Cyber Showdown II Press Kit

Games

Halo Infinite

A neon night descends, cold and brittle amidst towering buildings and expansive arcologies, fitfully aglow with immense digital signs that guide the eyes to all kinds of rewards. Electronic beats flow through the city like a heartbeat, and those that gather for this moment—clothed in armor—know that the time has come for a showdown!



Cyber Showdown has returned to Halo Infinite, and this free event brings with it a new 10-tier Event Pass filled with synthwave-themed customization goodness.



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Let’s take a look at what’s in that Event Pass…



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE SYNTHWAVE SENSATION</h2>



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From August 8-22, the Cyber Showdown II event will be active.



This is a free event that anybody can jump into; you can progress your Event Pass by completing Event Challenges, unlocking customization rewards to outfit your armor, weapons (including a new weapon kit for your BR75 Battle Rifle), and Spartan ID.



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Also, log in anytime during these two weeks to get an additional free gift, the Cybercat Nameplate and emblem for your armor, vehicles and weapons. It’ll be the puurfect addition to that neon ensemble you’re putting together.



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



SHOP: BRXX LIGHTFIRE BUNDLE



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Pump up the awesome with the BRXX LIGHTFIRE weapon model, TORCHBEARER helmet for your MARK VII armor, Powerup Sights weapon coatings, Pacific Pitch armor coatings, and more!



ULTIMATE REWARD



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Complete all your challenges for the week and you’ll unlock this week’s Ultimate Reward: The Plumfire Weapon Coating for your S7 Sniper.



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The free Cyber Showdown II event is now live in Halo Infinite, so fire up those pinball machines, dress up retro-style for the occasion to let your inner neon glow shine, and get ready to party like it’s December 2559!



We’ll see you on the streets.



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



<a href="https://aka.ms/CyberShowdown2PressKit">Grab the full 4K Cyber Showdown press kit here!</a>

Alex Wakeford

Cyber Showdown II Event Launch

Since its release, Season 4: Infection has been winning over hearts and Iratus has been taking over minds. Although the reception of Season 4 has been great, there’s still plenty to do and we haven’t slowed down or lost sight of that fact. To help illustrate that point, let’s take a look at some of the additions, improvements, and bug fixes landing next Wednesday, August 9, with the upcoming August Update!



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



Our newest map, Dredge, is entering Halo Infinite’s lineup next week! With inspiration directly from Halo: Reach’s popular map Countdown, this forged homage is sure to make a lasting impression. When diving into the map for the first time, players can expect a new take on the scenery and refreshed gameplay flow.



Starting next Wednesday, you’ll be able to play Dredge all day long in the Dredge 24/7 playlist!



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



You asked. We answered.



In addition to a new multiplayer map, the Halo Infinite team has really been focusing their efforts on top community requests. Let’s take a look at the feedback topics they went after!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Improved Pelican Vehicle Drops</h3>



After cracking open the code for Pelican vehicle deliveries in Big Team Battle, we found a few different systems that used specific markers that worked together to deliver vehicles. While predictable, the outcome was not quite the same as the consistent, symmetrical vehicle drops that Halo fans typically prefer.



To bring the Pelican deliveries closer in line with those expectations, we’ve improved the system to deliver the same vehicles on both sides of the map in the same wave.



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Please note: due to different Pelican flight paths, there may be a difference in the exact timings of delivery.  



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BTB Fireteam Improvements  </h3>



In another effort to improve the BTB experience, the team also tackled a common piece of community feedback around intro cameras. Now, Big Team Battle matches will prioritize placing the members of your Fireteam in your in-game squad of four players. That means during the intro camera sequences at the start of each game, the line up shot with four Spartans will also prioritize showing members of your Fireteam.



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



There are not many feelings that can match the rewarding sensation of taking down an entire enemy team and hearing Jeff Steitzer say, “Extermination.”  



With the introduction of the Elimination and Attrition game modes in Halo Infinite, there was a desire to help make that medal moment even more special by attributing it to Overkills that helped end a round. However, many of you expressed that this made it feel too tucked away and asked for it to return to all game modes—and that request was heard loud and clear.



We’re happy to say that with the launch of the August Update, the Extermination medal will be available in all multiplayer modes. We look forward to you all sharing clips of your favorite clean sweeps online!



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Death Cam Improvements</h3>



While this topic was a bit more niche, we saw the posts and comments asking for improvements in this area and the team was happy to jump on it.  



