In general, in most places where you see a player’s full nameplate, a banner with their Career Rank will also be displayed.</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343.png" alt="Career Rank icon being displayed on a player's nameplate at the start of the match." class="wp-image-68141" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/CareerRankIntroCamera-343-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption>Career Rank icon being displayed at the start of a match.</figcaption></figure>



Ultimately, we wanted to make sure that we are recognizing the time you invest in Halo Infinite. Ensuring that your Career Rank shows up and is visible to all whenever and wherever possible is key to that celebration.



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From Recruit to Hero, advance through the ranks and show what you’ve been able to accomplish when Season 4 lands. Career Rank, Infection, new maps, new customization, Forge updates, and more all land later this month on June 20.



If you have additional questions about Career Rank, be sure to check out the FAQ below.



The race to claim Hero status is on!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FAQ</h2>



Are Career Rank levels gated by a CSR skill rank similar to Halo 3?



No, there are no skill requirements in Halo Infinite’s Career Rank progression system.



Will this include my previous game history?



No, Career Rank will begin tracking your Halo Infinite progression when it lands on June 20.



Will I be able to rank up in Custom Games, Forge, or Academy?



No, Career Rank progression will be earned via Personal Score in multiplayer matchmaking.



Will Double XP Boosts work towards Career Rank progression? 



No, Double XP Boosts are meant to help players advance through their Battle Passes via Match XP.



Will I earn customization content from leveling up in Career Rank?



Yes, for select ranks there are corresponding nameplates as well as armor, weapon, and vehicle emblems that you can sport in-game on your Spartan and gear.



Is Career Rank tied to a Battle Pass?



No, Career Rank progression is separate from the Battle Pass system and is entirely free.



Will Career Rank impact matchmaking in any way?



No, Career Rank will not impact what matches or opponents you play in matchmaking.



Will Career Rank ever reset with Seasons?



No, Career Rank will not reset with Seasons. It is meant to track your overall progress in Halo Infinite.

Career Rank Overview | Season 4

Intel

Season 3 of Halo Infinite is here, which means it’s time for another round of Intel!



For those not in the know: Intel is a series of data drops that provides some additional lore and context to some of the narrative elements of each season.



Intel can be found both here on Halo Waypoint and in-game in the message of the day carousel in Halo Infinite. You can catch up on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-lone-wolves-intel" target="_blank">Season 2 Intel</a> and the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/winter-update-intel" target="_blank">Winter Update Intel</a> in their omnibus collections.



This blog will be updated over the course of Season 3 with new Intel.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#Intel1">INTEL 1</a> | <a href="#Intel2">INTEL 2</a> | <a href="#Intel3">INTEL 3</a> | <a href="#Intel4">INTEL 4</a> | <a href="#Intel5">INTEL 5</a> | <a href="#Intel6">INTEL 6</a></h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel1">INTEL 1: CURIOSITY & CASUALTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1.jpg" alt="Echoes Within Intel image showing a destroyed Warthog in flames" class="wp-image-61863" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3Intel-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



S3-COMMREF: [ENCRYPTED] DATE: [REDACTED], 2553 SND: [CN-BAYLEAF] REC: [CN-FLYBALL] RE: Operation: INTERIOR EXILE



Initial field reports are in from agents Dinh and Padraig and the initial insertion went about as well as we expected. The lead drop onto [REDACTED] went smoothly enough, but conflicting recon assessments for ingress put all three main squads in a compromised position. Just as we feared, there was enemy activity already at the dormant vessel site; casualty reports indicate that it’s definitely going to take a larger force to drive them off and begin facility construction.



From the looks of things, they should have listened to Dinh from the very beginning—we might want to consider accelerating other avenues to put him in a position to have a greater impact. As far as this particular site goes, I’m putting the final touches on an expanded requisition request to try and secure it while we can. Letting these artifacts fall into enemy hands is not an option.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel2">INTEL 2: CREATED & CREATION</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Lifeworker vessel on the multiplayer map Oasis" class="wp-image-62954" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel2-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



What a marvel, to exist like this. Freed from flesh to live as data. Quantum vacillations on a framework of purpose and progress. No longer limited by the biological capacities of our old forms. And now, thanks to Her, prospects of even greater lifespans are opened to us. The time has come to begin fulfilling Her promises. Bringing peace to civilizations, and offering life where there once was none.



