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The road to Arlington has concluded!



GGs to all competitors and congratulations to everyone who stamped their tickets to the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/optic2024">HCS Arlington Major</a>!



Miss out on the action? Check out final results for each region below!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">North America</h1>



The #1 seed is locked.



Congratulations to your NA Arlington Qualifier Champions, <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a>!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a> – Frosty – Renegade – Royal 2 – SnakeBite</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> – Bound – Eco – Lqgend – Stellur</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a> – Frosty – Renegade – Royal 2 – SnakeBite</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> – Bound – Eco – Stellur – Monstcr</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/bf66da86-8951-4d05-9df9-3c2bf8db3fab/NA%20HCS%20Major%20Qualifier%20FEB%2024-25/standings/column" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44TtxmldpdI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKwgc1Fokt0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os3-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuqnSsUs-b8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSDwv-gFBhc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="http://twitch.tv/videos/2057943841">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2058768759">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-na">Full Bracket</a> Tournament VOD by <a href="http://twitter.com/lvthalo">LVT Halo</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1CdQ71HywI">LVTHalo (Day 1)</a> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DaMdd3q1Lk">LVTHalo (Day 2)</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Europe</h1>



Team Foe takes the top spot in Europe!



Congratulations to your EU Arlington Qualifier Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Tchik – Wutum</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a> – Glory – Sica – SLG – Snipedrone</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Snipedrone – Wutum</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: Foe – Jimbo – Mighty – Snipedrone – Wutum</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Qualifier: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/a9c00fe3-e68d-4d8e-8b80-1d66c708defd/EU%20HCS%20Major%20Qualifier%20FEB%2025/standings/column" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-eu" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Mexico</h1>



Mexico’s best are Texas bound!



Congratulations to your MX Arlington Open Championship Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: No Org – Acid – Drift – Noblc – Tapping Buttons</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/e0b2a0bf-665b-4476-be34-ec416369ca1e/MX%20HCS%20Open%20Championship%20FEB%2025/standings/column" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-mx">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-mx">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-mx">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Australia / New Zealand</h1>



Team T1 stamp their tickets to Texas!



Congratulations to your ANZ Arlington Open Championship Champions!





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship Team: T1 – Noobles – Plasma – Rated – Wryce</td><td>Open #3: Champions Team: <a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a> – Benjy – Scoobmeistr – Slayz – Swayz</td><td>Open #2: Champions Team: T1 – Noobles – Plasma – Rated – Wryce</td><td>Open #1: Champions Team: Swole – Barcode – Scoobmeistr – Slayz – Swayz</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>





<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arlington Open Championship: Results <a href="https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/ad32de1d-75a8-40e3-825d-f9f770e6d926/ANZ%20HCS%20Open%20Championship%20FEB%2025/standings/column" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #3: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os3-anz" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #2: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os2-anz" data-type="link" data-id="aka.ms/os1-eu">Full Bracket</a></td><td>Open #1: Results <a href="http://aka.ms/os1-anz">Full Bracket</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

HCS Open Series: Road to Arlington

Click here to register for your region's HCS tournaments.

It’s 2024 and you know what that means – Year 3 of Halo Infinite HCS is right around the corner and if it’s anything like what the last two years have been like then we’re all in for a big treat. New events, new rosters, and new opportunities for the world’s greatest Halo players to etch their names into the competitive Halo history books.



Coming off a historic Year 2, we can’t help but feel immensely grateful for all of the players and fans of competitive Halo and HCS. To everyone who plays in the Ranked Playlists, those who watch every event, the pros that put on an amazing show, and all of our partners – thank you.



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



For Year 3 of HCS we’ve decided to stay close to the tried-and-true format that Halo’s always had with open events where teams earn points that ultimately help them qualify for the Halo World Championship. Last year you might remember that we hosted Global Invitationals where only 16 teams were able to compete. For Year 3, every event before the Halo World Championship is a Major. This means there will be an open bracket and any team can sign up and compete. Ultimately, we felt leaning into competitive Halo’s roots where the entire community was brought under one roof was best for the league.



