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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 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 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 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 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>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>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

Community Update

Esports

The 2023 Halo World Championship event is almost here to bring Year 2 of HCS to a climactic conclusion with a $1,000,000 prize pool—save the date on your calendars for 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!



We’ll be updating this blog with new information over the coming weeks as new announcements are made regarding special guests, panels, and other elements of the event.



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<h2>WHAT IS THE HALO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners.jpg" alt="Winners of the 2022 Halo World Championship." class="wp-image-80434" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Winners-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The Halo World Championship is not just the culmination of a year of HCS, but a celebration of the Halo community where there is something for every type of Halo fan to enjoy. From campaign to competitive, and everything in-between, the Halo World Championship is an event for everyone that provides epic entertainment against the backdrop of thrilling competition.



In the hallowed halls of the Seattle Convention Center, you’ll be able to meet with Halo developers, see jaw-dropping cosplays of characters and creatures from the Halo universe, and get hands-on with previews of the upcoming content in Season 5 of Halo Infinite. The Community Stage panels promise another round of conversation and chaos with a slew of special guests.



The event itself plays host to the final showdown between the best professional competitive Halo teams from across the world—a climactic clash of titans with a prize pool of $1,000,000 on the line.



But the competition doesn’t end there, as we’ve got some additional prize-winning opportunities at the event.



<ul><li>4v4 Prize Pool: $1,000,000</li><li>FFA Prize Pool: $25,000</li><li>Cosplay Contest: $5,000</li><li>MCC/H5/Infinite Side Tournaments: $5,000</li></ul>



Like we had at Ft. Worth, the Halo World Championship will also have some “side tournaments” in Halo: MCC, Halo 5, and Halo Infinite that attendees can sign up for on-site for free. Further details on this will be announced soon.



For full details on the tournament breakdown, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halowc2023" target="_blank">check out our 2023 Halo World Championship announcement blog from earlier this year.</a>



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<h2>GET YOUR TICKETS!</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay.jpg" alt="A group of cosplayers at the 2022 Halo World Championship." class="wp-image-80420" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay-300x204.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay-768x522.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Cosplay-1568x1065.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<ul><li>VENUE: Seattle Convention Center</li><li>ADDRESS: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seattle+Convention+Center+%7C+Arch/@47.6128261,-122.3340093,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x54906ab507030629:0xff45dd04eb76efb0!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sThe+Arch,+Halls+DEF,+705+Pike+St,+Seattle,+WA+98101!3m6!1s0x54906ab5090f3cc7:0x38d32c762126bc69!8m2!3d47.6118106!4d-122.3314234!15sCjNUaGUgQXJjaCwgSGFsbHMgREVGLCA3MDUgUGlrZSBTdCwgU2VhdHRsZSwgV0EgOTgxMDFaMSIvdGhlIGFyY2ggaGFsbHMgZGVmIDcwNSBwaWtlIHN0IHNlYXR0bGUgd2EgOTgxMDGSARFjb252ZW50aW9uX2NlbnRlcpoBI0NoWkRTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VSbGRXSjFjVXBuRUFF4AEA!16s%2Fm%2F021jrv3?entry=ttu" target="_blank">The Arch, Halls DEF, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101</a></li></ul>



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halo-world-championship-2023-tickets-668248879387?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW</a>



The 3-day VIP package ($250) has officially SOLD OUT, but you can still secure your 3-day General Admission ticket ($75) to make sure you don’t miss the biggest Halo event of the year! Full details on tickets can be found in the link above.



Single-day tickets will be sold at the door to make sure you can join in the fun as well!



PARTNERED TEAM DISCOUNT CODES



Support your favorite teams and use any of the codes below at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your tickets—you save 10%, the teams receive 10%.



<ul><li>CLOUD9</li><li>COMPLEXITY</li><li>FAZE</li><li>NAVI</li><li>OPTIC</li><li>SENTINELS</li><li>SPACESTATION</li><li>QUADRANT</li></ul>



Additional discount codes at checkout include:



<ul><li>MILITARY DISCOUNT: MLT for 10% off</li><li>SENIOR DISCOUNT: SNR for 10% off</li></ul>



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<h2>SPECIAL GUESTS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01.jpg" alt="Conversations happen on the Community Stage during the 2022 Halo World Championship. " class="wp-image-80476" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_01-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



We’ve got a bunch of special guests joining us for the Halo World Championship this year —stay tuned as we reveal who’s coming.



