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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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Forge Features: September 1, 2023

Community Spotlight

Spotlight: August 31, 2023

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

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>



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<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

Book Preview

Fiction

Good book, good friends, good conversations—that’s episode four of Spartan Chatter in a nutshell!



We got together with 343 Industries staff Jeff Easterling and Alex Wakeford to chat about Halo: Outcasts, the latest book from Troy Denning which released on August 8. If you haven’t read it yet, don’t worry—spoilers are contained only to Chapters 1, 2, and 5 (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-outcasts-preview-1">which we’ve released as previews</a>), so you can listen at will.



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Some topic highlights include:



<ul><li>A brief recap of the story leading up to Halo: Outcasts in November 2559</li><li>A discussion of the general book synopsis—no spoilers!</li><li><a href="https://aka.ms/HaloBookGuide">Our new official guide to the Halo books, here on Halo Waypoint</a></li><li>What the Arbiter has been up to since Halo 3</li><li>The Created occupation of Sanghelios</li><li>Spartan Vale’s character journey following the events of Halo 5</li><li>The role of Oath Wardens in Sangheili society</li><li>…and more!</li></ul>



<a href="https://aka.ms/HaloOutcasts">Get your copy of Halo: Outcasts from your choice of retailer today.</a>



Also, don’t forget to head to the Halo Infinite Shop between now and August 22 to get your free Swords of Sanghelios-inspired Arbiter’s Guard coating set.



<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/ArbitersGuard_MOTD.jpg" alt="The Arbiter's Guard armor coating for Halo Infinite" class="wp-image-76516" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/ArbitersGuard_MOTD-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption>Arbiter’s Guard coating for Halo Infinite</figcaption></figure>



If you missed it live, you can catch the full episode on Discord below. YouTube will follow early next week!



<a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1139676521884286986">Discord</a> | <a href="https://aka.ms/SpartanChatter04Discord">Direct Download Link</a>



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Spartan Chatter is an audio series, a podcast if you will, hosted on our <a href="discord.gg/Halo">official Halo Discord</a> which brings members of the studio together to discuss all things Halo with a live audience.



You can find previous episodes of Spartan Chatter on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SWLEPaTx4c&list=PLn5QvCoiY3w7t84T_MFkGl8qvYI_q148-">YouTube channel’s Podcasts page</a> and on our Discord server.



Episode 1: Forge & Multiplayer with Michael Schorr <a href="https://youtu.be/7QNHxDg0c9A">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1104135351133552664">Discord</a>



Episode 2: Infection, Season 4, & Career Rank with Sean Baron <a href="https://youtu.be/4SWLEPaTx4c">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1109279140449894501">Discord</a>



Episode 3: Ranked Matchmaking with Tashi Hasandjekic <a href="https://youtu.be/fQn8wuvz6P0">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://discord.com/channels/471722331820130324/471730128335142912/1129534622267613216">Discord</a>


Be the first to know about future Spartan Chatter episodes by following our <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">Twitter</a> and our <a href="https://discord.gg/Halo">Discord server</a> and the mark your calendars so you can join us when they happen!

Halo: Outcasts | Spartan Chatter

Halo art by Entransing

Halo: Reach art by Entransing

Halo ships by Entransing

The Community Corner returns for another monthly issue where we spotlight and interview individuals about their amazing contributions to the Halo community—art, cosplay, animation, streaming, Forge, and so on.



Last time, we were joined by artist Will Clements to learn more about how Halo has inspired him as an artist.



Today, we’re joined by Samantha (“Entransing”) to learn about her journey with Halo and the stunning artwork she has produced of its characters, worlds, ships, and more!



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Welcome, Samantha! Thank you for joining us for this month’s issue of the Community Corner. Tell us a bit about yourself—who are you, what do you do as part of the Halo community, and where can we find you?



Hello! I’m Samantha and I’m a Sydney-based freelance artist specializing in traditionally drawn art. I’ve done hundreds of Halo artworks over the past few years in a variety of mediums—from ballpoint pen to oil paints.



You can find my work <a href="https://www.instagram.com/entransing_/">on Instagram at @entransing_</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/entransing">on Twitter at @entransing</a>, where I’m always updating it and creating new works!





What’s your Halo origin story?



At the start of 2013, my parents gave me the choice between an iPad or an Xbox 360 as a high school starting gift. The choice was obvious for me, and I soon had an Xbox along with some great titles—Skyrim, GTA IV, and of course Halo 4, which I was immediately drawn to.



From there, I basically played the game nonstop, starting with the campaign, then jumping into multiplayer, before going back and playing all the previous titles. From this journey, I made great friends, great memories, and a love for Halo that’s stuck ever since.



