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Community Spotlight

Alex Wakeford

Spotlight: August 12, 2024

Welcome back to the Community Corner!



Last month, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-skykillerr">we spoke with Skykillerr about his stunning Sangheili fan art</a>.



This month, we’re joined by Jenn (“ImJ3N3R1C”) to talk about her journey with the franchise, competitive Halo, the Women of Halo group and community, and more.



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Welcome, Jenn! Thank you for joining us for this issue of the Community Corner. Introduce yourself—tell us a bit about who you are, what you do in the Halo community, and where we can find you online.



Hello! My name is Jennifer, but the Halo community knows me as J3N3R1C. Halo has been a big part of my life for about twenty years and I am currently VP of Operations and Creative Director for the Women of Halo fan group.



Prior to assisting with WoH, I would occasionally compete in online tournaments and various women’s tournaments. I spent many years as a casual Halo player enjoying social playlists with friends, but always watched MLG, AGL, HCS, etc. Outside of Halo, I work full time for the State of California and am looking forward to graduating with my Master’s degree in forensic psychology in the spring of ’25.



You can find me on Twitter as <a href="https://x.com/ImJ3N3R1C">ImJ3N3R1C</a>.



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How did your great journey with Halo begin?



Gaming has always held a special place in my heart. I was raised by my dad who loved gaming. Our Friday night ritual would consist of a trip to Blockbuster to find a new N64 game to enjoy for the weekend—those weekends are still some of my favorite memories.



I started playing Halo when I was 12. My dad was dating my now-stepmom at the time and she had three children. Her oldest son would play Halo 2 custom games with his friends, and they would include me at times. I was essentially a body to fill the lobby and an easy target to practice on. I was determined to improve and not be used as target practice. I am still playing to this day.



What are some of the areas of Halo that you particularly enjoy and why? Campaign and story, multiplayer, Forge, etc.



The areas of Halo that I enjoy most are ranked arena and HCS events. I am a competitive person and need to continually improve and rank up. I struggle to play anything these days that does not offer an incentive like ranking up or placing well in a tournament, and I have found myself enjoying watching HCS above all.



Some people enjoy sports like football or baseball, I enjoy competitive Halo. Watching my favorite game played at an astonishingly high skill level and the energy from the competitors and fellow fans is an unmatched experience. I have yet to find another hobby that entertains and stimulates my brain as much as comp Halo does.



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Who are some of your favorite Halo characters and why?



It is so hard to choose a single favorite Halo character. My top favorite characters include the Master Chief, Cortana, Johnson, and the Arbiter. If I had to only choose one, I would choose the Arbiter.



I tend to align with rebel forces in sci-fi sagas and root for the underdogs. When the Arbiter rebelled against the Prophets and the Elites left the Covenant, I knew he would be my favorite. Also, he is voiced by Keith David who is one of my favorite voice actors—so bonus points to the Arbiter.



Do you have a favorite piece of Halo merch on your shelf?



My favorite Halo merch item is actually one that I made myself. It is the Women of Halo mosaic. I gathered over 200 photos of ladies in the community and composed a Lady Spartan Mosaic.



I plan on making it an annual event so I will continue to gather photos of more ladies as they join our community. It was the first piece of Women of Halo merch I created, and it has significant meaning to me. It highlights the incredible community that we have cultivated.



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Let’s talk about <a href="https://x.com/WomenofHalo">Women of Halo</a>—tell us about this awesome group and how it began.



The Women of Halo group was started at the release of Halo Infinite by Hayley (<a href="https://x.com/Veronickuh_">@Veronickuh_</a>) and Jenn (<a href="https://x.com/Lady_Echidna">@Lady_Echidna</a>), where they created a Discord server for ladies in the Halo community. The main purpose of the Discord was to build a space where ladies could meet friends, find groups to play with, advertise women’s tournaments, and grow the community. Hayley spent many years working on women’s tournaments, hosting women’s 8s, and building our community—so the Discord was vital in facilitating that growth. It was where I was able to meet many friends and find my place in contributing to our community.



