Community

Community Spotlight

Welcome back to our latest issue of the Community Corner, where we spotlight and interview individuals about what they get up to in the Halo community—art, cosplay, animation, streaming, Forge, and beyond.



Last time, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-entransing">we were joined by Entransing</a> to learn about her journey with Halo as a long-time fan and as an artist.



For this issue, we’re joined by Aimee Saturne, who dabbles in cosplay, streaming, performance, and more!



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Welcome, Aimee! Thank you very much for joining us for this month’s issue of the Community Corner. Tell us about yourself—who are you, what do you do as part of the Halo community, and where can we find you?



Thank you so much for having me—it’s truly an honor! My name is Aimee Saturne, and within the Halo community, I’m a very, very long-time fan of the games and all that they encompass.



I stream Halo Infinite on Twitch, and I also cosplay as our beloved Cortana! <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/aimeesaturne">You can find me on Twitch</a> (and pretty much every other social media platform) <a href="https://twitter.com/AimeeSaturne">@AimeeSaturne</a>.



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What’s your origin story with Halo? How did this great journey begin for you?



Oh yes, the Spartan origin story… It happened long ago one fine evening. My friends and I were bored out of our minds and one of them suggested we play Halo: CE. I was about 8 years old and had no idea what that was. When we finally got to play it, I was horrific at it, but it was the most fun I’d had in a long time.



What piqued my interest too was that it was not only amazing sonically and visually, but the storyline captivated me all at once. The Halo games quickly became my favorite, and that carried on with me through the years. It didn’t matter who I hung out with or what anyone usually played, Halo was always the game everyone could agree on and have a great time with.



Are there any particular areas of the series that you find yourself gravitating towards—are you drawn towards campaign, multiplayer, Forge, expanded universe stuff, cosplay, events, or a mix of various things?



It’s definitely a mix of things! I am typically a campaign girl through and through, but more recently, especially with streaming, multiplayer has garnered a special place in my heart too. It’s such a fun, competitive area to be a part of, and getting those medals when you make a great play is such a rush.



Generally, though, getting wrapped up in the lore of Halo is so intriguing and I’m always champing at the bit to learn more. The universe is so extensive between the games and novels, and now with the TV series as well we get a look into the characters we know and love in a different light, which I happen to appreciate! While I’d always been obsessed with the games, HaloWC ‘22 is really what set off my desire to fall into my obsession and do all I could to share my love of Halo with the world, from streaming to cosplaying as Cortana.



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Who are some of your favorite Halo characters (and why)?



I’m sure most can agree when I say Chief, Cortana, and the Weapon are my absolute favorites. It’s so hard to pick just a handful of these complex characters when there are so many to choose from across the entirety of Halo, but I also love Kelly-087, Avery Johnson, Dr. Halsey, Exuberant Witness, and Kai-125 from the television series. I think they all bring something different to the table when it comes to the storylines they’re a part of.



The novels really bring out deeper aspects of some of the aforementioned characters that we don’t get to see as much in the games, and you really get to learn a lot about the method behind their madness—especially Dr. Halsey. It’s just fun to follow them and to learn about the person behind the Mjolnir or uniform.



And Exuberant Witness is adorable, I just love her voice and personality!



Tell us a bit about how you got into streaming and what you’ve been up to on that front!



I have to thank HaloWC ‘22 for my journey in streaming! Before I attended the event, I had only ever streamed about twice in my life and both times were the Halo Infinite campaign. When I attended Worlds, I sat in on some of the panels, the “Women in Streaming” one in particular, and was immediately inspired to really start streaming Halo and sharing my love of the game with others who felt the same.



I didn’t realize what a large community Halo had, especially online! So, when it was all said and done, I got my set-up together the best I could and started grinding Infinite’s multiplayer. I played bots for the longest time because I was so horrible at it, I didn’t want my teammates to hate me!



Eventually, I felt confident to move on to playing actual humans, and the rest is history. In March 2023, I became a Twitch Affiliate streaming Halo and that was pretty huge for me because I never expected nor intended to get there. I still stream all the time and I’ve gathered such a fun little community that I could not be more grateful for. My viewers really make my world go round, and I’ve made such good friends who actually understand the obsession!