[MORE INFO COMING SOON]



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<h2>COMMUNITY STAGE</h2>



Similar to last year, attendees can expect a variety of fun, engaging panels and activities—from Community Playdates and deep dives into Season 5 of Halo Infinite, to memorable moments with special guests.



Stay tuned to Halo Waypoint in the coming days for additional details and announcements on everything you’ll experience at this year’s Halo World Championships Community Stage!



[MORE INFO COMING SOON]



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<h2>COSPLAY CONTEST</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02.jpg" alt="Cosplay from the 2022 Community Stage" class="wp-image-80462" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CommStage_02-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



The Cosplay Contest returns to the Halo World Championship, with a $5,000 reward up for grabs!



The Halo community boasts some of the most incredible cosplayers in the galaxy, bringing the Halo universe life with jaw-dropping dedication and detail. (Last year, WexyLex’s Halo: Reach Skirmisher was the star of the show, even performing Cortana’s emotional farewell scene alongside Jen Taylor!)



This year, contestants will compete in two initial heats of 12 participants (for a total of 24 participants) on Friday and Saturday and will be judged on four categories: Execution, Creativity, Complexity, and Accuracy. The three contestants with the top scores in each heat will move on to the final, held on Sunday, on the HCS Main Stage.



The Cosplay Contest has its own unique ticket—<a href="https://forms.microsoft.com/r/r3yB6zjpEA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="the Cosplay Contest Pass, which you can get here (opens in a new tab)">the Cosplay Contest Pass, which you can get here</a>.



The Cosplay Contest Pass includes general access to the event for all three days and enables your participation in the Cosplay Contest. Cosplayers should pick which of the initial Heat 01 days work best for them, and each day is capped at 12 participants on a first-come-first-serve basis.



Note that should you be invited to the Cosplay Contest Finals, you MUST be available to participate on Sunday, October 15 (time is TBD).



If you already purchased a General Admission or VIP Pass, you will be refunded the value of the General Admission Pass within the next 24-48 hours after purchasing a Cosplay Pass.



In order to facilitate communication, contestants will be asked to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://discord.gg/Halo" target="_blank">join the official Halo Discord server</a>.



<ul><li>Registration: If you’re interested in participating, please make a submission to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://forms.microsoft.com/r/r3yB6zjpEA" target="_blank">HaloWC 2023 Cosplay Contest Form</a>.<ul><li>Once capacity for each day is reached, you make make your interest to participate known by being added to the waitlist (same form).</li><li>You’ll be contacted if a spot is available.</li><li>No purchase necessary.</li></ul></li><li>Schedule (2-day event) <ul><li>Friday – Day 1 Qualifiers (up to 12 participants)</li><li>Saturday – Day 2 Qualifiers (12 participants)</li><li>Top 3 scores as determined by the judges from both qualifiers will be invited to the finals taking place Saturday evening</li></ul></li><li>Rules:<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://aka.ms/HaloWC2023CosplayRules" target="_blank">HaloWC 2023 Cosplay Contest Rules</a></li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2>PARTNER BOOTHS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth.jpg" alt="The Halo Gear booth from the 2022 Halo World Championship. " class="wp-image-80448" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_CPBooth-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



HALO GEAR SHOP



Stop by the Halo Gear booth with your fireteam and bring a piece of the 2023 Halo World Championship back home with you! The shop will have event exclusives, new Halo gear and more all weekend.



And if you’re not able to make it, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gear.xbox.com/pages/halo" target="_blank">keep an eye out on the Official Gear Shop</a> as a limited selection will also be made available, and be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/halogear">@HaloGear</a> for all the latest.



GAMERS OUTREACH



Gamers have the power to help, and the Halo community has always stepped up to support their fellow spartan. Learn more about this incredible foundation at their booth and learn what you can do to make a positive impact.



MARINES



Channel your inner warrior at the booth hosted by the Marines. Back for their second year, there will be activities and challenges for you to test your mettle and see if you have what it takes to lead the pack.



