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Back in my day we had two sticks and a book… And we had to share the book!



While Sgt. Johnson might have had a rock to share, we had a great novel to chit chat about during the latest Spartan Chatter. As part of the ongoing <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/audiobook-club">Audiobook Club in partnership with Simon & Schuster</a>, we kicked things off with Joseph Staten’s Halo: Contact Harvest. Franchise member Alex ‘Haruspis’ Wakeford, joined us to talk about Sgt. Johnson’s auspicious beginnings.



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Some Halo fans might say Contact Harvest is required reading and if you don’t have a copy of your own yet, <a href="https://adbl.co/4kWm63v">you can head to Audible and grab your own</a>.



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



Catch up on the community book club with great shouts from folks in our <a href="https://discord.gg/halo">official Discord server</a>!



<ul>
<li>DDog Dazamaan: Loved this book, especially the story of the two unlikely friends in the Covenant.</li>



<li>No pings please: Out of all the Halo novels, this is my favorite, hands down! I don’t re-read stuff often, but I’ll make an exception for Contact Harvest.</li>



<li>Massctrl: Listened to this book for the first time many years ago. Excellent read!</li>



<li>SporkHALO: Eight chapters in, I think I’m more hooked than I was with Fall of Reach!</li>



<li>GuyverTronNIИ: Good choice! Contact Harvest is a great place to begin for new readers or anyone wanting to revisit the stories. One of my favorite parts is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the politics of the Covenant and seeing how the Prophets we know in the games come to power.</li>



<li>CIA391WIKI: That prologue, I dare say, is haunting! I totally get why it makes some folks uncomfortable.</li>



<li>Austin @ JumperScape: That prologue made me really consider the idea that maybe humanity needed this conflict. Something to pull it away from eating itself.</li>



<li>NsanittyyJUMP: I loved finding out how the Choppers were originally plowing tools meant as a peace offering to the colonists. The Engineers are so kind!</li>



<li>EnderfortYT: I loved Contact Harvest. It’s the fifth book I read in the Halo series after The Forerunner Saga and Broken Circle.</li>



<li>Twogood4hisown: I liked all the details on interstellar logistics, planetary AI, and colonial farming. I also liked the view of the pre-Covenant Insurrectionist conflict. It was messy, and one could easily see UNSC efforts doing more harm than good.</li>



<li>Woodsgump: This was one good read, and my first Halo novel. I liked how Contact Harvest focused on Johnson’s early days and his travels on Harvest, while we also get to see a bit of Jenkins himself.</li>



<li>pins before posting: There’s an interesting feeling in this novel. The “vibe” of life itself feels different in the Halo universe before the Human-Covenant war.</li>
</ul>



We’ll be doing 4 more novels between now and October so stay tuned for the reveal of the July selection!

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Esports

Welcome back, friends!



In this blog series, we’re posting new Halo World Championship 2025 updates every month, and today we’ve got another jam-packed blog. For those who missed the first two, links are below for you to peruse:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halowc25-may" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">May 2025</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halowc25-april">April </a><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halowc25-april" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025</a></li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">TICKETS UPDATE (EARLY BIRD ENDS TODAY!)</h1>



First off, we want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who has already secured their HaloWC tickets, especially our VIP ticketholders who sold out VIP within the first few hours. At the moment, HaloWC is about 1/3 sold out, and we’re also currently on pace to sell out faster than in the prior years. Wow, thank you!



The Early Bird special (which gives you 20% off) ends tonight, so if you’re considering attending the event, don’t wait! And like always, if you use one of our HCS Partnered Team codes, you’ll get an additional 10% off, with your savings going directly to the team of your choosing, so it’s a win-win-win for everyone!



You can grab your tickets and see team codes <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halo-world-championship-2025-tickets-1388344669279?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>:





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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RUMORS AND SPECULATION</h1>



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Over the past few weeks, there’s been a fair amount of speculation about when and where more details might emerge about any of the multiple projects Halo Studios is actively working on. We don’t usually comment on such matters, but this time we want to enter the chat and share a little more perspective for Halo fans who might be on the fence about whether to attend this year’s event.



Last year at HaloWC, we premiered “A New Dawn” where we talked about the switch to Unreal Engine, gave you a behind the scenes look at Project Foundry, and debuted our evolution to Halo Studios as we enter a new chapter for Halo. For us, “A New Dawn” was just the beginning – at this year’s HaloWC, we look forward to continuing the conversation.



Speculation is always fun, but if you want the official scoop on what Halo Studios has been working on, you won’t want to miss this year’s Halo World Championship. We really hope you’ll join us in Seattle this October!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">PARTNERED TEAM BOOTHS</h1>



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This month, we also wanted to start sharing more about the different booths and experiences coming to HaloWC, starting with a few of our partnered teams. First, we’re excited to confirm that SPACESTATION and SHOPIFY REBELLION will be once again attending HaloWC, and bringing awesome booth experiences that both have become known for.



