Halo Infinite News

Would you believe we’re over a month into Season 5 already?



We were floored by what folks were creating with the Forge AI Toolkit within the first week, and that momentum is still building with incredible new creations that we can’t wait to share with you.

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[h3]The Silent Cartographer Campaign[/h3]
Credits: Nikos4476
Mode: Easy | Normal | Heroic | Legendary



Forgers have no chill. This much has become clear with our first spotlighted map. We anticipated that folks would recreate various moments and scenarios from previous Halo campaigns, but I don’t think we ever expected that we would see the entirety of The Silent Cartographer from Halo: CE remade – the island, enemy placements, substructures, objectives...

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[h3]iHalo Wars 2 Terminus Firefight[/h3]
Credits: Lemonsquare7609, Trooper509, vacant10086, Arxchangel, Donut Droper, Xitespdrman
Mode: Halo Wars 2 Terminus Firefight



Twenty-one waves of Banished enemies are ready to throw themselves at you, your allies, and the cores you must protect. Get upgrades to strengthen your team, use vehicles to bring superior firepower to bear, and prepare to experience Halo Wars from a first-person perspective. (8-12 players recommended)

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[h3]Corrosion Campaign[/h3]
Credits: Private1179529
Mode: Corrosion Campaign



The Banished have discovered a rare, highly toxic fluid that they are mining to enhance their fuel rod-based weaponry, and it’s up to you to stop them. Are you taking this on alone, as a Headhunter team of two, or will you deploy a full fireteam of four to bring an end to this dire threat?

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[h3]Firefight Helm's Deep[/h3]
Credits: AngeloGrotti



“The horn of Helm Hammerhand shall sound in the deep one last time. Let this be the hour when we draw swords together. Fell deeds awake. Now for wrath, now for ruin, and the red dawn. Forth Èorlingas!”

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[h3]Firefight Bikini Bottom[/h3]
Credits: Im Adopted69527



Plankton has enlisted the aid of the Banished to steal the Krabby Patty formula! Fight to defend Bikini Bottom from this evil, diabolical, lemon-scented scheme!

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[h2]Tutorial Training[/h2]

Zechariot has been turning out some fantastic tutorials for Forgers to use in a variety of creative ways. To kick things off, how about a “vending machine” where you can buy AI units for your team?

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And on the aesthetic side of things, Ducain23 has a guide to help you create murky algae water and custom trees.

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That’ll round us out for this issue of Forge Features! If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a very important appointment with the Custom Game Browser – Bikini Bottom needs rescuing at three, and first light on the fifth day is rapidly approaching so we’ve gotta make sure we’re in the right spot when the forces there look to the east...

Happy Forging!

When the truth finally dawns, it dawns in fire!



Forge your place in myth and legend by with the Dragonborn Super Bundle, which includes everything from the Redwaters, Kawari, and Crimson Dawn bundles.

In addition to securing these three bundles at once, you'll also get two exclusive rewards - the Dragonborn Noble shoulders and Gansai Gear mythic effect set.

Head to the Shop and don the armor today!

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Iconic in every dimension!



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Pixel Chief 2D weapon charm.

A new Ultimate Reward will become available every week, so be sure to keep an eye on your Challenges and take advantage of these free rewards.

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Bred for combat, built for war, you are the master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle, and fear no enemy.



The Combat Evolved Mark V bundle contains:

• Combat Evolved Mark V armor kit
  
• Cinder Ring armor coating
  
• Viridescent Ring armor coating
  
• Aurum Evolved visor

Unseal the hushed casket and awaken the flawless cowboy within. Prevail through nerves of steel and a quick trigger finger.

Preferred snacks, a bottle of Game Fuel (aka Citrus Cherry Mountain Dew™️), and a controller in hand, I’m ready to play Halo like it’s 2007.



Halo 3 Refueled has landed and it’s full of your old favorites… or at least the maps which might have left the biggest impact from the Halo 3 era. Now, it is 2023 so things have evolved a bit. These maps may visually resemble these old favorites but it’s important to note that they have been refreshed and adapted for Halo Infinite’s sandbox so they may play slightly differently.