TEAM BOOTHS



Looking to get a little competitive? Several of the partnered teams will have booths onsite with activations and merch to get you excited, kitted out, and ready to cheer them on to victory.



PHOTO BOOTH



The Halo World Championship is all about making memories with friends and fans, so grab your fireteam and take a snap to as part of this Halo celebration.



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<h2>ON-SITE ACTION</h2>



It isn’t a Halo event unless you can jump in and play with friends! Be sure to grab a seat and get hands-on with the playable experiences on-site all weekend.



We’re looking to bring Season 5 of Halo Infinite to the event ahead of its launch on October 17, and we’ll be following up here with further details on specifics in the coming weeks.



[MORE INFO COMING SOON]



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<h2>WHERE TO WATCH + TWITCH DROPS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy.jpg" alt="The coveted Halo World Championship trophy." class="wp-image-80490" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/ForBlog_HWC_Trophy-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



If you’re looking to experience the Halo World Championship and its myriad offerings from the comfort of your home, then be sure to tune in to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://twitch.tv/Halo" target="_blank">Twitch</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://youtube.com/@HaloEsportsHCS" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.



Follow and subscribe to each account to ensure you’re not missing any of the action—whether that action is the final series of showdowns leading to the grand finale that will crown the championship team of 2023, or the offerings of the Community Stage.



And, of course, you can earn Twitch Drops to further enhance your Spartan customization in Halo Infinite. Stay tuned to learn more about these in early October.



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The countdown to the 2023 Halo World Championship is on, so be sure to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halo-world-championship-2023-tickets-668248879387?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">secure your tickets today and get ready for the most exciting Halo event of the year!</a>



Gather your fireteam, it’s time for a Halo celebration for the ages!

Alex Wakeford

Road to HaloWC 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 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 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 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 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>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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Forge Features: September 1, 2023

Community Spotlight

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>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>MAPS</h3>



<h4><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><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><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><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><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><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><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><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>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Tavern" class="wp-image-78711" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



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 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 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 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>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

Last week, <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1689687048674844673?s=20">we debuted the ‘80-s-inspired cover of the “somewhat official Halo magazine,”</a> featuring quirky quips and quarrelsome questions, and provided a magazine kit for you to make your own dream cover.



We asked, and you answered—and loosed your Cyber Showdown-themed magazine covers upon the stars!



So, let’s take a look at some of the upcoming issues of the Halo magazine…



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<a href="https://twitter.com/Dapper_Penguin_/status/1691201448233611266?s=20">Dapper_Penguin_</a>



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<a href="https://twitter.com/TheRedgear/status/1690868298492129280?s=20">TheRedgear</a>



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<a href="https://twitter.com/zeddikins/status/1689816537996070914?s=20">zeddikins</a>



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<a href="https://twitter.com/Coraol_/status/1690128717509517312?s=20">Coraol_</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Coraol_/status/1690128717509517312?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78374" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_.jpg 928w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-768x993.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/lytatroan/status/1689872496445763585?s=20">lytatroan</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/lytatroan/status/1689872496445763585?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78472" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Squeeshyca/status/1691214471149367297?s=20">Squeeshyca</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Squeeshyca/status/1691214471149367297?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78570" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca.jpg 706w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/exclamation_mok/status/1691888477783122219?s=20">exclamation_mok</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/exclamation_mok/status/1691888477783122219?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78416" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok.jpg 1639w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-768x960.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-1568x1959.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1639px) 100vw, 1639px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Cpl_Dragon/status/1689766067587973122?s=20">Cpl_Dragon</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Cpl_Dragon/status/1689766067587973122?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78388" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon.jpg 790w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon-231x300.jpg 231w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon-768x995.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Unicornonmars1/status/1690262881328103424?s=20">Unicornonmars1</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Unicornonmars1/status/1690262881328103424?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78598" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/nobleprimado/status/1690113487828140033?s=20">nobleprimado</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/nobleprimado/status/1690113487828140033?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78500" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado.jpg 1545w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-768x994.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="(max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/motiondomain/status/1690041385875910666?s=20">motiondomain</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/motiondomain/status/1690041385875910666?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78486" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain.jpg 1584w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-1568x2027.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/SkookumProps/status/1691284002102284289?s=20">SkookumProps</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/SkookumProps/status/1691284002102284289?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78556" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps.jpg 945w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Flyingtac0Co/status/1691109426399498240?s=20">Flyingtac0Co</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Flyingtac0Co/status/1691109426399498240?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78430" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co.jpg 1080w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-229x300.jpg 229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-768x1006.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/jasonlochhead/status/1690163015599960064?s=20">jasonlochhead</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/jasonlochhead/status/1690163015599960064?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78444" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/ShadowYokai_/status/1690213473047695362?s=20">ShadowYokai_</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/ShadowYokai_/status/1690213473047695362?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78542" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Kidskull51/status/1691143062850777089?s=20">Kidskull51</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Kidskull51/status/1691143062850777089?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78458" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/OJO_W4SHINGTON/status/1689755809239154688?s=20">OJO_W4SHINGTON</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/OJO_W4SHINGTON/status/1689755809239154688?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78514" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON.jpg 1306w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-191x300.jpg 191w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-653x1024.jpg 653w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-768x1204.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-980x1536.jpg 980w" sizes="(max-width: 1306px) 100vw, 1306px" /></a></figure>



