New Forge Palette: Flood

New Forge Palette: Alien World

Games

Halo Infinite

Forge is getting some new additions with the arrival of Halo Infinite’s next content update. Let’s take a closer look at what new toys you’ll be able to play with when Banished Honor releases on April 30.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW FORGE PALETTE: FLOOD</h2>



“Blightlands are the result of uncontained Flood expansion: areas around established hives filled with growths and spore bodies, which harvest the vitality of the soil, soak up solar energy, and consume all native life within its boundaries.” ~ Halo Encyclopedia (2022)





When Season 5 launched, we brought Flood infection to Spartan customization. Now, with the latest update, the parasite has come to Forge!



The Flood palette contains over 100 new objects that will help Forgers to transform their maps into festering hives, enabling players to recreate places from the past (this’ll pair quite nicely with the Covenant object palette for, say, a Flood-infested High Charity) or wholly new locations that have become twisted blightlands.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW FORGE PALETTE: ALIEN WORLD</h2>





The galaxy is a vast place filled with worlds of alien wonder and beauty.



With the Alien World object palette, composed of over 150 new objects, players can enhance the visual diversity of their maps’ environments with distinctly alien-themed plants, trees, flowers, and even ancient stone structures.



For more on these, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/855373FStY8?si=DjvB--CDkDHyH7Sv&t=1260">you can check out the Banished Honor Community Livestream</a> where we took a closer look at what the Alien World and Flood palettes look like in-game.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW SCRIPTING</h2>



Alongside these new palettes, Forge has also received some additional updates to enhance scripting and object options.



Many of these nodes and objects have come directly from community feedback we have received and will enable Forgers to have even more granularity of control over what they want to make. As ever, we remain in a perpetual state of awe over the awesome creative things that folks in the community have been sharing—we can’t wait to see more of that to come!



SCRIPTING



New nodes will be added for Extraction and Last Spartan Standing modes, along with additional options:



Clone Object:



<ul>
<li>Allows players to duplicate gameplay objects that are on the map.</li>
</ul>



Object Filters:



<ul>
<li>Does Player Pass Object Filter</li>



<li>Remove All Filters on Object</li>



<li>Set Player Filter on Object</li>



<li>Set Team Filter on Object</li>
</ul>



MODE CREATOR



New mode variants have been added:



<ul>
<li>Firefight: King of the Hill</li>



<li>Last Spartan Standing</li>



<li>All Ranked modes</li>
</ul>



NEW OBJECTIVE OBJECTS



Several new objects will be added, including:



<ul>
<li>Generic Deliver Point</li>



<li>Generic Flag Spawn</li>



<li>Generic Power Seed</li>



<li>Generic Shrinking Zone</li>
</ul>



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That concludes our look at what’s coming to Forge when Halo Infinite’s next content update lands on April 30. To learn more about what’s coming in this 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/customization-overview-halo-infinite-cu32">CUSTOMIZATION:</a> Feast your eyes on the Banished-themed armor coming with a free new Operation Pass and further customization updates.</li>
</ul>

Alex Wakeford

Forge Overview | Halo Infinite CU32

Our preview of Halo Infinite’s next content update continues with a closer look at the sandbox tunings, mode and playlist updates, and additional gameplay improvements ahead of Operation: Banished Honor’s arrival on April 30.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SANDBOX UPDATES</h2>



Halo Infinite’s sandbox is getting some tuning updates based on community feedback and overall player usage, so let’s kick things off with some exciting news that’ll make your Plasma Pistol hum!



PLASMA PISTOL



The return of the king! We’ve heard your feedback, desiring the Plasma Pistol’s ability to temporarily EMP (“Oh, you mean an emp!”) vehicles with its overcharged bolt, and we are giving you just that.



<ul>
<li>Restored EMP functionality on vehicles.</li>
</ul>



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MK50 SIDEKICK



We know the rapid-fire functionality feels great and is core to the identity of the weapon, but we wanted to address player feedback on the time-to-kill when on the receiving end of a Sidekick encounter.



<ul>
<li>Rounds per second decreased 6.6 >> 5.6</li>
</ul>



S7 SNIPER



A common theme in feedback from the community has been that the sniper’s ready-up time after being picked up felt a tad too lengthy. To help the sniper feel snappier, we wanted to address this by decreasing its ready-up time. We hope this will allow for more sniper highlights that we can’t wait to watch.



<ul>
<li>Ready initial playback speed scale 1 >> 1.2 (shorter ready-up time).</li>
</ul>



CINDERSHOT



The Cindershot is a fun and powerful weapon to use, but we acknowledge it can be frustrating to be redirected by the impulse of the explosion. To eliminate that frustration and address player feedback, we eliminated the gravity effect that would pull players around and slightly reduced the rate of fire. We hope this will improve both sides of the combat experience while still maintaining the Cindershot’s effectiveness as a power weapon.



<ul>
<li>Remove inverted impulse effect.</li>



<li>Rounds per second decreased 1.33 >> 1.1</li>
</ul>



GRAVITY HAMMER



We felt the range in which the Gravity Hammer can fully eliminate an enemy was too far, so we wanted to address this in the slightest of ways.



