Canon Fodder

Fiction

Alex Wakeford

Issue 161

Canon Fodder: Dawn of Lore

Games

Halo Infinite


<p>No preamble, you’ve waited long enough…Welcome to Action Sack, where weird ‘n’ wild warfare brings mayhem and madness in a myriad of modes!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size" style="text-transform:uppercase">rules of engagement</h2>



<p>Action Sack is the playlist where the rules are a little less clear per mode because it’s not as straightforward as “First to 50 wins.” This playlist is made up of several different Free-For-All minigames that will leave you laughing. Baptism by fire is the best way to learn!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">maps & modes</h2>



<p>Without any further ado, let’s check out what fun we’ll be having!</p>



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



<p>Credits: MikRips<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2763df6b-51b9-4af7-87fd-a27aa3fed34d">Map</a>| <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/3cb0806d-a85e-43a7-a37e-60b2b5ab0383">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt.jpg" alt="The switchback walkway of Duck Hunt where the players (ducks) will run trying to evade the hunter." class="wp-image-128449" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/DuckHunt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The goal is to get from point A to point B without losing your hat to the sniper in the middle of the ring. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to the end!</p>



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



<p>Credits: ArturBloodshot<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/53aa6c36-22c3-47a1-ade0-76ec3232ec46">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/14ce711b-2bb9-4673-a2cb-c16b2bbb64d4">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt.jpg" alt="A large circle that you must ride a Mongoose around while being sniped from a top platform." class="wp-image-128463" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/GooseHunt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>This deceptively easy mode has you driving a Mongoose along a narrow path that curves around in a large circle. The catch? You’re going to be dodging SPNKr rounds from the player that is “it” so don’t fall off the edge. Get on your Mongoose and ride!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">Hex-A-Gone</h2>



<p>Credits: unsorted guy<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/1dd15994-5197-4985-bedd-fe1824e56a2d">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a68791bf-45d7-4d68-915f-adcca94d8952">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone.jpg" alt="Various platforms stacked above each other where the goal is to not fall through to the ground. " class="wp-image-128477" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Hex-A-Gone-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>If you’ve played a certain popular free-for-all game where the goal is to avoid falling over, then you’ve likely played Hex-A-Gone before. As you walk across each tile, it’ll fall so hop from tile to tile, avoid falling to the next level as long as you can. Think “the floor is lava” style.</p>



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



<p>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/07d63a23-56ab-4ba5-9587-195b0f20c12b">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/07d63a23-56ab-4ba5-9587-195b0f20c12b">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze.jpg" alt="A Spartan holding a gravity hammer searching for others in the maze." class="wp-image-128491" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/MazeCraze-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>It’s a maze so you’re bound to get turned around and lost but that’s okay. There is no prize or goal at the center…you’re just avoiding the Spartan with the Gravity Hammer and trying to be the last one standing.</p>



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



<p>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/58be6588-b596-437d-94a6-7821741c311e">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/dde764a3-f915-4405-839c-67caef6b1de8">Mode</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball.jpg" alt="A Spartan running across an open field to collect the ball to earn points." class="wp-image-128505" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Speedball-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>On your marks…get set…go! Rush the Oddball in the middle of the field while evading all the rockets and hammers around you. Hold the ball to score points…but speedily. Gotta go fast!</p>



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<p>It’s crazy chaos and fantastic fun for all. Grab your friends and jump into Action Sack today!</p>



<p><em>Quack for me. </em></p>


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Action Sack

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<p>The <strong>HCS Off-Season</strong> is complete. GGs to everyone who competed and congratulations to all winners!</p>



<p>We’ll see you on March 1st as we kick off the HCS 2025 Season with the HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington!</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CONTENTS</strong></h1>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="#vod"><strong>Tournament VOD</strong></a></td><td><strong><a href="#4v4">4V4 Results</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#1v1">1V1 Results</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="vod"><strong>TOURNAMENT VOD</strong></h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1024x576.png" alt="LIVE HCS coverage with the LVT Halo Watch Party" class="wp-image-126760" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/LVT_Title-Loop_0-00-02-01_1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Catch the HCS Off-Season VOD with the <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a></strong> Watch Party!</p>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4v4 Tournaments</h2>















<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1v1 Showdown</h2>













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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="4v4"><strong>4V4 RESULTS</strong></h1>