<a href="https://twitter.com/Serpent_Studio/status/1689710570059059202?s=20">Serpent_Studio</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Serpent_Studio/status/1689710570059059202?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78528" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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<h2>FIN</h2>



That’s a whole lot of magazine covers, and it totally makes us want to read the pages beyond. What are Chips Dubbo’s survival tips? What does the ghost of Lockout have to say for itself after all these years? Are there truly a series of convoluted steps I can go through to spawn the mythical golden Warthog? What does my favorite weapon reveal about me?



Questions that shall have to wait for another day, it seems…



All of you who had something featured in this installment should <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/dnm2KjP1um">be sure to fill out the submission form so we can grant you your Unicorn of Fire rewards!</a>



Stay bright, stay bold, play Halo.

Retro Reclamation!

Spotlight: Cyber Showdown Magazine Edition

Book Preview

Fiction

Good book, good friends, good conversations—that’s episode four of Spartan Chatter in a nutshell!



We got together with 343 Industries staff Jeff Easterling and Alex Wakeford to chat about Halo: Outcasts, the latest book from Troy Denning which released on August 8. If you haven’t read it yet, don’t worry—spoilers are contained only to Chapters 1, 2, and 5 (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-outcasts-preview-1">which we’ve released as previews</a>), so you can listen at will.



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Some topic highlights include:



<ul><li>A brief recap of the story leading up to Halo: Outcasts in November 2559</li><li>A discussion of the general book synopsis—no spoilers!</li><li><a href="https://aka.ms/HaloBookGuide">Our new official guide to the Halo books, here on Halo Waypoint</a></li><li>What the Arbiter has been up to since Halo 3</li><li>The Created occupation of Sanghelios</li><li>Spartan Vale’s character journey following the events of Halo 5</li><li>The role of Oath Wardens in Sangheili society</li><li>…and more!</li></ul>



<a href="https://aka.ms/HaloOutcasts">Get your copy of Halo: Outcasts from your choice of retailer today.</a>



Also, don’t forget to head to the Halo Infinite Shop between now and August 22 to get your free Swords of Sanghelios-inspired Arbiter’s Guard coating set.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD.jpg" alt="The Arbiter's Guard armor coating for Halo Infinite" class="wp-image-76516" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption>Arbiter’s Guard coating for Halo Infinite</figcaption></figure>



If you missed it live, you can catch the full episode on Discord below. YouTube will follow early next week!



<a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1139676521884286986">Discord</a> | <a href="https://aka.ms/SpartanChatter04Discord">Direct Download Link</a>



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Spartan Chatter is an audio series, a podcast if you will, hosted on our <a href="discord.gg/Halo">official Halo Discord</a> which brings members of the studio together to discuss all things Halo with a live audience.



You can find previous episodes of Spartan Chatter on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SWLEPaTx4c&list=PLn5QvCoiY3w7t84T_MFkGl8qvYI_q148-">YouTube channel’s Podcasts page</a> and on our Discord server.