Last year we also experimented with events hosted by teams with OpTic and Spacestation. Response from fans was amazing as these teams brought us into their home turf and put on great events. For Year 3, we’ve decided to double down on this – literally. Each event leading up to HaloWC 2024 will now be hosted by a partnered team – OpTic, Quadrant, FaZe, and Spacestation. We can’t wait to work with each of these teams to put on a spectacle for all fans to enjoy.



As with last year, tournament administration will be manage by HCS and Esports Engine and not the teams to avoid conflict of interest.



To see more details about the format and rules – see the HCS 2024 Handbook here: <a href="https://aka.ms/2024handbook">https://aka.ms/2024handbook</a>



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



Here’s a look at the events calendar for HCS Year 3.



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As you can see, we’re spreading the love further than Year 2 with the first Halo Infinite Major in Europe, hosted by Quadrant. We cannot wait to see you all there!



As always, there will be online events and qualifiers for each of the 4 regions – see full list of dates below.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Online Dates</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>NA <s>Feb 3-4: Open Feb 9-10: Open Feb 17-18: Open Feb 24-25: Major Qualifier</s> <s>Apr 21, Apr 25: Open Apr 27-28: Open May 5, May 9: Open May 11-12: Major Qualifier</s> <s>June 9, June 13: Open June 16, June 20: Open June 23, June 27: Open</s> <s>June 29-30: Major Qualifier</s> Aug 10-11: Open Aug 17-18: Open Aug 21-22: Open Aug 24-25: Major Qualifier</td><td>EU <s>Feb 4: Open Feb 10: Open Feb 18: Open Feb 25: Major Qualifier</s> <s>Apr 21: Open Apr 28: Open May 5: Open May 12: Major Qualifier</s> <s>June 9: Open June 16: Open June 23: Open</s> <s>June 30: Major Qualifier</s> Aug 11: Open Aug 18: Open Aug 22: Open Aug 25: Major Qualifier</td><td>MX <s>Feb 4: Open Feb 10: Open Feb 18: Open Feb 25: Open Championship</s> <s>Apr 21: Open Apr 28: Open May 5: Open May 12: Open Championship</s> <s>June 9: Open June 16: Open June 23: Open</s> <s>June 30: Open Championship</s> Aug 11: Open Aug 18: Open Aug 22: Open Aug 25: Major Qualifier</td><td>ANZ <s>Feb 4: Open Feb 10: Open Feb 18: Open Feb 25: Open Championship</s> <s>Apr 21: Open Apr 28: Open May 5: Open May 12: Open Championship</s> <s>June 9: Open June 16: Open June 23: Open</s> <s>June 30: Open Championship </s> Aug 11: Open Aug 18: Open Aug 22: Open Aug 25: Major Qualifier</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Register Now on FACEIT</h2>





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



Once again HCS will be delivering over $2,000,000 in prizing to players across all events and breaks down as follows:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Majors: $250,000 HaloWC: $1,000,000 Online: $66,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



That’s not all of course as each Major will also feature a $5,000 FFA as well as $5,000 in side events. And as usual we will be hosting the HaloWC FFA Finals with a prize pool of $25,000 once again.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO WATCH</h2>



In 2024, you’ll be able to watch all official HCS events live on Twitch and YouTube.



Primary streams:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/halo">Twitch.tv/Halo</a> <a href="mailto:YouTube.com/@HaloEsportsHCS">YouTube.com/@HaloEsportsHCS</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



And for events with multiple streams, we’ll be using these channels:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/hcs">Twitch.tv/HCS</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/hcs_red">Twitch.tv/HCS_Red</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/hcs_blue">Twitch.tv/HCS_Blue</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



(Note: These extra streams will be broadcasts within the main YouTube channel above as usual)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Map and Mode Rotation</h2>



Here’s a look at the map and mode rotation for the start of Year 3 in HCS:



April 23rd Update: Solitude Strongholds has been replaced by Interference Strongholds. (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/interference-update">Read more about Interference</a>, a remake of The Rig from Halo 5.)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>SLAYER Aquarius – Ranked Live Fire – Ranked Recharge – Ranked Solitude – Ranked Streets – Ranked </td><td>CTF Aquarius – Ranked Argyle – Ranked Empyrean – Ranked Forbidden – Ranked</td><td>KING OF THE HILL Live Fire – Ranked Recharge – Ranked Solitude – Ranked</td><td>ODDBALL Live Fire – Ranked Recharge – Ranked Streets – Ranked </td><td>STRONGHOLDS Live Fire – Ranked Recharge – Ranked Interference</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Extraction: We were hopeful to have Extraction ready for Year 3 HCS in time for the start of the season, but it needs a bit more work first. We’re looking to make updates to the mode based on player feedback and aim to reintroduce into Ranked / HCS later this year. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming months.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Year 1 Launch Unlocked Bundles</h2>



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When Halo Infinite launched we released all-new bundles for each team and then vaulted them just months later. Well, after much demand, they are back but with some huge improvements! The armor and weapon kits have been unlocked which means you can now customize with these coatings for the first time ever. Additionally, they are all now multi-use which means you can wear the amor, visors, or weapon coatings on any armor, helmet, or UNSC weapon. This bundle will be available in the HCS Shop starting on Jan 30. If you already purchased this bundle when Halo Infinite first released, the content will be applied retroactively, including those for teams no longer in the HCS.



These bundles have only be released for teams that are still in the HCS – FaZe Clan, OpTic Gaming, Sentinels, Spacestation Gaming, and Cloud9. We thank them for their ongoing support for Halo esports!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Year 3 Launch Bundles</h2>



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Just in time for Year 3 we’ve got a brand new bundle with all-new designs coming to you on Jan 30 as well. This bundle will feature new multi-use armor coatings as well as visor. These have been created by the teams themselves and features their unique branding. On top of this, we’re excited to introduce the first of three of a new collection of weapon models with the Dracon Bandit which will of course work with the original Bandit and Bandit EVO. The remaining Grim Reaper and Extermination weapon models will be available later in the HCS season.



The only way to get this Dracon Bandit is to support one of the teams and purchase their bundle. Keep in mind that the majority of the profits go to the partnered teams and this helps maintain their involvement in the Halo ecosystem. Thank you for your support!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you</h2>



Thank you once again for all of the support of Halo esports and the Halo Championship series. Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/hcs">@HCS</a> on X and an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRlMArGqt607LYdhlrrYVA" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRlMArGqt607LYdhlrrYVA">@HaloEsportsHCS</a> on YouTube to ensure you’re not missing any of the action!



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Official HCS

HCS 2024 Roadmap

HCS Off-Season 2023

Happy new year! Just in time for Year 3 of HCS, we’ve made a
significant number of updates to the maps in Ranked Arena in an effort to
foster a stronger competitive balance, address player feedback, and breathe
some life into these maps many of which have had the same layout and stale meta
since the game’s launch. These changes are NOW LIVE in Ranked Arena and Custom
Games.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All Maps:</h2>



<ul><li>Deleted many scenic dynamic objects: Many maps use small set pieces of scenery to immerse the player. These objects, however, have caused network-related instabilities that impact player movement on the map. (This excludes Forbidden which did not have scenic dynamic objects.)</li><li>“Red racked” equipment: Before today’s update, when a piece of equipment was picked up, a new one started spawning immediately. With this update, the equipment must be depleted of its charges or despawn in order for a new one to start spawning. This will reduce potential for imbalanced scenarios where equipment is stacked on an individual player or a team. At the same time, this will add an additional layer of strategy with players have more control over when the new equipment will spawn.</li><li>Custom Games: The ranked version of the maps now have their own file names in Custom Games with the naming convention of, “[MAP NAME] Ranked”. For example, “Live Fire Ranked”.</li></ul>



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



Aquarius was one of the maps we felt needed the biggest changes. There were items that were super valuable, and also items that were not valuable. Additionally, many CTF matches are ending on time instead of score, and we wanted to bring that in line with the other modes.



