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<p>Fall is (almost) here and so is another installment of Forge Features! This is where we look at all the incredible works that players across the <em>Halo</em> community are creating in <em>Halo Infinite</em>’s Forge tool.</p>



<p>And yes. I’m blinded by the majesty each and every time. Let’s check out some new stuff together!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/93c10991-6e5c-4cf9-91f2-03bc40329a05">BENEATH</a></h2>



<p>Credits: Zaddy Hammer, The Xzamplez<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/93c10991-6e5c-4cf9-91f2-03bc40329a05">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Beneath - an ethereal map created in Halo Infinite's Forge tool." class="wp-image-119119" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Beneath_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>“Stunning” is the only word that comes to mind checking out this asymmetrical map. Everything about this map is pleasing to the eye and serves as a brilliant reminder of how powerful Forge is.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c61aa8f0-d6d3-4ee7-b6ed-704d922fafa7">CONJURER</a></h2>



<p>Credits: bullet2thehead9, MikRips, DISTORTED JAKAL, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c61aa8f0-d6d3-4ee7-b6ed-704d922fafa7">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Conjurer - a reimagining of Wizard from Halo C E, created in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-119133" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Conjurer_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Wizard…Warlock…Warlord…This map has known many iterations. But this might be the most beautiful one yet. Looks like it was conjured straight out of a fantasy novel!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4d7632b7-6511-4a52-aafd-825c7fa77d8a">BOREALIS</a></h2>



<p>Credits: SilvervioletX98<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4d7632b7-6511-4a52-aafd-825c7fa77d8a">Bookmark</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9ffdeb92-4b35-4023-840e-c5c79517ae9d">Firefight Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Borealis - A B T B map inspired by Halo C E with a borealis in the sky created in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-119147" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/Borealis_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Fit for a Big Team Battle or a fierce Firefight, Borealis will give you big <em>Halo: Combat Evolved</em> vibes.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/54cb69c3-9f60-4061-85c4-0ab3da4d234a">HACKSAW CANYON</a></h2>



<p>Credits: nkdape<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/54cb69c3-9f60-4061-85c4-0ab3da4d234a">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Hacksaw Canyon - a map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-119161" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/HacksawCanyon_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Mashing up the unlikely pairing of <em>Halo 4</em> and the battle of Hacksaw Ridge, this map works great for 8v8 squad battles as well as Firefight: King of the Hill, and a bunch of other modes.  </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2abba1f1-c1b6-4f69-8136-70ebea74fcf1">SILENT CARTOGRAPHER</a></h2>



<p>Credits: Nilphz, AxiosVH, Starkey213036, ArturBloodshot and RedDeath3401<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2abba1f1-c1b6-4f69-8136-70ebea74fcf1">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/2f321d6e-7c78-41ec-aaf2-517cafc60188">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1079" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint.jpg" alt="The Halo C E campaign mission Silent Cartographer recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-119175" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SilentCartographer_Waypoint-1568x881.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The quintessential Master Chief experience—storming the beach of the Silent Cartographer. Now playable in <em>Halo Infinite</em>, courtesy of Forge.</p>



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<p>We’re always on the lookout for your creations, whether we’re surfing the in-game Customs Game Browser, browsing <s>Twitter</s> X, or by checking out the Forge show and tell area on the <a href="http://discord.gg/Halo">Halo Discord</a>.</p>



<p>Keep sharing your work and we’ll see you next time!</p>


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Refuge

Courtyard

Gyrefight

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Ardent Prayer

Lone Wolf


<p>The hills in Firefight: King of the Hill have moved to a new location. Reach, to be exact.</p>



<p>The latest update to the map pool for Firefight will have you battling the Banished on the familiar territory that is <em>Halo: Reach</em> maps. (Okay and one that’s <em>technically</em> a <em>Halo 2</em> map remade in <em>Halo: CEA</em> in <em>Halo: Reach</em>.) From the beaches of Gyre to the <em>Ardent Prayer</em>, drop in and get ready to make a stand.</p>



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<p class="has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">REFUGE</a></p>



<p>Credits: Cousin Tim, InfiniteForges, Micheal B 2K8, NightAvenger01<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">Bookmark</a></p>





<p>Dive head long into the fight on this map that you should know like the back of your hand. </p>



<p>We call that a tactical advantage.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655">COURTYARD</a></h2>



<p>Credits: bullet2thehead9, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2f337095-3c19-4fb8-96ec-d9321c015655">Bookmark</a></p>





<p><em>“We’ve got Jackals in the courtyard!”</em></p>



<p>Defending Sword Base is the quintessential, classic Firefight experience straight out of <em>Halo: Reach</em> so let your muscle memory kick in as you hang out on the bridge and upper ledges, picking off the enemies as they approach the courtyard.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ede320ec-bb44-45b8-96f6-067b535465f8">GYREFIGHT</a></h2>