<ul>
<li>Slight decrease of elimination range.</li>



<li>Radius low 1.25 >> 1.75</li>



<li>Radius high 2 >> 2.5</li>
</ul>



SPIKE GRENADE



Spike Grenades have been underperforming in the core gameplay loop, and we felt a change in detonation behavior may improve its viability. The first step we took was to ensure the Spike Grenade reached its intended target by preventing its detonation midair. Additionally, once the Spike Grenade does reach its intended target it will detonate more quickly—similar to other grenades in the sandbox.



<ul>
<li>Detonation timer starts changed from immediately >> when at rest.</li>



<li>Timer decreased (low & high) 1.8 >> 1.2 seconds.</li>
</ul>



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



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In addition to the above, further adjustments have been made to Firefight, Ranked, Custom Games, and more.



FIREFIGHT



Folks have been loving Firefight: King of the Hill and we have been looking to identify places to continue improving that experience as we review player feedback. A particular area we focused on for this update centers around Personal Score—if you’re driving a Warthog while your gunner mows down enemies, or you’ve been putting in the work to bring down an enemy’s health bar but don’t necessarily get the final shot, your contributions should be honored.



As a result, we have made the following additions to Personal Score and Medals:



<ul>
<li>Regular assists on all AI units = 5 points.</li>



<li>Driver assists on AI units = 10 points.</li>



<li>Adding higher priority to Land Stand announcer voice over lines to make the feedback more reliable.</li>



<li>More Medal support when playing against AI Units.</li>
</ul>



Added medals include: Blind Fire, Bomber, Boxer, Breacher, Grenadier, Gunner, Gunslinger, Heavy, Marksman, Mounted and Loaded, Pilot, Rifleman, Scattergun, Sharpshooter, Tanker, Wheelman.



RANKED



Along with the launch of Banished Honor, Ranks will be reset as we enter a new ranked season.



Additionally, with this update, we’ll be implementing a new feature to improve the Ranked experience. Starting on April 30, if you load into a match and the server detects that there are uneven teams at the start of the match, the game will automatically end and send everybody straight back into matchmaking so players can get a back into a quality match.



Neither team is rewarded nor punished for matches that automatically end as a result of this, your CSR will remain the same—you will jump straight into the matchmaking menu so you can queue for a new, fair match and keep the good times rolling!



CUSTOM GAMES



Match Score Override is a new feature where, in the event of a game crash or disconnect during—for example—a tournament event, the match can be restarted and its previous state recreated with a set score and timer.



Also, if you’re jumping into some customs and want to give your friends an advantage, you can simply give them whatever number of points you want rather than having to suffer the timely indignity of having to find each other on the map to get killed multiple times over.



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RESPAWN CAMERAS



After our latest update to respawn cameras, we saw feedback around how we could improve them even more. Now, when you swap between your teammates while waiting to respawn, the camera will always start pointed at where they are looking. When you fall in battle after the update, you will also be able to rotate around your own body. Additionally, the speed that you can rotate your camera has also been increased to help provide even more control over what you’re able to see as well.



WEAPON DRILLS



Added the Bandit EVO to the standard Bandit weapon drills, which should help players who want to warm up using the weapon.



DEADLOCK PELICAN DROPS



Players gave us feedback that the Pelican vehicle drops on Deadlock did not feel good when dropping off Scorpions and Wraiths. We liked the focus on tanks, but agreed that the power of the Scorpion was too much and noticed it could dominate matches. To help address this, we’ve updated to vehicle drops on Deadlock to only bring in Wraiths, while the rest of the vehicle pads still spawn in their normal vehicles.



BUG FIXES



The following bugs across networks, modes, and Forge have been addressed in this update:



<ul>
<li>Weapon Dropping is faster than swapping to secondary weapon.</li>



<li>Skewer should feel more responsive during online gameplay.</li>



<li>Vehicles are able to play ‘Doom State’ audio without being in ‘Doom State.’</li>
</ul>



You’ll be able to check out the full list of bug fixes and updates when the patch notes drop alongside the Operation launch.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BTB HEAVIES REFRESH</h2>



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Back in February, the <a href="https://aka.ms/BTBRefresh">Big Team Battle playlist was refreshed</a> with some amazing new community maps. After that update, many asked to see those maps expand to other BTB offerings, and we’re pleased to confirm that the next time you see BTB Heavies (later this Operation), 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 weapon spawns.



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 will arrive during Operation: Banished Honor so get those reflexes primed and ready to jump into the fray!



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That wraps up our look at the gameplay sandbox, playlists, bug fixes, and additions coming with the arrival of Operation: Banished Honor on April 30!



To learn more about what’s coming in this 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-forge">FORGE OVERVIEW:</a> Explore the new Flood and Alien World-themed object palettes coming to Forge, alongside additional updates.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/customization-overview-halo-infinite-cu32">CUSTOMIZATION:</a> Feast your eyes on the Banished-themed armor coming with a free new Operation Pass and further customization updates.</li>
</ul>

Sandbox Overview | Halo Infinite CU32

Customizing your personal Spartan has long been a core component of Halo Infinite, and as we look ahead to our next update, we’re excited to share details of a brand-new system that will give players more agency over earned customization content.



Over the years since launch, we’ve heard feedback around wanting additional avenues to earn customization content and a desire for ways to acquire older content that is no longer actively available in the game. With next week’s update, Halo Infinite will be adding two new features to directly address this player feedback: “Spartan Points” and “The Exchange.” Players of Halo: The Master Chief Collection probably recognize both of these terms for good reason—they are both based on what’s currently available in MCC today. “The Exchange” is a new feature that you’ll find within Halo Infinite’s Shop that offers customization content in exchange for “Spartan Points.”