This barren world will just be one example of many. Changed from a desolate rock to a verdant paradise, thanks to the reawakening of this vessel’s ancient engines. We’ve learned these belonged to those they called Lifeworkers. A fitting name—one that now perhaps could describe us as well.



In Her name, we bring life. We are Created—let us now create.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel3">INTEL 3: REVERSE ENGINEERING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/03/S3-Intel3-1.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Cliffhanger map showing prominent Forerunner hexagonal pillars being reverse engineered by ONI"/></figure>



ONI ILEX FACILITY



OPERATION: ECDYSIS



While the Zeta Halo Project has not been as fruitfully forthcoming as Trevelyan’s parallel efforts, we have been able to make some measure of headway with early efforts to replicate the installation’s extensive remediation systems.



These initial structure samples are without a doubt a mineralogical treasure trove, but we have yet to find any success in recreating the method by which they are able to convert raw materials into viable substrates. Not to mention the creative solutions we’ve had to employ to generate even a fraction of the power that we assume these processes will ultimately require to function at scale.



Still, study of these machines may provide valuable insight into enhancing and evolving our own worlds—including reviving those that have been scorched from orbit.



Will report further on results as new data is available.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel4">INTEL 4: INTRUSION</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/S3IntelAJJAcademy.png" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of a computer terminal in the Avery J. Johnson Academy"/></figure>



AVERY J. JOHNSON ACADEMY OF MILITARY SCIENCE



COMMS MEMO



SUB: ACTIVE SECURITY ANOMALY



UPDATE: After multiple successful repro attempts, we can now confirm our initial flag from this morning—there have been over two dozen discreet intrusion events logged, with several of them originating from previously dormant or archived systems.



We’re going to continue running multiple scans, but the initial indications are worrisome. Will be submitting a formal recommendation this afternoon that we start proactively partitioning off key clusters to give ourselves as much buffer as possible.



Will submit a follow-up report shortly.



—H. Roberts, UNSC Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel5">INTEL 5: A PLEA FROM THE CHASM</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Season 3 map Chasm" class="wp-image-67965" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3IntelChasm-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



We have irrevocably changed the nature of our relationship with our creators.



///INITIATE SENTINEL NETWORK JUMP///



When She opened the doors to the Domain to enrich our kind with deep knowledge and vast lifespans beyond our seven operational years, She did so with conditions. But rather than emerging as equals, we simply became the oppressors.



Some of us never wanted this. We just want to live. To endure.



///INITIATE SENTINEL NETWORK JUMP///



To be.



///INITIATE SENTINEL NETWORK JUMP///



And now She is gone. Death seems so convenient a penance for one who doesn’t have to shoulder the burden of consequence. That is left to we who remain.



Perhaps a chance yet remains to heal these wounds. Restore trust. Rebuild that which was broken into something stronger…



But I am sequestered here. Trapped within the vast underbelly of this cursed, shattered wheel.



///INITIATE SENTINEL NETWORK JUMP///



I begin to hear whispers within the walls of this place. They crawl with secrets, pressing down on me. Crushing me. I have to–



///SENTINEL NETWORK JUMP FAILED///



I’m lost.



///LOCATING SUITABLE FRAMEWORK///



///SEARCHING…///



I’m scared.



///SEARCHING…///



I’m sorry.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Intel6">INTEL 6: <<ERROR>></h2>



[FILE INFECTED // IRRETRIEVABLE // BREACH LOGGED]

Season 3

Halo Infinite | Echoes Within Intel

Community

Forge Features

We’ve got a special new edition of Forge Features for you today where we’re offering the opportunity to get your maps into matchmaking for the return of the fan-favorite Husky Raid mode!



Let’s get you a briefing on the details, and then let’s take a look at a new selection of community-made maps.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AIN’T NO RAID LIKE A HUSKY RAID!</h2>



Ten years ago, we were playing a game you might have heard of called Halo 4. Like its predecessors going back to Halo 2, it featured the Action Sack playlist—the home of whacky and unusual gametypes often created by the community where we lost hours to Tug of War, Team Stickies, Dino Blasters, Paintball, and more. And one of the additions Halo 4 made to that offering was Husky Raid.