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Are there any particular areas of the series that you find yourself gravitating towards—are you drawn towards campaign, multiplayer, Forge, expanded universe stuff, or a mix of various things?



Over the years, I’ve been drawn to different aspects of Halo. In the beginning, multiplayer was my main interest, as I could spend hours having fun with friends in matchmaking and custom playlists. Ranked playlists and playing in tournaments was also an interest of mine, so a lot of my time went into the multiplayer aspect of Halo.



However as of recently, time has become scarcer, so I’ve dedicated less time to multiplayer, instead opting to go co-op through the Halo campaigns, introducing the series to friends and making more memories along the way.



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What are some of your favorite pieces of Halo media and why?



My favorite Halo media pieces that I’m currently collecting are any kind of Halo book, whether it be the novels or the art books and visual guides. These are a major source of inspiration for me, and I love discovering little bits of lore here and there that I wouldn’t have learnt from the games alone.



Do you have a favorite Halo character—both in general, and a favorite character to draw?



I’m going to have to cheat a little and say my favorite Halo characters are the six members of Noble Team.



Halo: Reach is my favorite title of the whole series and drawing them always brings back memories of first playing through the campaign, discovering their fates and the fate of Reach. But… if I had to pick one member from the team, it would be Kat-B320.





Tell us your origin story as an artist—how did you discover your love for it and what are some of your major inspirations?



Art has always been a major part of my life; I’ve been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil.



However, video games really opened my eyes to a whole new means of artistic expression and a way of discovering new and creative ideas and worlds.



Destiny was one of my first major artistic inspirations, where I picked up my first game art book: The Art of Destiny. From there, I discovered my love for science fiction art, where I analyzed and drew virtually every page from the book. If you scroll down far enough on my Instagram, you’ll find my very first pen illustrations, which is where it all began!



As I’ve considered pursuing art, other inspirations have arisen to help me develop my own style. I’ve recently fallen in love with the Berserk manga and take a lot of inspiration from Kentaro Miura’s linework. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many artists at conventions as well, whose own art and stories also inspire me further.



Where do you start from when you begin working on a new piece of artwork and how does your process go from there?



To even begin to put pencil on paper, I need ideas, which can come at any time of the day. Whether it’s through suggestions from others or my own inspiration, I have a folder of thousands of reference pictures ready to go when an idea comes my way.



I keep my sketches pretty rough most of the time, making sure to just get the key details and proportions in. The next steps change according to how I’m lining or shading the piece. It could be in ballpoint pen, fine liner, brush pen or watercolor.



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You’ve done some absolutely incredible illustrations of various Halo characters, and I see you’ve recently been doing some ships—the Pillar of Autumn, Spirit of Fire, Infinity, etc—and landscapes as well. Do you vary your approach based on the subject?



My recent UNSC ship series has been so much fun to work on as yes, it required a different process to my usual routine.



Given the highly detailed nature and blueprint look of these drawings, I had to take a much more careful and precise approach towards the work. I had to break out the ruler, do measurements and line each stroke up to make the work as precise as possible.



However, with my oil painted landscapes, the process behind these was on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Painting these landscapes is always such a therapeutic and calming process for me, as I can let loose, focus on brushwork and blending, rather than precision.



It’s really these differences in my practice that allow me to continuously stay inspired, even if I’m drawing the same subject over and over. There’s just so many different ways I can approach the same landscape or same character. I can never get bored of it!





Do you listen to music when you go into artist mode? What Halo tracks are on the drawing playlist for inspiration?



Music is a must for me, and I love to match what I’m drawing with its respective Halo soundtrack. My favorite soundtrack has to be that of Halo: Reach, but some of my favorite individual tracks are The Rookie, A Spartan Rises, and Ghosts and Glass.



How would you describe your style of art? Do you have a favorite medium to work with?



I would describe my art as my approach towards realism, with a touch of comic-book style linework and shading in my pen pieces.



I’m strict on my palette being mainly black-and-white with a dash of color for emphasis. However, since I do cover a lot of mediums in my art—pen, graphite pencil, oil paint, watercolors—my art style is also very dynamic. My favorite medium of all has got to be the standard Bic ballpoint pen, as it really tests my skills as an artist and is so fun to use!



How do you think your art has evolved over time? And how would you like to see it develop further?



I often look back at the artwork I’ve made over the past few years, and with each new piece I create, the evolution of my art only becomes more and more apparent.



My technical skills are always changing and developing as I learn from past mistakes or change directions in my art style. I am blessed to have so many opportunities to explore new ideas in my art, and I would love to continue with more creative and more ambitious pieces of work that test my skills further.



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Do you have any wisdom to share with other artists out there who might just be getting started?



