Community

Community Spotlight

Alex Wakeford

Issue 016

Community Corner: LaSinity

Games

“Survive the Undead is an all new, endless, round-based horde mode. Made with Halo Infinite’s Forge tool, it takes full advantage of Halo’s sandbox and gives players a PvE experience they haven’t seen in Halo before.” – The Forge Falcons



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13.jpg" alt="Two multiplayer Spartans running from the enemy in Survive the Undead." class="wp-image-106761" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/Workshop_Undead-13-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



When your friend group is all strongly Forge-inclined and talented, you wind up with something like <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheForgeFalcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Forge Falcons</a>. Entirely community driven, this crew dreams big and makes magic happen with the power of Halo Infinite’s Forge. If you can dream it up, they can make it happen—they are absolute wizards with Forge! Their hard work has earned them a well-deserved spot in matchmaking.



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Objective: SURVIVE



The Forge Falcons’ exciting PvE experience, Survive the Undead, arrives in the Combat Workshop today! For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to jump in and put your survival skills to the test in this 100% community created mode.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2.jpg" alt="Two Spartans facing off against an Elite in Survive the Undead" class="wp-image-106817" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/SurviveTheUndead_Waypoint2-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Survive the Undead meshes the Halo Firefight experience with the fan-favorite COD Zombies mode resulting in fast paced, intense, and sometimes spooky gameplay. As we learned in Reach, the objective is to “survive,” and you want to do that by any means necessary. Earn points to buy upgrades, grab perks, or chance it all on a mystery box. Maybe it’ll help, maybe it’ll set you back—the thrill is in the risk!



As a note, while waiting to respawn, make sure to wiggle your sticks to keep from getting kicked for inactivity.



The Combat Workshop is your one-shop stop to check out work-in-progress maps, modes, and other new experiences. This playlist allows us to test out new modes (BTB Heavies), new features (new networking model), and get feedback at scale before taking that information back and iterating on it. From there, we can address issues and community feedback to get things ready for primetime matchmaking.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint.jpg" alt="Spartans standing in front of a white board denoting the Combat Workshop." class="wp-image-106845" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/05/CombatWorkshop_Waypoint-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



This playlist will be up for two weeks and we want your feedback. Check back later for the link to the survey, or follow the QR code that will appear in-game later this week.



If you experience any technical issues, please be sure to report them to us by using the Halo Support site at <a href="https://aka.ms/HaloSupport">aka.ms/HaloSupport</a>.



How long can you survive the undead?

snickerdoodle

Combat Workshop: Survive the Undead

HCS Points Leaderboards

NA Champions

NA Final Results

EU Champions

EU Final Results

MX Champions

MX Final Results

ANZ Champions

ANZ Final Results

Esports

Next stop: London, UK!



The HCS Open Series: Road to London is complete. GGs to all competitors and congratulations to everyone who punched their tickets to the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic2024">HCS London Major</a>, hosted by <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a>!



Miss out on the action? Check out final results for each region below!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Contents</h1>



<ul>
<li><a href="#leaderboards">Leaderboards</a></li>



<li><a href="#na">NA Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#eu">EU Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#mx">MX Results</a></li>



<li><a href="#anz">ANZ Results</a></li>
</ul>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="leaderboards">HCS Leaderboards</h1>



Final Leaderboards following the HCS Open Series: Road to London.





<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="na">North America</h1>



<a href="http://twitter.com/protongamingpro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proton Gaming</a> clinches Pool Play – Congratulations to your NA Major Qualifier Champions!