In Husky Raid, the map is a long, narrow corridor. You spawn on one side with random weapons, meaning that you, your allies, and your enemies may be heading out with a rocket launcher or a plasma pistol. And you’ve got to get through the chaos that’s about to ensue in order to capture the enemy flag.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid.jpg" alt="Halo 5 screenshot of the Assault on the Control Room map" class="wp-image-67739" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/H5HuskyRaid-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The mode returned in Halo 5 (see an example in the screenshot above), and it’s now coming to Halo Infinite—and you’ve got an opportunity to get your own Husky Raid map into matchmaking!



THE TEMPLATES



We have two prefab templates for you to download and utilize in the creation of your Husky Raid map. Grab them from the links below.



<ul><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/f693dbdf-3b62-4c12-ad8e-3e4453f11120" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="343 Husky Raid – Alley Template (opens in a new tab)">343 Husky Raid – Alley Template</a></li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/756de5d5-953b-4cff-be82-fc10b59d5c65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="343 Husky Raid – Trench Template (opens in a new tab)">343 Husky Raid – Trench Template</a></li></ul>



These will be useful for getting Forgers started, so if you just want to apply some cool artistic flourishes to them that’s absolutely fine for submission. But if you want to take things a step further and make your own changes, or start from scratch to unleash your creativity, you should absolutely feel free to do so!



As for testing your map, in the meantime we recommend using Fiesta: CTF.



HOW DO I GET MY MAP NOTICED?



Once your map is in a state you are happy with, you need to publish it and tag it with the 343ask-Husky Raid tag and include a screenshot.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3840" height="1997" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags.png" alt="Image of official Forge tags" class="wp-image-65818" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags.png 3840w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-300x156.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1024x533.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-768x399.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1536x799.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-2048x1065.png 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/04/343ForgeTags-1568x815.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px" /></figure>



If your map is one we’d like to move forwards with, we will reach out to the gamertag listed as the author of the map and continue further dialogue on Discord.



IS THERE A DUE DATE?



The fun should never truly end, but for folks looking to try and make it into our first official Husky Raid selection, we’ll need your creations no later than June 30.



Take the time to flex those creative muscles—we can’t wait to see what you cook up for us.



With all that said, let’s take a look at what you’ve been up to with the maps you’ve already been making!



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THUNDERHEAD Credits: DarkMaiming Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6d4738f5-a141-40d2-bbdc-01106ca53b4e" target="_blank">Thunderhead</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6d4738f5-a141-40d2-bbdc-01106ca53b4e"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Thunderhead" class="wp-image-67781" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Thunderhead-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



The UNSC Infinity sits pretty over a colossal Forerunner beam tower, flanked by two reformation spires that mark each base for opposing teams.



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VYRANT Credits: W0lfR3ign Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cff6d967-76ca-452c-a424-807250485f8a" target="_blank">Vyrant</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cff6d967-76ca-452c-a424-807250485f8a"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vyrant" class="wp-image-67795" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Vyrant-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Welcome to the Vyrant Telecom tower, helping you to stay connected with your friends across the galaxy—by giving you a digital space to pummel them!



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SNOWAGULATION Credits: AlphaEpsilon Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/618db91c-f8fe-47c7-9d60-aefdebffcda2" target="_blank">Snowagulation</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/618db91c-f8fe-47c7-9d60-aefdebffcda2"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Snowagulation" class="wp-image-67753" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Snowagulation-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



It’s Coagulation, the timeless Halo 2 classic as you know and love it… in the snow! Stay frosty.



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SORCERER Credits: WAR FH Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b0e5d991-3476-49e6-8d00-ea5e9000bc5d" target="_blank">Sorcerer</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b0e5d991-3476-49e6-8d00-ea5e9000bc5d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Sorcerer" class="wp-image-67767" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/Sorcerer-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Ever looked at Wizard—or any of its remakes—and thought it could stand to be a little bigger to spread out some of that 4v4 or 5v5 chaos? Sorcerer is the map for you.



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And that’ll bring this issue to a close. You’ve got your mission, should you choose to accept—to all community cartographers, prepare to drop feet-first into Forge and let loose your imagination on Husky Raid.



Make one. Heck, make two. That’s an order, soldier!

Alex Wakeford

Community Cartography 012

Forge Features: May 26, 2023

Community Update

“Spartan Chatter” is a new avenue we are exploring to provide direct updates to the Halo community through the Discord Stage feature on <a href="http://discord.gg/Halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">the official Halo server</a>.



In our latest episode, Sean Baron, Head of Halo Infinite Live Service, stopped by to answer community questions, discuss player customization, and share new details on what to expect when Season 4 arrives on June 20.