Now, we’re not going to spoil everything they’ve got in the works, but you can of course expect some fun games to play, exclusive merch, the opportunity for meet and greets with the players, and more. 



Thank you as always to Spacestation and Shopify for being part of HaloWC, and for their continued legendary support of the Halo community! 



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HALO COMMUNITY STAGE</h1>



Today we’re also excited to confirm that the Community Playdate will make their triumphant return at HaloWC. This is where you, the community, get to come up on stage and play some casual Halo multiplayer, and maybe even win some cool prizes. As always, everyone who joins us on stage will get access to the highly coveted Unicorn of Ice emblems and nameplate.



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Each month we will share more and more details about the Community Stage and what programming and shenanigans to expect. 



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HALO MAKER’S CONTEST</h1>



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As we mentioned in our last update, new to this year’s HaloWC is the Halo Maker’s Contest. We know many of you are waiting to hear more about this contest, and today, we’re excited to provide the initial contest guidelines ahead of the Official Rules. We’d like to also give a special shoutout to the 405th, who has been helping us think through some of the nuance and specifics for this all-new contest! 



<a href="http://x.com/cxeefoxx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@CxeeFoxx</a> on X: “Sounded like you guys mentioned it was going to be pretty strict on what was allowed. So really clear rules/guidelines would be super helpful. If there are materials not allowed, what types of premade items can be used/not (if you need motors, lights, blowers etc)”



Thank you <a href="http://x.com/cxeefoxx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@CxeeFoxx</a> for the question – let’s get into the details!



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



The Halo Maker’s Contest gives you the opportunity to create a real-life replica of any recognizable item from the Halo universe, from Cortana’s Chip to the Needler! This is your chance to show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and passion for the franchise. Whether it’s an iconic item from Campaign, or your favorite niche weapon, we want you to bring it to life!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRIZE BREAKDOWN</h2>



Total Prize Pool: $2,500  



<ul>
<li>1st. – $1,500</li>



<li>2nd. – $750</li>



<li>3rd. – $250</li>
</ul>



As an optional added bonus, the 1st place winner will have the option to have their creation displayed in the Halo Studios Museum for one year, for employees and VIP studio guests to admire on display.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENTRY GUIDELINES</h2>



<ul>
<li>Must be a replica of an existing object from any official Halo game, media, or lore.  </li>



<li>One entry per person/team.  </li>



<li>All entries must be fabricated by the maker(s). The use of laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC machines is allowed, but the item must be created and owned by the maker.  </li>



<li>Size: Must be no larger than 6 sq ft total  </li>



<li>Models can contain lights, motors, servos, blowers, and voice chips for operation, but please make sure that all devices are powered by an external, non-modified USB power bank. No mains powered devices will be accepted, and we ask that Makers do not use rechargeable electric batteries (but as mentioned above, non-modified USB power banks can be utilized).</li>
</ul>



Your creation should be made from safe, lightweight, and non-hazardous materials. Examples of these include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:



<ul>
<li>Various types of foam    </li>



<li>Worbla  </li>



<li>Plastic    </li>



<li>Rubber  </li>



<li>Cardboard   </li>



<li>Fabrics    </li>



<li>3D printed materials   </li>



<li>Wood</li>
</ul>



Are there material types not listed here that you have questions about? Tweet at me and let me know! (<a href="http://x.com/tashi343i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Tashi343i</a>)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BANNED ITEMS</h2>



<ul>
<li>Hazardous materials of any kind  </li>



<li>Functional projectile weapons  </li>



<li>Sharp metal edges   </li>



<li>Pyrotechnics, explosives, open flames, smoke   </li>



<li>Gas cylinders, compressed air weapons  </li>



<li>Liquids, glitter, confetti, or substances that could cause a mess   </li>



<li>Disrespectful, offensive, or political imagery or language  </li>



<li>Entries breaching venue or Microsoft Code of Conduct   </li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS</h2>



<ul>
<li>Pre-registration is required – stay tuned later this summer for the pre-registration form and details.   </li>



<li>The top 24 pre-registered entries will be selected and approved to appear in the contest.  </li>



<li>All approved entries must be submitted in-person at the 2025 Halo World Championship in Seattle, WA. Check-in and drop-off must be completed at the designated Maker’s Contest desk by the designated times (to be provided at a later date).  </li>



<li>Items must be clearly labeled with your name, contact info, item name, and include a short, printed description (200 words or less) about the item and build process to accompany the display.  </li>



<li>Entries should be considered final, and not labeled “work-in-progress.” This doesn’t mean you can’t keep polishing your entry after the contest, but items should simply be presented in a ready-to-display state.  </li>