Episode 1: Forge & Multiplayer with Michael Schorr <a href="https://youtu.be/7QNHxDg0c9A">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1104135351133552664">Discord</a>



Episode 2: Infection, Season 4, & Career Rank with Sean Baron <a href="https://youtu.be/4SWLEPaTx4c">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1109279140449894501">Discord</a>



Episode 3: Ranked Matchmaking with Tashi Hasandjekic <a href="https://youtu.be/fQn8wuvz6P0">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1129534622267613216">Discord</a>


Be the first to know about future Spartan Chatter episodes by following our <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">Twitter</a> and our <a href="https://discord.gg/Halo">Discord server</a> and the mark your calendars so you can join us when they happen!

Halo: Outcasts | Spartan Chatter

Halo art by Entransing

Halo: Reach art by Entransing

Halo ships by Entransing

The Community Corner returns for another monthly issue where we spotlight and interview individuals about their amazing contributions to the Halo community—art, cosplay, animation, streaming, Forge, and so on.



Last time, we were joined by artist Will Clements to learn more about how Halo has inspired him as an artist.



Today, we’re joined by Samantha (“Entransing”) to learn about her journey with Halo and the stunning artwork she has produced of its characters, worlds, ships, and more!



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



Hello! I’m Samantha and I’m a Sydney-based freelance artist specializing in traditionally drawn art. I’ve done hundreds of Halo artworks over the past few years in a variety of mediums—from ballpoint pen to oil paints.



You can find my work <a href="https://www.instagram.com/entransing_/">on Instagram at @entransing_</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/entransing">on Twitter at @entransing</a>, where I’m always updating it and creating new works!





What’s your Halo origin story?



At the start of 2013, my parents gave me the choice between an iPad or an Xbox 360 as a high school starting gift. The choice was obvious for me, and I soon had an Xbox along with some great titles—Skyrim, GTA IV, and of course Halo 4, which I was immediately drawn to.



From there, I basically played the game nonstop, starting with the campaign, then jumping into multiplayer, before going back and playing all the previous titles. From this journey, I made great friends, great memories, and a love for Halo that’s stuck ever since.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/entransing/status/1659305034604224513?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing35.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77049" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing35.jpg 1440w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing35-300x225.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing35-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing35-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></a></figure>



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



Over the years, I’ve been drawn to different aspects of Halo. In the beginning, multiplayer was my main interest, as I could spend hours having fun with friends in matchmaking and custom playlists. Ranked playlists and playing in tournaments was also an interest of mine, so a lot of my time went into the multiplayer aspect of Halo.



However as of recently, time has become scarcer, so I’ve dedicated less time to multiplayer, instead opting to go co-op through the Halo campaigns, introducing the series to friends and making more memories along the way.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/entransing/status/1377027448949284868?s=20"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77035" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34.jpg 1440w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/entransing34-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></a></figure>



What are some of your favorite pieces of Halo media and why?



My favorite Halo media pieces that I’m currently collecting are any kind of Halo book, whether it be the novels or the art books and visual guides. These are a major source of inspiration for me, and I love discovering little bits of lore here and there that I wouldn’t have learnt from the games alone.



Do you have a favorite Halo character—both in general, and a favorite character to draw?



I’m going to have to cheat a little and say my favorite Halo characters are the six members of Noble Team.



Halo: Reach is my favorite title of the whole series and drawing them always brings back memories of first playing through the campaign, discovering their fates and the fate of Reach. But… if I had to pick one member from the team, it would be Kat-B320.





Tell us your origin story as an artist—how did you discover your love for it and what are some of your major inspirations?



Art has always been a major part of my life; I’ve been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil.



However, video games really opened my eyes to a whole new means of artistic expression and a way of discovering new and creative ideas and worlds.



Destiny was one of my first major artistic inspirations, where I picked up my first game art book: The Art of Destiny. From there, I discovered my love for science fiction art, where I analyzed and drew virtually every page from the book. If you scroll down far enough on my Instagram, you’ll find my very first pen illustrations, which is where it all began!



As I’ve considered pursuing art, other inspirations have arisen to help me develop my own style. I’ve recently fallen in love with the Berserk manga and take a lot of inspiration from Kentaro Miura’s linework. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many artists at conventions as well, whose own art and stories also inspire me further.