Note: The Top 5 NA teams did not compete in the London Qualifiers as they have already secured their Pool Play seeds by placing Top 6 at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HCS Arlington Major.</a> 



Pre-qualified NA teams:



<ul>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spacestation</a></li>



<li><a href="http://twitter.com/optic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpTic Gaming</a></li>



<li><a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FaZe Clan</a></li>



<li><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></li>



<li><a href="http://twitter.com/complexity">Complexity</a></li>
</ul>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/protongamingpro">Proton Gaming</a> – Druk – Kuhlect – Last Shot – Taulek</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a> – DeadZone – FormaL – Lucid – Trippy</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> – Bound – Eco – Lqgend – Stellur</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Rebellion</a> – Cykul – MentaL – Soul Snipe – Suppressed</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Qualifier: Champions <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-qual-na" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eudYsIay3u8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOF7C5PqEw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os2-na" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkoS9uTknmw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgS7UZZVPs4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os2-na" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/z_5Bh7-5cdM?si=wLKjQ3wDLETQfMlH&t=2582" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/urtWnteoi98?si=mQVXNqxQnhPNCjxK&t=728" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os1-na" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-kkyrM6g-k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/ITKxaPWh7_Q?si=k5uJuRCRMLI2JpeD&t=392" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="eu">Europe</h1>



Pool Play secured for <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Congratulations to your EU Major Qualifier Champions!



Note: The Top EU team (Foe) did not compete in the London Qualifier as they have already secured their Pool Play seed by placing Top 6 at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HCS Arlington Major.</a>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Glory – Sica – SLG – Snipedrone</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Glory – Sica – SLG – Snipedrone</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Glory – Sica – SLG – Snipedrone</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Tchik – Wutum</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Qualifier: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-qual-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague">Euro Halo League</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2143819870?t=00h24m49s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU London Qualifier</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os3-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague">Euro Halo League</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2137884070?t=00h32m48s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EU Open #3</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os2-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague">Euro Halo League</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2131786056?t=00h19m45s">EU Open #2</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/m2-os1-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/eurohaloleague">Euro Halo League</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2125672968?t=00h19m22s">EU Open #1</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="mx">Mexico</h1>



The MX titans stamp their tickets to London!



Congratulations to your MX London Open Champions – <a href="http://twitter.com/swat_latam">SWAT Esports</a>!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Open Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/swat_latam">SWAT Esports</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/swat_latam">SWAT Esports</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/swat_latam">SWAT Esports</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/swat_latam">SWAT Esports</a> – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Open Championship <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OC-MX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS3-MX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS2-MX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS1-MX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="anz">Australia / New Zealand</h1>



MindFreak will represent the ANZ region at the London Major!



Congratulations to your ANZ London Open Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Open Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Plasma – Scoobmeistr – Swayz – Wryce</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>London Open Championship <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OC-ANZ" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS3-ANZ" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS2-ANZ" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/M2-OS1-ANZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

HCS Open Series: Road to London

Halo: Tales From Slipspace - Hunting Party

Canon Fodder

Fiction

Issue 153

Canon Fodder: In-Zane in the Membrane

Art by Iklungs

Art by DonJacobyCreate

Art by TheGcustoms

Spotlight: May 13, 2024

343 Industries

Halo: The Third Life

Fortitude

Insolence

Obituary

Refuge

Updated 5/7/2024



Back in February, the Big Team Battle playlist was refreshed with some amazing new community maps. After that update, many asked to see those maps expand to other BTB offerings and I’m pleased to tell you that the next time you see BTB Heavies (aka today!), the map pool will have increased as we’re adding all the BTB refresh maps! You’ll be able to experience:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/63924f96-8c74-49a5-874d-b67d7160f56d">Fortitude</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4c9f266f-e1e0-4428-bd54-9ba4f378106e">Insolence</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/208d3ac6-45c4-41ee-a3f5-3c9176cc2142">Obituary</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">Refuge</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/baaa4323-5e4d-403c-acf8-eb1765141ca8">Thunderhead</a></li>
</ul>



Expect  more chaos thanks to increased vehicular carnage and heavy weaponry spawns.



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Additionally, the fan-favorite One Flag CTF mode has been added to Heavies so you’ll be able to play tug of war while you try to capture the flag.



The fun is here so get those reflexes primed and ready to jump into the fray!



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<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2037400043?t=00h40m52s">We talked about it during the January livestream</a> and it’s finally here… the eagerly anticipated Big Team Battle (BTB) refresh has arrived!