<li>As a note, any submissions cannot be used in both the Maker’s Contest and the Cosplay Contest. For example, a Maker can create a helmet for this contest, but the same helmet can’t be utilized as a part of an armor for the Cosplay Contest at HaloWC25.  </li>



<li>Entrants must be present at the event to qualify.  </li>



<li>Entries will be displayed publicly during the contest showcase.  </li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JUDGING CRITERIA</h2>



Each entry will be scored on:



<ul>
<li>Craftsmanship & Build Quality (30%)  </li>



<li>Accuracy to Source Material (25%)  </li>



<li>Creativity in Execution (20%)  </li>



<li>Presentation & Visual Appeal (15%)  </li>



<li>Effort & Ingenuity (10%)</li>
</ul>



Judges will include Halo Studios team members and Halo community reps.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RULES & DISCLAIMERS</h2>



<ul>
<li>Must be 18+ or have parental consent to enter.   </li>



<li>Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia).  </li>



<li>By entering, you grant permission to have your work shown off on official Halo and partner channels!  </li>
</ul>



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



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As always, thank you for supporting the HCS and HaloWC, and we can’t wait to see you in October. Keep it locked here on Waypoint, @Halo, and @HCS for all the latest on the Halo World Championship! 



Thanks, 



Tashi

Tashi

Road to HaloWC 2025: June

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The race to the HCS Salt Lake City Major has begun.



The HCS Open Series returns as players in all regions battle it out in weekly tournaments for their chance to compete live in Salt Lake City on August 1-3.



Have what it takes to claim glory?



<ul>
<li>Register for free & Compete for Cash!</li>



<li>Climb the HCS Leaderboards!</li>



<li>Qualify for LAN!</li>
</ul>



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



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="#dates">Tournament Dates</a> <a href="#compete">How to Compete</a> <a href="#leaderboards">Leaderboards</a></td><td><a href="#na">NA Results</a> <a href="#eu">EU Results</a> <a href="#mx">MX Results</a> <a href="#anz">ANZ Results</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="dates">Road to SLC – Tournament Dates</h1>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>North America Starts @ 12p ET <s>June 7-8: Open #1</s> <s>June 21-22: Open #2</s> June 28-29: Open #3 July 12-13: Pool Play Qualifier</td><td>Europe Starts @ 12p BST <s>June 8: Open #1</s> <s>June 22: Open #2</s> June 29: Open #3 July 13: Pool Play Qualifier</td><td>Mexico Starts @ 12p CT <s>June 8: Open #1</s> <s>June 22: Open #2</s> June 29: Open #3 July 13: Open Bracket Qualifier</td><td>Australia / New Zealand Starts @ 12p AEST <s>June 8: Open #1</s> <s>June 22: Open #2</s> June 29: Open #3 July 13: Open Bracket Qualifier</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLC Major Qualifiers</h2>



Following the HCS Open Series, teams from all regions will battle it out in their respective SLC Major Qualifiers for Pool Play seeds and/or Travel Coverage to compete in the Open Bracket!



<ul>
<li>Free to Enter</li>



<li>Double Elimination</li>



<li>NA/EU Prize: Pool Play Seeds, HCS Points, & Travel Coverage</li>



<li>MX/ANZ Prize: HCS Points & Travel Coverage</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">POOL PLAY QUALIFICATION</h3>



<ul>
<li>NA SLC Qualifier: Top 4</li>



<li>NA HCS Point Totals: Top 2 (After Qualifier)</li>



<li>EU SLC Qualifier: Top 1</li>



<li>EU HCS Point Totals: Top 1 (After Qualifier)</li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="compete">HOW TO COMPETE</h1>



Want to see how you stack up against players in your region? Follow the steps below and prove you have what it takes to claim glory!



STEP 1: Create FACEIT Account Official HCS tournaments take place over at FACEIT. You will need to create an account and link it with your Halo Gamertag.





STEP 2: Sign up for the next tournament. Assemble your squad and register for FREE in your region. Your teammates will also need FACEIT accounts to join your team!





STEP 3: Climb the HCS Points Leaderboard. Compete for Cash Prizes as you climb the HCS Points Leaderboards ahead of the LAN Qualifiers.





STEP 4: Qualify for LAN. Place well in the LAN Qualifiers or stack up enough HCS Points and secure Travel Coverage to compete live at the HCS Salt Lake City Major!





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="handbook">Player Handbook & Code of Conduct</h2>







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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="leaderboards">Leaderboards</h1>



Regional Leaderboards following Week 2 of the HCS Open Series: Road to Salt Lake City.