<p><a href="http://x.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Shopify Rebellion</strong></a> goes 5 for 6 in the HCS Off Season!</p>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Open #6 Champions<br></strong><br>Team: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td><strong>Open #5 Champions<br></strong><br>Team: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td><strong>Open #4 Champions<br></strong><br>Team: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot">Kuhlect</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td><strong>Open #3 Champions<br></strong><br>Team: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td><td><strong>Open #2 Champions</strong><br><br>Team: <strong>GBX</strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/bound2k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bound</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/falcated_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Falcated</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/renegade_jw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Renegade</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/tuskXIII" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tusk</a></td><td><strong>Open #1 Champions<br></strong><br>Team: <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/cykul_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cykul</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/frostybb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frosty</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a><br>– <a href="http://twitter.com/royal2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal2</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

















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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="1v1"><strong>1V1 SHOWDOWN RESULTS</strong></h1>



<p>Congratulations to your 3x 1v1 Showdown Champion, <strong><a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last Shot</a></strong>!</p>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>1v1 Showdown #5 Champion</strong></strong><br>– <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td><td><strong>1v1 Showdown #4 Champion<br></strong>– <a href="http://x.com/regulvz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regulus</a></td><td><strong><strong>1v1 Showdown #3 Champion</strong></strong><br>– <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td><td><strong>1v1 Showdown #2 Champion<br></strong>– <a href="http://x.com/regulvz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regulus</a></td><td><strong><strong>1v1 Showdown #1 Champion</strong></strong><br>– <a href="http://x.com/itzthelastshot">Last Shot</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>














HCS Off-Season 2024

Brute Force Operation Launch


<p>When it was introduced to matchmaking in <em>Halo 5</em>, Castle Wars quickly became a fan favorite. The large-scale assault on the enemy’s base to grab the flag led to high-risk, high reward plays that kept us all coming back for more.</p>



<p>And that’s why we’re excited to see Castle Wars added to <em>Halo Infinite</em>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><strong>THE BASE-ICS</strong></h2>



<p>It’s an amped up version of 8v8 Capture the Flag that necessitates your team breaking through the defenses of the opponent’s heavily fortified castles.</p>



<p>Grab their flag and make your way back to your base to score while dodging the oncoming horde of enemy Spartans.</p>



<p>Everyone is equipped with an Energy Sword and a Grappleshot. As a bonus, you can use your Grapple while holding the Flag, so beware the sneaky fly-bys.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size"><strong>MY KINGDOM FOR A CASTLE</strong></h2>



<p>You can’t have Castle Wars without the castles, so let’s check out the fortresses you’ll be assaulting! Also, huge thank you to erickyboo for creating the mode and one or two of the maps.</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5667a22a-2bb2-42de-902f-5553b0a2cc68">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5667a22a-2bb2-42de-902f-5553b0a2cc68"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic.jpg" alt="The map Gothic, resembling two castles with a narrow bridge between the two." class="wp-image-127952" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gothic-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Pointed arches? Check. Verticality? Check. Flying buttresses? Check. Definitely Gothic in nature.</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters.jpg" alt="Harvesters, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128094" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Harvesters-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>As long as it doesn’t take you five long years to steal the enemy flag…</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/695b8417-cb74-4ed8-9d62-12470cf734b5"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas.jpg" alt="The map Gondolas, created in Halo Infinite Forge for Castle Wars." class="wp-image-127967" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Gondolas-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Just you, your weapon, and fifteen others out for a leisurely jaunt on the gondolas.</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0fffef26-d737-4482-8c8f-7a592bfb81ab">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0fffef26-d737-4482-8c8f-7a592bfb81ab"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai.jpg" alt="Yosai, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-127982" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Yosai-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Find your inner Zen before the chaos of battle ensues.</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo, BizzyBum, goobot<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06cfd6c7-4682-4586-97f0-d83cd6c7bc43">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06cfd6c7-4682-4586-97f0-d83cd6c7bc43"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken.jpg" alt="Sunken, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128038" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Sunken-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Whatever you do, remember that Spartans can’t swim, so don’t jump off the edge.</p>



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



<p>Credits: erickyboo<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/960732c6-642e-4065-8f3f-13c140131b7f">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/960732c6-642e-4065-8f3f-13c140131b7f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade.jpg" alt="Promenade, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128052" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Promenade-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>You’ll be dancing in and out of the beams of the neon moon down the Promenade.</p>