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After your marvelous performance as the Arbiter in our HaloWC 2022 Scene Reading panel, I wanted to ask whether there are things like voice acting or singing that you do?



Being the ‘22 Arbiter was the best role of my life! I am a singer and actress/voice actress—really just an all-around creative as I wear a bunch of hats in different mediums. I’ve been singing and acting since I was a kid though, and actually have music out now on all the usual streaming platforms. I’d always wanted to voice an AI or a big bad in Halo, though… so thank you for having me on-stage to do just that!



Do you have a favorite Halo soundtrack? What aspects of music resonate with and inspire you most?



Trying to pick a favorite soundtrack is so complicated! There are beautiful pieces within all of them, and of course I own them all as well. Halo 4 and Halo 2 are ones that I’m consistently turning back to.



I love when a song creates a feeling and atmosphere, and that carries into video game scores as well. Rather than just being background noise to a cutscene or a fight, all of the tracks heighten each moment sonically. I haven’t heard a Halo soundtrack I haven’t liked, and I can confidently say they each evoke emotion of some kind. And then of course you have bangers too, like Impend (Halo 2) or Covenant Dance (Halo: CE).



Speaking of HaloWC, we just had the 2023 event a few short weeks ago! Which team were you rooting for?



I was rooting for OpTic Gaming and feel so lucky to have seen them compete again this year! Lucid is my favorite player, though they’re all amazing. I could not even begin to imagine being so good at Halo.



We got iced pretty bad by FaZe Clan in the end, but I know we’ll come back strong!



Did you have any other memorable moments and highlights throughout HaloWC 2023?



Oh, plenty! Speaking of Lucid, I got a fist bump from him when the team was making their way onto the stage for the final tournament—that was huge for me.



I also got to see Steve Downes and Jen Taylor again, and meet Keith David for the first time, too! It’s still so crazy to hear and see your childhood right in front of you.



Meeting up with fans and friends was also a major highlight for me. It’s such a warm and fuzzy feeling to have such a welcoming and awesome community, and the Halo World Championship always brings that.



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Tell us a bit about cosplay. Do you have a favorite character to cosplay, and are there others you want to do in the future? What is it that draws you to those characters?



My favorite character to cosplay is Cortana, but I’ve dabbled in other franchises before (like Harley Quinn) without realizing I was cosplaying. I wish I had a cooler story, but I’ve just always been into escapism, and I’ve always wanted to be Cortana, crazy as that sounds. The storyline between her and the Master Chief really captivated me and tugged at my heartstrings, especially once we got around to Halo 4 and realized just how deep their companionship ran.



After watching the HaloWC ‘22 cosplay contest, I realized that I kind of could be her! It didn’t take long before I was gathering all the elements I needed to do so, and figuring out how to edit photos to feature my cosplay in some iconic stills from the game itself.



Down the line, I would really love to cosplay the different variations of Cortana as well—like Halo 5’s version, the Weapon, and even Dr. Halsey, considering she was the model for Cortana to begin with.



What’s your favorite Halo game (or, if it’s too hard to pick one, I suppose we can let you have two!) and why?



The ultimate question! My favorite is Halo 4, but it is very hard to choose just one, and so I’ll have to pick Halo Infinite as well—both for different reasons.



Halo 4 was just so deliciously Halo in my opinion, and it focused so much on the bond between our favorite Spartan and his AI, which had always fascinated me to begin with. Seeing Cortana fall to rampancy and the Chief so desperate to help her, all while fighting the ultimate battle against the Didact? I loved every second of it.



As for Halo Infinite, I loved the storyline as well, the kind of sadness that the storyline held from the aftermath of Halo 4 and Halo 5, and going through it with the Weapon, who begins trying to find herself as well. However, Infinite’s multiplayer was huge for me, and it brought me my streaming journey, as well as so many amazing friends and opportunities. It’s given me some of the best moments of my life so far to date, so I love Infinite on a more personal level.