The primary focus of The Exchange is offering access to previously released free content that players may have originally missed out on. For example, rewards that were originally tied to Halo Infinite’s free Event tracks or a special limited time login bonus, or even a past Twitch drop or partner promotional item are all fair game for The Exchange.



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However, it’s not all legacy favorites as some never-before-released items will also join the mix. Premium content—such as items sold in the Shop or included in a premium Battle Pass reward track—will not be offered in The Exchange. The available inventory of items in the Exchange is expected to rotate approximately every 4-to-6 weeks (generally timed to Halo Infinite’s Operation cadence).



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).



Here’s a quick summary of what will initially be available in the Exchange when it launches next week (item name, type, and origin):



<ul>
<li>“Xandadu Falu” – Armor Coating – NEW</li>



<li>“Needle Minder” – Helmet Attachment – NEW</li>



<li>“Crowd Pleaser” – Hip Gear – NEW</li>



<li>“Yap Pack” – Emblem – NEW</li>



<li>“Yap Splat” – Emblem – NEW</li>



<li>“Platinum Anniversary” – Vehicle Coating – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Platinum Anniversary” – Weapon Coating – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Platinum Anniversary” – Armor Coating – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Blue Team” – Weapon Charm – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“I Love Bees” – Emblem – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Margaret’s Honey” – Backdrop – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Fire in Your Heart” – Emblem – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Assembled” – Emblem – 20th Anniversary</li>



<li>“Citron White” – Armor Coating – Yappening</li>



<li>“Platinum Marigold” – Weapon Coating – Yappening</li>



<li>“The Entropy of Spring” – Death FX – Yappening</li>



<li>“A Banana” – Weapon Charm – Yappening</li>



<li>“Free Hugs” – Visor – Yappening</li>



<li>“Erde Tyrene” – AI Color – Yappening</li>



<li>“Slippery When Wet” – Backdrop – Yappening</li>



<li>“Tac/Holodyne Mispec” – Wrist Gear – Ultimate Reward</li>
</ul>



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Spartan Points (or “SP” for short) is the “currency” players will earn and redeem in The Exchange for a desired customization item. With this update, several existing progression systems will be evolving in order to directly support the addition of Spartan Points. There will be three primary ways to earn SP in Halo Infinite when the “Banished Honor” Operation and “CU32” arrives next week:



<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>



We’re eager to get this new feature into your hands and offer another path for players to access content to customize their Spartan and identity in Halo Infinite. We’ll be keeping a close eye on community feedback and in-game metrics so please share your thoughts once you have a chance to try out the Exchange!



For more on Halo Infinite’s upcoming update, check out our 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/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>



<li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/customization-overview-halo-infinite-cu32">CUSTOMIZATION:</a> Feast your eyes on the Banished-themed armor coming with a free new Operation Pass and further customization updates.</li>
</ul>

Brian "ske7ch" Jarrard

The Exchange | Halo Infinite CU32

In our latest Community Livestream, we revealed what’s on the horizon for Halo Infinite’s next content update—titled “Banished Honor”—ahead of its release on April 30.



Missed the stream? Check it out below to get up to speed on what you can expect in the next update, including new and highly requested features from the community.



<ul>
<li>THE EXCHANGE: Customization items from the past return in Halo Infinite’s new Exchange store, purchased with free Spartan Points which can be earned by completing matches and your weekly Ultimate Reward.</li>



<li>OPERATION PASS: A free new 20-tier Operation Pass themed around the might of the Banished.</li>



<li>SANDBOX TUNING: Halo Infinite’s sandbox is getting some tuning updates based on community feedback, including EMPowering players with the return of the Plasma Pistol’s ability to stun vehicles.</li>



<li>FORGE UPDATES: Two new Forge palettes are on the way, including Flood-infected objects.</li>



<li>BTB HEAVIES REFRESH: New maps coming to this existing playlist the week after Banished Honor launches. </li>
</ul>



…and more!



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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855373FStY8&ab_channel=HALO">Catch up on the stream to get a walkthrough of the new additions</a> and keep your eyes on Halo Waypoint and our social channels for further information about the upcoming update. We’ve got more blogs coming your way over the course of the next week in the lead-up to launch.



We’ll see you soon!

Community Livestream | Halo Infinite CU32

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Forge Features

Another month, another batch of great Forge content. This issue’s offerings span the gamut from nostalgia, to 1v1, to large-scale games. Let’s check it out!  



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/05a4f045-0b4b-4565-a246-38fb6be62a30">Boulevard</a>



Author: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, ArtN00b, MikRips, WookieCookies1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/05a4f045-0b4b-4565-a246-38fb6be62a30">Map Download</a>





These broken dreams have been restored with this remake of my personal all-time favorite map: Turf! There’s something about this map that I absolutely love—from the Warthog, to the downed Scarab, to the med tent… the routes are ingrained in my mind, and it feels like just yesterday my teammates and I were careening through the doors, hoping to splatter someone. 