<p>Credits: Igrizhar, Virus11010, Mr Kwatz, MikRips<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ede320ec-bb44-45b8-96f6-067b535465f8">Bookmark</a></p>





<p>While you might be storming the beach, it’s not a tempest in a teapot so just keep your wits about you and defend the hill while enjoying the scenery.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/93e40961-62f2-41f9-87e7-3024536a07db">POWERHOUSE</a></h2>



<p class="has-normal-font-size">Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, ArtN00b, wild1551<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/93e40961-62f2-41f9-87e7-3024536a07db">Bookmark</a></p>





<p>The map you played in the <em>Halo: Reach</em> beta has evolved. Night falls and you’ll be taking on the enemy and battling it out under the stars. There’s a lot of ground to cover so keep your eyes peeled. They’re yours, do it quietly.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5f134e8d-8d5f-4a5e-91b1-db288d264edb">ARDENT PRAYER</a></h2>



<p>Credits: Gghio7<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5f134e8d-8d5f-4a5e-91b1-db288d264edb">Bookmark</a></p>





<p>Time for a little boarding action. Make your way onto the <em>Ardent Prayer</em> and seize control of each zone in this linear Firefight KotH experience. The hills will always spawn in the same order, and you’re confined to the room until the next one spawns. You’ll feel more like you’re going through a Campaign experience than your classic FF KOTH match. </p>



<p>And for this go-around, just make sure the timer isn’t fried. We don’t wanna leave anyone behind.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cfc9685a-eddb-41c1-be15-0dd5b8b7e066">LONE WOLF</a></h2>



<p>Credits: bullet2thehead9, Mr Greencastle<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cfc9685a-eddb-41c1-be15-0dd5b8b7e066">Bookmark</a></p>





<p>This time you have a squad for your last stand as you take on the enemy. Stick with your buddy and get to the hills first to improve your odds of survival.</p>



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<p>It’s a good mix of maps that should feel familiar for fans of <em>Halo: Reach. </em>Now that we’ve covered that, you know how it goes.</p>



<p>Objective: Survive</p>



<p>Good luck.</p>


Firefight: Battle for Reach


<p>While it’s been a bit, it’s been by no means dull. Since the last Forge Features edition, we’ve since had a <a href="https://aka.ms/FleetcomOperationLaunch">major content update,</a> three new modes (<a href="https://aka.ms/SentryDefenseBTB">BTB Sentry Defense</a>, <a href="https://aka.ms/FleetcomVIP">VIP</a>, and <a href="https://aka.ms/Headhunter">Headhunter</a>), and had a couple new Operations. But it’s finally back! Let’s check out some more fantastic Forge Features together.</p>



<p>Let’s jump in!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dde40c05-2441-4e17-a4ed-3888a4a79c1e">ASCENSION</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dde40c05-2441-4e17-a4ed-3888a4a79c1e">Bookmark</a><br>Credits: bullet2thehead9, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, DISTORTED JAKAL</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1152" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01.jpg" alt="A Forge remake of Halo 2's map Ascension" class="wp-image-116569" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ascension_01-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></figure>



<p>Strong 2004 flashbacks here. Just in time for the <strong>twentieth </strong>anniversary of <em>Halo 2</em>. (Seriously? 20? How did that happen. Feels like just yesterday I was playing SWAT Carbines on the <em>Halo 2</em> version of this…)</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e78e9cdc-736d-4ba6-a17d-85fb5936324b">HIGHGEAR</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e78e9cdc-736d-4ba6-a17d-85fb5936324b">Bookmark</a><br>Credits: WAR FH, W0lfR3ign, Okom1, I am a Luxury</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02.jpg" alt="A reimagining of Halo 3's High Ground in Halo Infinite's Forge called "High Gear"" class="wp-image-116583" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HighGear_02-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>High Ground: Evolved. This crew brought 2007 into 2024 with this evolution of the map that’s perfect for objective gameplay.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/abf3f00e-4e1f-4e30-863d-a02a1cbc6711">HOT POTATO TAG</a></h2>