Art is all about consistency—put in the hours and you’ll see results!



Don’t be afraid to share your art with others, whether it be friends or fellow artists. You can learn a lot about where you can improve, and where your strengths are as well.



And most importantly, enjoy the process. Your best art is made when it comes from a place of love and passion!



What’s your favorite piece of Halo artwork?



It’s really hard for me to choose a single favorite piece, but I really love the cover art of the Halo novels, as well as Halo’s environmental concept art.



I really love the cover art of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Shadows-of-Reach/Troy-Denning/Halo/9781982143619">Halo: Shadows of Reach</a> and <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Outcasts/Troy-Denning/Halo/9781668003282">Halo: Outcasts</a>.



What’s are some of your favorite pieces of artwork that you’ve done? And is there something Halo-related you might be excited to draw in the future?



I’m always super proud of the Halo oil paintings I do, and they always receive a lot of love as well. This piece (the top of the one pictured below), based off an artwork for Halo: CE, is one of my favorites and was quick to find a home with a fellow fan.



I also love the Noble Team series I did for a friend of mine, all in ballpoint pen with a touch of watercolor.



While I’m mixing things up a bit more in terms of my art, I always have Halo artwork ideas on the backburner. My next plan is to do an epic Blue Team piece, so stay tuned for that!



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Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.



Whilst I’m mainly an artist by trade, I’m also a graphic designer, designing and illustrating for books and websites.



Thank you so much again for joining us, Samantha! Do you have any parting words to share?



It’s a dream come true to be featured here and to be able to express my love for Halo with thousands of fellow fans! I want to say a big thank you for having me, and great work with keeping Halo’s spark alive!



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Issue 009

Community Corner: Entransing

It’s that time again for a new issue of Forge Features.



We’ve got a new opportunity for you to get your maps into matchmaking and a round-up of some of the latest and greatest 343 Recommended maps. Let’s get right into it!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">343 REQUESTS: YOUR TIME TO SHINE</h2>



We want to get your maps into matchmaking!



There are times where we will be looking to vet a variety of community-made maps for specific purposes and playlists, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/forge-features-012" target="_blank">such as when we provided some templates for Husky Raid maps</a> back in our twelfth Forge Features issue.



We are looking for Forgers to submit maps themed around the seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.



Maybe you’ve got a Halloween-themed map in-mind for some horrifying haunted house hostilities, or perhaps a snowy wonderland where grenades may be exchanged for some explosive Holiday cheer…



HOW DO I GET MY MAP NOTICED?



Once your map is in a state you’re happy with, you need to publish it and tag it with the relevant “343ask” tag, which are:



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



If your map is one we’d like to move forwards with, we will reach out to the gamertag listed as the author of the map and continue further dialogue on Discord.



We can’t wait to see you flex those creative muscles and show us what you’ve been cooking!



Speaking of which, let’s take a look at some new map recommendations…



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UNEEQ | LONGSHORE Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, WookieCookies1, MikRips, Artifice7285 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/e66bb6d6-8f0b-4b3b-8f76-c8563e73e250" target="_blank">UneeQ | Longshore</a>



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It’s Halo 3’s Longshore as you remember it, but with some multi-layered expansion as there are now a couple of ships docked around the borders of the map which provide additional space for you to move around.



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THE CAGE Credits: vPrimeval Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dd7a7846-561d-4fa8-9fb9-413448667ef6" target="_blank">The Cage</a>



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The Cage from Halo: Reach, now with less grey!



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THRONE Credits: DarkMaiming Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/8bfbb219-668a-49ec-823b-ed7c0013afc4" target="_blank">Throne</a>



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A battlefield whereupon you shall ponder the orb…



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KINGPIN Credits: inpachie, N3RDCHAOTIC, Amadeus615 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/4ae36318-6f33-4078-978f-cd299392b081" target="_blank">Kingpin</a>



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Tight corridors in a dark and moody indoor environment will lead to lots of jump-scare moments as you see an enemy pop out from around an unexpected corner. Bring spare pants.



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INFINITY Credits: KondouVT Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cd87b6a4-3283-4187-a5b3-b3d4cd8446d6" target="_blank">Infinity</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/cd87b6a4-3283-4187-a5b3-b3d4cd8446d6"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Infinity remade in Forge" class="wp-image-76230" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Infinity-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Infinity from Halo: CE, lovingly recreated with Halo Infinite’s Forerunner palette. Try not to fall.



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That plays us out for this issue of Forge Features. Bookmark some cool new maps, get a customs night set up with your friends (or just hop into the Custom Games Browser), and see what cool season-themed maps you can build that just might find their way into matchmaking in the future!



We’ll catch you classy cartographers next time.