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Extraction comes to Halo Infinite in Season 5!



Let’s get you reacquainted with the asset retrieval game mode, the rules of engagement that’ll carry your team to victory, and the different mode variants you’ll be playing.



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



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Extraction is an objective-based game mode that was introduced to Halo over a decade ago in Halo 4, where Spartan teams were tasked with an asset retrieval mission. In Halo 4, players used a quantum marker tool to designate slipspace crates for extraction. In Halo Infinite, this beloved mode has a new coat of paint with the latest UNSC and Personal AI tech.



The mode goes as follows:



<ul><li>A neutral Extraction Site appears on the map, where players must enter the site and plant their Extraction Device (all players have one) within its radius to begin the process of Extraction.</li><li>Once an Extraction Device is planted, it is owned by that player and their team, and a timer will begin counting down to Extraction.</li><li>Enemy players can interrupt the Extraction process, and even convert it to their team by interacting with the Extraction Device.</li><li>If the opposing team successfully converts the Extraction Device, then the countdown timer will reset and the battle for that Site will continue until there is a successful Extraction.</li><li>Whichever team successfully completes the Extraction process earns a point, after which a new neutral Extraction Site will appear elsewhere on the map.</li></ul>



Simply put: players must deploy and protect Extraction Sites at different locations on the map to score points, the team with the most points wins.



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



In Season 5, players will be able to experience a couple of variations of the Extraction experience (and will also be able to customize various settings for Custom Games as well).



<ul><li>ARENA: EXTRACTION</li></ul>



The core Extraction experience with one neutral Extraction Site appearing at a time until one team scores enough points to win.



<ul><li>RANKED: EXTRACTION</li></ul>



A variation in Ranked Arena at launch where players spawn with one Frag Grenade instead of two, motion-tracker is disabled, and friendly fire is enabled.



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We’ve got plenty more Season 5: Reckoning previews to come, so stay tuned for a detailed look at the following:



<ul><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/battle-pass-operations-season-5">OPERATIONS & BATTLE PASS OVERVIEW</a> – Everything you need to know about how Halo Infinite’s Events are evolving into Operations and the Season 5 Battle Pass.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-gear-rewards-season-5">HALO GEAR REWARDS</a> – Learn more about the Halo Gear Rewards program for Season 5.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5">MAPS OVERVIEW</a> – Take a guided tour of Forbidden and Prism with our multiplayer designers.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-overview-season-5">FORGE OVERVIEW</a> – Find out about the AI toolkit for PvE, along with new objects, palettes, options, and more coming to Forge </li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/ranked-update-season-5-2">RANKED OVERVIEW</a> – All you need to know about Ranked, sandbox, and balancing updates and changes in Season 5.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/customization-overview-season-5">CUSTOMIZATION OVERVIEW</a> – A complete breakdown of new customization content coming in Season 5, the Battle Pass, Shop changes, and more.</li></ul>

Alex Wakeford

Extraction Overview | Season 5

Halo Gear Rewards are back for Halo Infinite’s Season 5: Reckoning!



Halo Gear Rewards is a program that celebrates players for completing specific in-game accomplishments by unlocking access to purchase exclusive limited-edition products in the Halo Gear Shop.



The first reward was introduced in Season 2: Lone Wolves with the amazing Fracture: Entrenched Tanker Jacket and was followed by the introduction of the Pin Program with Season 3: Echoes Within Pins.



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For Season 5, we are introducing a new earnable reward that might just come in handy when carrying around all those previously earned rewards.



Meet the Halo Tactical Carrier—this UNSC-style backpack is mission ready and designed with utility in mind. The Tactical Carrier has three primary compartments, reinforced straps and carry handle, and sufficient nylon and Velcro areas for attaching pins, patches, and other insignia. 



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Players can earn access to purchase the Tactical Carrier by completing the 50-tier Premium Battle Pass. Upon completion, players will receive their unique code via Waypoint notifications to make their purchase in the Halo Gear Shop.



Speaking of patches, players who complete the Reckoning Battle Pass will also earn the Reckoning Insignia Patch. This embroidered patch will be included with the purchase of the Tactical Carrier backpack.



But wait, there’s more! Players will also have the option to add-on the Operation: Combined Arms Patch and the Operation: Winter Contingency III Patch for an additional cost. There is no need to complete specific Operations to access these patches.