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Oh, and did we mention there’s one more bonus map created specifically for this celebration?

Let’s do the dew and jump in!

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[h2]Maps[/h2]
[h3]Sylvanus (aka Guardian)[/h3]
Credits: Epik Xero, NightAvenger01, InfiniteForges, I Crush All, Virus11010
Modes: Slayer | Land Grab | Oddball | King of the Hill (KOTH)



Ask anyone what their favorite Halo 3 map is and odds are good that “Guardian” is up there, so it’s no surprise that we’ve got a great reimagining of it here for you to explore. Another map with some great Slayer action, famous for Oddball, and just a great all-arounder that feels like coming home.

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[h3]The Pit (aka The Pit)[/h3]
Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997, Artifice7285
Modes: Capture the Flag (CTF) | Slayer | KOTH



The Pit is another usual answer to the “Name your favorite Halo 3 map!” question. This map excels at CTF thanks to its symmetrical nature and equal chance for teams to exert control. Grab your crew and let the muscle memory flow straight to your thumbs.

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[h3]Cliffside (aka Blackout)[/h3]
Credits: AngelitoCO, tHe PR gAmEr117
Modes: Slayer | KOTH | Oddball



Lockout Blackout returns as Cliffside! First seen in Halo 2, then Halo 3, and now Halo Infinite, this fan-favorite will have you reminiscing over LANs of days past. Play some Slayer, Oddball, or KOTH and revel in the familiarity.

(WARNING: Please report any ghost sightings. They should not be there!)

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[h3]Domicile (aka Construct)[/h3]
Credits: Lunnzies
Modes: Slayer | Oddball | Land Grab | KOTH



One of the more vertical maps in Halo, Construct returns as Domicile! Pretty fitting considering people often grab a part of the map to hang out in. From straight-up Slayer to KOTH, this map has a wide variety of experiences to offer.

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[h3]Banished Narrows (aka Narrows)[/h3]
Credits: AngelitoCO, tHe PR gAmEr117
Modes: CTF | Slayer | Strongholds | Oddball



Keep your head on a swivel and watch for flying Spartans! Narrows returns with a new coat of paint. How you get from end-to-end is up to you, but each option has a risk—take the lift and be exposed in mid-air, dare crossing top-middle, or try your luck below? Narrows is an excellent CTF map but also plays well with other modes.

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[h3]High Ground (aka High Ground)[/h3]
Credits: UneeQ, Mr Greencastle, Azwilko1997, Artifice7285
Modes: 1 Flag CTF | Slayer | KOTH



If one-sided objective modes like 1 Flag CTF are your jam, then High Ground is the map for you. Storm up the beach, breach the gates, grab the flag, and make a dash back for the score. KOTH and Slayer are also favorites on this map.

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[h3]Isolation (aka Isolation)[/h3]
Credits: D0ctorSmurf, LudoHT, Okom1, nkdape, Virus11010, Mr IncrediJON, Mr Greencastle
Modes: Slayer | CTF | Strongholds | Land Grab | Oddball



You either love it or hate it, but Isolation returns. Famous for its location on the Installation 00 Flood containment facility, Isolation is ripe for Mongoose shenanigans, crazy CTF runs, and sneaky Slayer plays.

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[h3]Critical Dewpoint[/h3]
Credits: ArturBloodshot
Modes: Slayer | CTF | KOTH | Oddball



If you’ve played Athlon in MCC, then Critical Dewpoint will be familiar to you. This re-imagining of the map is perfect for some high-octane gameplay so get your squad and practice those callouts.

PS – Don’t forget to stop for supplies during your match, you might be in for a treat!

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Grab your controller, grab your Dew, squad up, and party like it’s 1999 2007!

On Veterans and Remembrance Day, we honor and appreciate all who served and those who still do 🫡



Halo wishes all who serve a happy Veterans Day! We salute your bravery, dedication, and sacrifice.

Wherever you are, we celebrate and thank you, Veterans ❤️