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d5c4daea-bbae-48e2-bb01-5cb19d928b82">Habitat 17</a>



Author: bullet2thehead9 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d5c4daea-bbae-48e2-bb01-5cb19d928b82">Map Download</a>





My first time on this map, the first thing I did was turn around and jump off the edge to see what happened. Anyway, I don’t recommend doing this when you 1v1 someone here, unless you like the additional challenge I suppose. You are the author of your own destiny, after all.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ad7993f4-e10f-4fef-b73b-d8e14ad1369c">Fling-Yaps</a>



Author: ArturBloodshot, Starkey213036, DanZama22 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ad7993f4-e10f-4fef-b73b-d8e14ad1369c">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/b769a00d-1292-4518-b888-086418c1a0ec">Mode</a>





Glibnub might not think so, but I find shooting Grunts <s>are</s>at your friends via Rocket Launchers to be an absolute riot. Everyone should check out this crazy custom game and watch the chaos ensue. Grunts are literally flying everywhere and making folks fly everywhere. What could possibly go wrong? 



You truly have not lived until you’ve been chased by Grunts fired out of someone’s SPNKr.  



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dba34b2b-2fa1-4027-b108-2955bf649383">Multi-Range 1v1 Octagon</a>



Author: ArturBloodshot <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dba34b2b-2fa1-4027-b108-2955bf649383">Map Download</a>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Introducing the MULTI-RANGE OCTAGON, a 1v1 practice map commissioned by <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwenSLG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorwenSLG</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Lqgend_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lqgend_</a>! ⚙️ Toggleable elements 🏟️ 4 different range arenas 🛹 Podiums for curb slide action ⚔️ Supports 2 players 🎮 Play with your own FFA practice game mode BOOKMARK below! 👇🏼 <a href="https://t.co/JZlYeGR8kO">pic.twitter.com/JZlYeGR8kO</a>— ArturBloodshot | The Architect (@ArturBloodshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArturBloodshot/status/1775634292489793929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Octagon 1v1s are common warmups for many players, but sometimes you want some variety in your octagons. Rather than saving a bunch of different size versions, this unique creation allows you to play at a variety of ranges and you can add/remove platforms around the maps—both at will. 



If you look up, you’ll notice some dice and a soccer ball. You start out on 1, the smallest map. You can increase the size by shooting the incrementally larger numbers. Shoot the soccer ball to add/remove the platforms as you desire.   



Regrettably, there is no switch to improve your K/D or aim—you gotta do that one on your own through good ol’ fashioned practice. 



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ac3139ad-eb29-46e4-b08f-229ae79aa700">Aimlabs</a>



Author: milkwayfps <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ac3139ad-eb29-46e4-b08f-229ae79aa700">Map Download</a>



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If you want to practice the aforementioned aiming, Aimlabs is for you. This has been a popular “game” on PC for people on mouse and keyboard, but now there’s a version built into Halo Infinite itself. You can work on your aim in a variety of rooms and scenarios with every weapon in the arsenal. From my time with it, I can confirm that my Shock Rifle skills are still subpar. 



If you want to do a combo of Aimlabs and an Octagon, you can do that too simply by interacting with the Octagon on the ground.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ae702eca-9840-4fa5-82b8-57305e440570">Temperance</a>



Author: DISTORTED JAKAL, C0mmnder, bullet3thehead9, JAKEV10, p1ss3doffcat, xLoud Mary Jane <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ae702eca-9840-4fa5-82b8-57305e440570">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/74f63f23-6781-4810-8f3b-978878b735e3">Mode</a>





Suit up and drop in like it’s hot with this battle royale created entirely in Halo Infinite’s Forge. You have your choice of drop pods that will have you land somewhere on this giant, beautiful vista. Beat the circle, and other Spartans, to emerge victorious. 



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That’s a wrap for now, we’ll see you again next month for even more fantastic Forge Features!

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Forge Features: April 19, 2024

The Yappening II Press Kit

The primacy of humanity has ended. The age of the Unggoy, of true Grunty greatness, has arrived, heralded by the launch of The Yappening II—sponsored by Glibnub!



This new Operation brings the bountiful boons of new Grunt-themed customization rewards, a new map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge, the Gruntpocalypse playlist, and more.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE YAPPENING II OPERATION PASS</h2>



“Y’know, you demons could actually do a big learn from the Unggoy! One of the things you gotta do better at is lookin’ good. So Yapyap has personally made some cool new armor just for you. Only thing is, I dropped it in this acid pool so, uh… you’re gonna have to jump in there and fish it out.”



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The Yappening II Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards that will turn your seven-foot-tall super-soldier into a god among Grunts.



Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and unlock new armor, coatings, weapon charms, emblems and nameplates, and visors to Gruntify your customization.



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>
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The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for The Yappening II is Glibnub’s Golden Guns.



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NOTE: Glibnub has sent a missive regarding any humans who point out that the coloration of these weapon coatings “looks more bronze or orangey to me” will have their Grunt privileges revoked and must spend an hour in the acid pits to understand the error of their ways.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW MAP: CORROSION</h2>



“You ever notice that we do a lotta shootin’ in refineries, factories, and in places with big crates? Why can’t the humans at least make the crates more fun—make ‘em round instead of square. Imagine a whole buncha humans runnin’ around to stop their crates gettin’ away! Perfect for Unggoy target practice!”



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Set in an abandoned mineral refinery within the vast deserts of Zeta Halo, Corrosion is a new Arena map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge.



Watch your step during on-foot skirmishes, as not even Mjolnir armor will be able to protect you for long if you venture into the boiling green pits of acid around this site.