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The Halo Tactical Carrier can be unlocked for purchase through the duration of Season 5: Reckoning and Operations: Combined Arms and Winter Contingency. Purchases must be made by January 29, 2024.



Stay tuned to <a href="https://twitter.com/halogear">@HaloGear</a> for the latest updates.



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For a closer look at Season 5: Reckoning, take a look at our other blogs below.



<ul><li> <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/battle-pass-operations-season-5">OPERATIONS & BATTLE PASS OVERVIEW</a> – Everything you need to know about how Halo Infinite’s Events are evolving into Operations and the Season 5 Battle Pass.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/extraction-overview-season-5">MODE OVERVIEW</a> – Learn more about the return and revamp of Halo 4‘s Extraction mode.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5">MAPS OVERVIEW</a> – Take a guided tour of Forbidden and Prism with our multiplayer designers.</li><li> <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-overview-season-5">FORGE OVERVIEW – </a>Find out about the AI toolkit for PvE, along with new objects, palettes, options, and more coming to Forge </li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/ranked-update-season-5-2">RANKED OVERVIEW</a> – All you need to know about Ranked, sandbox, and balancing updates and changes in Season 5.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/customization-overview-season-5">CUSTOMIZATION OVERVIEW</a> – A complete breakdown of new customization content coming in Season 5, the Battle Pass, Shop changes, and more.</li></ul>

343 Industries

Halo Gear Rewards | Season 5

Fiction

Season 4 of Halo Infinite has arrived, bringing with it a new collection of Intel—a series of data drops that provide some additional lore and context to elements of each season.



Intel can be found here on Halo Waypoint and in-game in Halo Infinite‘s message of the day carousel.



This blog will be updated over the course of Season 4 with new Intel.



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<a href="#S4Intel1">INTEL 1</a> | <a href="#S4Intel2">INTEL 2</a> | <a href="#S4Intel3">INTEL 3</a> | <a href="#S4Intel4">INTEL 4</a> | <a href="#S4Intel5">INTEL 5</a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="S4Intel1">INTEL 1: GOING VIRAL</h2>



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But there is so much more to see!



The entire history of the Spartan program. Your weaknesses. Your failures. And now all of it belongs to the Banished!



Oh, I shall enjoy every moment of its categorization. So much of your strength is tied to the armor you wear like a second skin. What happens when it is taken away? No… what happens when it is turned against you?



And so many of you here—ah, survivors of the Apparition’s burning wrath, are you? A new generation of heroes to forge a brighter future for your kind. Such delicious naivety!



Know this as you struggle in vain against the inevitable: I shall see you ALL unravel in body and spirit. I shall disseminate every secret held within this facility and within your minds. And the Banished shall feast upon what remains.



Take a look in the mirror, my little Spartans. Thralls of Iratus. Think how much better you’re going to look wearing my face.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="S4Intel2">INTEL 2: ESCHARUM’S INVOCATION</h2>



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When we were inducted into the Covenant, the Prophets had us settled on worlds ripe with rich resources. Was this out of respect for our people—a reward for our strength? No. It was simply another way in which we served as a method of their control. A blunt instrument for delicate hands. A deterrent to those who would claim more than what the Prophets would allow. And they knew we could not excavate these resources ourselves, for we were nothing but fodder to be expended on their front lines.



But look around you, brothers. Savor this moment. Understand what we are now. We are the Banished, and we are free. We take what we desire, and we use it to fuel our strength and sustain our spirit.



Never forget what Atriox gave to you. Know that all we are today is because of his vision.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="S4Intel3">INTEL 3: TRANSLOCATION THEORY</h2>



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Back in ‘57, we had the quantum marker—or the MX-1050. Cool piece of ONI tech that we got to play with in some sims before they had the Infinity jump back to Requiem; used it to transport crates from the ship down to research bases. They wanted to drop and gain a foothold in enemy-occupied territory quick and hard, but then we start fighting these Forerunner robots that can zip around the place and suddenly we got a bunch of eggheads workin’ overtime to repurpose the tech to put it on actual people…



I dunno what kinda magic tricks they managed to pull, but the damn thing works! Heard ‘em talkin’ about puttin’ this “Quantum Translocator” on Spartans in the field. Ain’t worked up the courage yet to volunteer for further trials, not since ol’ Haverly was gone for three hours during a test run and came back all pale and shakin’ and refused to say a word about what happened. Tried to calm him down but he just wouldn’t stop crying.



