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The week is over, September has come, and we’ve got a new round-up of 343-recommended Forge maps for you to check out, taking us back to some familiar places—from a dangerous holdout location on Alpha Halo to a certain old fortress by the beach, and beyond.



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ALFA HALO (2552) Credits: ricardootino, DanZama22, Starkey213036 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/02f70969-2478-4145-9d51-cca54c00db97">Alfa Halo (2552)</a>



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That old, familiar feeling… At least you won’t have to babysit any marines before calling in evac, let the carnage commence!



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UNEEQ | HIGH GROUND Credits: UneeQ TV, UneeQ Forges, Mr Greencastle, Saucy Situation, wild1551, WookieCookies1, Azwilko1997, ZERO FORGE Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f">UneeQ | High Ground</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdeb1bc7-ffe0-40c5-b893-61415d5b629f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of UneeQ High Ground map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80115" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF5-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



The enemy team may have the high ground, but they underestimate your power!



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ARCADIA Credits: Beibok, I Crush All Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdf4aa59-8534-4694-b2fa-5a411708a311">Arcadia</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cdf4aa59-8534-4694-b2fa-5a411708a311"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Arcadia map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80129" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF6-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



The pleasing combination of grassy plains, natural rock formations, and angular Forerunner structures makes up a veritable holy trinity of Halo goodness!



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SPACECAMP (RE:ORBITAL) Credits: Cousin Tim Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1">Spacecamp (RE:Orbital)</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8a2c6675-d7a3-4e64-ab42-5ed81ca584f1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Spacecamp (RE:Orbital) map made in Forge" class="wp-image-80101" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/FF4-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



Welcome back to the Quito Orbital Elevator. With a lot of situational awareness, and a little luck, hopefully the only thing you will lose is your luggage.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



With the Custom Game Browser in Halo Infinite, it’s easier than ever to party up with new friends and foes who are playing custom classics from the days of yore (Lightspeed Halo is always a good time!) or trying out some of the jaw-dropping new game types that have been made possible.



On that front, if you haven’t already checked out this video from jackfrags as he explores what the customs scene has to offer, this will definitely give you a good glimpse at the community’s chaotic creativity!



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That wraps this issue up. And as a reminder: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-15">we’re on the hunt for seasonal-themed maps</a>, so be sure to tag your creations with the relevant seasonal tages:



<ul><li>343ask-Autumn</li><li>343ask-Winter</li><li>343ask-Summer</li><li>343ask-Spring</li></ul>



Happy Forgin’!

Alex Wakeford

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Corpo

Diminished

Megapolis

Ronin

Scarlett's Landing

Smallhalla

Aqueduct

Disciple

Ain’t no raid like a Husky Raid! That’s right. Everyone’s favorite linear Capture the Flag (CTF) mode with random weapons has arrived in Halo Infinite!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HUSKY HISTORY</h2>



First introduced to Halo matchmaking in Halo 4, Husky Raid quickly became a fan favorite. The concept was simple: there’s a narrow corridor, everyone has random weapons and limited cover, and you’ve got to get the enemy’s flag. The chaotic and fervent push to get to the opposite side to merely pull the flag proved to be half the battle… followed by the fight back down the corridor of doom and the push to bring the flag home to score.



In short, it’s CTF with the intensity and chaos turned up to eleven—weapons are random, attrition is high, and the battle for the flags is fierce.



Husky Raid returned in Halo 5 with a plethora of incredible community-made maps and a slew of REQ weapon variants to make the corridors go boom, which solidified its place as one of the all-time great Halo modes—something that, much like Infection in Halo 2, was born from the sheer creative might of the community. And now, Husky Raid has made its way to Halo Infinite.



Let’s take a look at where you’ll be doing battle!



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MAPS</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5c456546-7452-4a99-a776-40b21bc8b3a7">CORPO</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Almighty%20Nubs">Almighty Nubs</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/PotablePotato">PotablePotato</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5c456546-7452-4a99-a776-40b21bc8b3a7">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/540da70f-eeea-45ba-aa44-86897ae0d905">DIMINISHED</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SgtAvel">Sgt Avel</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/magpieleon">MAGPIE LEON</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/boinksi">Boinski</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/The_KingWhale">TheKingWhale</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/540da70f-eeea-45ba-aa44-86897ae0d905">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/57a4cf34-5280-4742-92f6-546d16e6f683">MEGAPOLIS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/InfiniteStore3">Erickyboo</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/57a4cf34-5280-4742-92f6-546d16e6f683">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6575c773-970b-4607-bf72-9caf081a9066">RONIN</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BonkSalsa">Bonk Salsa</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MyNameIsMattTTV">Djungelskog7425</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/6575c773-970b-4607-bf72-9caf081a9066">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/83054ed1-d854-4057-8894-9bc4b09ff508">SCARLETT’S LANDING</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ZaddyHammer">Zaddy Hammer</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/83054ed1-d854-4057-8894-9bc4b09ff508">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/46a9df21-1b5e-447e-82be-b12c119781ac">SMALLHALLA</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/_Okom">Okom1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nkdfry">nkdape</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SgtSurchin">Virus11010</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/scrubulba">Scrubulba</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Mr%20Kwatz">Mr Kwatz</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikRips">MikRips</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mooshg_">Cousin Tim</a>, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/players/Micheal%20B%202k8">Micheal B 2K8</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_IncrediJon">Mr IncrediJON</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/46a9df21-1b5e-447e-82be-b12c119781ac">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/44163103-704c-42b8-99e8-45e218b2f78a">AQUEDUCT</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Lunnzies">Lunnzies</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/44163103-704c-42b8-99e8-45e218b2f78a">Download Link</a>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9a64ea3f-fb79-4f18-bd29-ee2372c836e0">DISCIPLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thekarmaplex">karmaplexTTV</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VidGamesPete">VidGamesPete</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DelOutdoors">Dellsoto</a></h4>