Corrosion will arrive in-game later* this Operation with a bespoke 24/7 Playlist to let you splash around and get your feet wet (at your own peril) for Glibnub’s amusement.



*Timing revised April 03



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GRUNTPOCALYPSE PLAYLIST</h2>



“Four of you against a thousand of us? Surely we gotta win this time!”



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Along with The Yappening II, Firefight: King of the Hill is evolving into its ultimate form: Gruntpocalypse!



For the next two weeks (from April 3-16), it’s all Grunts all the time. Skulls are guaranteed every round, and there’s also a Fiesta version that features random loadouts with each spawn—so get ready to jump into the Gruntpocalypse playlist tomorrow and face the <s>mightiest</s> <s>bravest</s> most numerically superior army in the galaxy.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO GEAR REWARDS: YAPPENING PIN</h2>



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Glibnub has been instructed to shower you with Grunty gifts for your display of loyalty to the great Yapyap and celebrate your completion of The Yappening II with a new Halo Gear Reward!



Similar to the pins offered back during Season 3, the limited-edition Yappening pin is accompanied by additional patches for the Spirit of Fire and Cyber Showdown III Operations.



Players that complete any one of the three Operation Passes for Spirit of Fire, Cyber Showdown III, or The Yappening II will earn access to the reward. Qualifying players will automatically receive a code in their Waypoint notifications.



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



Head to the Shop in Halo Infinite and you’ll find the Brands of Balaho bundle, all proceeds raised go to the Banished on Zeta Halo after the Master Chief killed Escharum and a bunch of their other guys…



<ul>
<li>Dokkaebi helmet</li>



<li>AweSpex helmet attachment</li>



<li>Armored Glowbox shoulders</li>



<li>Keep Breathing Plate chest attachment</li>



<li>Fidget Keepawake hip attachment</li>



<li>Monkey Paw gloves</li>



<li>Potential Profit armor coating</li>



<li>Taskmaster helmet</li>



<li>Blue Cornet helmet attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Pauldron shoulders</li>



<li>Bluesteel Heartplate chest attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Riprail hip attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel gloves</li>



<li>Cerulean Expression armor coating</li>



<li>Vicious SPNKr weapon model</li>



<li>Salvage Rights weapon coating</li>



<li>Spontaneous Combustion death effect</li>



<li>Rhythm and Ruin Mythic Effect set</li>



<li>Brands of Balaho armor effect</li>
</ul>



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Complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock your free Ultimate Reward: the Scav Patch hip attachment. Er… thanks, Glibnub.



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For many years, you have fought the Unggoy—but now, the time has come to embrace and become one of them.



The Yappening II is live today. Start working through that Operation Pass to get your fancy new armor and your Halo Gear Rewards, and prepare yourselves for the arrival of Corrosion and the Gruntpocalypse playlist!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRESS KIT</h2>



<a href="https://aka.ms/YappeningIIPressKit">Download The Yappening II Press Kit here!</a>

The Yappening II Operation Launch

So we heard mentions that you humans are big into fightin’ fires with your fancy metal shooter suits. Finally got tired of fightin’ each other and started pickin’ on the Banished instead.  



Well lemme just tell ya—you picked the wrong methane pool to drink from this time, human! 



All your bullyin’ hasn’t gone unnoticed, and so it’s time for a little plasma-powered payback—it’s time for… GRUNTPOCALYPSE! 



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Yeah, you heard that right. For the next two weeks, it’s time to take on an all-conquering, undefeated, unbeatable Unggoy army in this new Infinite Firefight: King of the Halo game you like to play (I think that’s what it’s called?)! 



This time, you’ll be facing off against the greatest contingent of Balaho Banished you’ve ever seens!  It’s all Grunts, all the time. A war chief’s dream, really. And when you realize the futility of your situations, you’ll have to hope your feet don’t fail you as you run cryin’ back to your disappointed parents! 



Oh and did we mentions that there’s a twist? Yeah, we know you Spartans are always tryin’ to get ahead, so Skulls are guaranteed in every round—don’t matter if you die, respawn, or get broughted back to life, the Skull magic is still on tap. Oh, and for humans who love a good Grunt birthday party, there’s also a Fiesta version of Gruntpocalypse where you gets random loadouts each time you respawns.  



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So that abouts sums it up. You know the drill—squad up, stand your grounds, and see if you can still do that Spartan thing you like to do. But don’t be surprised if yer yap gets smacked!

Bard of Balaho

Gruntpocalypse

Welcome back to Forge Features!



It’s been a hot minute, but we’re back to showcase some awesome new community-created maps for you to bookmark and play. Let’s take a look…



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">THE PILLAR OF AUTUMN</a> Credits: HMkiller05, Nikos, xXBarthXx Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">MAP</a> | MODE (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/e3026186-ecf0-49d4-91dd-204d77f08887">Easy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/6173030a-e351-406b-9f82-686811c07449">Normal</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/0a6907e3-c250-449f-97de-4730dde5e3eb">Heroic</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/8b3d4874-3e71-4207-90d6-66a5486e2bc4">Legendary</a>)



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From the folks that brought you The Silent Cartographer and Assault on the Control Room recreated in Halo Infinite’s Forge comes another Halo: CE level—The Pillar of Autumn.