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout<ul><li>Swap BR and Commando placement.</li><li>Remove Thrusts from each courtyard, add one Thrust Top Middle (3 Charges)</li><li>Remove Sidekicks</li><li>Move Heatwave to Bottom Mid  </li><li>Remove Quantum Translocator </li><li>Overshield added to front P1  </li><li>Needler replaced with Plasma Pistol  </li><li>Dynamo Grenades replaced with Plasma Grenades  </li></ul></li></ul>



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



For Argyle, we needed to find ways to promote flag scoring so that games end on score vs time more often, as well as address some feedback around weapons on map.



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout<ul><li>S7 Sniper Rifle respawn timer increased from 2:00 to 2:30.</li><li>Removed Sniper-side window Bandit Evo</li><li>Remove Disruptor in PC / Screens area</li><li>Swap Sidekicks to Disruptor  </li></ul></li><li>Objective:  <ul><li>Flag Plate moved off base platform and towards front of the base</li></ul></li></ul>



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



We felt very few changes were needed to promote games ending on score instead of time for CTF, and to address some player feedback.



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout<ul><li>Removed Drop Wall </li><li>Removed Needlers </li><li>Swap Heatwave to Bulldog  </li></ul></li><li>Map<ul><li>Crates inside Flag area have been moved to the Plat wall to allow for additional viable flag routes.</li></ul></li></ul>



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



As a new map we only wanted to make sure the equipment charges were consistent across the whole ranked experience.



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout:<ul><li>Threat Seeker charged reduced from 2 to 1</li></ul></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Live Fire</h2>



This was another map we felt needed the most amount of work in order to address feedback, improve the overall balance (including King of the Hill), and provide new gameplay challenges for players and teams to learn and solve.



<ul><li>Weapon/Map Layout:<ul><li>Quantum Translocator added Back Green  </li><li>Plasma Grenades Front Green where Repulsor spawned originally</li><li>Spike Grenades moved to Cuts  </li><li>Removed Needler </li><li>Removed Shroud Screen</li><li>Overshield replaced with Active Camo (2:30 respawn time)</li><li>Repulsor moved to Bottom Mid </li><li>Removed Heatwave </li></ul></li><li>King of the Hill:<ul><li>Removed hill surrounding Overshield (now Camo) </li><li>Added a new hill Bottom Bridge near Mud area </li><li>Moved hill in House area slightly towards Scoreboard area </li></ul></li></ul>



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



Much like Live Fire, Recharge was in need a larger overhaul to address balance issues and provide a fresh experience for players, particularly with King of the Hill.  



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout:<ul><li>Repulsor removed </li><li>Shroud added in Blue Pipes area </li><li>Moved Frag Grenades from Red Pipes to Turbine area </li><li>Removed Needler </li><li>Sidekick swapped with Battle Rifle</li><li>Disruptor swapped with Battle Rifle</li></ul></li><li>King of the Hill<ul><li>Removed hill in Elevator area </li><li>Add new hill in Batteries area  </li><li>Created new hill rotation order :<ul><li>Batteries</li></ul><ul><li>Blue Pipes</li></ul><ul><li>Turbine</li></ul><ul><li>C Platform</li></ul><ul><li>Bottom Middle</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Spawns<ul><li>Deleted Respawn Point on Grappleshot Ledge  </li></ul></li></ul>



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



For Streets, most of the feedback stemmed from the feeling of there being too much power on the map in the form of strong weapons in more ideal to use locations. We wanted to address that feedback while also again providing new ways for players and teams to play on the map.



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout<ul><li>Rocket Launcher swapped with Camo (spawns 30 seconds into match)</li><li>Bandit EVO removed from B-Stairs</li><li>Stalker Rifle moved to Red Room</li><li>Removed Threat Seeker</li><li>Shroud Screen moved to back A in original Threat Seeker location</li><li>Repulsor added to Driveway area in original Shroud Screen location</li><li>Threat Seeker swapped to Shroud Screen</li><li>Commando Rifle in Top A replaced by Battle Rifle</li><li>Bandit EVO in Café replaced by Commando Rifle</li></ul></li></ul>



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



The main objective with Solitude was to update King of the Hill to address balance and player feedback particularly around the “snow ball” effect on the map. 