Come to think of it, haven’t seen him in a while…



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="S4Intel4">INTEL 4: ARCHEOHOMINA</h2>



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DR. CATHERINE HALSEY, RESEARCH NOTES – 2544



Operation: GREY VEIL was a success, but cost the life of Cal-141, who died from head trauma sustained from a Jiralhanae gravity hammer. We have thus far sustained only a few Spartan casualties as this war with the Covenant approaches its second decade, but strategically each one feels akin to losing an entire world.



The ODST squad that accompanied SPARTAN-141 did, however, return something fascinating. Surveying the ruins on Heian, they discovered evidence of an ancient civilization with architectural designs that I can only describe as unmistakably human—a strange mixture of Greco-Roman and East Asian elements… yet even the most cursory analysis tells us that these ruins far predate those periods in our history, and they were certainly not built with simple stone to have been preserved for so long.



We came to the stars and wondered about alien life, yet these ruins force us to consider whether there might be improbable things about our own past that lie beyond our knowledge. Alas, no further research on Heian is possible due to the Covenant’s presence, and with Miridem under attack it’s not likely that we’ll get to look any deeper into this.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="S4Intel5">INTEL 5: EMERGENCY CONTACT PROTOCOL</h2>



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//WARNING



//WARNING



//SPARTAN CONTAINMENT FIRETEAM COMPROMISED



“This is Captain Alvarez of the UNSC Saturn. I am declaring CORRUPTER and UPSILON protocols. All remaining
groundside personnel have seven minutes to withdraw from Site 22 as the Saturn
moves into position…”

343 INDUSTRIES

Halo Infinite | Infection Intel

With the release of Season 5: Reckoning on October 17, some of Halo Infinite’s content and engagement vectors are evolving versus what’s been offered in the game thus far. Today, we’d like to get you up to speed on changes you’ll find with the Battle Pass and in-game “Events” (transitioning into “Operations”) once the new season is live.



Overall, content is being delivered in a tighter, more efficient manner with a greater emphasis on moving the community forward together through the same content within the same windows of time.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BATTLE PASS, EVOLVED</h2>



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Since the initial launch, Halo Infinite seasons have featured a 100-tier Battle Pass which offers various rewards and unlocks across both free and premium tracks. Season 5 will once again offer a Battle Pass full of unlockable content, but the way it’s packaged will be more streamlined than prior seasons.



The Season 5 Battle Pass is comparable to what’s been offered in prior seasons in terms of breadth of content, but now consists of 50 total tiers. Thanks to some improvements with our game systems, we can now include multiple content items in a single tier of the pass. Historically, the Battle Pass may offer a Coating for each Armor Core—represented as individual separate offers across separate tiers. With Season 5, you’ll see a Coating offered in a single tier, and it will work and apply to every Armor Core in the game.



Similarly, rather than having to unlock a left and right shoulder across two separate tiers of your pass, in Season 5, you’ll unlock a full set in a single tier. Being able to consolidate this type of multi-use content into a single tier has resulted in a much tighter, more efficient pass that will net you more content with less grinding. And speaking of grinding, you’ll be able to progress your Battle Pass via Match XP by playing the experiences you want to play (including an all-new Custom Game XP system) in addition to supplemental progression via Challenges.



GO PREMIUM



The Premium Battle Pass will still cost 1,000 credits and will still include 1,000 credits to be unlocked across its 50 tiers. The Premium Pass will still include an extra challenge slot and bonus XP while it’s active, and once purchased it never expires. And, similar to Season 4, the Premium Pass will include an exclusive instant-unlock bonus customization item with purchase (more on that closer to launch!)



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FREE FOR ALL



The free content in the Battle Pass has also been streamlined to span the first 20 tiers of the pass. This free content is similar to prior seasons and will take players less gameplay to unlock. In general, as you’ll see further below with our approach to “Operations,” our intent is for in-game engagement tracks to include 20 tiers of free rewards.