Get your targeting diagnostics and energy shields tested because you’re gonna need all the help you can get to repel enemy boarding parties, protect your fellow soldiers, and get to the escape pods to make ringfall! The placement of the enemies, the winding corridors, even some of the additional details from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is all here, and it’s a delight to see just how much love was put into this experience.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">PURGATORY</a> Credits: VidGamesPete, Dellsoto, ShredderMcgenty, Trignate, Yung Mithos, thesilencebrokn, Zaddy Hammer, I KAMIKAZE II, Le Frenchys <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Purgatory" class="wp-image-100485" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Things will never be the same for fans of Halo 2’s gondolas, as Purgatory is heavily inspired by the aesthetic and gameplay experience of those missions.



A particularly cool detail is that the walls around you are perpetually moving upwards, making it feel like you really are descending into the substructural belly of the beast.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">DAWNBREAKER</a> Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Cousin Tim, Squally DaBeanz, I Crush ALL, Galaxytivity, IKYLEIZBEASTLY <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Dawnbreaker" class="wp-image-100415" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



This BTB map features a Forerunner beam emitter on one side, a Banished base on the other, and a network of caves mixed with open, grassy terrain for you to navigate.



This map looks stunning, providing a great visual juxtaposition between the sleek, advanced look of Forerunner technology and with the dark, foreboding presence of a Banished tower.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">OLD SALT</a> Credits: Sikamikanico, Lahont, CertifiedChamp, WhosBlaze, Okom1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Old Salt" class="wp-image-100457" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I like big boats, I cannot lie.



Man the cannons, hoist the sails, sing a sea shanty, and ready your muskets for a battle that can only be described as historic!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">FIREFIGHT – CORVETTE OUTPOST</a> Credits: GlizzyGod420496 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">MAP</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d2a81b20-8930-444a-b5eb-cb6db14511f6">MODE</a>



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Welcome to the Corvette Outpost. Weather conditions are chilly, lives are limited, and the Banished are on their way. Lock ‘n’ load, Spartan—you know what to do!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">THE GULCH</a> Credits: daomum, ElphCrimLester <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">Bookmark</a>



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The quick and the dead. One can simply never tire of Blood Gulch remakes, and this one is heavily inspired by the visual direction of Zeta Halo’s landscapes in Halo Infinite’s campaign.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">PIRTH</a> Credits: DEATH WEAPONxx <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Pirth" class="wp-image-100471" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I could tell you lots of cool things about this map, but my neurons started firing with excitement at a great recreation of a damaged Locust from Halo Wars in the city streets along with a Scarab. That alone is worth a bookmark!



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That closes us out for this issue of Forge Features. Thank you for joining us for this showcase, and for your incredible creativity in the making of these maps and experiences.



We’ll see you in April for our next issue!

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Forge Features: March 21, 2024

Since the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/squad-battle">surprise introduction of Squad Battle</a> to Halo Infinite, it has very quickly become a staple of the Halo Infinite experience. Existing in the space between classic 4v4 Team Slayer games and the 12v12 mayhem of Big Team Battle, Squad Battle is a nostalgia filled, action packed 8v8 mode that is ripe for carnage. The current maps should seem familiar and, thanks to our incredibly talented Forgers, the upcoming batch should also be a walk down memory lane. There’s a good mix from across the titles so let’s take a tour! 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/27e2a3a4-4ed3-4c39-9e84-d308e5dad041">Perdition</a></h2>



Author: Cousin Tim, I Crush All, Mr Kwatz



First seen in Halo 4’s Castle Map Pack, Perdition’s more urban setting might mean a few less Scorpions but that is about all that’s missing. There’s still heavy weaponry, a variety of angles to take, and paths to travel.  



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Modes:



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<li>Slayer  </li>



<li>King of the Hill </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
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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



One of the beautiful things about Refuge is how versatile it is. From 12v12 to 4v4, and now 8v8, this map can handle almost anything. It excels in one-sided objectives and definitely keeps you on your toes as you’re watching for action in the buildings, in the air, and all around. 



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Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>King of the Hill </li>



<li>One Flag CTF </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/3f788be8-f692-408d-a91e-33b684335162">Timberland Evolved</a></h2>



Author: D0ctorSmurf,  Virus11010,  Micheal B 2K8,  Mr IncrediJON,  MikRips,  Okom1,  Darth Draius



This marks the third time Timberland has made an appearance in Halo. From Halo: CE for PC to Halo: Reach (Anniversary map pack!) to Halo Infinite – the grass is as green as it ever was. Dueling snipers, entrenched bases, thrilling flag runs in Warthogs – this map still has it all. 



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Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ef006625-5780-4d94-abf5-67ec0236a453">Rendezvous</a></h2>



Author: THE SLAMMERSS, h8yse



It’s not déjà vu but you’ll definitely remember this Rendezvous point when you see it. You’ll rally your thoughts and land on the alpha option. Another map primed for some urban warfare, you’ll be ready to orbit the lanes, drop in on some unsuspecting Spartans, shock some opponents with your slick moves, and continue trooping along valiantly. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous.jpg" alt="Halo 3 O D S T's Firefight map "Rally Point" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge and called "Rendezvous"" class="wp-image-100238" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Rendezvous-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ede320ec-bb44-45b8-96f6-067b535465f8">Gyre</a></h2>