The biggest playlist gets even better with the addition of FIVE new community maps, nearly doubling the total map pool! You’ll be able to engage in vehicular combat with heavy vehicles, but for those of you that prefer to hoof it (like me!) there’s plenty of room for ground-based combat. As an added bonus, some of the maps might look a bit familiar…



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But that’s enough rambling, let’s take a look!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/63924f96-8c74-49a5-874d-b67d7160f56d">Fortitude</a></h2>



Author: DarkSkull, CertifiedChamp



At first blush, this map looks pretty straightforward but, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. There are a lot of layers to the center which means there’s ample opportunity for sneaky plays. But if you prefer to run ‘n’ gun, you can do that too!



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Capture the Flag (CTF)</li>



<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Stockpile</li>



<li>Total Control</li>
</ul>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/63924f96-8c74-49a5-874d-b67d7160f56d">Download Link</a>



P.S. – Don’t run straight over top middle. Or do. I can’t stop you but at least I can say I warned you.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4c9f266f-e1e0-4428-bd54-9ba4f378106e">Insolence</a></h2>



Author: xDTx Kaos, W0lfR3ign



If you like big booms and you cannot lie, this is the map for you. Heavy weaponry plus heavy vehicles automatically increase the possibility of explosions. Fairly symmetrical in nature, the CTF battles here are going to be epic.



Modes:



<ul>
<li>CTF</li>



<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Stockpile</li>



<li>Total Control</li>
</ul>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4c9f266f-e1e0-4428-bd54-9ba4f378106e">Download Link</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/208d3ac6-45c4-41ee-a3f5-3c9176cc2142">Obituary</a></h2>



Author: xDTx Kaos



This map gives me some strong Halo 2 Containment vibes and I can hardly contain my excitement!



Dual Wraiths, tons of other vehicle options, and lots of traversal opportunities by foot as well. No matter how you prefer to play, you have choices here.



Modes:



<ul>
<li>CTF</li>



<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Stockpile</li>



<li>Total Control</li>
</ul>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/208d3ac6-45c4-41ee-a3f5-3c9176cc2142">Download Link</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">Refuge</a></h2>



Author: Cousin Tim, InfiniteForges, NightAvenger01, Micheal B 2K8



Refuge is what happens when Headlong has been left alone long enough for nature to heal. The overgrowth makes it hauntingly beautiful, but beauty can’t stop the imminent carnage that comes with this classic map.



Additionally, you may notice the qualification on the CTF mode below…yes, a one-sided objective mode has arrived! Shoutout to I Crush All for creating the mode.



Modes:



<ul>
<li>One Flag CTF</li>



<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Total Control</li>
</ul>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/a9fef2f4-0758-43c5-bb62-c91651cbb80c">Download Link</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/baaa4323-5e4d-403c-acf8-eb1765141ca8">Thunderhead</a></h2>



Author: DarkMaiming



Putting the emphasis on big, Thunderhead has a huge area of engagement for you to explore. If you happen to get the sneaky, up high, Banshee spawns you’ll have a bird’s eye view over the plain below you and you’ll be able to see who called for aerial artillery.



Modes:



<ul>
<li>CTF</li>



<li>Slayer</li>



<li>Stockpile</li>



<li>Total Control</li>
</ul>





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Operation: Banished Honor arrives on April 30 and you’re gonna want to look the part! After all, the Banished welcome all who pledge their service to Atriox, and your new allegiance and mindset demands a new outfit, so let’s find out more about the customization that awaits you…



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BANISHED HONOR OPERATION PASS</h2>



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Spartans have often been thought of as incorruptible symbols of virtue, but that’s just the official story. Some names are known as historic examples of Spartans having gone rogue, pledging themselves to a variety of causes or simply trying to leave the UNSC behind to start a new life—Randall-037, Soren-066, Michael Crespo, Vladimir Scruggs, Ilsa Zane…



The Banished are united not by species or faith, but bonds of brotherhood and allegiance to Warmaster Atriox. Cast off the ties to your previous life and give yourself to the pursuit of glory and spoils as you work your way through the Operation Pass, which contains the pieces you will need to assemble your new Champion armor.



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Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and unlock new armor, a new visor and emblem, and Spartan Points to spend in the Exchange.



Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:



<ul>
<li>500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item.</li>



<li>2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item.</li>
</ul>



Upgrade to the Premium Pass to obtain the Fuego Flame armor coating and strike fear into the hearts of all who would oppose you.



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*NOTE: The Banished Honor trailer and promotional images depict the Datacore Administrator visor as a reward in this Operation Pass. The Datacore Administrator visor is part of the Facing Firewall bundle while the free Banished Honor Operation Pass includes the Essence Decompilation visor.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COATINGS ‘N’ KITS</h2>



Sometimes it’s fun to just jump into the Armor Hall and try out a bunch of different looks—seeing what elements can make each core and kit just the right kind of unique.



Coatings are obviously a key element of customizing your Spartan, and when Operation: Banished Honor launches we have 54 existing coatings that have been updated to work with some additional Armor Cores and Kits that were previously unsupported. 



For the full list, <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">be sure to check out the patch notes when the update goes live tomorrow!</a>



(UPDATE 4/30: This section has been updated to be more clear about the coatings changes relative to the final details available in the patch notes. The original copy was unintentionally vague and did not accurately reflect the nature of the changes made.)



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



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Missed out on previous customization rewards? Enter The Exchange.



The Exchange is a brand-new shop rotating each Operation that contains both items from the past and never-before seen customization content. Items are purchased with Spartan Points—a free currency that is earned through three primary ways:



<ul>
<li>Completing your first Daily Challenge will award 250 SP (rather than XP).</li>



<li>Completing the weekly Ultimate Reward will award 1,000 SP (instead of a misc. customization item).</li>



<li>Operations Reward tracks will offer up to 15,000 SP (replacing misc. other rewards).</li>
</ul>



When The Exchange refreshes, items will not be “going away,” removing the chance to get them—they will still be available to purchase with Spartan Points through the customization menus (much like bundles once they have rotated out of the Shop).



For an in-depth breakdown, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/welcome-to-the-exchange">head over to our Exchange blog</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UPCOMING OPERATIONS</h2>



Banished Honor is just the beginning, as it will be followed by two further Operations still to come…



TENRAI IV JUNE 4-JULY 2



Tenrai will return with new customization rewards in a free Operation Pass, a Tenrai-themed refresh of the Exchange, and new Shop bundles.



SPARTAN SURPLUS JULY 2-30



New Mark IV-themed armor pieces are accompanied by an Exchange refresh full of tactical gear from the past and more!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SHOP</h2>



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Head to the Shop when Banished Honor launches and you will find the Path to Dominance bundle, which contains the following items:



<ul>
<li>Tormenter helmet </li>



<li>Tormenter’s Kneepads </li>



<li>Tormenter’s Mantle shoulders </li>



<li>Victory Crest chest attachment </li>



<li>Crimson Compliment wrist attachment </li>



<li>Fearless Glyphs armor coating </li>



<li>Agitator helmet </li>



<li>Shock-Treated visor </li>



<li>Segmented Pauldron shoulders </li>



<li>Agitator Heartplate chest attachment </li>



<li>Agitator Belt hip gear </li>



<li>Sharp Bracer wrist attachment </li>



<li>Kneecapper kneepads </li>



<li>Carrion River armor coating </li>



<li>Merciless Cutthroat M293 Bandit weapon model </li>



<li>Cruel Treatment weapon coating </li>



<li>Paths to Dominance Mythic Effects set </li>
</ul>



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That concludes our look at the customization elements coming with Operation: Banished Honor. For more on this upcoming content update, be sure to check out these other blogs:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/community-livestream-banished-honor">UPDATE OVERVIEW:</a> Catch up on our latest community livestream for an overview of what’s coming when Operation: Banished Honor arrives.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/welcome-to-the-exchange">THE EXCHANGE:</a> Take a deep dive into the new shop where customization items from the past return and can be purchased with free Spartan Points.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/banished-honor-sandbox">SANDBOX OVERVIEW:</a> Get the full debrief on the latest sandbox balance changes and mode updates coming in Operation: Banished Honor.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/banished-honor-forge">FORGE OVERVIEW:</a> Explore the new Flood and Alien World-themed object palettes coming to Forge, alongside additional updates.</li>
</ul>

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