<p>Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/abf3f00e-4e1f-4e30-863d-a02a1cbc6711">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a8119872-7a33-4b58-93a8-d84abaec74f9">Mode</a><br>Credits: Synth7564</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag.jpg" alt="An obstacle course looking Forge map designed to play hot potato on." class="wp-image-116597" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/HotPotatoTag-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>It’s tag meets hot potato as the player that is “It” has the skull and needs to melee someone else to pass it off. Use your mobility skills (sometimes you have a thruster, sometimes a grappleshot) to evade and avoid being caught with the potato when the timer reaches zero.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bd19afb0-35d7-4b2b-9b6e-2e047088add6">CASTLE TOWN</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bd19afb0-35d7-4b2b-9b6e-2e047088add6">Bookmark</a><br>Credits: Happy Majora</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown.jpg" alt="A castle fortress built in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-116611" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/CastleTown-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Stand as twilight descends and defend the castle. Become the legend you were born to be. </p>



<p>PS – Have fun storming the castle! </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dee1171a-67ae-46b3-81cf-182e735f71ca">GATEKEEPER</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dee1171a-67ae-46b3-81cf-182e735f71ca">Bookmark</a><br>Credits: SilvervioletX98</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper.jpg" alt="A mashup of Halo 3's Blackout and Guardian created in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-116625" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Gatekeeper-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Blackout but make it Guardian. The perfect mashup of the two fan-favorite maps.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e3a47c9b-2363-4f8f-a1e5-139289421dfe">CASCADE</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e3a47c9b-2363-4f8f-a1e5-139289421dfe">Bookmark</a><br>Credits: Classy Moth, beesonmars, DireDaybreak, Haijakk, sjmpson, Uber Panzerhund</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade.jpg" alt="A doubles map built into some cliffs in Halo Infinite's Forge." class="wp-image-116639" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Cascade-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Designed for 2v2 so grab a Spartan that’s got your back and take on another dynamic duo.</p>



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<p>There’s a good mix of old and new to be had in this issue so bookmark now and check them out later. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the Forge experience, show off some of your work, or get some pro-tips on scripting, don’t forget to swing by the <a href="https://discord.gg/Halo">Halo Discord and check out the Forge</a> section where you can find Forgers ready to assist.</p>



<p>Until next time!</p>


Community Cartography 029

Forge Features: August 23, 2024


<p><em>One skull<br>Two skull<br>Flame skull<br>Score skull</em></p>



<p>Headhunter returns! Introduced in <em>Halo: Reach</em>, this frenetic FFA mode will put your multi-tasking ability to the test. You’ll have to juggle your hunter-gatherer skills with tracking and navigation as you earn kills, collect skulls, and head to the capture point to score them.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>A BRIEF HISTORY OF HEADHUNTING</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01.jpg" alt="A Halo Infinite Spartan with the Haunted helmet standing, holding a skull, while flaming skulls rain down around him" class="wp-image-114751" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_01-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Originally concepted as a mode for <em>Halo 2</em>, Headhunter would eventually find its way into <em>Halo: Reach</em> in 2010.</p>



<p>Many of you may find yourselves thinking back to May 3, 2010, when the multiplayer beta for <em>Reach </em>was active. It was here that the Headhunter mode made its formal debut on Powerhouse and Sword Base, where every kill saw a shower of skulls fly out from your opponents for you to collect.</p>



<p>Some of the old hands here know what they’re in for, but the rest of you are due an education…</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><strong>HUNT THE <s>TRUTH</s> HEADS</strong></h2>



<p>It’s every Spartan for themselves in Headhunter. It’ll be you versus seven other Spartans in this free-for-all mode. Each time a Spartan gets killed, they will drop a skull on the ground. In order to score points, you’ll need to scoop up the skulls and deliver them to the capture point.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03.jpg" alt="A Halo Infinite Spartan with the Haunted helmet running through a field of blazing skulls in a match of Headhunter." class="wp-image-114737" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Headhunter_Waypoint_03-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The capture zones (which resemble King of the Hill zones) will be scattered around the map and will change every 45 seconds. As kills happen, skulls will be scattered across the map. There are two ways to win a game of Headhunter:</p>



<ul>
<li>Score 25 skulls cumulatively</li>



<li>Score 10 skulls at once</li>
</ul>



<p>10 skulls are the maximum you can hold in your pockets, so if you’ve caught them all start heading towards a capture zone. It’s not as simple as meandering over to win, however. If you’re trying to score multiple skulls, you are a high value target and the rest of the lobby will be doing their best to stop you from ending the game immediately.</p>



<p>Here are the maps you’ll be hunting skulls on:</p>



<ul>
<li>Aquarius</li>



<li>Behemoth</li>



<li>Catalyst</li>



<li>Chasm</li>



<li>Cliffhanger</li>



<li>Forbidden</li>



<li>Forest</li>



<li>Live Fire</li>



<li>Prism</li>



<li>Streets</li>
</ul>



<p>High risk, high reward—try not to lose your head.</p>



<p>Welcome back to Headhunter.</p>


Headhunter

Olympic Tower

Issue 156

Canon Fodder: Fleetcom Fiction