Our reasoning for going with static death cams was to help ensure a fair environment in which a team only gathered information that was earned. However, we heard the feedback around the static death cams and we went after it for this update.



Starting next week, after you’ve fallen in combat, you’ll be able to rotate your death cam to look around while spectating teammates—much like in previous titles. We expect this extra bit of freedom will encourage even better teamwork and improve communication while players wait to respawn.  



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Additionally, to help make sure you can spectate your teammate’s even faster, we’ve increased the speed at which you can cycle through players on your death cam. Now, with this additional layer of player agency, you should always be able to help a teammate in need.  



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



Season 4 brought the first appearance of a placeable and scalable water object in Forge—the static water plane. Being a static object, it didn’t react to gameplay interactions such as footsteps, bullets, or explosions and was more applicable for map aesthetics. It was a big step forward for Forge, but we knew that having a reactive water plane would be the next big leap.



Next week, you’ll be able to take that leap with the addition of a scalable water plane in Forge. This new water object will react to players, vehicles, and projectiles just like it would on any of our dev maps!



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Forge QoL Updates & Bug Fixes</h3>



In addition to the introduction of the reactive water plane, Forge will also get some extra love and polish in this update. A quality-of-life (QoL) update for our Forge menu folders means that creators will be able to expand and collapse all the folders in each menu with a single action. Beyond that, the team went after numerous community-reported issues for the August Update.



The full list of those bug fixes will be available on the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/HaloSupport" target="_blank">Halo Support</a> team’s Patch Notes at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" target="_blank">aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate</a> and will go live with the update’s launch next week.



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Much like all our updates, the focus of the August Update was to continue addressing top community requests across the board. In addition to the few topics we’ve covered above, we’ll have even more fixes for top community reported issues such as Personal AI voice resetting, bringing slide back to parity with its Season 3 behavior, multiple Observer and Theater bugs, and stability improvements for all platforms.



As a reminder, the full list of fixes—with additional context—will be available on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/HaloSupport" target="_blank">Halo Support</a>’s Patch Notes page (<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" target="_blank">aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate)</a> next week.



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While we know there will always be plenty more to go after, we’re excited to release this one and share these improvements with you. Thank you for your continued support and constructive feedback as we continue to update Halo Infinite!

Unyshek

August Update Preview

Community

Forge Features

It’s that time again for a new issue of Forge Features.



We’ve got a new opportunity for you to get your maps into matchmaking and a round-up of some of the latest and greatest 343 Recommended maps. Let’s get right into it!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">343 REQUESTS: YOUR TIME TO SHINE</h2>



We want to get your maps into matchmaking!



There are times where we will be looking to vet a variety of community-made maps for specific purposes and playlists, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-012" target="_blank">such as when we provided some templates for Husky Raid maps</a> back in our twelfth Forge Features issue.



We are looking for Forgers to submit maps themed around the seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.



Maybe you’ve got a Halloween-themed map in-mind for some horrifying haunted house hostilities, or perhaps a snowy wonderland where grenades may be exchanged for some explosive Holiday cheer…



HOW DO I GET MY MAP NOTICED?



Once your map is in a state you’re happy with, you need to publish it and tag it with the relevant “343ask” tag, which are:



<ul><li>343ask-Autumn</li><li>343ask-Winter</li><li>343ask-Summer</li><li>343ask-Spring</li></ul>



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.



We can’t wait to see you flex those creative muscles and show us what you’ve been cooking!



Speaking of which, let’s take a look at some new map recommendations…



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UNEEQ | LONGSHORE Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, WookieCookies1, MikRips, Artifice7285 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e66bb6d6-8f0b-4b3b-8f76-c8563e73e250" target="_blank">UneeQ | Longshore</a>



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It’s Halo 3’s Longshore as you remember it, but with some multi-layered expansion as there are now a couple of ships docked around the borders of the map which provide additional space for you to move around.



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THE CAGE Credits: vPrimeval Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dd7a7846-561d-4fa8-9fb9-413448667ef6" target="_blank">The Cage</a>



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The Cage from Halo: Reach, now with less grey!



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THRONE Credits: DarkMaiming Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8bfbb219-668a-49ec-823b-ed7c0013afc4" target="_blank">Throne</a>



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A battlefield whereupon you shall ponder the orb…



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KINGPIN Credits: inpachie, N3RDCHAOTIC, Amadeus615 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4ae36318-6f33-4078-978f-cd299392b081" target="_blank">Kingpin</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4ae36318-6f33-4078-978f-cd299392b081"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Kingpin made in Forge" class="wp-image-76244" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kingpin-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Tight corridors in a dark and moody indoor environment will lead to lots of jump-scare moments as you see an enemy pop out from around an unexpected corner. Bring spare pants.