Not long after Infinite’s release, I reached out to Hayley and Jenn to reinvigorate the group and was welcomed with open arms. We saw that there was an opportunity to build the community more and turn the Women of Halo name into something bigger than we originally anticipated. The three of us knew we needed additional woman power to meet our ambitious goals and knew Celeste (<a href="https://x.com/itsBiiTTERSWEET">@itsBiiTTERSWEET</a>) and Kristine/Domino (<a href="https://x.com/KrisEsfandiary">@KrisEsfandiary</a>) would be invaluable assets to the team. The five of us are actively working behind the scenes to provide opportunities to the Women of Halo community.



Did you have any specific goals in mind with the creation of this group?



The Women of Halo does have specific goals in mind. We want to continue to provide a welcoming, fruitful environment for women to meet friends and play their favorite game, Halo. Being a woman in male-dominated spaces can be challenging at times so constructing a space where we can feel safe and accepted with no judgement is liberating.



We plan on hosting frequent community game nights, pop up tournaments, and 8s lobbies. Currently, we are building the brand and networking. We have hosted multiple tournaments to date and want to continue to host more in the future. The women’s tournaments are an excellent avenue for ladies to improve competitively and make a name for themselves if they intend on competing in HCS events. For those that do not want to compete in HCS, the tournaments are a fun way to get games in with friends.



Future forward, we would like to inaugurate a women’s Halo league with large prize pools and participation.



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What does it mean to you personally to be a voice for women in the Halo community?



I am honored to be considered a voice for women in the Halo community. I have always been a quiet, introverted person, so I never expected to be in a position where I represented an entire community. I feel it is a privilege and a considerable responsibility.



At the end of the day, I want the ladies in our community to get the recognition they deserve and normalize the existence of women within gaming spaces. If I can have a lasting impact and use my voice to uplift all women, I will consider myself successful.



I am confident that we, as a community, will exert a positive influence on gaming spaces. The future is bright, and I am excited to experience it with everyone.



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What are some of the things you love most about the Women of Halo community?



The Women of Halo are incredibly special to me and there are innumerable things I love about our community. I have had the honor of meeting and befriending some of the most wonderful ladies imaginable.



Our community comes from a wide range of backgrounds, regions, personalities, ambitions, and perspectives. There is something to learn from every person. We’ve become a close-knit group who are all willing to reach out and offer support wherever needed. I feel like it is rare to find such an expansive group that is as close and caring for one another as we are. I’m grateful for each and every lady.



What’s coming up for the Women of Halo community? Any events, streams (etc.) we should keep an eye out for?



We have big plans on the horizon! To give a small sneak peek, we are in talks with a few organizations for upcoming tournaments. We have officially set up a Twitch channel (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/womenofhalo">twitch.tv/womenofhalo</a>) and plan on streaming community nights.



Keep an eye out for community game nights, lady 8s, pop up tournaments, larger scale tournaments, and more <a href="https://x.com/nYDaYQuiL">@nYDaYQuiL</a> Mini 8s tournaments.



Some of our executive team also plan on attending events and will have stickers to pass out. We post event information on our Twitter and in our Discord, so be sure to follow us for updates!



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What are some of your biggest inspirations in life?



One of my biggest inspirations in life is knowing that one small gesture of kindness can affect those around us for the better.



Like many people, I have had my share of traumas and difficult years. I struggled with depression and had moments where the world felt like it was closing in on me. Fortunately, I was able to find healing and coping mechanisms that worked for me, and I am in a much better place mentally than I was previously. I do not want anyone else to experience those lows, so I try to approach my days and situations from a place of empathy and understanding.



I think the world would benefit from more compassion and knowing every small act of humanity can have a lasting positive impact is inspirational to me.



Do you have any folks out there who inspire you that you’d like to give a shoutout to?



The folks that inspire me are my family—specifically, my dad and sister. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for them and the influence they continually have on my life. My dad did his best to raise two girls on his own and I am proud of him for all he has accomplished and the support he gives. My sister is my best friend and I would be lost without her.



I am also inspired by the phenomenal ladies that work on the Women of Halo with me. Hayley, Jenn, Celeste, and Kristine/Domino are remarkable and I am fortunate to call them my friends. I would also like to shout out the entire Women of Halo community. There are too many ladies to list, but I cannot reiterate enough the love I have for all of them.



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Tell us an interesting fact about yourself!



An interesting fact about myself? I am a decent artist. I created the Women of Halo logo and our merchandise designs. I won multiple art shows competitions while in high school and continue to draw for fun in my free time.



Thank you again for joining us in this issue, Jenn! Do you have any parting words to share?