The free Battle Pass will be available until the new “Operation” begins (more on this below!) and will be denoted in the game UI. Season 5’s free Battle Pass will be active until November 14, 2023. Upon expiration, the 20 free tiers of content will no longer be available to unlock if you haven’t already completed those tiers. Players who would like to finish the pass beyond the stated cut-off date, or decide they want the additional 30 tiers of content, can purchase the Premium Pass in the shop at any point. When the free Battle Pass period ends, players will permanently keep all of the free content they’ve unlocked prior to the cut-off date.



SEASON 5 BATTLE PASS TL;DR:



<ul><li>Overall pass is tighter with better-quality content</li><li>Play the way you want! Progress your pass with Match XP (Matchmaking or Custom Games)</li><li>50 total tiers (includes 20 tiers of free content newly streamlined with a similar breadth of content offered in a more efficient manner)</li><li>Premium Pass:<ul><li>Costs 1,000 credits</li><li>Includes 1,000 earnable credits over the course of completing the Premium Battle Pass</li><li>Includes exclusive instant bonus customization item</li><li>Includes an extra challenge slot and Bonus XP when activated</li><li>Never expires; yours to keep and complete at your leisure</li><li>Available for purchase in the Shop at any point after season launch</li></ul></li><li>Free Pass:<ul><li>20 tiers of content</li><li>Availability and access expires on November 13 with the start of a new Operation</li><li>Can be converted to Premium at any time</li></ul></li></ul>



Overall, our hope is that by streamlining the pass and fitting more, high-quality content into fewer tiers, we’re able to reduce friction and make it more obtainable to more players. Additionally, a smaller time commitment coupled with even greater value content hopefully presents a better incentive for players considering a premium upgrade.



The shorter expiration window for the free pass is perhaps one of the biggest changes, but our hope is that providing more content across fewer tiers will offset any potential time pressure. Further, we hope to be able to move the bulk of Halo Infinite’s players forward together, experiencing the same new content at the same time.



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-scaled.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite key art for the Combined Arms Operation showing (from left-to-right) a Kig-Yar sat on the back of a Mongoose, a Spartan holding a shard of blamite, a Sangheili Ultra without a helmet, and another Spartan kneeling" class="wp-image-82687" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/10/OperationCombinedArms-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>



Since launch, Halo Infinite has featured numerous “Events” which offer free earnable, themed rewards during a specific window of time. While we have enjoyed playing events and earning cool content, we’ve heard feedback that they often feel too limiting (short windows that may not align with player availability) and once they’re gone, there’s no way to ever obtain that content again.



With Season 5, we’re evolving to “Operations” which are similar to “Events” in spirit but brings a few specific changes we want you to be aware of.



One big thing that’s NOT changing: Operations, like Events before them, will continue to launch as totally free activities. Each Operation will include 20 tiers of free unlockable rewards that can be progressed at your leisure over the specified duration of the Operation.



Unlike prior seasonal Events, a typical Operation will run for approximately 4 to 6 weeks, and the reward track is available to progress and unlock for the entire stated duration. All players will have more time to progress and obtain rewards compared to the old Events system. Like the Season 5 Battle Pass and prior seasons’ Events, when the Operation comes to an end, access to the free Operation Pass goes away and players won’t be able to unlock any further reward tiers (unless they have opted into the Premium Operation offer described below). When a free Operation pass ends, players will retain all of the earned content they’ve unlocked up to that point regardless of whether they choose to go premium.



An Operation will always offer 20 tiers of free earnable rewards, but for players who choose to go premium a few additional options are available. First, players may choose to upgrade an active Operation for 500 credits, which will instantly unlock an exclusive bonus customization item while also making the Operation pass durable (it will not expire) and, when equipped, offers bonus XP and an extra challenge slot during the Operation’s live window.



A second premium option for 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers at purchase as a convenience and additionally includes the exclusive bonus customization item.



To directly address player feedback and provide more flexibility, an Operation won’t disappear forever once it concludes. Once an active Operation has ended, the Operation pass be purchased at any point thereafter via the Switcher or Shop (for both the 500 and 2,000 credits instant-unlock offer).



The way you progress an Operation is also changing compared to how Events used to run. Historically, players had to focus on completing challenges as the only means of unlocking the 10 tiers of free content. Starting with Season 5, Operations progression is based on Match XP so you can play whatever playlist you want (even Custom Games) and make progress across 20 tiers. Challenges are still there as another source of XP for players on top of Match XP.



