Spotlight: July 23, 2025

The Community Spotlight series showcases a selection of awesome fan art, videos, crafts, and other creations by the Halo community. Share your work with us on social media using hashtag #HaloSpotlight to be considered for the next Spotlight!
Grab an Overshield, because the Halo community never misses! Dive into our latest Community Spotlight to see action-packed fan films, unbridled artistry, and a masterclass in mythmaking from some of the fandom’s most talented creators.
FAN FILMS
Spartans never die—they just go missing in action. Hong Kong-based animator and VFX compositor tommylau74 recently unleashed this action-packed fanimation starring Chief in a one-sided tussle with a Covenant armada (the odds are in his favor, naturally). There may be no sound effects, but the visuals hit so hard you can hear 'em.
Between the Elite rodeo, a slow-mo knife throw, Chief’s “magical plumber” routine, and the Brute taking an elbow from the turnbuckle, it’s honestly hard to decide which moment is the most “peak.”
This stop-motion epic by Green Soldier Productions reveals the mortal toll of the Great Schism in a bloody battle between the loyalist Covenant and disgraced Elite warriors.
Torin tells that to the Covenant in an adorable short starring pop-stick puppets.
“So, what’s your favorite type of drywall?” In Magpieleon’s 10,000-subscriber machinima special, the celebration is disrupted by an evil foe seeking—quite understandably—to put an end to an incessant song. Features cameo appearances by Halo machinima greats!
Despite our best technologies, there is no known cure for cranius confettus. In this tragic short, Sud explores the dubious canonicity of the Grunt Birthday Party Skull as a Sangheili doctor breaks sad news to Flippity-Yap-Bap’s human companion.
Let there be lore! Kammyshep constructs a sprawling timeline explaining the context and relationships between every chapter of the Halo universe. Grab a snack and a Snuggie for this one, ‘cause it’s story time.
LoreWithWes fondly remembers the motion-graphic adaptations of Halo: Evolutions with an extensive recap of “Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian.” Throughout the video, Wes breaks down ODST Michael Baird’s story and its broader implications for the Halo universe.
LATER, LEGACY!
We’re still catching up on all the love from last month’s Operation: Legacy, so here’s a fresh effusion of community artistry inspired by the enduring legacy of Halo 3 multiplayer.
To honor Operation: Legacy’s returning armor sets, Primis_Ghost recreated a popular image from Halo 3’s multiplayer file-share circles.
As a hallowed helm returned from the shadows, Spartanca drew this Hayabusa warrior channeling the might of the Dragon Ninja.
If Grifball had existed during the Italian Renaissance, studies of the “breakaway-runner smash” would probably look like this piece by Silent1Meow.
ExaminarI brings some old friends together for a game of CTF.
A Hayabusa warrior makes a desperate last stand in this epic onslaught by Ryliethewalrus.
9071Seik rolls out in force for a winner-take-all-game of Grifball.
SpartanG13 illustrates the evolution of the Hayabusa helmet.
This Hayabusa assassin by logorn_gadum takes no prisoners.
RoadDog2424 invites you to Memory Lane in this video tour of Halo Infinite’s returning Halo 3 maps.
SEEN ON SOCIAL
Generations echo in this side-by-side Halo 4 armor showcase by B_does_stuff.
VincentGat revisits a tense showdown based on a popular Halo 4 multiplayer screenshot.
This blazing Spartan team-up by PhenexSFM2 is a rush.
Jump feet-first into your nearest recruitment office with this ODST enlistment propaganda by Hartwell_Design.
Phantoms inbound! Caydeplanet remembers Reach in this first-person oil painting.
BB12_fx settles an old score with this triumphant scene.
Pozole, anyone? JackieHernndez6 invites you to the pixel-perfect Café Cortana.
RiteshKMondal urges the heroes of tomorrow to join the UNSC today.
Blue skies await in this wallpaper-worthy render by CurntlyNotHere.
You found me! TackelsHolocron draws Cortana awaiting her knight in Mjolnir armor.
QStricker32487 remembers the sacrifice of the unsung Spartan-073.
GC_Conceptart dreams up a tasteful redesign of UNSC field armor inspired by the cover of Halo: Contact Harvest (which you may have listened to as part of our community audiobook club).
Spartans get ready for a golden-hour op in this beauty shot by unabel76.
JScott_INK aims true with this study of Cal-141 from Halo Legends.
OutletChief729 assaults the Silent Cartographer with a flanking maneuver.
Gruntgoose. ‘Nuff said. (Art by @wulfeart)
Itsbasilbasil gears up with a formidable Spartan trio.
Power overwhelming! AXELLROMERO5 captures an Elite ambush in super-slick style.
Who says Jackals don’t appreciate nature? Certainly not Vii_Eltup.
Halo_CTC rescued this stunning pen-and-ink trading card from the Gravemind’s clutches.
DrGooseThumb displays a “clean instinct” for action-packed assaults.
Trajektoria00 used Leader Powers to produce this excellent portrait of August-099.
Say the words, please: “2204Design has it.” Noble Six takes things well in hand in this evocative portrait. Follow the thread to see a whole set of Noble Team portraits.