What are some of your biggest inspirations in life?



The desire for something more; to do what I love and do it unabashedly. I do still have specific inspirations such as certain people, places, or the dreams and aspirations I have, but generally, my drive to make the most of my life is what keeps me going and always chasing the next thing and looking for the next opportunity.



I’m a big advocate of doing all the things you love to do, because life is short and you never want to regret not doing something. If it doesn’t work out the way you want to, at least you tried. That’s further than some people get at all!



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What does being part of the Halo community personally mean to you?



Being part of the Halo community means family—connection. We all have this immense love of a video game that is far more than just a video game to us when it comes down to it. I have never felt more connected with a certain group of people, or more welcomed, especially when I first dipped my toes into the water that is this community. Near or far, we can all get together and play this game and have a good time (or tilt!) and it reminds me of the days when we only had LAN parties and couch co-op.



Having a sense of community around something that I had never realized I could before is enlightening, and I feel proud to be part of such a wide variety of gamers who know exactly how I feel about the series without even having to explain it. We Halo fans go hard!



Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.



I’m actually a marine corps brat, born and raised in Japan. I always say USNC is just in my blood! It’s just too bad Dr. Halsey didn’t turn me into a Spartan. ONI here I come…



There was some heated debate about this between Steve Downes and Jen Taylor on-stage at HaloWC this year, so I thought I would put it out there to folks in the community: Pineapple on pizza—yay or nay? And how about anchovies?



I remember that! Don’t judge me (or do), but absolute yay. Pineapple is actually my favorite! I love a good Hawaiian pizza, and now I feel like I’m probably going to order one tonight. I’m not sure I’ve ever had anchovies on it…but it doesn’t particularly sound like something I’d want to try, either.



Thank you so much again for joining us, Aimee! Do you have any parting words to share?



Thank you so much for having me! This was so fun and really such a dream. Halo is forever, and I would just love to thank everyone involved in making it exactly what it is today, from Combat Evolved to Infinite.



I’ve already mentioned it’s become much more than just a video game, and it’s got such a special place in my heart—and in many others. I can’t wait to attend more events and continue to dive deeper into all that the wonderful universe of Halo offers.



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You can follow Aimee Saturne on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/aimeesaturne">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AimeeSaturne/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/AimeeSaturne">Twitter</a> to keep up with her streaming and cosplay!

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Issue 010

Community Corner: Aimee Saturne

Community Update

Esports

Road to HaloWC 2023

Forge Features

In our last issue of Forge Features before the upcoming release of Season 5 of Halo Infinite on October 17, we revisit some legendary spaces from Halo 2 and Halo 3: ODST that have been lovingly recreated in Forge.



Prepare to bookmark!



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CONTROL ROOM (HALO 2) Credits: tHe PR gAmEr117, AngelitoCO <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/847054c9-b42f-407d-b46e-4be989676919">Bookmark</a>



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“No, Arbiter, the Great Journey has begun. And the Brutes, not the Elites, shall be the Prophets’ escort!”



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SECURITY ZONE Credits: Virus11010, Cousin Tim, Its LOLO, MikRips <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/96ede14f-623e-4868-a745-e791d3dd8e31">Bookmark</a>



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The Office of Naval Intelligence maintains a facility inside the New Mombasa city limits. Be a good neighbor, and respect the ONI security perimeter.



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ALPHA SITE Credits: Virus11010, Cousin Tim, Its LOLO, MikRips <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/42fb7640-19f0-477f-b202-4314acb4b0e3">Bookmark</a>



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You did not respect the ONI security perimeter and are now inside Alpha Site—home to many Vidmaster: Endure success stories. Hope you brought some CQC gear!



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DEIMOS Credits: SE7ENGINE <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f84dd787-335b-4183-8676-33df42f5821f">Bookmark</a>



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And now, for something a little different for those who are fans of both function and form.



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



Reclaimer Studios has put together a two-minute tutorial on how to create a “keycard system” for doors and elevators in Halo Infinite‘s Forge. Switch on closed captions and try it out yourself!