<ul><li>Weapon/Equipment Layout<ul><li>S7 Sniper Rifle swapped Shock Rifle  </li></ul></li><li>King of the Hill <ul><li>Removed Top Middle hill   </li><li>Removed Bottom Dip hill </li><li>Added a new hill Bottom Middle</li><li>Added a new hill in Yard </li><li>Created new KOTH rotation order:<ul><li>Bottom Middle</li></ul><ul><li>Yard</li></ul><ul><li>Café Ramp</li></ul><ul><li>Driveway</li></ul><ul><li>Nest</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>



We hope these changes not only provide a fun new experience for all players in Ranked Arena to enjoy, but also a more competitive experience for HCS Year 3. For all things Halo Esports and Competitive Halo, be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/HCS/">@HCS</a> on Twitter.

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For nearly two years we’ve watched the greatest Halo players on Earth wield their Battle Rifles to duke it out at over a dozen global events for millions of dollars in the HCS, as well as each of you inside the various ranked playlists inside the game. This has been some of the most amazing Halo we’ve watched—thank you.



And now, nearly two years later, Season 5 for Halo Infinite launches on October 17 and with it brings big changes to ranked—and we couldn’t be more excited for you to play and compete.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BANDIT EVO</h2>



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When the M392 Bandit was introduced in Season 3, we knew it had the potential to capture the hearts of the competitive community. Sure enough, it did. And we heard loud and clear from you that competitive Halo needed a single-shot fire starting gun, something that made you giddy when you got a Perfect kill, something that made you jump out of your chair when you turned around and outgunned someone who had the drop on you, something that rewarded your individual skill more.



That something is
the Bandit Evo.



The M392 Bandit that shipped with Season 3 was designed to be an on-map pickup weapon in the “Assault Rifle” class, and we felt it fit that role just right. However, if we wanted to adapt the Bandit to be the starting gun, it needed a complete overhaul as it was going to fill the utility role.



Competitive Halo requires a utility starting weapon, it is the cornerstone of the entire experience. You need to be able to fight off your spawn even when your opponent has all the power on the map. This meant it needed range so we gave the new Bandit Evo a 1.6x sight so now you can knock that sniper out of scope. It also needed to be reliable in its firing mechanics so we’ve drastically reduced the bloom and recoil. It also needed to fit in a similar time-to-kill to that of the BR so that players always have a chance to come back in a fight and so we’ve decreased the rate of fire a bit. At the same time, it’s important that weapons are balanced against the Bandit Evo, so of course it has descope.



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Here’s the full list of changes from the M392 Bandit to the new Bandit Evo:



<ul><li>Rate of fire: 3.0 -> 2.9. (rounds per second)</li><li>Rounds total initial: 45 -> 60</li><li>Rounds total maximum: 60 -> 75</li><li>Eliminated progressive recoil</li><li>Reduced bloom/error angles</li><li> Zoom magnification 1.4x Iron Sight -> 1.6x Holopoint Sight</li><li>Added descope</li><li>Reticle rework</li></ul>



Additionally, the red reticle range has been increased for both Bandit Evo and M932 Bandit.



When you combine all of these elements together, you get the new starting weapon for Ranked Playlists as well as the Halo Championship Series in Year 3.



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Now, some of you might be thinking, “Well, I liked the original Bandit, what does this mean for that gun?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The original M392 Bandit with the normal tuning will still be available in the game and across the various social playlists it’s featured in.



Additionally, all of your Bandit customization will work for the M392 Bandit and the Bandit Evo—you just need to customize it once and the game will automatically apply the changes to both Bandits for you when you load into with a Bandit Evo and pick up an M392 Bandit.



With a new
starting weapon in ranked, this is a great opportunity to jump back in and
prove yourself in time for the Year 3 of HCS kicking off in 2024.



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



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Halo 4’s mode, Extraction, returns to the franchise for the first time in Halo Infinite. Extraction is a tried-and-true, battle-tested game mode that went through the rigors of many tournaments from 2012-2014 and we’re excited to bring it forward to Halo Infinite.