Author: Igrizhar, Mr Kwatz, Virus11010, MikRips



Reach had some nice beaches and Gyre aims to relive those days before the Covenant caused a tempest in a teapot. This map offers unique ways of getting from one side to the other. Will you tempt your fate in the lifts? Or will you be bold and brazen enough to venture straight up the middle. Alternatively, can I interest you in a sneaky path through the caves? 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre.jpg" alt="Halo: Reach's map "Tempest" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge called "Gyre"" class="wp-image-100252" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Gyre-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Total Control </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9791ae19-06d6-41ce-8bef-0551ac7546ee">Harvest</a></h2>



Author: Scrubulba, Tiiiiiiim 7, MikRips, LudoHT, Mr IncrediJON, Handsome Huber, lackhoves



Excelling in CTF, Harvest is a nearly symmetrical map featuring Warthogs, Mongooses, and everyone’s favorite – dueling S7s. As fun as it is to play peek-a-boo with the enemy with the Snipers, what’s even better is loading up a Warthog with your buddies (extra credit for the flag carrier too!) and burning rubber up the ramp to take the sweet jump for all the style points in the game. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest.jpg" alt="Halo 4's map "Harvest" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-100266" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Harvest-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>



<li>Landgrab </li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Behemoth</h2>



Somehow…Behemoth has returned. We all know the map and it’s back for some squadtacular battles! 



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Modes:



<ul>
<li>Slayer </li>



<li>CTF </li>
</ul>



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That’s seven new maps added to an already stacked playlist so we know you’re going to continue having an absolute blast. Time and again the Forge community has proven they are a priceless font of skill, talent, and creativeness that we are incredibly lucky to have. Their contributions help make playlists like this possible. 



If you’re an aspiring Forger, don’t forget to keep your eye on the `343asks`tags to see what we’re looking for. 



Squad up and hit the ground running in the updated Squad Battle today!

Squad Battle Refresh | Halo Infinite

A major new update is dropping feet-first into Halo Infinite this coming Tuesday, March 19, delivering on some of the biggest requests from the community.



Networking overhaul, weapon balance tunings, bug fixes, stability, and anti-cheat improvements, Firefight Custom, and more—we’ve got the official briefing on all these major elements in this blog (with even more detailed information to come in the patch notes).



Let’s take a look!



<a href="#networking">NETWORKING</a> | <a href="#anticheat">ANTI-CHEAT</a> | <a href="#squadbattlerefresh">SQUAD BATTLE REFRESH</a> | <a href="#weapontuning">WEAPON TUNING</a> | <a href="#firefightcustom">FIREFIGHT CUSTOM</a> | <a href="#qol">QOL IMPROVEMENTS</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="networking">NETWORKING OVERHAUL</h2>



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A completely overhauled networking model will be coming to Halo Infinite in a matter of days.



After launch, we heard the feedback around the game’s online experience loud and clear: desync, being shot around corners, etc. And while we did release numerous updates to the previous model, they were not having the impact that players expected and deserved. When we recognized this, the team decided to shift gears and pursue a fundamental change to the underlying networking model. Since then, we’ve been heads down to make it happen.



Last December, we shared a first look at it when it launched in Firefight: King of the Hill and was featured in the Combat Workshop. It was great to see such a positive response from the community online, in our surveys, and on Halo Support—but we knew that it still needed some extra polish before it could roll out on a wider scale.



Now that we’ve given it that extra time, we are confident that this updated model will result in a better and more consistent multiplayer experience.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="anticheat">EASY ANTI-CHEAT</h2>



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Next week, Easy Anti-Cheat will arrive in Halo Infinite!



Easy Anti-Cheat is a tool that monitors players’ game files while they’re playing Halo Infinite to ensure the integrity of each match and combat cheating. With the March Update, our detection and enforcement capabilities will be enhanced, greatly improving the game’s overall security and our ability to respond to cheaters.



If you encounter cheating, be sure to use the in-game reporting feature or head over to Halo Support to submit a ticket at <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloReportAPlayer">aka.ms/HaloReportAPlayer</a>.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="squadbattlerefresh">SQUAD BATTLE REFRESH</h2>



Since its debut in Halo Infinite, Squad Battle quickly became a beloved staple playlist for those who were looking for something between the concentrated action of 4v4 and the larger-scale mayhem of 12v12 Big Team Battle.



With the arrival of the March Update, we’ve got a refresh of the Squad Battle playlist featuring seven new maps made by incredibly talented Forgers.



There are some returning classics, like Halo 4’s Perdition and Halo: CE (on PC)’s Timberland, along with brand new maps for you to fall in love with.



<ul>
<li>Perdition</li>



<li>Refuge</li>



<li>Timberland Evolved</li>



<li>Rendezvous</li>



<li>Gyre</li>



<li>Harvest</li>



<li>Behemoth</li>
</ul>



To get all the details, be sure to check out our Squad Battle Refresh blog when it drops next week!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="weapontuning">WEAPON TUNING UPDATES</h2>



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The March Update is packed with weapon balancing changes that seek to address community feedback across the board.



M392 BANDIT & BANDIT EVO



<ul>
<li>Increased reload speed.</li>
</ul>



Reload speed has been increased by 10% to address common feedback that reloading feels slow and clunky.