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Stay tuned next week for a preview of what is coming to Forge when Season 5 of Halo Infinite releases later this month—trust us, you don’t want to miss it!



See you on the other side…

Community Cartography 019

Forge Features: October 6, 2023

Arno Kiss x Tenrai - Community Submissions

September comes to a close with a celebration of some Halo birthdays (namely Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo: Reach) to make us all feel old…



But do not fear the unceasing passage of time because we’re about to head into October which means we are just a few short weeks away from the 2023 Halo World Championship and the launch of Season 5 of Halo Infinite.



Before then, let us look back on the month that has come and gone in a blink of an eye. It’s time to dive into the latest edition of the Community Update!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO INFINITE</h2>



HUSKY RAID RETURNS



The Husky Raid playlist has returned, and it now includes the Super Husky Raid mode featuring the special weapon variants from the Halo Infinite campaign which make for an even more chaotic time.



The Husky Raid playlist will remain in matchmaking without a rotation date for now, however, the team will be monitoring its population and feedback.



TENRAI III



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Tenrai III is live in Halo Infinite, running until October 3, which means you still have plenty of time to jump in and complete your free 10-tier Event Pass, which features the new Hatamoto helmet.



Oh, and did we mention that there are eight new community-created maps for you to play on in the Tenrai Social playlist, featuring ninja-styled variants of Slayer, King of the Hill, Strongholds, and other modes?



Jump in, complete Event Challenges to level up that YOROI armor drip, and study the art of the blade!



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/tenrai-3-event-launch" target="_blank">TENRAI II EVENT LAUNCH</a>



STORY SHARD: DUALITY



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/story-shard-duality"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader.jpg" alt="Story Shard: Duality header image depicting the two YOROI Spartans from the Tenrai II and III key art preparing for battle, evoking the confrontation of Arbiter Fal 'Chavamee and Haka in Halo Legends: The Duel" class="wp-image-80592" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/DualityHeader-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Alongside Tenrai III, Duality is a standalone Story Shard that takes the form of a Tenrai-themed retelling of the Halo Legends episode “The Duel,” featuring art from William “Pixelflare” Cameron and Duncan Shaffer.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/story-shard-duality" target="_blank">STORY SHARD: DUALITY</a>



FORGE FEATURES



Our latest edition of Forge Features takes a look at another round of 343-recommended community-made maps—from Forerunner sky constructs and stone temples built into mountainsides, to a medieval-inspired fortress, and beyond.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-18" target="_blank">FORGE FEATURES 018</a>



INTEL



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Our latest Intel drop for Season 4 of Halo Infinite takes the form of a journal entry from Dr. Halsey concerning the data recorded of the mysterious ruins on Heian, as seen in the Halo Legends episode “The Babysitter.”



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/infection-intel#S4Intel4" target="_blank">INTEL #4 – ARCHEOHOMINA</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO ESPORTS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN.jpg" alt="The Visual I D of the 2023 Halo World Championship." class="wp-image-80322" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/2023_HWC_VisID-1920x1080-CLEAN-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The 2023 Halo World Championship draws ever closer, bringing Year 2 of HCS to a climactic conclusion with a $1,000,000 prize pool that will see the ultimate clash of titans take place from October 13-15.



With the return of the Community Stage, the cosplay contest, partnered team booth activations, and some special guest appearances, let’s get you a debrief on everything happening that’s going to make this the biggest year of HCS yet! Keep an eye on our Road to HaloWC 2023 blog, which will be updated over the coming weeks with new information about the event.



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/road-to-halowc-2023">ROAD TO HALOWC 2023</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RADAR BLIPS</h2>



<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-concert-of-words" target="_blank">CANON FODDER: CONCERT OF WORDS</a> – Our latest issue of Canon Fodder celebrates the sixteenth birthday of Halo 3, answers community questions about Halo: Outcasts, shows off a new Swords of Sanghelios ship, and more.</li><li><a href="https://x.com/Halo/status/1704542412457013383?s=20">ARNO KISS x TENRAI ART</a> – We collaborated with illustrator <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.arno-kiss.com/" target="_blank">Arno Kiss</a> on an exclusive Tenrai III digital poster featuring details from the Event Pass. Be sure to check out the event press kit HERE to get your copy in all its HD glory. And for the chance to win one of ten exclusive prints, make Arno’s poster in your style and <a href="http://aka.ms/Tenrai3Giveaway">submit it by September 29!</a></li></ul>



Let’s take a look at some of the incredible submissions thus far.