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OPERATIONS TL;DR:



<ul><li>Free 20-tier reward track</li><li>Play what you want to progress (including Custom Games)</li><li>More time to complete than pre-Season 5 “Events”</li><li>Free access expires at the end of the Operation (but you retain everything you’ve already earned)</li><li>Premium Upgrade:<ul><li>500 credits includes special instant unlock bonus cosmetic</li><li>2,000 credits includes above + instant unlock all 20 reward tiers</li><li>Operation Pass never expires</li><li>Includes Bonus XP and extra challenge slot when active</li></ul></li><li>When an Operation has ended, it becomes available for purchase in the Shop.</li></ul>



 SEASON 5 OPERATIONS



Season 5 will include two Operations on the heels of the launch Battle Pass:



<ul><li>“Combined Arms” – Begins November 14</li><li>“Winter Contingency III” – Begins December 19</li></ul>



Please note that these details are subject to change—please refer to the official information within Halo Infinite for the latest and greatest info once Season 5 has launched.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LOOKING AHEAD</h2>



We’re excited to jump into all the new features, content, and experiences coming with the launch of Season 5 on October 17.



In the meantime, keep an eye on Halo Waypoint for more about what’s coming including a deeper dive into some of the new notable Spartan and weapon customization content coming to the game.



And, for a closer look at the full Season 5 Battle Pass and more Operations details, join us live from the Community Stage at the 2023 Halo World Championships for a special Season 5 presentation (in-person at the Washington State Convention Center and streamed live on Saturday, October 14).



Updated 10/14



SEASON 5 ROADMAP Straight from the Community Stage here is the Season 5 Roadmap with some top-level details of all the goodness coming to Halo Infinite. 



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Keep an eye out for our upcoming blogs covering Season 5.



<ul><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-gear-rewards-season-5">HALO GEAR REWARDS</a> – Learn more about the Halo Gear Rewards program for Season 5.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/extraction-overview-season-5">MODE OVERVIEW</a> – Learn more about the return and revamp of Halo 4‘s Extraction mode.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5">MAPS OVERVIEW </a>– Take a guided tour of Forbidden and Prism with our multiplayer designers.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-overview-season-5">FORGE UPDATES OVERVIEW</a> – Find out about the AI toolkit for PvE, along with new objects, palettes, options, and more coming to Forge.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/ranked-update-season-5-2">RANKED OVERVIEW</a> – All you need to know about Ranked, sandbox, and balancing updates and changes in Season 5.</li><li><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/customization-overview-season-5">CUSTOMIZATION OVERVIEW</a> – A complete breakdown of new customization content coming in Season 5, the Battle Pass, Shop changes, and more.</li></ul>

Brian "ske7ch" Jarrard

Battle Pass & Operations | Season 5

A reckoning is coming…



The first-look trailer for Season 5 of Halo Infinite is here, showcasing some of the new content that will arrive on October 17 when the season launches—and beyond.



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New maps, new modes, new rewards, new customization… we’re just getting started.



<ul><li>Infect your Spartan and weapons with all-new Flood customization items.</li><li>Venture into crystal caves (watch out for those blamite crystals!) and ancient, mysterious stone ruins on two new Arena maps—Prism and Forbidden.</li><li>Create your own PvE experiences with the new Forge AI toolkit, and stay tuned for the arrival of Firefight King of the Hill in matchmaking.</li><li>Level up your customization game by equipping any helmet across all Armor Cores.</li><li>Complete your Career Rank journey and obtain the rank of Hero to unlock the Infinite Mark VI Armor Kit.</li><li>Halo 4’s Extraction mode returns, reimagined for Halo Infinite.</li><li>Earn XP to advance your Battle Pass in Custom Games.</li></ul>



Keep it locked here on Halo Waypoint in the lead-up to launch as we dive into the depths of what Season 5 has to offer—from updates to Forge and the Ranked experience, to the Battle Pass and customization, and much more!



And be sure to tune into the 2023 Halo World Championship from October 13-15, where we’ll be doing a deeper dive into Season 5: Reckoning on the Community Stage.