PickledGear’s OC Spartan wears a machete for close encounters.
EtherealEOD knows better than to tread on sacred ground.
Luxno_Art sketches an original roster for the little-known Yellow Team.
Prometheans close in in this ambush scene by matthewo1o.
KatarsisIAD pursues a higher calling with this Arbiter fan art.
Thoro_blend saddles up for a sun-baked Warthog assault.
Skykiller2’s Sangheili ranger races to cover with a trusty carbine.
KyeZzzz puts another notch in Emile’s deadly hilt.
Elusivevector stances up with this poster-style Yoroi Spartan art.
A Spartan duo gets tactical in this team-up by Hydro453arts.
Loonar1987 breaks our hearts with this star-cross'd composite.
Soul_ant19 once again embraces the thrill of the hunt.
Liam_RRT creates an original Spartan fireteam with real teal energy.
Cortana meets Art Nouveau in this sacred icon by Pikathorchu.
LeoRender65619 is beset on all sides in this killer Firefight scene.
When all you see is nails… Maynard_red comes in swinging.
Young_Gusano’s HAZMAT Spartans deal with a containment breach.
This ain’t a snowball fight. Kab51_ embarks on an alpine adventure.
MeowNPurr_ “mixes it up a little” with a textbook spray-and-pray sesh.
Virtual photographer ADwarfLegion really knows Chief’s good side.
GreenKnightMods turns down the room with a custom Overshield lamp.
It’s also a swimsuit? ThowGerki takes a dip with a Huragok pal.
What would you have your Arbiter do? Legendary toy photography by Spiteful117.
ArthurBn5 debuts a custom Ghost model in a Minecraft aesthetic.
We can already hear the sax. A rain-drenched Spartan sniper by IlRoguee.
COSPLAY CREATIONS
Talk about dedication! Unfit_Armory proudly wields a 30-lb. Gravity Hammer.
C4props turns up the heat with this Hellbringer ODST cosplay. (Photo by @teamjtf4) Don’t miss their equally impressive Master Chief cosplay based on concept art for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
DJHING recently completed an impressive Halo Infinite Mk. VII build! Hit the link to see a second full suit built for DJ’s partner Eden Lazarus.
Queenbcosplay defends London from glassing as a heroic ODST. (Photo by @Ki_Media)
Diligent_Low5337 demonstrates a wide range with custom sniper and shotgun models.
Nobodyamazin shares a POV showcase of a custom Energy Sword and its many color options.
GAMEPLAY GALLERY
Slick kills, late-game clutch-ups, hilarious mishaps, and everything in-between. Check out the latest roundup of community gameplay clips below.
Get groovy with Medveitsi’s montage of Halo Infinite ninjutsu. (Honorable mention to this rocket from way downtown.)
More gameplay moments:
- GenesisRider can barely grapple with this timely Fusion Core reversal.
- CroweKing21 holds it down with an Unbound plasma pistol.
- A faithful Grunt takes one for the team. (u/anarchist-buddha).
- Behold! A series of godly snipes by XviiRonin.
- V3NDXTTA’s team brings it back in the late game.
- Shinranai wanted to steal back their Wraith. Physics had other ideas.
- Ulysses steamrolls a clean bomb-dribble in Halo Infinite Assault.
- A Hunter tags along on StyngerBee’s LASO run.
- Kyleplaysguitar attains enlightenment with a no-scope double kill.
- StickyFing3rs53 makes Banshee sticks look easy in Halo 3: ODST.
- All-Star-John-Scott nails a two-vehicle Killtacular with a Spartan Laser.
- Batter up! JosephF62710202 learns that Hunters can deflect rockets.
- Patient_Anteater_442 totally meant to earn that long-range Kong.
- Donutmonkeyman and his S7 save the day in Halo Infinite CTF.
- MeUpvotesta achieves a dream of flight in Sandtrap’s Elephant.
- Familiar-Republic281 discovers a Covenant ramming technique.
FROM THE FORUMS
Recent shares from the r/Halo subreddit and the official Halo Discord server. Join up and drop your creations for a chance to appear in a Community Spotlight!
K_B_FX paints a serene Halo landscape with lots of happy little trees.
He is the One… one-seven. Yin317 captures the reality-shattering moment that the Master Chief really starts to believe. See the full video at the link!
Try not to hear the beam when you look at jarheadjake1’s custom Scarab model.
BentoDRAWS applies a personal style to Cortana and the Weapon.
Yozeph shares pristine Arbiter art from a personal Sangheili-themed art project.
MassiveAir4081 warns UNSC troops to watch the skies for the dreaded Banshee.
Red_Wolfe_ surprised their partner with a perfect pair of custom Halo engagement rings in a Chief-approved helmet case.
Cortana and Chief trade banter in this work of heart by rockiiies.
Predator_Anytime renders Supreme Commander Thel ‘Vadamee in living color.
HobbesPlaysProtoss nails a throwback style with this attitude-heavy Brute.
StarfieldShipwright gives Círdan a run for his money with this Seraph built in Starfield.
KhevaKins modded a Halo: Flashpoint model to create a fearsome Ghillie-suit Spartan.
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