How does it work? In Extraction, teams must enter a zone and plant the Extraction device. Once planted, the device will take 60 seconds to extract and the planting team must defend it while their opponents need to convert the device to Extract for themselves and reset the 60 second timer. Once a team successfully extracts the device, they will score 1 point and the zone will then move to a new pre-determined location. The team that scores 4 points, wins.



Extraction will be played on the following maps in the Ranked Arena playlist when Season 5 launches:



<ol><li>Live Fire</li><li>Recharge</li><li>Streets</li></ol>



Extraction will be
a totally new dynamic to the ranked and HCS rotation and we can’t wait to see
all of the strategies start to form when it releases on October 17.



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



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Introducing Forbidden, a brand-new Halo Infinite 4v4 map built for ranked play. Forbidden is not a remake, but rather a totally new design that harkens back to classic Halo with not only its map layout but also its artistic approach. Forbidden is a symmetrical map and will be featured in the Ranked Arena playlist with Capture the Flag (3 Captures to Win).



In terms of power weapons and power ups on the map, each team receives access to a S7 Sniper which is well suited for the map with its longer sightlines but distinct cover and routes to traverse through the map. 



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Forbidden will indeed be going into the HCS rotation for Year 3, and we’ll announce the final rotation in January before the competitions kick off. There will be some map and mode combinations rotated out in order to make room for Extraction and Forbidden.



Forbidden will be making its way into the Ranked Playlist in the coming weeks after Season 5. We are still fine-tuning weapon layout, equipment, and spawning and want to ensure it’s a great experience that the competitive audience enjoys instead of releasing it in ranked before it’s ready.



Please note that the list of map and mode combinations in Ranked Arena for Season 5 will not be indicative of the final list for when the HCS Year 3 season begins. We will be keeping a close eye on the performance of all the map and mode combinations in the playlist and then making the final decisions in January 2024.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HCS Year 3</h2>



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As announced at the Halo World Championship, we’re excited to confirm that a Year 3 of HCS will be taking place starting in 2024 which leads up to yet another $1 million HaloWC. Until then, we’ll be hosting some open tournaments on FACEIT to give players something to compete for fun in – and they begin later this fall. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/HCS/">@HCS on Twitter</a> to see the latest.



Thank you once again to everyone who’s supported Ranked Halo Infinite and HCS, and thank you for making this yet another incredible year for competitive Halo.



Season 5 drops on October 17—we’ll see you online!

Ranked Update | Season 5

Community

Community Update

Alex Wakeford

Road to HaloWC 2023

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



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



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



Here’s how it works:



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



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



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



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



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



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

HaloWC FFA Qualifier Playlist

OpTic Gaming Reclaims The Throne – Congrats To Your HCS Fort Worth Champions!

From the onsite festivities, to the incredible mainstage matches – the HCS Salt Lake City Global Invitational was one for the books!



A red-hot <a href="http://twitter.com/sentinels">Sentinels</a> squad found themselves in the Grand Finals following one of their best performances this year, however, it was the hometown heroes in <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a> who secured their first-ever HCS LAN victory – Congratulations!



Huge thanks to Spacestation for hosting us and for putting on an unforgettable experience for the community. There truly has never been a Halo event quite like it!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Up Next: HCS Major Fort Worth TX</h2>



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 The Battle for Texas comes to a conclusion this September at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/fortworth2023">HCS Fort Worth Major</a>!



 Don’t miss your chance to join us live at the last Major of 2023 – Tickets and Team Passes are available now! 



<ul><li>Date: September 1-3</li><li>Location: Fort Worth, Texas</li><li>Venue: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Worth+Convention+Center/@32.7496989,-97.3276906,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x864e7115052ef679:0x4563a208b918535!8m2!3d32.7496989!4d-97.3276906!16zL20vMDY4X2hz?entry=ttu">Fort Worth Convention Center</a></li><li>Spectator Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hcs-major-fort-worth-2023-tickets-667630539917?aff=oddtdtcreator">Available Now!</a></li><li>Team Passes: <a href="https://hcs.ee.gg/hcs23/ft-worth/4v4/passPurchase">Available Now!</a></li><li>4v4 Prize Pool: $250,000</li><li>FFA Prize Pool: $5,000 </li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HCS Salt Lake City Champions</h2>