Reckoning Trailer | Season 5

Community

Community Update

Esports

Road to HaloWC 2023

Forge Features

In our last issue of Forge Features before the upcoming release of Season 5 of Halo Infinite on October 17, we revisit some legendary spaces from Halo 2 and Halo 3: ODST that have been lovingly recreated in Forge.



Prepare to bookmark!



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CONTROL ROOM (HALO 2) Credits: tHe PR gAmEr117, AngelitoCO <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/847054c9-b42f-407d-b46e-4be989676919">Bookmark</a>



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“No, Arbiter, the Great Journey has begun. And the Brutes, not the Elites, shall be the Prophets’ escort!”



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SECURITY ZONE Credits: Virus11010, Cousin Tim, Its LOLO, MikRips <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/96ede14f-623e-4868-a745-e791d3dd8e31">Bookmark</a>



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The Office of Naval Intelligence maintains a facility inside the New Mombasa city limits. Be a good neighbor, and respect the ONI security perimeter.



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ALPHA SITE Credits: Virus11010, Cousin Tim, Its LOLO, MikRips <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/42fb7640-19f0-477f-b202-4314acb4b0e3">Bookmark</a>



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You did not respect the ONI security perimeter and are now inside Alpha Site—home to many Vidmaster: Endure success stories. Hope you brought some CQC gear!



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DEIMOS Credits: SE7ENGINE <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f84dd787-335b-4183-8676-33df42f5821f">Bookmark</a>



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And now, for something a little different for those who are fans of both function and form.



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



Reclaimer Studios has put together a two-minute tutorial on how to create a “keycard system” for doors and elevators in Halo Infinite‘s Forge. Switch on closed captions and try it out yourself!



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Stay tuned next week for a preview of what is coming to Forge when Season 5 of Halo Infinite releases later this month—trust us, you don’t want to miss it!



See you on the other side…

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Forge Features: October 6, 2023

Arno Kiss x Tenrai - Community Submissions

September comes to a close with a celebration of some Halo birthdays (namely Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo: Reach) to make us all feel old…



But do not fear the unceasing passage of time because we’re about to head into October which means we are just a few short weeks away from the 2023 Halo World Championship and the launch of Season 5 of Halo Infinite.



Before then, let us look back on the month that has come and gone in a blink of an eye. It’s time to dive into the latest edition of the Community Update!



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



HUSKY RAID RETURNS



The Husky Raid playlist has returned, and it now includes the Super Husky Raid mode featuring the special weapon variants from the Halo Infinite campaign which make for an even more chaotic time.



The Husky Raid playlist will remain in matchmaking without a rotation date for now, however, the team will be monitoring its population and feedback.



TENRAI III



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Tenrai III is live in Halo Infinite, running until October 3, which means you still have plenty of time to jump in and complete your free 10-tier Event Pass, which features the new Hatamoto helmet.



Oh, and did we mention that there are eight new community-created maps for you to play on in the Tenrai Social playlist, featuring ninja-styled variants of Slayer, King of the Hill, Strongholds, and other modes?



Jump in, complete Event Challenges to level up that YOROI armor drip, and study the art of the blade!



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/tenrai-3-event-launch" target="_blank">TENRAI II EVENT LAUNCH</a>



STORY SHARD: DUALITY



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Alongside Tenrai III, Duality is a standalone Story Shard that takes the form of a Tenrai-themed retelling of the Halo Legends episode “The Duel,” featuring art from William “Pixelflare” Cameron and Duncan Shaffer.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/story-shard-duality" target="_blank">STORY SHARD: DUALITY</a>



FORGE FEATURES



Our latest edition of Forge Features takes a look at another round of 343-recommended community-made maps—from Forerunner sky constructs and stone temples built into mountainsides, to a medieval-inspired fortress, and beyond.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-18" target="_blank">FORGE FEATURES 018</a>



INTEL



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Our latest Intel drop for Season 4 of Halo Infinite takes the form of a journal entry from Dr. Halsey concerning the data recorded of the mysterious ruins on Heian, as seen in the Halo Legends episode “The Babysitter.”



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/infection-intel#S4Intel4" target="_blank">INTEL #4 – ARCHEOHOMINA</a>



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



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The 2023 Halo World Championship draws ever closer, bringing Year 2 of HCS to a climactic conclusion with a $1,000,000 prize pool that will see the ultimate clash of titans take place from October 13-15.