<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9a64ea3f-fb79-4f18-bd29-ee2372c836e0">Download Link</a>



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Thank you to all the Forgers who helped bring this playlist to life and used our 343ask-HuskyRaid tag so we could find the content. For even more versions and<a> </a>experiences, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc">don’t forget to check out the Content Browser</a>.



You know the drill. Prepare for chaos!



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Husky Raid | Halo Infinite

CONTAINMENT PRESS KIT

With the arrival of Husky Raid in Halo Infinite, we can hardly contain our excitement, so it only seems fitting that a new event should accompany it with the opportunity to earn some free customization rewards.



The Containment event is live in Halo Infinite, bringing with it a free 10-tier Event Pass with HAZMAT-themed customization rewards for you to unlock.



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/husky-raid-halo-infinite">Don’t forget to read up on the new Husky Raid playlist</a>, but to bring those not in the know quickly up to speed: there are two teams, everybody has random weapons with every spawn, the map is a long corridor, and you’ve got to capture the enemy flag amidst the chaos that is about to erupt.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CONTAINMENT CONSORTIUM</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite image of the Containment event's free rewards" class="wp-image-79422" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ContainmentRewards-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



From August 29 to September 12, the Containment event will be active.



This event is free, meaning that anyone can jump into it and progress their 10-tier Event Pass by completing Event Challenges, which will unlock customization rewards for your HAZMAT armor and Spartan ID.



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In addition, logging in at any time during the two-week event will unlock a free gift: the Splice background.



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



SHOP: COMNET BUNDLE



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For Spartans, attachments are not forbidden.



Pick up the Comnet Bundle and you’ll be able to further outfit your MIRAGE IIC armor with the following:



<ul><li>HUL[2I]/KORDA helmet attachment</li><li>UTIL/PRO-Tek ComNet-2020 shoulder pads</li><li>Maka Macrobinocs hip attachment</li><li>Adrift Sapphire coating (for all armor)</li><li>Stepwise visor</li><li>Overmatch stance</li></ul>



ULTIMATE REWARD



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Put your thinking cap on. Complete all your challenges for the week and you’ll unlock the Brainwave Visor Ultimate Reward.



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Containment is now live in Halo Infinite and since the featured playlist is Husky Raid, which plays host to a variety of incredible community-made maps, now’s the perfect time to jump in and get some free rewards!



See you on the battlefield.



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



<a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/containmentpresskit-b993ff9765f64ce8b08c22348e701b4e.zip">Click here to download the Containment press kit with full 4K assets!</a>

Containment Event Launch

Canon Fodder

Fiction

Issue 144

Canon Fodder: Vis-à-Vale

Community Update

Thursday Thaw

Happy Friday! If you don’t have weekend plans that are set in stone, check out this week’s Forge creations—how else will you be able to take a break in a quaint village to touch some digital grass, enjoy a leisurely trip through a museum, explore a fan-favorite Halo 4 map remade in Halo Infinite, and then play some cat-and-mouse?



Let’s take a gander together!



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TAVERN Credits: bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2a15cc0d-dd7d-4797-b8ba-5ff1be702747">Tavern</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Tavern" class="wp-image-78711" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Tavern-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Are you tired, Spartan? Pull up a seat by the fire, have a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, and relax for a bit.



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SUSURRA Credits: Dr nominoe, bullet2thehead9 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e1044e9a-176f-48dd-8d9a-e53e65832caa">Susurra</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Susurra" class="wp-image-78697" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Susurra-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



As you tour the museum, be sure to channel those dulcet tones of yours and keep your voice at a whisper.



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PERDITION Credits: Cousin Tim, I Crush All Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/27e2a3a4-4ed3-4c39-9e84-d308e5dad041">Perdition</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Perdition" class="wp-image-78669" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Perdition-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



This remake of a fan-favorite Halo 4 BTB map had us feeling right at home.



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STELLAR Credits: CANADIAN ECHO, Minister Muffin Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/10393ccd-1b5a-4a77-b1e4-8ce2577151a6">Stellar</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Stellar" class="wp-image-78683" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Stellar-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



Let the games of cat and mouse begin… Wind your way from the bottom to the top as you hunt down your opponents.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h3>



Last time we saw VidGamesPete, <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-14">we looked at scripting and lists</a>. After our recent August update, he is back with another scripting and lists tutorial… but this time make the lists large.