Congratulations to your $125,000 HCS Salt Lake City Global Invitational Champions – <a href="http://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a>!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Results</h2>



 GGs to everyone who competed, and congratulations to the Top 6 teams on locking in their seeds in Pool Play at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/fortworth2023">HCS Fort Worth Major</a>!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Final-Results-TOP16-small-819x1024.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City - Final Results" class="wp-image-78199" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Final-Results-TOP16-small-819x1024.png 819w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Final-Results-TOP16-small-240x300.png 240w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Final-Results-TOP16-small-768x960.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Final-Results-TOP16-small.png 840w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>$45,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/spacestation">Spacestation</a></td><td>Frosty</td><td>Stellur</td><td>Pznguin</td><td>Bound</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>$30,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/sentinels">Sentinels</a></td><td>Bubu dubu</td><td>Falcated</td><td>Lxthul</td><td>Spartan</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>$15,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/fazeclan">FaZe Clan</a></td><td>Frosty</td><td>Renegade</td><td>Royal 2</td><td>SnakeBite</td></tr><tr><td>4th</td><td>$10,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/optic">OpTic Gaming</a></td><td>aPG</td><td>Formal</td><td>Lucid</td><td>Trippy</td></tr><tr><td>5/6</td><td>$5,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/quadrant">Quadrant</a></td><td>Lqgend</td><td>Sica</td><td>SLG</td><td>Tchik</td></tr><tr><td>5/6</td><td>$5,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/nativegaming">Native Red</a></td><td>Manny</td><td>Soul Snipe</td><td>Suppressed</td><td>Taulek</td></tr><tr><td>7/8</td><td>$2,500</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/complexity">Complexity</a></td><td>Gilkey</td><td>Karmea</td><td>King Nick</td><td>Tusk</td></tr><tr><td>7/8</td><td>$2,500</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/shopifyrebels">Shopify Rebellion</a></td><td>Cykul</td><td>Mental</td><td>Rayne</td><td>RyaNoob</td></tr><tr><td>9-12</td><td>$1,500</td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/cloud9">Cloud9</a></td><td>Nemassist</td><td>Rammyy</td><td>Sceptify</td><td>Triton</td></tr><tr><td>9-12</td><td>$1,500</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/nativegaming">Native White</a></td><td>Boam</td><td>Kuhlect</td><td>Mikwen</td><td>Tapping Buttons</td></tr><tr><td>9-12</td><td>$1,500</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/g1official">G1</a></td><td>Huss</td><td>Suspector</td><td>Precision</td><td>Swish 5s</td></tr><tr><td>9-12</td><td>$1,500</td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/bittersweetgg">Bittersweet</a></td><td>Cherished</td><td>Diagram</td><td>King Jay</td><td>Piggy</td></tr><tr><td>13-16</td><td>$1,000</td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/natusvincere">Natus Vincere</a></td><td>Glory</td><td>Jimbo</td><td>Mighty</td><td>Snipedrone</td></tr><tr><td>13-16</td><td>$1,000</td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/impacteteam">Impact Team</a></td><td>Kimbo</td><td>Mqse</td><td>Phlux</td><td>Respectful</td></tr><tr><td>13-16</td><td>$1,000</td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/eteamcruelty">Cruelty</a></td><td>Atzo</td><td>Bullet</td><td>Leuor</td><td>Sepstars</td></tr><tr><td>13-16</td><td>$1,000</td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/mindfreak">MindFreak</a></td><td>Benjy</td><td>Pipz</td><td>Plasma</td><td>Scoobmeistr</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pool Play + Final Bracket</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-1024x576.png" alt=" HCS Salt Lake City - Final Pool Play Standings" class="wp-image-78213" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Pool-Results-POST.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-1024x576.jpg" alt=" HCS Salt Lake City - Final Bracket (Upper)" class="wp-image-78301" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Upper.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-1024x576.jpg" alt="HCS Salt Lake City - Final Bracket (Lower)" class="wp-image-78287" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/Final-Bracket-Lower.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HCS Salt Lake City Photos + VOD</h2>



Didn’t get the chance to join us live in Salt Lake City, or simply want to relive the hype?