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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE ARTIST’S CORNER</h2>



This month’s Artist’s Corner piece, naturally, was chosen in celebration of Halo 3’s sixteenth birthday.



Illustrated by Leonid Kozienko for Halo Mythos, this piece depicts the Master Chief, Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam, Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, and 343 Guilty Spark at the start of Halo 3’s final mission—on approach to the control room of Installation 08 where they intend to activate the ring to destroy the local Flood forces that have traveled outside the galaxy (thus ensuring that this installation’s firing does not set off the other rings).



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="660" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-1024x660.jpg" alt="Halo Mythos illustration by Leonid Kozienko depicting the Master Chief, Arbiter, Avery Johnson, and 343 Guilty Spark in the snowy environment of Installation 08 at the end of Halo 3" class="wp-image-82369" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-300x193.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-768x495.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko-1568x1011.jpg 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/MythosTheFinalBattleLeonidKozienko.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Perhaps you fondly recall the first time you played through this mission, be it by yourself or with your friends or family. For me, I am instantly transported back to 2008 when the Vidmaster: Annual achievement went live (exactly a year after the game’s launch)—a challenge that would otherwise reward you with zero gamerscore, but was one of your first steps on the road to unlocking that coveted Recon armor.



I vividly recall getting to the top of the control room by use of strategic Brute Shot grenade jumps, trying to keep everyone together in the Ghosts, the countless checkpoint restarts when one of us got a little overconfident… and the relief of making it to the end, the achievement popping for everyone as we escaped extragalactic space.



Incredible, unforgettable times. Happy birthday, Halo 3!



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Do you feel it? October is coming, which means crunchy autumn leaves on the ground, crisp and cold morning air, peak pumpkin spice latte season, and an unforgettable time of more Halo to come.



Champions shall be crowned, seasonal updates installed, and good times all around! We’ll see you on the other side.

Sweet Sixteenth

Games

Halo Infinite

It’s already the middle of September, can you believe it? So while it’s not quite time to wake anyone up yet, we’re getting close. This year has flown by fast, and Forgers have not slowed down a bit. We have some more awesome maps to show off—from a floating experience, to roaming some fortress ruins, and more. Let’s take a look!



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LEVITATION Credits: ElphCrimLester, Smullepucke Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f9c93a40-dc6e-4f4e-9f64-f23abfe8d95e">Levitation</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite Forge Map Levitation" class="wp-image-80791" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-6-650379c52e67f-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



As a mouse modestly said once, we all float on okay.



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WARSAW Credits: Le Frenchys, Galaxytivity Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5e0143af-f92b-4244-ac32-9579faa992ec">Warsaw</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw.png" alt="Halo Infinite Forge map Warsaw" class="wp-image-80861" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/Warsaw-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



It’s not quite the Vistula River but the lava river fits the industrial aesthetic.



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ARCHON Credits: WAR FH, I am a Luxury, W0lfR3ign, marka2263 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0c688bfa-7be4-4c76-8cce-2123178125ee">Archon</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80819" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-3-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



A map fit for a king with all the gilded accents and abundant treasure to be found.



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FORTRESS Credits: MikRips, bullet2thehead9, Virus11010 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/22115c4e-8e63-4181-b879-1cfaa94eaa03">Fortress</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80833" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/FF18-2-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>



Have fun storming the <s>castle</s> fortress!



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



If you’re looking for some Halo: Combat Evolved remakes to check out, hop on over to Mr Metal Man’s video and see his top ten picks. And yes, Chiron TL-34 is here, which automatically makes this amazing.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SEASONAL SEEKINGS</h2>



Don’t forget we’re still on the lookout for seasonally themed maps so if you got ‘em, let us know using the in-game tags.