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



<p>Credits: DISTORTED JAKAL, LudoHT<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/688c6c16-0afe-41dc-ad47-97492ce50887">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/688c6c16-0afe-41dc-ad47-97492ce50887"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair.jpg" alt="Nadair, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-128066" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/Nadair-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>This fortress is everything you’d expect a medieval castle to be.</p>



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



<p>Credits: Halo Studios<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5763f971-ec5f-4b05-a9f3-aee8f625163f">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5763f971-ec5f-4b05-a9f3-aee8f625163f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge.jpg" alt="Jarok Bridge, a Castle Wars map created in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-128080" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2025/01/JarokBridge-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



<p>Some bridges are meant to be burnt.</p>



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<p>That’s that! So remember, charge ahead, battle through the defenders, make your way through the castle, grab the Flag, and get back to your base to score.</p>



<p><em>Bye bye, Spartans, have fun storming the castles!</em></p>


Castle Wars

Issue 160

Canon Fodder: O Come All Ye Fiction

Waypoint Chronicles

Halo Studios

Halo: Whispers From the Pyre


<p>Winter has come to Halo Infinite, and with it, a flurry of excitement with the introduction of a veritable Snowball Fight. </p>



<p>That’s right. It’s time to be merry! ❄️</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Unleashing the Snowballs</h2>



<p>Forget about the conventional arsenal of weapons; in Snowball Fight, the battlefield is ruled by the infinite supply of plasma grenades. Dip, dodge, and duck other team’s plasmas while launching your own. This is a team-based race to 50 so be sure to watch your teammate’s back too! As a bonus, you’ll be doing all this in Third-Person so you get the additional thrill of watching “snowballs” whiz by you as you enter the fray.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">A Winter Wonderland</h2>



<p>It wouldn’t be a snowball fight without snow and we’ve got three winter wonderlands for you to romp around on.</p>



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



<p>Credits: Halo Studios<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/112bdb4b-416b-4d42-86f5-c1c89e8a66ec">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016.jpg" alt="Snowmen on Snow Fire, a winterized version of Halo Infinite's map Live Fire" class="wp-image-127367" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_016-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>The perfect map to sing <em>Frostyyyyyy the Snowman</em> as you frolic around, throwing your snowballs at each other.</p>



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



<p>Credits: UneeQ<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/75fa80d8-cba9-4c4e-86dd-18e2b9ec12e3">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002.jpg" alt="Halo 3's Snowbound recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-127381" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_002-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>There’s bound to be snow here.</p>



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



<p>Credits: UneeQ<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/f0d63c57-f1fb-4a13-892b-975409d85bf5">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956.jpg" alt="Halo 3's "High Ground" recreated in Halo Infinite's Forge" class="wp-image-127409" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/snow_012-6760a8f653956-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>It’s over, Spartan, I have the snow ground.</p>



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<p>Break out the reindeer antlers and winter finery (or grab it in the Exchange) and get ready for a snowball fight!</p>


Snowball Fight

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Final Bracket and Pool Play Results

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<p>Another chapter of Halo esports has been written with the conclusion of the HCS 2024 Season.</p>



<p>From the unforgettable plays to the electrifying matches, the third year of HCS for Halo Infinite delivered some of the most intense action we’ve seen yet. </p>



<p>Check out the blog below for a recap of the season, featuring results, VODs, photos, and everything you need to relive the action!</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1024x576.png" alt="HCS 2024 Season" class="wp-image-126746" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/2024-Season-Final-Roadmap-HALOGG.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href="#major1">Major #1</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major2">Major #2</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major3">Major #3</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#major4">Major #4</a></strong></td><td><strong><a href="#halowc">HaloWC 2024</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BEST PLAYS OF 2024</strong></h2>