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INFINITY Credits: KondouVT Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cd87b6a4-3283-4187-a5b3-b3d4cd8446d6" target="_blank">Infinity</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cd87b6a4-3283-4187-a5b3-b3d4cd8446d6"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Infinity remade in Forge" class="wp-image-76230" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Infinity from Halo: CE, lovingly recreated with Halo Infinite’s Forerunner palette. Try not to fall.



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That plays us out for this issue of Forge Features. Bookmark some cool new maps, get a customs night set up with your friends (or just hop into the Custom Games Browser), and see what cool season-themed maps you can build that just might find their way into matchmaking in the future!



We’ll catch you classy cartographers next time.

Community Cartography 015

Forge Features: August 4, 2023

Book Preview

Fiction

Spartan Vale Arrives At Gao

Halo: Outcasts – Preview 3

Canon Fodder

Issue 143

Canon Fodder: Digsite Dissection

Digsite Screenshots

Community Update

Outcast Outings

Petals and Power Armor

Cultured Cosplay

Framed Figures

Chibi Champions

Community Spotlight

Tenrai Triumphs

Spotlight: July 25, 2023

Meeting the Oath Warden

Halo: Outcasts – Preview 2

Welcome to the latest in Community Cartography! Forgers continue to forge ahead and turn out incredible creations, and they’re only getting even more ambitious. Let’s check out some blasts from the past and something else that will surely blast your socks off!



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THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER Credits: Nilphz, Rafita Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/503004d3-8f71-4481-8d64-bc61923f0c68">The Silent Cartographer</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/503004d3-8f71-4481-8d64-bc61923f0c68"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of The Silent Cartographer recreated in Forge" class="wp-image-74333" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/TheSilentCartographer-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Did someone call for a throwback? Head back to Halo’s roots and explore The Silent Cartographer again. Do you remember your way to the map room?



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DEATH ISLAND EVOLVED Credits: D0ctorSmurf, Virus11010, Its L0L0, Mr Kwatz, Okom1, Mr IncrediJON, Darth Draius, xXLethalAntXx, ShadowPandah Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f6964687-52ea-4269-b34e-445c2446b3e2">Death Island Evolved</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f6964687-52ea-4269-b34e-445c2446b3e2"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Death Island Evolved remade in Forge" class="wp-image-74277" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/DeathIslandEvolved-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Same song, slightly different verse. If you have a slight sense of déjà vu here, that’s because Death Island is another throwback to Halo: CE (for PC) that’s got roots in Silent Cartographer. Keep your wits about you, you never know where the enemy will be.



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FORMIDABLE Credits: Aw Lost Soldier Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3deef5b7-ce41-4a75-a851-8804a403d021">Formidable</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3deef5b7-ce41-4a75-a851-8804a403d021"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Formidable artistic map made in Forge" class="wp-image-74305" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Formidable-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



If you didn’t know just how formidable the power of Halo Infinite’s Forge is, this will give you just a glimpse of what’s possible. Jump in and be blinded by its majesty as you gaze upon this demo from your front row seat.



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LOAF’S SCROLLING ROCKETS Credits: Paul Wall Babyy Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/12b74b2b-c44b-4139-9cdf-51b477117636">Loaf’s Scrolling Rockets</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/e0439294-c919-4a62-9e6f-e5ef980881b4">Gamemode</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/12b74b2b-c44b-4139-9cdf-51b477117636"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Loaf's Scrolling Rockets made in Forge" class="wp-image-74319" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/ScrollingRockets-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



This map/mode answers everyone’s age old question… What if Halo were an explosive side<ins>–</ins>scroller? Grab your friends and get ready to have a rockin’ good time!



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h3>



Forge is a very powerful too<ins>l,</ins> but it can also definitely be a bit overwhelming for those just looking to dip their toes in. (I am one of those that feels out of my depth with Forge!) If you want to learn the basics of scripting for Forge, let <a href="https://twitter.com/VidGamesPete">VidGamesPete</a> give you a hand.



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That wraps up this edition of Forge Features. Whether you decide to take a walk down memory lane, have a good ol’ customs night with your friends, or give scripting a whirl, there’s plenty to check out.



We’ll see you next time!