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



See you next time for future fancy forges!

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Forge Features: September 15, 2023

The week is over, September has come, and we’ve got a new round-up of 343-recommended Forge maps for you to check out, taking us back to some familiar places—from a dangerous holdout location on Alpha Halo to a certain old fortress by the beach, and beyond.



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ALFA HALO (2552) Credits: ricardootino, DanZama22, Starkey213036 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02f70969-2478-4145-9d51-cca54c00db97">Alfa Halo (2552)</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02f70969-2478-4145-9d51-cca54c00db97"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Alfa Halo map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80087" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF2-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



That old, familiar feeling… At least you won’t have to babysit any marines before calling in evac, let the carnage commence!



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UNEEQ | HIGH GROUND Credits: UneeQ TV, UneeQ Forges, Mr Greencastle, Saucy Situation, wild1551, WookieCookies1, Azwilko1997, ZERO FORGE Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f">UneeQ | High Ground</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of UneeQ High Ground map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80115" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



The enemy team may have the high ground, but they underestimate your power!



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ARCADIA Credits: Beibok, I Crush All Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdf4aa59-8534-4694-b2fa-5a411708a311">Arcadia</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdf4aa59-8534-4694-b2fa-5a411708a311"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Arcadia map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80129" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



The pleasing combination of grassy plains, natural rock formations, and angular Forerunner structures makes up a veritable holy trinity of Halo goodness!



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SPACECAMP (RE:ORBITAL) Credits: Cousin Tim Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1">Spacecamp (RE:Orbital)</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Spacecamp (RE:Orbital) map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80101" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



Welcome back to the Quito Orbital Elevator. With a lot of situational awareness, and a little luck, hopefully the only thing you will lose is your luggage.



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



With the Custom Game Browser in Halo Infinite, it’s easier than ever to party up with new friends and foes who are playing custom classics from the days of yore (Lightspeed Halo is always a good time!) or trying out some of the jaw-dropping new game types that have been made possible.



On that front, if you haven’t already checked out this video from jackfrags as he explores what the customs scene has to offer, this will definitely give you a good glimpse at the community’s chaotic creativity!



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That wraps this issue up. And as a reminder: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-15">we’re on the hunt for seasonal-themed maps</a>, so be sure to tag your creations with the relevant seasonal tages:



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



Happy Forgin’!

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Spotlight: August 31, 2023

Corpo

Diminished

Megapolis

Ronin

Scarlett's Landing

Smallhalla

Aqueduct

Disciple

Ain’t no raid like a Husky Raid! That’s right. Everyone’s favorite linear Capture the Flag (CTF) mode with random weapons has arrived in Halo Infinite!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HUSKY HISTORY</h2>



First introduced to Halo matchmaking in Halo 4, Husky Raid quickly became a fan favorite. The concept was simple: there’s a narrow corridor, everyone has random weapons and limited cover, and you’ve got to get the enemy’s flag. The chaotic and fervent push to get to the opposite side to merely pull the flag proved to be half the battle… followed by the fight back down the corridor of doom and the push to bring the flag home to score.



In short, it’s CTF with the intensity and chaos turned up to eleven—weapons are random, attrition is high, and the battle for the flags is fierce.



Husky Raid returned in Halo 5 with a plethora of incredible community-made maps and a slew of REQ weapon variants to make the corridors go boom, which solidified its place as one of the all-time great Halo modes—something that, much like Infection in Halo 2, was born from the sheer creative might of the community. And now, Husky Raid has made its way to Halo Infinite.



Let’s take a look at where you’ll be doing battle!