With the return of the Community Stage, the cosplay contest, partnered team booth activations, and some special guest appearances, let’s get you a debrief on everything happening that’s going to make this the biggest year of HCS yet! Keep an eye on our Road to HaloWC 2023 blog, which will be updated over the coming weeks with new information about the event.



<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/road-to-halowc-2023">ROAD TO HALOWC 2023</a>



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



<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-concert-of-words" target="_blank">CANON FODDER: CONCERT OF WORDS</a> – Our latest issue of Canon Fodder celebrates the sixteenth birthday of Halo 3, answers community questions about Halo: Outcasts, shows off a new Swords of Sanghelios ship, and more.</li><li><a href="https://x.com/Halo/status/1704542412457013383?s=20">ARNO KISS x TENRAI ART</a> – We collaborated with illustrator <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.arno-kiss.com/" target="_blank">Arno Kiss</a> on an exclusive Tenrai III digital poster featuring details from the Event Pass. Be sure to check out the event press kit HERE to get your copy in all its HD glory. And for the chance to win one of ten exclusive prints, make Arno’s poster in your style and <a href="http://aka.ms/Tenrai3Giveaway">submit it by September 29!</a></li></ul>



Let’s take a look at some of the incredible submissions thus far.





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



This month’s Artist’s Corner piece, naturally, was chosen in celebration of Halo 3’s sixteenth birthday.



Illustrated by Leonid Kozienko for Halo Mythos, this piece depicts the Master Chief, Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam, Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, and 343 Guilty Spark at the start of Halo 3’s final mission—on approach to the control room of Installation 08 where they intend to activate the ring to destroy the local Flood forces that have traveled outside the galaxy (thus ensuring that this installation’s firing does not set off the other rings).



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Perhaps you fondly recall the first time you played through this mission, be it by yourself or with your friends or family. For me, I am instantly transported back to 2008 when the Vidmaster: Annual achievement went live (exactly a year after the game’s launch)—a challenge that would otherwise reward you with zero gamerscore, but was one of your first steps on the road to unlocking that coveted Recon armor.



I vividly recall getting to the top of the control room by use of strategic Brute Shot grenade jumps, trying to keep everyone together in the Ghosts, the countless checkpoint restarts when one of us got a little overconfident… and the relief of making it to the end, the achievement popping for everyone as we escaped extragalactic space.



Incredible, unforgettable times. Happy birthday, Halo 3!



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Do you feel it? October is coming, which means crunchy autumn leaves on the ground, crisp and cold morning air, peak pumpkin spice latte season, and an unforgettable time of more Halo to come.



Champions shall be crowned, seasonal updates installed, and good times all around! We’ll see you on the other side.

Sweet Sixteenth

Canon Fodder

Issue 145

Canon Fodder: Concert of Words

In just a few weeks the greatest Halo players in the world will face off here in Seattle, Washington for the title of Halo World Champion of 2023. At the same time, we’ll once again be hosting a $25,000 FFA tournament to see who will hoist the trophy this time around.



In the spirit of the open competition and qualification, we
wanted to increase the opportunity like never before and offer two players a
“golden ticket” entry into this prestigious FFA competition.



Introducing the HaloWC FFA Qualifier playlist! Live right now inside Halo Infinite and only for 1 week, players that jump into the playlist and compete have the chance to win a paid trip to the Halo World Championship!



Here’s how it works:



<ul><li>Players must complete 10 matches.</li><li>2 players will be randomly selected to earn the trip. Each winner will be permitted to bring one (1) guest.</li><li>1 player will be Onyx rank</li><li>1 player will be below Onyx rank</li><li>The playlist will only be live for 1 week</li></ul>



See the full rules here: <a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/09/HaloWC-FFA-Qualifier-Sweepstakes-Official-Rules.pdf">[LINK]</a>



In this limited-time playlist, players will compete with the following settings:



<ul><li>BR starts</li><li>Motion Tracker disabled</li><li>Aquarius</li><li>Argyle</li><li>Live Fire</li><li>Recharge</li><li>Streets</li><li>Empyrean</li><li>Solitude</li></ul>



Winners will be contact via Xbox messages from the gamertag “Tashi” for next steps on having travel booked.



Best of
luck to all players and most of all, have fun!