Note: <a href="http://x.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a>, <a href="http://x.com/tsm">TSM</a>, and <a href="http://x.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a> have all qualified for Pool Play at the SLC Major via placements at <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/dh-dallas-2025">HCS Dallas 2025</a>. Following DreamHack Dallas, <a href="http://x.com/fazeesports">FaZe Clan</a> traded (2) or more players which resulted in them forfeiting their #2 seed at the SLC Major. This means that TSM moves up to the #2 seed and Shopify Rebellion moves up to the #3 seed. The #4 auto-qualifying seed from Dallas will now go to the team with the Most HCS Points that registers for the NA SLC Major Qualifier. That team will assume the #4 seed and will be pulled from the SLC Major Qualifier tournament.







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



The pick-up squad 007 gatekeeps the top spot in Week 2!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Champions Team: 007 – Bound – Cykul – Last Shot – Lqgend</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: 007 – Cykul – Frosty – Kuhlect – Lqgend</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/SLC25-na-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=089yL89mPwU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day 1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IsbEJS1Xvo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day 2</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/SLC25-na-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/kHkAeK2_7Uw?si=gBJj9kBp4LmMe6d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQm87HAihM0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/kHkAeK2_7Uw?si=gBJj9kBp4LmMe6d1&t=4493" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJRFqF3KClo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NA Open #1 / Day 2</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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



<a href="http://x.com/nmss_gg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Team Nemesis</a> strikes back in Europe!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Champions Team: Team Nemesis – Glory – SLG – Snipedrone – Wutum</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: Zero Tenacity – Bastoss – Mighty – Sica – Tchik</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-eu-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2492826325" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #1</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-eu-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EuroHaloLeague</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2480410234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #1</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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



<a href="https://x.com/ETHRGaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETHR Gaming</a> goes back-2-back on the Road to SLC!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Champions Team: ETHR Gaming – Acid – Drift – Tapping Buttons – Noblc</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: ETHR Gaming – Acid – Drift – Tapping Buttons – Leuor</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-mx-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-mx-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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



<a href="https://x.com/Mindfreak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mindfreak</a> keeps control of ANZ!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Champions Team: Mindfreak – Wryce – Swayz – Scoobmeistr – Plasma</td><td>Week #1: Champions Team: Mindfreak – Wryce – Swayz – Plasma – Pipz</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Week #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-anz-os2" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Week #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/slc25-anz-os1" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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The Master Chief’s fight against the Banished continues in Halo: Edge of Dawn!



Coming this December, the next novel by acclaimed author Kelly Gay picks up in the immediate aftermath of Halo Infinite’s ending.



Here is the official description of what awaits in the Master Chief’s next adventure:



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2560. After eliminating War Chief Escharum and sending the Banished leadership into chaos, the Master Chief continues the fight on Zeta Halo, accompanied by his new AI companion and their loyal pilot Fernando Esparza.   As Spartan-117 searches for scattered allied forces, a young combat medic—tortured and imprisoned for months by the Banished and the enigmatic Harbinger—may hold the key to unlocking deeper mysteries within this ancient ringworld. But every step toward answers is haunted by the sinister and elusive blademaster Jega ‘Rdomnai, who is hellbent on vengeance…



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We are thrilled to also reveal the cover art by Chris McGrath, who has previously illustrated the covers for the novels Halo: Epitaph, Shadows of Reach, Oblivion, and Silent Storm.



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Edge-of-Dawn/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781668017555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PRE-ORDER HALO: EDGE OF DAWN</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Edge-of-Dawn/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781668017555"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1676" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal.jpg" alt="Halo: Edge of Dawn novel cover depicting the Master Chief and the Weapon" class="wp-image-142242" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal.jpg 1080w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal-193x300.jpg 193w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal-660x1024.jpg 660w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal-768x1192.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawnCover_TallFinal-990x1536.jpg 990w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



Akin in many ways to Halo: First Strike, this story serves as a glimpse into the aftermath of its preceding events, the novel dealing with the immediate fallout of what took place in Halo Infinite‘s campaign while embarking on its own new, self-contained adventure.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RECOMMENDED REVISITING</h2>



Edge of Dawn will ostensibly serve as a standalone story that any reader can jump into, whether this is your first Halo novel or if you’ve been following along for years.



Of course, December is a while away, so in the months leading up to publication here are some stories you can explore for maximum context around the Master Chief’s journey leading into this book and the mysteries of Zeta Halo.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-infinite?msockid=10fb3b4054ab63a132432e3e554b6279#purchaseoptions"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/HaloInfiniteCampaignBanner.jpg" alt="Crop of Halo Infinite cover art depicting the Master Chief on Zeta Halo" class="wp-image-141853" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/HaloInfiniteCampaignBanner.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/HaloInfiniteCampaignBanner-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/HaloInfiniteCampaignBanner-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/HaloInfiniteCampaignBanner-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-infinite?msockid=10fb3b4054ab63a132432e3e554b6279#purchaseoptions">HALO INFINITE CAMPAIGN</a>