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



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5c456546-7452-4a99-a776-40b21bc8b3a7">CORPO</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Almighty%20Nubs">Almighty Nubs</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/PotablePotato">PotablePotato</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5c456546-7452-4a99-a776-40b21bc8b3a7">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/540da70f-eeea-45ba-aa44-86897ae0d905">DIMINISHED</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SgtAvel">Sgt Avel</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/magpieleon">MAGPIE LEON</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/boinksi">Boinski</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/The_KingWhale">TheKingWhale</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/540da70f-eeea-45ba-aa44-86897ae0d905">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/57a4cf34-5280-4742-92f6-546d16e6f683">MEGAPOLIS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/InfiniteStore3">Erickyboo</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/57a4cf34-5280-4742-92f6-546d16e6f683">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6575c773-970b-4607-bf72-9caf081a9066">RONIN</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BonkSalsa">Bonk Salsa</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MyNameIsMattTTV">Djungelskog7425</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6575c773-970b-4607-bf72-9caf081a9066">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/83054ed1-d854-4057-8894-9bc4b09ff508">SCARLETT’S LANDING</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ZaddyHammer">Zaddy Hammer</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/83054ed1-d854-4057-8894-9bc4b09ff508">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/46a9df21-1b5e-447e-82be-b12c119781ac">SMALLHALLA</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/_Okom">Okom1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nkdfry">nkdape</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SgtSurchin">Virus11010</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/scrubulba">Scrubulba</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Mr%20Kwatz">Mr Kwatz</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikRips">MikRips</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mooshg_">Cousin Tim</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Micheal%20B%202k8">Micheal B 2K8</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_IncrediJon">Mr IncrediJON</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/46a9df21-1b5e-447e-82be-b12c119781ac">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/44163103-704c-42b8-99e8-45e218b2f78a">AQUEDUCT</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Lunnzies">Lunnzies</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/44163103-704c-42b8-99e8-45e218b2f78a">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9a64ea3f-fb79-4f18-bd29-ee2372c836e0">DISCIPLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thekarmaplex">karmaplexTTV</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VidGamesPete">VidGamesPete</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DelOutdoors">Dellsoto</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9a64ea3f-fb79-4f18-bd29-ee2372c836e0">Download Link</a>



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Thank you to all the Forgers who helped bring this playlist to life and used our 343ask-HuskyRaid tag so we could find the content. For even more versions and<a> </a>experiences, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc">don’t forget to check out the Content Browser</a>.



You know the drill. Prepare for chaos!



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Husky Raid | Halo Infinite

Thursday Thaw

Happy Friday! If you don’t have weekend plans that are set in stone, check out this week’s Forge creations—how else will you be able to take a break in a quaint village to touch some digital grass, enjoy a leisurely trip through a museum, explore a fan-favorite Halo 4 map remade in Halo Infinite, and then play some cat-and-mouse?



Let’s take a gander together!



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TAVERN Credits: bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2a15cc0d-dd7d-4797-b8ba-5ff1be702747">Tavern</a>



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Are you tired, Spartan? Pull up a seat by the fire, have a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, and relax for a bit.



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SUSURRA Credits: Dr nominoe, bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e1044e9a-176f-48dd-8d9a-e53e65832caa">Susurra</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Susurra" class="wp-image-78697" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



As you tour the museum, be sure to channel those dulcet tones of yours and keep your voice at a whisper.



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PERDITION Credits: Cousin Tim, I Crush All Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/27e2a3a4-4ed3-4c39-9e84-d308e5dad041">Perdition</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Perdition" class="wp-image-78669" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



This remake of a fan-favorite Halo 4 BTB map had us feeling right at home.



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STELLAR Credits: CANADIAN ECHO, Minister Muffin Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/10393ccd-1b5a-4a77-b1e4-8ce2577151a6">Stellar</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Stellar" class="wp-image-78683" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Let the games of cat and mouse begin… Wind your way from the bottom to the top as you hunt down your opponents.



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



Last time we saw VidGamesPete, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-14">we looked at scripting and lists</a>. After our recent August update, he is back with another scripting and lists tutorial… but this time make the lists large.



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That’s a wrap for this week’s edition. Don’t forget that <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-15">we’re on the hunt for seasonal-themed maps</a>, so be sure to tag your creations so we can easily find them. If you’ve got a great Halo-ween theme idea, or a winter wonderland, or anything else that is seasonal, we want to see them!

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Forge Features: August 18, 2023