Thank you for having me! I want to say thank you to all the people who support the Women of Halo group and our initiatives. The greater Halo community, 343, HCS, and various organizations have all shown fervent support and I cannot thank everyone enough. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Women of Halo and look forward to our future!



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Be sure to <a href="https://x.com/ImJ3N3R1C">follow Jenn on Twitter</a>, keep up with all the awesome community work and events that the <a href="https://x.com/Womenofhalo">Women of Halo</a> group are up to, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/womenofhalo">head over to their Twitch channel</a> to check out their streams!

Issue 019

Community Corner: ImJ3N3R1C (Women of Halo)

Community Update

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Spotlight: July 18, 2024

Issue 018

Community Corner: Skykillerr

A new Operation has come to Halo Infinite along with a new BTB mode and community-made map, and we’ve got plenty on the horizon—from the HCS Atlanta Major to the physical release of Season Two of the Halo televisions series (including a sweet limited edition steelbook), and more.



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



OPERATION: ANVIL



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From July 2-30, Operation: Anvil will be active and you’ll be able to acquire the new Sangheili-themed ASSAILER armor, a new emblem, and additional Spartan Points to spend in The Exchange.



Secure the Premium Operation Pass for either 500 or 2000 credits and you will additionally acquire the Smash and Grab weapon model for the M41 SPNKr and the Rent Seeker weapon coating.



BTB: SENTRY DEFENSE



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A new Big Team Battle mode has arrived in Halo Infinite!



Adjutant Resolution, one of Zeta Halo’s submonitors who you met and fought in Halo Infinite’s campaign, has decided to jump into some multiplayer action. Two of them—simply known as “sentries” in this context—are on each team; your objective is to protect your sentries and destroy the enemy’s.



Each team has 2,000 points. As damage is dealt to your sentries, the available score drops, and if you reach 0 it’s game over. Each map will have at least one Repair Field that spawns in a neutral location—in addition to providing health regeneration for your fellow Spartans and vehicles, it’ll also repair your sentries.



This mode is playable across all BTB maps, including…



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f115b5fa-8fdf-4c12-84a0-9c447caf768f">COMMAND</a> Credits: Whos Blaze, Sikamikanico, KingBartlett, Okom1, bullet2thehead9, Metal, Total Legend <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f115b5fa-8fdf-4c12-84a0-9c447caf768f">Bookmark</a>



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Command is a new symmetrical BTB map created by our amazing community cartographers and will also be added to the regular rotation of BTB maps.



THE EXCHANGE



The Exchange has been refreshed with a new slate of items! As before, none of the previous items are going away, so you won’t be missing out on anything if you haven’t been able to acquire certain items from the past.



As a note: with this refresh of The Exchange, previous offerings do not appear in The Exchange itself but can now be obtained through Halo Infinite’s customization menus.



SHOP



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Head to Halo Infinite’s Shop and you will find this Operation’s new bundles available now—Cutthroat Business and Field Modifications.



For the full list of what these bundles contain, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/anvil-operation-launch">head over to our Operation: Anvil launch blog</a>!



MATCH COMPOSER



With the end of Operation: Tenrai IV, both Juggernaut and Ninjanaut modes have been added to Halo Infinite’s Match Composer so you can select them (or, if it wasn’t quite your speed, deselect them) at any time.



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



HCS MAJOR ATLANTA 2024 (HOSTED BY FAZE CLAN)



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HCS returns to Atlanta from July 26-28.



FaZe Clan will be hosting the third Halo Infinite Major this year at Gateway Centre Arena. Join us as the world’s best teams compete for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the HCS Major Salt Lake City later this summer.



Those in attendance will also get a chance to participate in the $5,000 free-for-all tournament along with a series of side tournaments in varying formats from Halo Infinite and legacy Halo titles!



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E0060D5AE1D36AB">GA Tickets on sale</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.start.gg/tournament/hcs-major-atlanta-2024/details">Team Passes</a></li>
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Wondering where to tune in?



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/Halo">twitch.tv/Halo</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/HCS">twitch.tv/HCS</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/HCS_RED">twitch.tv/HCS_Red</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/HCS_Blue">twitch.tv/HCS_Blue</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hcs">youtube.com/HCS</a></li>
</ul>



Twitch Drop announcements will be coming later this month, so stay tuned.