Experience the Master Chief’s epic return as he battles against the Banished forces occupying Zeta Halo, uncovers the truth about Cortana’s demise, faces a mysterious new threat in the form of the Harbinger, and builds a new partnership with his AI companion “the Weapon” and a reluctant Pelican pilot out of his depth.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-The-Rubicon-Protocol/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781982147884"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="360" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/34TheRubiconProtocol-2.jpg" alt="Cover art of Halo: The Rubicon Protocol" class="wp-image-78128" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/34TheRubiconProtocol-2.jpg 1280w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/34TheRubiconProtocol-2-300x84.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/34TheRubiconProtocol-2-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/34TheRubiconProtocol-2-768x216.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-The-Rubicon-Protocol/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781982147884">HALO: THE RUBICON PROTOCOL</a>



Follow the events of the battle for Zeta Halo through the eyes of other members of the UNSC Infinity’s crew as they evacuate to the surface of the ringworld and must survive as they are hunted by the Banished.



Building on many of the audio logs found in Halo Infinite’s campaign, The Rubicon Protocol is the perfect way to get acquainted with combat medic Lucas Browning.



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Published by Gallery Books and our friends over at Simon & Schuster, Halo: Edge of Dawn is currently scheduled for release in December 2025.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Edge-of-Dawn/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781668017555"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2160" height="1465" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover.jpg" alt="Full Halo: Edge of Dawn cover art depicting the Master Chief, the Weapon, Jega 'Rdomnai, and Zeta Halo, illustrated by Chris McGrath" class="wp-image-141970" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover.jpg 2160w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-300x203.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-768x521.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-1536x1042.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-2048x1389.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/EdgeOfDawn_FullCover-1568x1063.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px" /></a></figure>

Halo Studios

Halo: Edge of Dawn | Cover Reveal

Halo World Championship 2025: Buy Tickets Now! (Oct 24-26, Seattle WA)

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Spotlight: June 18, 2025

Click here to purchase Tickets to the HCS Salt Lake City Major

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Click here to see more details for the Halo World Championship 2025

The 2025 HCS Season is in full swing!



Don’t miss your chance to join us live – tickets to the remaining 2025 LAN events are available now!



Checkout the page below for more details, and be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> on socials to stay up to date!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-1024x576.png" alt="HCS 2025 Roadmap" class="wp-image-142313" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/2025-HCS-Roadmap-SPLIT-2-FAZE-WAYPOINT.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic-major" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major #1</a></td><td><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/dh-dallas-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DH Open</a></td><td><a href="#major2">Major #2</a></td><td><a href="#major3">Major #3</a></td><td><a href="#halowc25">HaloWC</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>









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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major1">Up Next: HCS Major Salt Lake City (Hosted by Spacestation)</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2025, hosted by Spacestation - August 1-3 at the Salt Palace Convention Center - Tickets available now at HCS-SLC.COM" class="wp-image-142256" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/SLC25-VisID-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Our partners at Spacestation are once again hosting the community in Utah for the HCS Major Salt Lake City 2025!



SSG know how to throw a party, and we’re excited to see the awesome event and show that they put on for everyone once again this year. Be sure to join us this August for what’s sure to be a great tournament and a great time!



Be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> and <a href="http://x.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Spacestation</a> to be notified when Team Passes go on sale!



<ul>
<li>August 1-3</li>



<li>Salt Lake City, UT</li>



<li><a href="https://www.visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salt Palace Convention Center</a></li>



<li>Prizing: $250,000+</li>
</ul>





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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major3">HCS Major #3 (Hosted by FaZe Clan)</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Charlotte Major 2025 Hosted by FaZe Clan - October 3-5, Charlotte,Convention Center" class="wp-image-142327" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/CLT25-VisID-Wide-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



The HCS returns to North Carolina with the HCS Charlotte Major hosted by <a href="http://x.com/fazeesports">FaZe Clan</a>!



Be sure to follow <a href="http://x.com/hcs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@HCS</a> and <a href="http://x.com/fazeesports" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@FaZeEsports</a> to be notified when Team Passes go on sale!



<ul>
<li>October 3-5</li>



<li>Charlotte, NC</li>



<li><a href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/charlotte-convention-center" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charlotte Convention Center</a></li>



<li>Prizing: $250,000+</li>
</ul>





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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="halowc25">Halo World Championship 2025</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2025. October 24-26. Seattle Convention Center." class="wp-image-129060" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/HaloWC25-VisID-BROADCAST-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



October 24-26, the Halo World Championship is once again coming home to Seattle, Washington!



The Halo World Championship will determine not only who gets the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 prize pool but, more importantly, the title of the best Halo team in the entire world! And once again, the HaloWC is the home for all fans in the Halo community, not just HCS fans. You can expect the triumphant return of the Community Stage with special guests and dev panels galore, as well as fun festival-like activities for everyone to enjoy.  We’re also working on introducing some new elements to HaloWC as well as working on layout design changes to spice things up compared to prior years. We hope to see you there!