Check out the official Photo Album and Tournament VOD!



<ul><li><a href="https://haloesports.smugmug.com/HCSSLC23">HCS Salt Lake City Photo Album</a></li><li><a href="http://aka.ms/hcs-vod">HCS Salt Lake City VOD</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Bgs9cukw0">HCS Salt Lake City Grand Finals</a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Stellur Performance</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-1024x576.png" alt="Spacestation's Stellur holding the H C S trophy on the mainstage." class="wp-image-78330" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Stellur.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



All weekend long, Spacestation’s <a href="http://twitter.com/stellur">Stellur</a> was putting on quite the show.



We compiled all his best moments from Salt Lake City – check them out below!



<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Hr8m0pz1Y">Stellur – The Greatest Performance in Halo History!?</a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Info</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="341" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/HCS_SPACESTATION-VISID-HEADER-1024x341.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City Global Invitational - Hosted by Spacestation (August 4-6)" class="wp-image-68941" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/HCS_SPACESTATION-VISID-HEADER-1024x341.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/HCS_SPACESTATION-VISID-HEADER-300x100.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/HCS_SPACESTATION-VISID-HEADER-768x256.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/06/HCS_SPACESTATION-VISID-HEADER.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<ul><li>Date: August 4-6</li><li>Venue: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/eo16o2gawJCTmUgU7">The Depot, 13 N 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101</a></li><li>Event Type: Invitational (Top 16 Teams Globally)</li><li>Broadcast: <a href="http://twitch.tv/halo">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/haloesportshcs">YouTube</a></li><li>Spectator Tickets: <a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/1E005EC9DC5B579B?f_tmol_prefix=true&f_ras_manifest_attributes=true">AVAILABLE NOW!</a></li><li>4v4 Prize Pool: $125,000</li><li>HCS SLC Event Rules: <a href="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/07/Event-Rules-SSG-SLC_Invitation.docx-002.pdf">Click Here</a></li><li>2023 Player Handbook: <a href="http://aka.ms/2023HandBook">Click Here</a></li><li>2023 Code of Conduct: <a href="http://aka.ms/HCS2023CoC">Click Here</a> </li></ul>



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



Our talent are set! Catch them as they bring you all the Salt Lake City action!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="756" height="945" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Talent-small.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City - Talent" class="wp-image-78241" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Talent-small.png 756w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-Talent-small-240x300.png 240w" sizes="(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://twitter.com/praagy08">Lottie</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/brav">Bravo</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/onsetmth">Onset</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://twitter.com/guyblaze">Blaze</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/walshy">Walshy</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/ynot_b_reckless">Tony</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://twitter.com/wes_clutch">Clutch</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/dangaskin">Gaskin</a></td><td><a href="http://twitter.com/sherzyone">Sherzy</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Twitch Drops</h2>



These dice are loaded!



As with every HCS LAN event, you can unlock exclusive Twitch Drops just by tuning in! Watch live to unlock the Lucky Marks weapon coatings!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png" alt="HCS Salt Lake City - Lucky Marks Twitch Drops" class="wp-image-78227" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-300x169.png 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-768x432.png 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/08/HCSSLC23-TwitchDrops-Wide-1920x1080-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td>Availability</td><td>Drop</td><td>Watch Time</td></tr><tr><td>Days 1-3</td><td>MA40 AR</td><td>Watch Co-Streamers for 3 Hours</td></tr><tr><td>Days 1-3</td><td>Bulldog + Commando</td><td>Watch the main broadcast for 2 Hours</td></tr><tr><td>Days 2-3</td><td>Hydra + Sidekick</td><td>Watch the main broadcast for 2 Hours</td></tr><tr><td>Day 3</td><td>Rockets + Sniper</td><td>Watch the main broadcast for 2 Hours</td></tr><tr><td>Day 3</td><td>BR75</td><td>Watch the Grand Finals for 45 Minutes</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>