Forge Features: July 16, 2025
Welcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game.
Ready for a summer fling? Our latest Forge Feature introduces you to admirable arenas, infectious Infection modes, hot-and-heavy Husky Raids, and Halo Infinite parkour with plenty of handholding. Bookmark your favorite Forge creations for a truly memorable outing.
SUPERB SLAYERS
Exciting arenas for free-for-all and Team Slayer matches. Use the links to add them to your Halo Infinite bookmarks.
HAYABUSA VILLAGE
Forged by: Typhoonsy, General RockyST, Befi, Aejiseer, Sai Ryku, Saber, Levi, Galaxytivity, Meju, Gooboligy, IlRoguee, Joytell, Nuko FS, Nepcys, Cognisence, Secret TrapCard, Legion Brger, Sam Faison, Sushir Saxon, Valen Quinn, Warren Gaz, sShibui, Zisi
Peace reigns in this idyllic village at the foothills of Mount Fuji. Under a perennial sunset resides the storied Hayabusa clan, whose elders understood the combat value of excellent long- and mid-range sight lines. You must channel the spirit of the Dragon Ninja to thwart foes wherever they appear—whether amidst the shrines or in the quiet copses of sakura and bamboo. (Word to the wise: keep the Mongoose out of the koi pond).
GRAND PIT
Forged by: Brooily9259
The Pit from Halo 3 enjoys an intimate rendezvous with l’Art déco. Tastefully beautified with luxuriously appointed furnishings, marble inlaid floors, and a—dare we say?—deliciously Simpsonian hue, this rendition of a time-honored map introduces plenty of eye candy to ogle between kills. Peruse the titanic Spartan statuary and geometric plein air installations as you mow your way through the estate, but don’t let the décor distract you.
ADRIFT
Forged by: UneeQ TV, FOTUS, CHEF BLAMSEY, xXxFLACOxXx, conceptualarts1, Im Da Mask, Prim 27, Le Frenchys, Mr Greencastle, MASTERMINDEVAN, Aizarikijaz, Perfectum88, NeedMoreCrayons, VidGamesPete, SMOKY DREAMSS, Level Design, Helioshasta, CJ Poppinov, I ZURXITY I, kickingsumo807, dayumitsskai, bunanatoast, Rebs Ayeee, majestic0turtle, FOTUS SHADOW212, kirito7656, InfinityShot219, Mr Multibit, jcsm mssm mm pp, Firefox 1346566, Urraiuu Xikuuze
Adrift from Halo 4 returns in stunning detail, thanks to this well-navigated collab between superstar Forgers. Set in an abandoned Colonial Administration Authority mining vessel, this updated map has been redesigned with Halo Infinite movement in mind. Bookmark the base map for fast, arena-style modes or venture forth in its dedicated Firefight variant.
BTB: MINING OP SPACE COMBAT
Forged by: Pheelix, Bearshark1226, ElFuquaGP, Shirak90, Plazmatix, Waratorum, AdriftYew414903, HYDRAC5, SII Reece, BaldEagle3 33
In this cosmic turf war, two mining platforms loaded with Banshees straddle an asteroid belt, where opposing forces must destroy the opposition by any means necessary. Assail your enemies across the sweeping breadths of both vessels, or meet them in aerial combat through fields of floating detritus. Don’t miss the chance to teleport to the asteroids for power weapons and equipment—but watch out for Banished pirates lurking in the sector!
TRENCHES AND BUNKERS
Forged by: Asado E., ElPangcreas
Mist, mud, and miles. This war-torn map offers grungy trenches and sniper’s roosts for a rousing game of Team Snipers. Before you leave base, jump into the fixed Scorpion tank to shell the enemy base, or ascend to the crow’s nest through the black door to pick off anybody foolish enough to poke their heads out.
DUELLUM
Forged by: Zlitchufdux
An alien cavern with gulchy vibes. Teams spawn at opposing Forerunner towers in a vast expanse teeming with photoluminescent vegetation. When the fighting starts, you’ll need to leap over lava fissures and sneak through fungus-covered passageways to get the drop on your enemies while they marvel at all the otherworldly details.
IMMACULATE INFECTIONS
Creepy maps and Infection-mode variants that linger. Browse these Forge creations to find your new favorite hunting grounds.
LONDON SUBURBS
Map by: BearOdyssey, TheLegendJTL, ForeignRockets, KingDylan7991, Ultimateshot114
Mode by: FutileLamb
The trains have stopped running. Rain in the forecast, but that’s typical. In fact, the solitude of this charming hamlet is troubled only by the monsters racing through its streets. In this Infection map, Survivors must flee through deceptively quiet back alleys and the overlapping ramps of a neon-soaked tram station in the heart of a London suburb. With Infected pouring out of air vents and over the rooftops, your best bet might be to hide out in the pub and “wait for the whole thing to blow over.” Plays nicely with FutileLamb’s Infection mode.