<ul>
<li>October 24-26</li>



<li>Seattle, WA</li>



<li>Seattle Convention Center</li>



<li>Prizing: $1,000,000+</li>
</ul>

Halo Esports – Buy Tickets Now!

Legacy Operation Launch

The sport of the future arrives today. Pick up those Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords and get ready for the most epic of faceoffs with the return of Grifball!



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Originally a throwaway joke in the legendary Red vs Blue series, Rooster Teeth set out to make all of Grif’s dreams a reality and created Grifball with the tools at their disposal in Halo 3’s Forge.



The game is simple:



Smash enemies. Score goals.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47.jpg" alt="Two Spartans engaging in Grifball combat." class="wp-image-139969" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_004-684758ed21a47-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



If you make it to the middle and grab the ball, you are blessed with an Overshield and turn orange in homage to the one and only Grif. (That OS won’t save you from friendly fire so don’t get too close to your friends!) As the runner, your goal is so easy: just score it. All you gotta do is walk over the plant and get a point. How hard can it be? Not like there’s 7 other people on the court, 4 of whom are not on your team, in your way or anything.



Jokes aside, Grifball has three weapons:



<ul>
<li>Gravity Hammer</li>



<li>Energy Sword</li>



<li>Ball (or Bomb…depends who you ask)</li>
</ul>



All of which combine to a delicate paper-rock-scissors-esque dance. Hammer beats sword, sword beats ball, ball beats hammer. But a lot of that will depend on your timing and your “dance” skills.



“But I have two left feet!” you say. Ahhh then it’s a good thing we’re not taking a spin around the ballroom floor isn’t it?



With regards to Grifball, “dancing” simply means knowing when to hold forward and smash away vs knowing when to backstep or sidestep around an enemy’s attack. Moving backwards away from an Energy Sword wielding Spartan for a moment might allow you the opportunity to step in and earn the kill.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Grif’s Got Game</h2>



We’ve already covered the Gravity Hammer-Energy Sword-Ball balance of the mode but let’s take a look at the rest of your arsenal.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4.jpg" alt="Spartan wielding a Gravity Hammer in Grifball." class="wp-image-139983" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/grif_action_012-6847590b529b4-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



As tanks (players wielding Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords):



<ul>
<li>Sprint</li>



<li>Gravity Hammer has gravity physics<ul><li>Allows for hammer jumps</li></ul><ul><li>Allows for launching teammates</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Allows for ball deflection</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



As runners (player holding the ball, trying to score):



<ul>
<li>No sprinting</li>



<li>1.5x speed increase moving forward/laterally</li>



<li>1.05x speed increase moving backwards</li>



<li>Overshield</li>



<li>Ball passing ability</li>
</ul>



All in first person….and third! Yes, Classic Grifball will be available in both first and third person modes for matchmaking so if you prefer being able to see over your shoulder, that’s definitely an option this time around!



“Classic” implies the availability of a “Not Classic” experience and you would be correct. Introducing Octane Grifball! Also available in both first and third persons, the move sets are the same as above with the addition of thrusters allowing you to zip around the court.



You can bookmark the modes here:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/639f5d68-d536-4247-a3c7-efcb9dd150e9">Classic Grifball</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/18f8d2a5-aeee-439c-8dd4-2bf170fac5ff">Classic Grifball, 3rd person</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d2342ff5-7543-4598-b9d3-155daaa42956">Octane Grifball</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/c2cb2917-2f27-4fd3-8424-742c62b36f23">Octane Grifball, 3rd person</a></li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Battle Boxes</h2>



Generally speaking, a Grifball court is pretty straightforward – you’re battling in a boxy arena. Aesthetics are generally the biggest identifiable difference between courts with a few exceptions. (Raise your hand if you fell to your death on Grifball Naught in Halo 3 because you moved before the floor spawned in 🙋🏻‍♀️).



 For today’s launch we’ve got plenty to share – you’ll been spoiled for courts with this impressive collection of maps. Enjoy!



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8728b048-443c-4a79-8f35-e1000db54099">Bookmark</a> Credits: ASpence501, Deathcrawller



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004.jpg" alt="An underwater themed Grifball court made in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139815" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/aquario_004-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Make a splash today!



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/fbe36419-d8f9-4730-b069-7e564a7d8a40">Bookmark</a> Credits: Deathcrawller



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005.jpg" alt="Grand scale Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139829" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/coliseum_005-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



One of the grandest stages for the impending battle.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e30314b9-d554-47b7-b6e3-dbc5cbd0e596">Bookmark</a> Credits: ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006.jpg" alt="A football themed Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139843" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/gridiron_006-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Break out the chain gang and get ready to score some points.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">High Charity Court</h2>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9ff58c66-801a-43c3-9a1c-335bca8930da">Bookmark</a> Credits: Deathcrawller, Fame28



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006.jpg" alt="A High Charity themed Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139857" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_court_006-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



By the prophets!