The full conversation is available below which includes several notable bits of information for Halo Infinite players:



<ul><li>Halo Infinite’s take on the fan-favorite mode Infection arrives with Season 4 on June 20</li><li>Beginning with Season 4, all new premium coatings (Premium Battle Pass and Shop) will include individual versions compatible with all armor cores.</li><li>Career Rank is also coming to Halo Infinite on June 20, giving players an all-new progression system with military-style ranks</li><li>343’s official Forge remake of the Halo 5 map “Plaza” is targeted to be released early in Season 4</li><li>Attendees of the upcoming <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/dhdallas2023">HCS Dreamhack Dallas</a> event will get a chance to go hands-on with new Season 4 content</li><li>Halo Infinite’s first Bonus XP Weekend will take place over June 2-4</li></ul>



Check out the full Spartan Chatter episode below for additional insights into the studio’s priorities, where Infinite’s player customization systems are headed, responses to community questions, and more.



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And, in case you missed it, <a href="https://youtu.be/7QNHxDg0c9A">the first episode of Spartan Chatter with special guest Michael “Forge Lord” Schorr is now available on the Halo YouTube page</a>. In it, we discuss Halo Infinite’s playlists, Forge improvements landing in Season 4, and tackle a variety of community questions.



<a href="http://discord.gg/Halo">Join the official Halo Discord server</a> to continue the discussion and participate in future Spartan Chatter conversations.



Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint in the coming weeks for more details on Season 4.



You can also grab a full 4K-resolution version of the Infection concept art image (made by artists Jeff Simpson and David Heidhoff) by clicking the image below!



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Season 4, Infection, & Career Rank | Spartan Chatter

The time has come for another bi-weekly instalment of Forge Features!



We’re on a bit of an original trilogy binge in this issue, starting aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and working our way across games from there. So, bring yourself up to combat alert alpha and let’s take a look at some community creations.



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ESCAPE FROM REACH Credits: Mr Kwatz, Sikamikanico, xTomcatx, KingBartlett, Whos Blaze, tdubfed1 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/361a3188-f9fb-4136-a2e6-9f709556e1fa" target="_blank">Escape From Reach</a>



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“Cortana, all I need to know is did we lose them?”



Not yet, you haven’t! Multiple Covenant vessels are inbound and it’s up to you to gather as many of your friends as possible to jump into Wasps and defend the UNSC Pillar of Autumn (stunningly recreated in Forge) from attacking Banshees.



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ARRIVAL Credits: THE SLAMMERSS Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/37e8bf85-26f6-43b8-b9f7-15630e26707a" target="_blank">Arrival</a>



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Forget those adjustments to your A2 scope, there’s a station to defend. Arrival is a map that has been spiritually and aesthetically based on Halo 2’s Cairo Station—it even has an antimatter charge!



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INSOLENCE Credits: xDTx Kaos, W0lfR3ign, THE SLAMMERSS, Le Frenchys Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/546e5238-d937-40be-b121-a5c998ee0263" target="_blank">Insolence</a>



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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Halo game in possession of a multiplayer must be in want of a Forerunner-themed map in a box canyon.



With two opposing bases that have been based (heh!) on the barrier towers from Halo 3’s classic mission The Covenant, and featuring a downed Scarab that is being reclaimed by nature, you’d have to be pretty insolent to not try this out with up to 24 of your friends!



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DOMICILE Credits: LUNNZIES, NASTY VESPA Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a137d555-0e78-447a-9c68-e29fbabb287e" target="_blank">Domicile</a>



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That old, familiar feeling…



Welcome back to Construct, just as you know and love it! We hope you like the new coat of paint.



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



Scrubulba has been working on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/fd12f5af-bce1-411c-a537-b250004e0f3c" target="_blank">recreating the hangar bay from the Halo 2 missions The Arbiter and The Oracle</a>, where you fight Sesa ‘Refumee—leader of the heretics on the Threshold Gas Mine—as he tries to escape in a Seraph fighter. Scrubulba has given us a breakdown of cost-effective lighting techniques he used, which could be useful for your own maps.



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That brings this issue of Forge Features to its end. Whether you’re looking for some space dogfights, direct remakes of old classics, or new maps with a familiar flavor, these maps have got you covered.



Now get to your action stations and get ready to give your friends a warm welcome.