Where do you start from when you begin working on a new piece of artwork and how does your process go from there?



To even begin to put pencil on paper, I need ideas, which can come at any time of the day. Whether it’s through suggestions from others or my own inspiration, I have a folder of thousands of reference pictures ready to go when an idea comes my way.



I keep my sketches pretty rough most of the time, making sure to just get the key details and proportions in. The next steps change according to how I’m lining or shading the piece. It could be in ballpoint pen, fine liner, brush pen or watercolor.



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You’ve done some absolutely incredible illustrations of various Halo characters, and I see you’ve recently been doing some ships—the Pillar of Autumn, Spirit of Fire, Infinity, etc—and landscapes as well. Do you vary your approach based on the subject?



My recent UNSC ship series has been so much fun to work on as yes, it required a different process to my usual routine.



Given the highly detailed nature and blueprint look of these drawings, I had to take a much more careful and precise approach towards the work. I had to break out the ruler, do measurements and line each stroke up to make the work as precise as possible.



However, with my oil painted landscapes, the process behind these was on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Painting these landscapes is always such a therapeutic and calming process for me, as I can let loose, focus on brushwork and blending, rather than precision.



It’s really these differences in my practice that allow me to continuously stay inspired, even if I’m drawing the same subject over and over. There’s just so many different ways I can approach the same landscape or same character. I can never get bored of it!





Do you listen to music when you go into artist mode? What Halo tracks are on the drawing playlist for inspiration?



Music is a must for me, and I love to match what I’m drawing with its respective Halo soundtrack. My favorite soundtrack has to be that of Halo: Reach, but some of my favorite individual tracks are The Rookie, A Spartan Rises, and Ghosts and Glass.



How would you describe your style of art? Do you have a favorite medium to work with?



I would describe my art as my approach towards realism, with a touch of comic-book style linework and shading in my pen pieces.



I’m strict on my palette being mainly black-and-white with a dash of color for emphasis. However, since I do cover a lot of mediums in my art—pen, graphite pencil, oil paint, watercolors—my art style is also very dynamic. My favorite medium of all has got to be the standard Bic ballpoint pen, as it really tests my skills as an artist and is so fun to use!



How do you think your art has evolved over time? And how would you like to see it develop further?



I often look back at the artwork I’ve made over the past few years, and with each new piece I create, the evolution of my art only becomes more and more apparent.



My technical skills are always changing and developing as I learn from past mistakes or change directions in my art style. I am blessed to have so many opportunities to explore new ideas in my art, and I would love to continue with more creative and more ambitious pieces of work that test my skills further.



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Do you have any wisdom to share with other artists out there who might just be getting started?



Art is all about consistency—put in the hours and you’ll see results!



Don’t be afraid to share your art with others, whether it be friends or fellow artists. You can learn a lot about where you can improve, and where your strengths are as well.



And most importantly, enjoy the process. Your best art is made when it comes from a place of love and passion!



What’s your favorite piece of Halo artwork?



It’s really hard for me to choose a single favorite piece, but I really love the cover art of the Halo novels, as well as Halo’s environmental concept art.



I really love the cover art of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Shadows-of-Reach/Troy-Denning/Halo/9781982143619">Halo: Shadows of Reach</a> and <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Outcasts/Troy-Denning/Halo/9781668003282">Halo: Outcasts</a>.



What’s are some of your favorite pieces of artwork that you’ve done? And is there something Halo-related you might be excited to draw in the future?



I’m always super proud of the Halo oil paintings I do, and they always receive a lot of love as well. This piece (the top of the one pictured below), based off an artwork for Halo: CE, is one of my favorites and was quick to find a home with a fellow fan.



I also love the Noble Team series I did for a friend of mine, all in ballpoint pen with a touch of watercolor.



While I’m mixing things up a bit more in terms of my art, I always have Halo artwork ideas on the backburner. My next plan is to do an epic Blue Team piece, so stay tuned for that!



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Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.



Whilst I’m mainly an artist by trade, I’m also a graphic designer, designing and illustrating for books and websites.



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



It’s a dream come true to be featured here and to be able to express my love for Halo with thousands of fellow fans! I want to say a big thank you for having me, and great work with keeping Halo’s spark alive!



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Community Corner: Entransing