<p>Catch the Top 10 AMD Power Plays of the Year!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<iframe loading="lazy" title="HCS Top 10 Clips: BEST of 2024 | Presented by AMD" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w3xnLMctoKc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major1">Arlington Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by OpTic Gaming</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Arlington Major 2024, Hosted by OpTic Gaming" class="wp-image-126943" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/OpTic-Major-2024-1500x500-HEADER.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>The 2024 HCS season kicked off with a bang at the Arlington Major hosted by <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong>! From the introduction of the Bandit starts meta to the debut of freshly formed rosters, the event set the stage for an unforgettable year.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> emerged victorious, claiming the organization’s first-ever HCS Major title, thanks in part to their newly added French import, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/lqgend_">Lqgend</a></strong>, who proved instrumental in their historic win.</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Arlington Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126900" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HCS-M1-Champions-SPACESTATION-6750dacb41197.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-819x1024.png" alt="Halo Championship Series Major Arlington 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-100969" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-1229x1536.png 1229w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2-1568x1960.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OpTic-Major-2024-FINAL-RESULTS-ROSTERS-1620x2025-2.png 1620w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major2">London Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by Quadrant</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024, Hosted by Quadrant" class="wp-image-126957" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Header-1500x500-1.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Halo fans joined us at the Twickenham Stadium live in London as <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Team Quadrant</a></strong> hosted the 2nd Major of the 2024 Season.</p>



<p>The competition throughout the event was nothing short of fierce, with every match keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Adding to the electric atmosphere was the unmatched passion of the European crowd, whose hype and intensity fueled the action all weekend long.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/Fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a></strong> returned to form in spectacular fashion, taking down <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> in the Grand Finals to claim their first victory of the year, and <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels" data-type="link" data-id="twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong> turned heads as they secured 3rd place for the first time!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1024x576.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024 Champions, Faze Clan" class="wp-image-126802" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/London24-Champs-FAZE.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-819x1024.png" alt="HCS London Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-125332" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/11/London24-FINAL-RESULTS-1620x2025-1.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major3">Atlanta Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by FaZe Clan</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024, Hosted by FaZe Clan" class="wp-image-126971" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-VISID-Header-1500x500-1.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/fazeesports">FaZe Clan</a></strong> brought the Halo community together in Atlanta for the third HCS Major of the year.</p>



<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> reclaimed their place at the top, defeating <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> in the Grand Finals to secure another Major title.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong> cemented their place among the top teams with their second 3rd place finish in a row, and <strong>Team Pure</strong> surprised many with a breakout Top 4 performance!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126816" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Atlanta24-Champs-SSG.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png" alt="HCS Atlanta Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-114808" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/08/Atlanta24-FINAL-RESULTS.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="major4">Salt Lake City Major 2024</h1>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hosted by Spacestation</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024, Hosted by Spacestation" class="wp-image-126985" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Header.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>The Halo community converged in Salt Lake City for the fourth and final HCS Major of the 2024 season, hosted by <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The hometown heroes, <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong>, defended their turf, becoming back-to-back HCS Major Champions as they defeated <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></strong> with a dramatic bracket reset in the Grand Finals! <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></strong>‘s remarkable consistency was on display yet again as they secured their third consecutive 3rd place finish.</p>



<p>From the intense tournament action to the wide variety of games and experiences on offer, the HCS SLC Major had something for everyone. Huge thanks again to SSG for hosting an event we won’t soon forget!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024 Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126830" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SLC24-Champs-Spacestation.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Major 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-117699" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/09/SLC24-FINAL-RESULTS.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="halowc">Halo World Championship 2024</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-1024x341.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2024" class="wp-image-126999" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Header.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Seattle was the stage for the epic conclusion to the 2024 HCS season as the best players from around the globe battled it out for $1,000,000 at the <strong>Halo World Championship</strong>.</p>



<p>Fans packed the venue for 3 thrilling days of intense competition, cosplays, developer panels, and a variety of community activities that brought the Halo universe to life.</p>



<p>The season reached its peak as <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></strong> capped off a dominant season, securing the organization’s first-ever Halo World Championship title and etching their names in Halo esports history!</p>









<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1024x576.png" alt="2024 Halo World Champions, Spacestation" class="wp-image-126844" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/HaloWC24-Champions-SPACESTATION.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FINAL RESULTS</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-819x1024.png" alt="Halo World Championship 2024 - Final Results" class="wp-image-121239" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/10/HaloWC24-FINAL-RESULTS-1.png 1215w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>


Official HCS

A Look Back at the HCS 2024 Season

Community

Forge Features


<p>It’s the final countdown to 2025! We’ve got one more fantastic Forge Feature for 2024 and if you stick around to the end, you’ll see a list of things that the team here is looking for to beef up some future playlists. No time to waste, let’s jump in and see how we’re rounding out the year!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/98220850-e07b-4d17-9446-0c8764f58bb7">Chill Out</a></h2>