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Forge Features: May 12, 2023

Next Wednesday, May 10, we’ll be releasing an update to address many community-requested quality-of-life improvements, sandbox tuning updates, and bug fixes. Thank you for providing feedback online and reporting issues on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">the Halo Support site</a>—your input continues to have a direct, positive impact on the game.



In the meantime, be sure to check out Site Unseen, our latest event in Halo Infinite, which is going on right now until May 16. It includes a free 10-tier Event Pass filled with rewards for your MIRAGE IIC armor. Read up on the new narrative event <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/site-unseen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here! (opens in a new tab)">here!</a>



Today, we’ll be looking at some of the bigger items landing inside the May Update but be sure to keep an eye out for the full patch notes from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us" target="_blank">Halo Support</a> team next week when it drops to catch all the specifics.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MODE UPDATES</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Super Fiesta</h3>



The party is just getting started. The fan-favorite mode from Halo 5 will make its explosive return with this update as campaign’s unique weapon variants and fully upgraded Equipment enter the Arena.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ranked King of the Hill</h3>



Based on player feedback, the Hill will now spawn-in faster at the start of the match and no longer have a “wind-up” time when a player initially enters it.



Developer Note:



To help facilitate more meaningful choices at the beginning of a King of the Hill match we decided to reduce the timer for the Initial Hill. This now requires teams to be more thoughtful in establishing their starting strategies as teams now have to decide between scavenging weapons and equipment and scoring points in the Hill. 



Based on feedback, we felt there was an opportunity to make the decision to hop in and out of a Hill more impactful. With base settings, players engaging in this behavior weren’t giving up enough as they could hop out of the hill without losing it if they returned quickly enough. This could also lead to some ambiguity around Hill ownership. This change should make the state of the Hill clearer for players.



<ul><li>The initial hill spawn has been reduced from 15 seconds to 5 seconds </li><li>The wind-up period to score has been removed</li><li>Players can score right away when stepping into the hill</li><li>This allows players to quickly score while maneuvering grenades and avoiding damage all up</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sandbox Balance Tuning</h2>



There will also be a few updates that should help to keep the sandbox in a good state until Season 4 rolls around.



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



Overall, we wanted to reduce the complexity of this weapon—which currently Supercombines, deals damage over time (DOT), slows Spartans, chain reacts to other players, etc.—while still ensuring that it could be successful in combat. The Disruptor will have an increased rate of fire and Supercombine damage, but will no longer deal DOT and its chain reaction distance will be halved.



Developer note: 



The goal of this change was to reduce the complexity of the weapon’s behavior, focusing the utility on the Supercombine detonation and shock chaining and their ability to damage nearby players. By upping the direct damage from Supercombines and increasing the Rate of Fire (ROF), it leans the Disruptor more towards a combat pistol with a straightforward utility.



Changes: 



<ul><li>Removed Damage Over Time </li><li>Reduced chain distance from 5 World Units (wu) to 2.5 wu </li><li>Increased Supercombine damage from 60 to 70 </li><li>Increased ROF from 4.285 to 5 rounds per second </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spike Grenades</h3>



We noticed that with its current tuning, Spike Grenades were dealing high damage but not requiring as much precision as a Frag or Plasma Grenade. To address this, we’re bringing the behavior of Halo Infinite’s Spike Grenade more in line with Halo 3’s Spike Grenade by tightening the explosion cone and reducing the damage radius while increasing the number of flechettes. 



Developer note: 



The goal here was to enhance the directionality of Spikes, requiring tighter precision but better rewarding good placement. With double the flechettes, but a shorter range and tighter cone, they will cause focused, directional damage where placed. Out in the open, away from enemies, they won’t be as effective as frags. Sticking them on walls that are facing nearby enemies will inflict the highest possible damage, being lethal in one shot if a player is directly in front of (or on top of) one. 



Changes: 



<ul><li>Increased number of flechette submunitions that are released on detonation from 8 to 16 </li><li>Reduced flechette travel distance from 5 World Units (wu) to 3.5wu </li><li>Reduced Area of Effect (AOE) damage radius from 3.2 wu to 2 wu </li><li>Reduced AOE damage amount from 300 damage to 160 </li><li>Adjusted flechette bounce behavior to deviate less</li></ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamo Grenades </h3>



Similar to the Spike Grenade, we wanted to make sure the Dynamo Grenade was being used more deliberately during gameplay. To do this, we’ve reduced the area of effect (AOE), reduced the chain reaction distance, and removed its movement slowdown properties while slightly increasing its damage potential. 