HCS GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR



Take a look at the community calendar for July!



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">📅 JULY 2024 – This month is packed with <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Halo</a> events to get involved with! ⚔️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Sentinels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sentinels</a> SEN City Throwdown ⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/LVTHalo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LVTHalo</a> Grassroots Cup 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HCSAtlanta24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HCSAtlanta24</a> Major <a href="https://t.co/fP4snznMGC">pic.twitter.com/fP4snznMGC</a>— Halo Esports (@HCS) <a href="https://twitter.com/HCS/status/1807852383180914836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Stay tuned for community events, tournaments, and other special events where you can <a href="http://aka.ms/infinite-drops">earn in-game rewards just for watching on Twitch</a>.



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



Season Two of Halo The Series arrives on DVD, Blu-ray, and limited edition 4K UHD steelbook on July 23!



“When the Covenant threatens mankind’s greatest stronghold, the Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) and his elite team of Spartans embark on an epic journey to find the Halo and ensure humanity’s survival… or guarantee their destruction.”



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The four-disc collection includes every episode of Season Two along with nearly two-and-a-half hours of special features—including exclusive featurettes, Declassified, and more!



Featurettes include:



<ul>
<li>Silver Team Returns</li>



<li>Kiki’s Favorite Set: The Condor</li>



<li>Bringing the 26th Century to Life</li>



<li>A Visit to Luma Pictures</li>



<li>Building a Covenant Warship</li>



<li>Making the Fall of Reach</li>



<li>The House of Soren</li>



<li>Writing for Halo S2</li>



<li>Bigger Better Props</li>
</ul>



<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Season-Two-UHD-Steelbook/dp/B0CXZY8CP9?crid=B5XJ2RZ9ZPYC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J8WVPdn5j4SQ9NDAncFWMWIymzMiWCzKF9saIc4XFTfPxad74J6sg5rZ_-a_HR0wSdPDmfUS6CnvDfUrm4jUTw.labi-yYTBcz4pRHQ_QfrhZuVIkFsf5TxxyBH6wviy4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=halo+season+2+4k&qid=1716411969&s=movies-tv&sprefix=halo+season+2+4k,movies-tv,141&sr=1-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=themanroomcom-20&linkId=60dd2878bb77effb23274386303b9eb6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Secure your pre-order here!</a>



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



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-deep-dive">DIGSITE DEEP-DIVE:</a> The Digsite crew returns with a new release featuring a wealth of content from Halo’s cutting room floor! Get a closer look at unused levels, design docs, and more from the ancient past…</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-n-discourse">CANON FODDER #154:</a> Welcome back to Canon Fodder, your monthly feast for all things fiction! We’ve got some new Digsite lore, some Q&A, a new Armory Infinitum entry, a hefty round-up of community-created lore content, and more—let’s get right to it…</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-corner-soul-ant">COMMUNITY CORNER – SOUL ANT:</a> In our latest edition of the Community Corner, we’re joined by Soul Ant whose stunning, vibrant art pieces you will have no doubt seen in previous Spotlight blogs and on Twitter.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-028">FORGE FEATURES #027:</a> Forge Features is back once again with a selection of community-created cartographic content, taking us from ancient castles to Flood-infected facilities, Banished-occupied territory, forklift arenas, and more.</li>



<li>DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH: Celebrate every Spartan’s uniqueness—disabilities come in many forms, visible or not. Join us in Halo Infinite this month to unlock the exclusive DPM ’24 coating, visor, and emblem!</li>
</ul>



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



With the launch of Operation: Anvil this week, it seemed only fitting that we use this month’s art feature for Sam Brown’s illustration of Anvil Station itself—as featured in the 2022 edition of the Halo Encyclopedia.



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Anvil Station is home to a multispecies partnership between the UNSC and their alien allies from the Arbiter’s Swords of Sanghelios. On Anvil Station, humans and Sangheili work together to test experimental prototypes, including new Spartan armor variants.



Coming later this month, a new Waypoint Chronicle will explore “a day in the life” aboard Anvil Station from the perspective of its multispecies personnel.



As always, this Waypoint Chronicle will be published here on Halo Waypoint, but will also be available as a free PDF and as an audiobook on YouTube. Stay tuned!