HEATWAVE



<ul>
<li>Decreased aim assist falloff range</li>



<li>Decreased aim assist range</li>



<li>Decreased aim assist angle</li>
</ul>



We’ve seen players share that they were getting frustrated when getting hit by a longer-ranged Heatwave shots. The weapon’s unique ability to hit those shots, particularly with its alt-fire setting, is still core to its identity. That said, we do feel like it was a bit too easy to be effective outside its intended range.



Starting next week, it will require more precision when going for those long-range shots, while keeping its close-range capabilities largely untouched.



PLASMA PISTOL



<ul>
<li>Faster charge-up time</li>



<li>Slightly decreased rate of fire for single shots</li>



<li>Faster overheat</li>
</ul>



Over time, we have observed that using the Plasma Pistol’s single-shot functionality has become the primary way that players operate the weapon, effectively utilizing all the benefits of the weapon but with minimal risk element.



These changes are intended to give the charged shot greater effectiveness while still allowing players the ability to find success with its single shot.



STALKER RIFLE



<ul>
<li>Decrease the number of shots to overheat</li>



<li>Slower venting rate per second</li>
</ul>



We noticed an increase in community feedback expressing that the Stalker Rifle was over-performing. When watching players use it online, we could see they were able to use the weapon to chain together multiple kills without much room for counter-play.



As a result, we have decreased the Stalker Rifle’s overheat threshold and increased the venting duration. This adjustment should reduce how often players can find success while rapid-firing shots and require them to be more intentional with each pull of the trigger.



VK78 COMMANDO



<ul>
<li>Increased close range friction</li>



<li>Less aggressive bloom</li>
</ul>



With the change from the Battle Rifle to the Bandit EVO as the primary weapon in Ranked Arena, the viability of the Commando was inherently lowered.



A recurring theme from players was to give the Commando some love, and so the goal of these changes is to give this weapon better handling – to address the feedback around it feeling “slippery” – and a more consistent damage output so players can hold their ground against the Battle Rifle and Bandit EVO.



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GRAVITY HAMMER



<ul>
<li>Fixed issue that was doubling the power of the Gravity Hammer and its variants.</li>



<li>Increased its original tuning by 1.5x to allow for better damage and knockback</li>
</ul>



The Gravity Hammer’s reign of terror is… well, not over, you’re still going to be soiling your armored breeches when you turn around only to find a player speeding towards you with a Grappleshot and Gravity Hammer already mid-swing, but it’s not quite the boogeyman it has been recently.



We have increased the damage and knockback of the Gravity Hammer (and its variants) to be 1.5x its pre-Season 5 strength. This places those values at a halfway point between what it was pre-Season 5 and what it has been in recent months.



We’re excited for these updates to make their way to the battlefield next week. Once you go hands-on with them, be sure to share your feedback and let us know how they feel! And, rest assured, we’ll be continuing to fine-tune the sandbox in future updates.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="firefightcustom">FIREFIGHT CUSTOM</h2>



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Since Firefight: King of the Hill arrived in Halo Infinite back in December 2023, players have been having a blast fighting the Banished within the House of Reckoning and across other maps—and on custom-made Forge maps.



With the March Update, we are introducing Firefight Custom. This is a “blank” Firefight mode that keeps the high-level structure of Firefight: King of the Hill intact (Sets, lives, skulls, scoring, Custom Game options), but removes all the logic related to hills. In other words, this is Firefight: King of the Hill without the King of the Hill.



Mode scripters will have full control over what constitutes a win or a loss of a point, whether teams earn skulls, which spawners are triggered and when, and if players can earn more lives. We wanted Forgers to spend less time and budget scripting basic features of the mode and instead spend their time on the logic that supports their ideal experience. This new variant also pairs well with Forge’s previously released Mode Creator, allowing mode creators to create their experience once and share it with many map creators.



New Forge Node Graph functions have been added to empower Forgers on this front. These nodes will work in both Firefight Custom and the original King of the Hill variants:



<ul>
<li>On Firefight Set Start</li>



<li>On Firefight Set End</li>



<li>End Firefight Custom Set</li>



<li>Fail Firefight Custom Set</li>



<li>Adjust Firefight Custom Lifepool</li>



<li>Get Firefight Custom Set State</li>



<li>Get Firefight Custom Wave Spawners</li>



<li>Get Firefight Custom Boss Spawners</li>



<li>Override AI Spawner Definition</li>
</ul>



With the granularity of these options, Forgers have more power than ever before to create their own unique PvE modes, and we’re excited to see how that continues to level up the experience for players!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="qol">QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS</h2>



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FORGE



In addition to Firefight Custom, Forge will also be receiving numerous bug fixes next week. One of the most noticeable updates will be improvements to Copy Protection for Maps and Modes. Now, Forgers’ creations will be more secure, thus reducing copy-cats, and clearing the way for the creator to get more credit for the things they build and share with the community.



STABILITY



Last, but certainly not least, this update also has lots of improvements to stability thanks to a plethora of crash fixes. We use data via in-game telemetry, community feedback, and reports shared with the Halo Support team to identify crash fixes that would provide the most impact to our players. If you do ever run into a stability issue with Halo Infinite, please report them on the <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloSupport">Halo Support site.</a>



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That wraps up this preview of the upcoming March Update. Thank you to the Halo community for your continued support as we continue to go after player feedback that continues to improve Halo Infinite!



When the update drops on March 19, be sure to head over to <a href="http://aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate">aka.ms/HaloInfiniteUpdate</a> for the full patch notes.