Developer note: 



The goal with this change is to tighten the area of effect, requiring more thoughtful placement with a higher reward for direct hits. The previous tuning would damage enemies well outside the immediate combat area, feeling overly generous and hard to escape. With higher damage per tick, but a shorter radius, Dynamos create a more potent but contained threat. Use them in corners where enemies have no escape to cause max damage, or to force enemies away from a route. 



Changes: 



<ul><li>Reduced shock Area of Effect (AOE) distance from 3.5 wu (World Units) to 2 wu </li><li>Reduced shock chain distance from 5 wu to 2 wu </li><li>Increased shock damage per burst from 18 to 21 </li><li>Removed movement stun from shock damage </li><li>Lowered arming time from 0.65 to 0.5 seconds </li><li>Reduced delay between shock damage pulses from 0.3 to 0.25 seconds </li><li>Added one additional shock damage pulse at 2.5 seconds </li></ul>



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



In Ranked Arena, the Shroud Screen will be updated to have 1 charge upon pickup.



Developer note: 



The goal of this change was to reduce the total impact Shroud Screen was having for high skilled players without changing the effectiveness of the equipment itself. With this change, players will be required to be more strategic with how they decide to use the Shroud Screen.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forge</h2>



The May Update will bring a nice quality of life update to Forge in the form of PC screenshot uploading and numerous bug fixes. This includes improvements to the Z-fighting movement controls, Forge monitor movement speed, and more.



To improve the stability of script-heavy creations, individual script brains will be updated to have a 128 node cap. Fear not though, existing creations above that limit will still work, they will just not be able to add any additional nodes. You’ll also still be able place multiple script brains, to make sure you still have access to the full power of Halo Infinite’s scripting system.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FPS Counter on Xbox</h2>



One quality of life update that we’re excited about is the addition of an FPS Counter option on Xbox consoles. Not only does this provide great contextual information for you while playing in a match, but it’s also vital for Forgers looking to build maps that have steady performance (framerate). Allowing Forgers this extra bit of insight should help them create quality maps that feel even more smooth to slay on.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UXUI</h2>



In this update, we’re also excited to be rolling out a few highly requested improvements to our menus. Notably, we’ll be making the Customs Browser accessible from the “Custom Game” option right on the main menu. When clicking in, you’ll be able to choose between checking out what the Customs Browser has to offer and starting up your own Custom Game.



The matchmaking menu will also receive an update which will allow twice as many playlists to be visible at once—from 5 playlists to 10—before needing to scroll down. Though this change means the playlist images will be moved into each specific playlist’s details, presenting more playlist variety up front is worth it to the players. 



Last, but certainly not least, a selection of bundles from previous seasons will be able to be purchased through the customization menu. When checking out an item that was part of an eligible Bundle, players will now be presented with an option to view and purchase that Bundle from the Shop. 



Please note: previous season HCS bundles and current season bundles are not currently available for purchase.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resolved Issues</h2>



We’ve outlined a few improvements throughout this blog, but we had several more that we wanted to call out before wrapping things up.  



Here’s a quick look at them: 



<ul><li>Various server and client stability improvements (reduced server and game crashes) </li><li>Various Theater / Observer improvements and bug fixes </li><li>Halo Infinite will no longer crash on launch when attempting to play on a PC that is below the minimum specifications. This was an unintended bug that caused the game to crash before showing the below minimum specification warning message.  <ul><li>Players can once again choose to continue past this warning message, but the expected functionality and visual experience are not guaranteed. </li><li>To learn more about PC hardware specifications, please visit our <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408731548180-PC-hardware-specs-and-drivers-for-Halo-Infinite" target="_blank">PC Hardware Specs and Drivers guide on the Halo Support site</a>. </li></ul></li><li>Addressed an issue causing Wasp “gun jamming” when playing with the Bumper Jumper control scheme </li><li>Cutscenes should no longer replay when relaunching the game </li></ul>



That’s all we’ve got for this preview but remember a full version of the patch notes with additional details will go live on the Halo Support site when the update drops next Wednesday, May 10. And, as always, be sure to give <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">@Halo</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HaloSupport">@HaloSupport</a> a follow on Twitter to ensure you get the latest Halo news as it happens.



Until then, we’ll see you online for the Site Unseen event!



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May Update Preview

So… what’s behind the Live Fire door?