<p>Credits: MadogWarrior, KunFuChicken93<br><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/98220850-e07b-4d17-9446-0c8764f58bb7">Bookmark</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP.png" alt="A remake of Halo C E's "Chill Out" in Halo Infinite Forge." class="wp-image-127191" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/ChillOut2_WP-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>One of my all-time favorite maps from CE, Chill Out gives the perfect winter vibes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b5ab8b52-9307-4aa2-8e96-8d537fbab507">Bunker Buster</a></h2>



<p>Credits: CptCrunchy5405<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b5ab8b52-9307-4aa2-8e96-8d537fbab507">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/47c4b46e-3841-4f27-a781-87adef71be9b">Heroic</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/81c84d9a-988d-4a3d-a03d-8619bdc377c1">Legendary</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6.jpg" alt="A P v E mode created in Halo Infinite called Bunker Buster." class="wp-image-127205" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/bunker_6-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>You and up to 23 of your fellow Spartans (but preferably 2-8) can jump into this PvE mode and bust some bunkers as you try to prevent the Banished from taking hold of the UNSC tech at the end.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b26df39d-53c5-4ed9-9b9c-8218883922ad">Battle of Noctis</a></h2>



<p>Credits: iMightBeWright<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/b26df39d-53c5-4ed9-9b9c-8218883922ad">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/a6e47224-4544-4137-806e-6bca85fb8e24">H5 Warzone Mode</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/91b6d18c-3433-4e83-81ff-649eae60a222">H5 Warzone Whiplash</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1.png" alt="Halo 5's Battle of Noctis remade in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127219" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Noctis1-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Even when the odds aren’t looking great, you can still destroy the enemy’s core on this remake of Halo 5’s Battle of Noctis!</p>



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



<p>Credits: Scrubulba<br>Bookmarks: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/f8b22c37-0e93-445c-a1a0-5bca382bb30b">Space Pickle</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/9a51091f-ea61-4b52-a9a9-bae8a77be5d5">Albatross</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/fc753adf-05e7-494b-861c-6ed9e7e835de">Covenant Artillery</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/dd29eb6a-a92d-49f2-85a2-4ca70585a1bf">UNSC In Amber Clad</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/fb45c279-b260-492a-a7eb-63d86a0a5c99">UNSC Forward Unto Dawn</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/b7c3947b-d2ed-43ff-8462-30491ff2de5c">R’Sisho Pattern Ship Breacher</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/ab89f3e9-d334-4d79-9477-4deb112d036d">Halo 3: ODST Olifant</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/1f74c97d-f524-4b65-bb49-642c091d5156">Halo 3 Elephant</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/prefabs/dba4b84a-ffca-4942-9c8c-23ebc8871ab3">Enforcer Sentinel</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1.jpg" alt="Halo 2 Space Pickle prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127233" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/SpacePickle-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD.png" alt="U N S C Forward Unto Dawn prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127247" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/FUD-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant.png" alt="Halo 3 Elephant prefab made in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127261" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant.png 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/Elephant-1568x882.png 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad.jpg" alt="U N S C In Amber Clad prefab in Halo Infinite Forge" class="wp-image-127275" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/12/InAmberClad-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Sometimes you just need a prefab to complete your build and Scrubulba has been putting in the work to keep you stocked up!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size">Forward Unto 2025</h2>



<p>We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting Forge content created by the community and as we head into 2025, next year is no different. While we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for new Husky Raid, Arena & BTB maps, here is a list of other interesting directions that we’d be excited to hear about. If you know of one (or have built one!), feel free to use the corresponding “<strong>343asks</strong>” tags in-game to get them on our radar!</p>



<p>Specifically:</p>



<ul>
<li>Invasion maps</li>



<li>Academy-themed Linear PvE</li>



<li>Halo 4 maps & content</li>



<li>Linear PvE experiences</li>



<li>Linear Spooky experiences</li>



<li>Halo 5 themed PvP & PvE experiences</li>
</ul>



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<p>That’s a wrap! </p>



<p>2024 has been a very full year of Forge and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. HUGE thanks to all the creators who have made such incredible content, we will see you next year!</p>