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3a23d8f7-72fb-4766-b7e3-bae06969a008">Bookmark</a> Credits: Deathcrawller, UneeQ TV, MikRips, Mr Greencastle, ArturBloodshot



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008.jpg" alt="A hazy, nighttime Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139871" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neon_night_008-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



All that’s missing is some smooth jazz.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9539ddca-98d5-4275-a2af-863512353a2f">Bookmark</a> Credits: ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003.jpg" alt="A "Miami Vice-esque" Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139885" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/neus_003-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Don’t get blinded by the lights, keep your eyes on the <s>prize</s> goal.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Way Up There</h2>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b9397a66-fa32-4ed3-8456-3309cf24caa4">Bookmark</a> Credits: runNOKYARDrun, ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005.jpg" alt="A Grifball court in the sky created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139899" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/way_up_005-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



What a blast from the past!



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b28b41e8-b218-4980-8fe5-8045f1e0c18f">Bookmark</a> Credits: runNOKYARDrun



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004.jpg" alt="A Banished themed Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139913" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/scarry_004-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Competition burns bright.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b529f70d-0989-4d74-b688-baf51ca20f60">Bookmark</a> Credits: Deathcrawller, ArturBloodshot



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002.jpg" alt="An outdoors Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139927" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/sigma_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



When you’re out for a leisurely stroll and find a court, of course you throw down a mean game of Grifball.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Winter League 2008</h2>



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/002bf2c1-5fb4-490a-b87f-eb84ad5cd9a0">Bookmark</a> Credits: Deathcrawller, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, ArturBloodshot



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003.jpg" alt="The original Foundry Grifball court created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-139941" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/winter_league_003-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Back to the roots and where it all started – on Foundry. (Forklift included.)



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New to the sport? Catch the disease and can’t get enough? There’s a whole community that thrives on customs and league games and they have an upcoming tournament on June 15th at 1pm ET. <a href="https://x.com/PlayGrifball">You can check out the long-running American Grifball League of America (yes, really), for more information and to sign up</a>. This playlist was made possible by collaboration with AGLA and their hard work and iteration.



And with that…it’s time to smash enemies and score goals! See you on the court!

Grifball

Legacy playlists are not new to Halo Infinite. We’ve had playlists inspired by both Halo 2  and Halo 3 already in Delta Arena and Halo 3: Refueled, respectively. The Mountain Dew fueled nostalgia hits hard so how about a Halo 3 inspired Delta Arena?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Retro Recap</h2>



If you played <a href="https://aka.ms/GreatJourneyPlaylist">Delta Arena during the Great Journey</a>, this should look and feel familiar to you. You can think of this playlist as a modernized version of the legacy settings from the Xbox 360 days. So what can you expect to see as a Spartan when you jump in to play?



<ul>
<li>No sprint</li>



<li>No clamber</li>



<li>Increased jump height</li>



<li>Friendly player collision</li>
</ul>



This should all lend itself to a movement set that feels pretty familiar overall.



 You’ll be playing the following modes:



<ul>
<li>Team Slayer</li>



<li>Oddball</li>



<li>King of the Hill</li>



<li>Capture the Flag
<ul>
<li>One Flag and normal CTF</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Assault
<ul>
<li>One Bomb and Neutral Bomb</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">MA5K vs BR75</h2>



Every mode in the Halo 3 Delta Arena playlist will come in two versions: MA5K starts and BR75 starts. You will be able to choose which you want to play via the Match Composer. We know that the debate between the two starting weapons is eternal (2004…eternity…close enough) and we’ll be monitoring the data very closely to see which starting weapon modes are chosen/played most.



Your choices will ultimately determine what moves into the Match Composer at the end of Operation: Legacy.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Maptacular</h2>



You can bookmark the modes if you want to save them for later:



<ul>
<li>Slayer: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/469bc5eb-ea40-47c5-bf77-1d911739904d">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/fab251d1-604b-44a4-9936-7ba3a886dbbf">BRs</a></li>



<li>Capture the Flag: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/25cd8b3e-f130-4fad-836b-383310e27502">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/e7cda323-dda9-418f-b31c-0f391aaa6eff">BRs</a></li>



<li>One Flag: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/486fee5b-3734-49f6-b19d-0b677bc766f0">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d80e4a5f-89f5-4f1f-a488-4601f2aa5b21">BRs</a></li>



<li>King of the Hill: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/7bcb7e71-099b-42ea-b9fd-fa89f1148c72">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/281f34c3-492d-4ec4-be1a-12f87e6679e6">BRs</a></li>



<li>Oddball: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/77668000-e74c-424e-b025-be02dff880ba">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/ad85f955-9c35-44e1-8294-7e6d5583c866">BRs</a></li>