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That’s a wrap for this week’s edition. Don’t forget that <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-15">we’re on the hunt for seasonal-themed maps</a>, so be sure to tag your creations so we can easily find them. If you’ve got a great Halo-ween theme idea, or a winter wonderland, or anything else that is seasonal, we want to see them!

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Forge Features: August 18, 2023

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



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



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



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Dapper_Penguin_/status/1691201448233611266?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78402" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Dapper_Penguin_-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheRedgear/status/1690868298492129280?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78584" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/TheRedgear-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/zeddikins/status/1689816537996070914?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78612" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/zeddikins-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Coraol_/status/1690128717509517312?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="928" height="1200" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78374" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_.jpg 928w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Coraol_-768x993.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/lytatroan/status/1689872496445763585?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78472" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/lytatroan-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Squeeshyca/status/1691214471149367297?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="706" height="916" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78570" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca.jpg 706w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Squeeshyca-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/exclamation_mok/status/1691888477783122219?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1639" height="2048" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78416" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok.jpg 1639w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-768x960.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/exclamation_mok-1568x1959.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1639px) 100vw, 1639px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Cpl_Dragon/status/1689766067587973122?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="790" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78388" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon.jpg 790w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon-231x300.jpg 231w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Cpl_Dragon-768x995.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Unicornonmars1/status/1690262881328103424?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78598" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Unicornonmars1-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/nobleprimado/status/1690113487828140033?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1545" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78500" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado.jpg 1545w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-768x994.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/nobleprimado-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="(max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/motiondomain/status/1690041385875910666?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1584" height="2048" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78486" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain.jpg 1584w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/motiondomain-1568x2027.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/SkookumProps/status/1691284002102284289?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="945" height="1181" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78556" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps.jpg 945w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/SkookumProps-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Flyingtac0Co/status/1691109426399498240?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1414" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78430" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co.jpg 1080w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-229x300.jpg 229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Flyingtac0Co-768x1006.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/jasonlochhead/status/1690163015599960064?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78444" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/jasonlochhead-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/ShadowYokai_/status/1690213473047695362?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78542" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ShadowYokai_-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Kidskull51/status/1691143062850777089?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78458" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Kidskull51-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/OJO_W4SHINGTON/status/1689755809239154688?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1306" height="2048" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78514" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON.jpg 1306w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-191x300.jpg 191w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-653x1024.jpg 653w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-768x1204.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/OJO_W4SHINGTON-980x1536.jpg 980w" sizes="(max-width: 1306px) 100vw, 1306px" /></a></figure>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://twitter.com/Serpent_Studio/status/1689710570059059202?s=20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1547" height="2000" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78528" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio.jpg 1547w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-232x300.jpg 232w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-768x993.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Serpent_Studio-1188x1536.jpg 1188w" sizes="(max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px" /></a></figure>



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



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



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



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



Stay bright, stay bold, play Halo.

Retro Reclamation!

Spotlight: Cyber Showdown Magazine Edition

When Halo Infinite launched, Ranked Arena had separate playlist options for input as well as Fireteam size. In order to fix an issue we combined them, and as time went on, we’ve kept them combined in order to promote a better matchmaking experience (ping, time to match, and skill). We also combined them to have a unified ranking experience instead of some players being a certain rank in solo/duo and another rank in the unfiltered option. This year we’ve seen growing feedback from players around solos and duos matching against Fireteams of 3 and 4, and we’ve been closely monitoring the data at the same time.



Today we’re going to talk about what we’ve done and will be doing to address the feedback.



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



In July, the services team delivered a backend update that will now factor in a Fireteam’s collective CSR when matching. 



Here’s how it works:



When a Fireteam enters matchmaking, the system will offset the CSR based on the size of the Fireteam (more players in Fireteam means a greater offset). For example, this means that a Fireteam of 4 will match against higher CSR players, but only in the case fireteam sizes are imbalanced between teams. The philosophy behind this is that a Fireteam with 2 or more players will have a greater chance of winning against a team of solos due to the teamwork, coordination, communication, etc that comes with Fireteams. This offset is meant to account for those natural advantages that Fireteams have. 



On top of this, we’re also working on a longer-term solution leveraging Fireteam search restrictions. 



Here’s how it’ll work:



<ul><li>If your CSR is 1500 and above (Onyx), you’ll be unable to search with a Fireteam of 3 or 4, and will be shown an error message.</li><li>This is not based on Fireteam average. If even 1 player on the Fireteam is Onyx and the rest are below Onyx, the Fireteam will not be able to search. </li><li>Effectively, this means that the Ranked Arena playlist will be solos and duos only if you’re an Onyx player.</li></ul>



The reason we’re making this change for Onyx only is because that’s where we see more of these issues, and we still want to encourage the vast majority of players in the playlist to party up with friends. Once this is implemented later this Summer, we will of course monitor feedback and data in order to make further changes if required.



Please keep an eye on <a href="https://twitter.com/halosupport">@HaloSupport</a> on Twitter to see when this feature goes live. 



See you online!



-Tashi



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Tashi

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