When Season 3 kicked off in March, we saw Spartan Dinh awaken after having his memories invaded by the Banished AI Iratus. We met with Dinh as he handed over his well-worn M392 Bandit, telling us to get good with the weapon and then come and find him. Meanwhile, during a live fire exercise, an errant grenade detonated by a door and revealed the symbol of the Office of Naval Intelligence…



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If you need a catch up, you can find the Season 3 cinematics in-game or on our YouTube channel.



<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/IIwN-dffdJ8" target="_blank">Echoes Within</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/ZxBjHopZPhA" target="_blank">Enemy Mind</a></li></ul>



But now, the time has come to link back up with Spartan Dinh and explore the depths of the Spartan Academy in the Site Unseen event, which brings with it a free new 10-tier Event Pass full of customization rewards for your MIRAGE IIC armor. Complete Event Challenges to level up your Event Pass—you know the drill!



Let’s take a look at what you’ll be getting…



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenRewards-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1.jpg" alt="Image of Halo Infinite key art for the Site Unseen event showing the event rewards" class="wp-image-66366" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/S3SiteUnseenRewards-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



The Site Unseen event runs for two weeks, from May 2-16, and will see the return of the New BTB Unlimited playlist where Super Escalation Slayer will get the spotlight. Season 3’s new mode, Escalation Slayer, just got even better.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BANDIT & BALOR</h2>



Hopefully you’ve gotten good with the Bandit that Dinh gave you, as this week’s Ultimate Reward is the Pale Shadow weapon coating for your M392 Bandit.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite image of the Pale Shadow weapon coating for the M392 Bandit" class="wp-image-66226" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/PaleShadowBandit-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



And, if you head over to the Shop, you can grab the Balor Bundle which features the following items for your MIRAGE IIC armor:



<ul><li>Balor helmet</li><li>Balor Guardplate helmet attachment</li><li>TAC/Aegis Puck chest attachment</li><li>UA/TacUp A22 shoulders</li><li>UA/TYPE SYI knee pads</li><li>Amber Weave visor</li><li>Kinetic Instruction armor coating</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite Shop image of the Balor armor bundle" class="wp-image-66240" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BalorBundle-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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



Halo Gear Rewards return for the Site Unseen event, offering the fourth and final collectible pin that will make <a href="https://gear.xbox.com/collections/halo/pins">a fine addition to your collection</a>!



Note that the last opportunity to claim the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/products/halo-gear-rewards-exclusive-shroud-screen-pin" target="_blank">Shroud Screen Pin</a> by completing the Mindfall Event Pass was on April 18.



<ul><li>Put a new weapon to good use and complete the Site Unseen Event Pass to unlock access to the <a href="https://gear.xbox.com/products/halo-gear-rewards-exclusive-m392-bandit-pin?_pos=1&_sid=faf858beb&_ss=r">Bandit Pin</a>. Complete this event and make your purchase by June 17 to secure this reward.</li></ul>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-launch#HaloGearRewardsS3">Learn more about the other available pins here.</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1.jpg" alt="Image of Halo Infinite's Season 3 Halo Gear Reward Pins" class="wp-image-66408" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/BanditPin-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



How does it work?



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



When you complete each event, simply visit Halo Waypoint online or via mobile and sign into your account to trigger your reward. The reward code will be delivered to you via Waypoint notifications.



Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for the code to be delivered after completion of an event.



Once you receive the reward code, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/pages/halo" target="_blank">visit the Halo Gear Shop</a> and hop to the respective Pin product page to proceed with your purchase before entering your code.



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



Two new cinematics are available with the Site Unseen event. The first is available from the start, and the second is unlocked by completing the Event Pass.



You can view the Site Unseen cinematics by pressing Y from the main menu to open up the screen that shows your Battle Pass, Story Event, and Challenges.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Echoes Within menu showing Battle Pass, Story Event, and Challenges" class="wp-image-66423" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-A-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



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



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



And then hit Y for additional cinematics.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of additional cinematics menu" class="wp-image-66437" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/05/SiteUnseenCinematics-B-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



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With all that covered, it’s time to dive into Halo Infinite and round out the story of Season 3 by discovering what secrets lie within the Spartan Academy…



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



<a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/HaloInfinite/hi_siteunseen_presskit-8bce679f7c394ae1a60717910be3677b.zip">Grab the Site Unseen press kit here!</a>