MINING VESSEL
Forged by: C4TCH33, Admonisher7, VINDECAT0R, Estebon7655
A map designed for expendable crews. Featuring corpses on gurneys, steel corridors, a maze of air vents, and plenty of other horror-flick hallmarks, these Forgers have nailed the claustrophobic feel of a mining vessel destined for the outer rim. Use with any Infection mode to simulate a tête-à-tête with the perfect organism.
BLACK FRIDAY ON OUTLETS
Forged by: Okom1, Small Napkins, DrPepper4828, tippletine, Swiimmy, Burbington, Carpenson, IttyBittyNinja
This shopper might be more than you bargained for. In the “Black Friday” Infection mode, one player must eliminate a team of Survivors armed only with their weak, little fists. The custom map Outlets offers quaint shops, ingenious hiding places, and teleportation hijinks that would make Scooby and the gang blush.
If you can evade the Infected, you might just find the deal of a lifetime.
POTENT PvE
Looking for Banished showdowns, Firefight maps, or a new narrative game mode? Check out these picks from popular PvE experiences.
HALO LE’ LAGUNA FIREFIGHT
Forged by: IcyAsh3956, TwinPHILLY13
Inspired by the preferred showtune stage of a certain feline regent, this map boasts a roaring waterfall, a savannah full of wildflowers, and a sturdy log bridge as its mane attractions. The similarities end there. Gear up at the fortified UNSC bunker and stampede across the plains to introduce the Banished to the Circle of Life.
Between the massive Covenant and Forerunner bases and the sprawling gorge, there are plenty of hidden details (like the piano on the balustrade—presumably Sir Elton’s?) to check out while you’re hiding from waves of savage Banished reinforcements. No worries!
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Forged by: xPaulxDx, SassyBlueexo, IwinBoomer, Crist39081, SillyWave567137, ArchThyme536387, Mrs Boutwell, X5partacus5X, StarWarsFan8973, Crangrape8619, DaddyGaby6926, CaughtVirusX438, DookiSplattr, I Bezos I, i Kdogg77 I, Lowlife7717, track582150, COUGAR 001, mikechi, TheShakerMaker, Toboybalan, MamaBot2000, Yezzyprx1, Turkey Straw, JM Chopper7969, Spanky678999
Firefight in the 508. The Banished are invading the Boston suburbs, and it’s up to you and your fellow townies to give them a proper Beantown welcome. Defend the block against punishing waves, dodge through back alleys, and take cover in the familiar parlor of your cousin who works at the seaport. Bookmark both day and night variants above!
WE ARE ODST
Forged by: TaloS926478, O7OF
Set in a destroyed terrain based on the iconic Halo 3: ODST trailer, this map offers plenty of places to aura farm in between sets. The accompanying mode offers no shields—only the dread-inducing drone of your health slowly replenishing—and a flashlight for comfort. Featuring orbital insertions, imposing enemies, and a Pelican airlift escape, this map is the perfect place for dropping feet-first into hell. Again and again.
If you can find the Catch, Fog, and Famine skulls hidden on the map (look at the holotable at spawn for clues!), you’ll reveal a secret power-weapon cache to even the odds.
HUSKY HANGS
Get in, get out, get sweaty. Husky Raid mode features random weaponry and one way forward. Check out these thrilling thrash-em-ups for your next Husky outing.
BANISHED PvPvE HUSKY CTF
Forged by: baconboy100017, DiastolicPigeon, Brakken5564
Absolute mayhem. Opposing teams are entrenched in bases larded with autoguns, with legendary weapons and AI allies to aid them in seizing enemy flags. The Banished garage has a slight advantage over its UNSC counterpart, but who doesn’t love a Wraith in the mix? You’ll receive fresh alien reinforcements whenever the current batch is eliminated, and sally forth with even more powerful allies upon successful captures.
Grab any of the three enemy flags in a first-to-five adrenaline rush like no other!
NEW YORK HUSKY RAID
Forged by: Handsome Huber
A grimy vision of New York’s outer boroughs, ripped straight from a 1980s crime flick. Unlike most other Husky Raid maps, Handsome Huber’s cinematic city features a nice bell-end shape at the center, which makes for some interesting exchanges with the locals.
CITY OF GODS
Forged by: Reginaldcide
A Husky arena with soul. Parry the advances of your opponents in a gilded hall lined with the defeated remnants of a recent (and notoriously difficult) battle. Fans of unforgiving game series may enjoy rekindling their spirits near the fire, if only to catch their breath.