<li>Assault Neutral Bomb: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/4507802f-a11c-4cdd-96de-adbb9b799fa0">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/4cdf8519-bf25-4382-bd49-0076651d0a3c">BRs</a></li>



<li>Assault One Bomb: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/65e3289d-7b45-4336-b86b-2eb338b66909">Legacy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/3e6f50ff-2e6c-4e9b-8176-2a523d3d4bc8">BRs</a></li>
</ul>



The maps should feel familiar but here’s the list, just in case:



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a4fd132c-26a6-4f51-83d9-54471ff60a98">Bookmark</a> Credits: D0ctorSmurf, LudoHT, Okom1, nkdape, Virus11010, Mr IncrediJON, Mr Greencastle Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR), CTF (Legacy & BR), Neutral Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Isolation in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-139998" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/isolation_003-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Whatever you do, don’t touch the blistered walls of the Flood containment facility. You’re *ahem* isolated in this Flood containment facility so make the most of it and play the objective (or slay the day away).



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/75fa80d8-cba9-4c4e-86dd-18e2b9ec12e3">Bookmark</a> Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997, xMick3y Chiefx, MikRips, ArtN00b, UneeQ Forges, Foge Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR), CTF (Legacy & BR), Neutral Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Snowbound in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140012" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/snowbound_005-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Snow covered Covenant bases, tunnels to sneak through, and sentry turrets watching the perimeter. Keep your cool.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5815eac2-d681-4166-92ac-66d3de77fbef">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Guardian in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140026" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/guardian_018-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Gravity lifts, man cannons, walkways…Guardian has it all. This fan-favorite is a versatile battleground and excels in objective modes.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/194299f4-9dd4-4554-911c-0c9ff28c0f6d">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), CTF (Legacy & BR), Assault Neutral Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Narrows in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140040" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/narrows_016-68475ba64d250-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Caution: Flying Spartans. Your three lane map is two man cannons and a bridge, each with their own risk.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6088adee-438c-4268-9ebe-a9e43c020fe0">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, ArtN00b Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Construct in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140054" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/construct_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



What goes up, must come down…eventually. Danger can come from many directions on Construct so keep your head on a swivel.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5e656b09-daa9-415d-912d-f3d1d346690f">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR), One Flag (Legacy & BR), Assault One Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Ghost Town in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140068" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ghost_town_004-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Ruins, hidey holes, broken bridges…plenty of places for a ghost (or enemy Spartans) to hide. Good thing you aren’t afraid of no ghosts, right?



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/20d56f05-f86d-4111-873f-9298ad29cd78">Bookmark </a>Credits: Cousin Tim, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, Deathcrawller Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's Cold Storage (which is a remake of Halo: Combat Evolve's Chill Out) in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140082" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/cold_storage_010-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Deep inside Installation 05 you’ll find the Flood research facilities. Chill out. It’ll be okay.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bb502fbe-9d80-47a0-939d-8c31b861aaf4">Bookmark </a>Credits: Cousin Tim, CaptainPunch374, Mr Kwatz, bullet2thehead9, Handsome Huber, Mikrips, Kat Rat A Tat, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 2's Ivory Tower in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140096" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/ivory_tower_016-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Okay maybe this is an interloper in the Halo 3 playlist but this is a classic throwback map with great lines of sight and pathways that lead to fun gameplay, and a nice oasis in the middle of the room. If you reflect, you may also remember this map from Halo: Reach.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/81dc6090-afa7-441e-ba4f-4daf88ef0f48">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MiKRips, ArtN00b Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's map Foundry in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140124" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/foundry_001-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Originally part of the Heroic Map Pack, Foundry changed the game for Halo. As it became the Forger’s playground, it’s fitting that we see it return, via Forge, in Halo Infinite.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6fbfadb9-7912-4e90-b863-0955e8ea389b">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MiKRips, Artifice Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), KOTH (Legacy & BR), Oddball, CTF (Legacy & BR), Assault Neutral Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's map The Pit in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140110" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/the_pit_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



What else is there to say about the Pit? This is the classic, go-to competitive map. Equally balanced, perfectly symmetrical…It all comes down to gameplay and teamwork.



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



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ab083642-326a-4611-9fd4-7c27420d6679">Bookmark </a>Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MiKRips, ArtN00b Modes: Slayer (Legacy & BR), One Flag CTF (Legacy & BR), Assault One Bomb (Legacy & BR)



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015.jpg" alt="A remake of Halo 3's High Ground in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-140138" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/06/high_ground_015-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



High Ground excels at objective modes, especially one-sided ones. Get ready to storm up the hill to plant the bomb or grab the flag. Go on foot or use a Mongoose. Just watch out for rockets.



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Remember, we’re watching to see what you are playing and the data will determine what modes stick around at the end of the Operation so vote with your gameplay. 



It’s a blast from the past and we’ll see you on the battlefield!