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March 3, 2560. The human and Sangheili crew of Anvil Station mark the seventh anniversary of the Covenant War’s end as they weigh past burdens with hope for the future.



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That closes us out for this month’s edition of the Community Update, which means it’s time to jump into some more BTB: Sentry Defense. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having some very close matches—once both teams’ scores get down around the last 500 points it really feels like the entire dynamic changes. Be sure to let us know how you’re finding the mode!



Until next time.

Anvil Arrival

Forge Features

Games

Forge Features is back once again with a selection of community-created cartographic content, taking us from ancient castles to Flood-infected facilities, Banished-occupied territory, forklift arenas, and more.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8d0134d4-c322-4640-b405-74a63eac0268" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KINGDOM</a> Credits: Sikamikanico <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8d0134d4-c322-4640-b405-74a63eac0268" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8d0134d4-c322-4640-b405-74a63eac0268"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Kingdom by Sikamikanico" class="wp-image-111535" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF10-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



A castle out of time, built of old stone and wood that exemplifies its grandiose beauty that many have fought and died for. Step onto the battlements and fill these old halls with the sounds of combat once more.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b36e1723-c200-4988-b33d-e454272c4e10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AFTERMATH</a> Credits: HoboSteveJacko <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b36e1723-c200-4988-b33d-e454272c4e10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b36e1723-c200-4988-b33d-e454272c4e10"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Aftermath by HoboSteveJacko" class="wp-image-111465" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



The ruins of an ancient civilization litter this verdant, overgrown wood. Perfect for 4v4 Team Slayer!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/66c71420-7ade-4caf-a918-1007126eb1c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KEEP SAKE</a> Credits: XJagzX1997 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/66c71420-7ade-4caf-a918-1007126eb1c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/66c71420-7ade-4caf-a918-1007126eb1c4"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Keep Sake by XJagzX1997" class="wp-image-111479" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF2-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



This facility stands as a testament to the incredible longevity of the Forerunners’ advanced technology, but be wary of where you tread—a virulent foe still covers these walls…



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/829f718f-0aeb-4967-afec-5c714fdda655" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CAMPAIGN OP: ASSAULT ON CRYPTUM</a> Credits: seanonix <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/829f718f-0aeb-4967-afec-5c714fdda655" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/829f718f-0aeb-4967-afec-5c714fdda655"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Campaign Op: Assault on Cryptum by seanonix" class="wp-image-111493" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF4-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Intended for 10-24 players, this is a mission you’re going to want to assemble a team to complete. Break out of a Forerunner prison facility, punch a hole through the defenses of the Banished with all manner of weaponry and vehicular action, and reclaim the Cryptum that lies at the heart of enemy territory!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/faef1727-32bc-4fd8-9074-981a35cbcf64" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ULTIMATE FIESTA: STEAMED HAMS</a> Credit: MR ROBLUNT <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/faef1727-32bc-4fd8-9074-981a35cbcf64" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



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I hope you’re prepared for an unforgettable luncheon!



Stretch your calves on the windowsill with some isometric exercises and get ready for some mouthwatering hamburgers with a new map to experience Ultimate Fiesta on—a variation of the random weapons mode where the projectiles you fire just might be different than the weapon you appear to be wielding.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/59747518-4c33-4603-b2ec-2152cb5dd6b2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FORKLIFT SUMO</a> Credit: S1erra112 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/59747518-4c33-4603-b2ec-2152cb5dd6b2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/59747518-4c33-4603-b2ec-2152cb5dd6b2"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Forklift Sumo by S1erra112" class="wp-image-111521" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/06/FF8-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



The greatest of competitions. The most challenging combat of all. Whoever is left standing in this crucible of kings shall be given the sole claim to the Mantle of Responsibility itself!



Now get your OSHA certification, jump in a forklift, and drive everybody else off your glorious podium of victory.



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That’s a wrap for this issue! You’ve got six new experiences to check out (and trust us, these Forgers steam a good ham), so grab a party of friends and hop into a Halo Infinite custom games night to try ‘em out.

Spotlight: August 12, 2024

Community Corner: ImJ3N3R1C (Women of Halo)

Fleetcom Fete

Spotlight: July 18, 2024

Community Corner: Skykillerr

Anvil Arrival

Forge Features: June 28, 2024

Digsite Deep-Dive

Community Corner: Soul Ant

Spotlight: June 11, 2024