MAXIMUM MOVEMENT
A selection of flowy parkour maps for aerial antics. For best results, map creators suggest using the following settings: Autoclamber disabled, toggle sprint, and hold to crouch.
PARKOUR TUTORIAL WITH HINTS
Forged by: UndividedBrute8, uuinning, Requx43, Tarauxx, Kanyi1337, JamesCantAim405, Brownman2003, Silent Ode, JAKE N D BoX, Karlthuzad5467, LowerHat460, KlownShorty, mateositico, CaptainJ09, Modest1989, Danizzy EU
Get moving with the ultimate instructional course. Complete increasingly difficult parkour courses with helpful how-tos and checkpoints (look for sandwiches!) along the way. After you’ve cleared the numbered runs, you’ll graduate to the red, blue, and green challenge courses, featuring equipment-aided jumps and third-person turret slides.
New to Halo Infinite parkour? Get unstuck with Danizzy EU’s impressive chill-fi run.
PROJECT AIR PARKOUR 2
Forged by: Snappy8516
The original Project Air Parkour (by Joshington and Mark) showcased mad moves in an aesthetic cityscape inspired by a certain dystopian wall-crawler game, making it an instant classic among Halo Infinite freerunners. Now Snappy8516 (a.k.a. his airness, Joshington) leaves the concrete jungle for a tropical traipse through even more awe-inspiring stunts.
Kick back, grab some shade, and prepare to be awed by Hypermega’s 9:27 run.
YAGI PARKOUR
Forged by: Mr Miyagi321
Put your skills to the test in this thrilling parkour stage by ace aerialist Mr Miyagi321. This sidewinding, hip-shuffling, and decidedly equipment-maxxed course will challenge your ability to think (and overthink) exactly which buttons you’re pressing at any given moment. As always, use marking to teleport back to your last checkpoint (because the void is not kind).
Watch Yagi beast through a perfect run in this sensei-tional playthrough video.
MADCAP MINIGAMES
All war and no play makes dull Spartans. Bookmark these minigames for a few laughs!
HALO WARS 2 BLITZ: EVOLUTION
Forged by: Lemonsquare7609
A creative RTS mode in the style of Halo Wars 2. Pick your hero unit, use marking to direct them around the map, and earn hero upgrades by killing enemies and capturing zones. You’ll earn one point toward victory for holding two zones, and two points per second for holding all three. It can get tough in the later stages, so use your hero powers judiciously!
JUMP ROPE | HOOVERDAM
Forged by: LudoHT, Its L0L0, Artifice7285, Zaddy Hammer
Nothing like touring the sights! This minigame invites you to the iconic Hoover Dam to leapfrog out-of-control vehicles. Survivors stuck on a tightrope at the dam’s edge must outlast oncoming traffic by jumping at the right moment, or else they’ll join the Infected. Pro tip: use your Quantum Translocator to return to the rope, in case you survive the hit.
SILLY SCENERY
Here’s a selection of funny bookmarks for the next after-hours customs sesh.
CHIROPTERAN CAVERN
Forged by: Proud xAbyss, IIFlexyy420
The lair of a troubled billionaire, filled with cutting-edge gadgetry, trophies from a rogue’s gallery of villains, and totally unnecessary uplighting. Leap into action with your little chums and embark on a nightly crusade against the forces of evil! The tanky wheels on display suggest a certain creative inception, but we still detect a bit of Burtonesque camp.
BRICK ISLE
Forged by: RiskiestSole35
Mama and papa have never been so proud! On this carefully constructed island paradise, blockheads will enjoy the chance to “pepper” their enemies with bullets and put a few “nicks” in their armor in familiar surroundings. Make sure to get your infomania booster before visiting—and whatever you do, do not deliver anchovy pizza to the Brutester.
SANDWICHMENT
Forged by: Bucky Braden, IncensedLoki99, HEY MlKEY, SexyMasterChief, MrRandomUHD, v Atlantis, A Squid Loaf, Scootiee, Kat Rat A Tat, DEATH WEAPONxx, TurbTastic, b0b is here, Julianoz1224, Murloc, ARNDT I A BOSS, Ok Robert, Capt hindsight0, unsorted guy
[UPDATE: An earlier version of this section erroneously misattributed the origin of this map's inspiration.]
Shipment, on rye, with a shmear. In this delectable recreation of a favorite FPS map, everything is a sandwich. Shipping containers, the forklifts, even the Pelican and Warthogs in the background—all rendered in lightly toasted sandwiches. It’s a map with the works.
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