Halo Infinite News

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



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

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[h2]343 Requests: Your Time to Shine[/h2]

We want to get your maps into matchmaking!

There are times where we will be looking to vet a variety of community-made maps for specific purposes and playlists, such as when we provided some templates for Husky Raid maps back in our twelfth Forge Features issue.

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

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

[h3]How Do I Get My Map Noticed?[/h3]

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

• 343ask-Autumn
  
• 343ask-Winter
  
• 343ask-Summer
  
• 343ask-Spring

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

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

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

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[h2]Maps[/h2]

[h3]Uneeq | Longshore [/h3]
Credits: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, WookieCookies1, MikRips, Artifice7285 Bookmark: UneeQ | Longshore



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

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[h3]The Cage[/h3]
Credits: vPrimeval Bookmark: The Cage



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

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[h3]Throne[/h3]
Credits: DarkMaiming Bookmark: Throne



A battlefield whereupon you shall ponder the orb…

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[h3]Kingpin[/h3]
Credits: inpachie, N3RDCHAOTIC, Amadeus615 Bookmark: Kingpin



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

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[h3]Infinity[/h3]
Credits: KondouVT Bookmark: Infinity



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

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

We’ll catch you classy cartographers next time.

A neon night descends, cold and brittle amidst towering buildings and expansive arcologies, fitfully aglow with immense digital signs that guide the eyes to all kinds of rewards. Electronic beats flow through the city like a heartbeat, and those that gather for this moment – clothed in armor – know that the time has come for a showdown!



Cyber Showdown has returned to Halo Infinite, and this free event brings with it a new 10-tier Event Pass filled with synthwave-themed customization goodness.

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Let’s take a look at what’s in that Event Pass…

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[h2]The Synthwave Sensation[/h2]



From August 8-22, the Cyber Showdown II event will be active.

This is a free event that anybody can jump into; you can progress your Event Pass by completing Event Challenges, unlocking customization rewards to outfit your armor, weapons (including a new weapon kit for your BR75 Battle Rifle), and Spartan ID.



Also, log in anytime during these two weeks to get an additional free gift, the Cybercat Nameplate and emblem for your armor, vehicles and weapons. It’ll be the puurfect addition to that neon ensemble you’re putting together.

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[h2]Shop & Ultimate Reward[/h2]

[h3]Shop: BRXX Lightfire Bundle[/h3]



Pump up the awesome with the BRXX LIGHTFIRE weapon model, TORCHBEARER helmet for your MARK VII armor, Powerup Sights weapon coatings, Pacific Pitch armor coatings, and more!

[h3]Ultimate Reward[/h3]



Complete all your challenges for the week and you’ll unlock this week’s Ultimate Reward: The Plumfire Weapon Coating for your S7 Sniper.

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The free Cyber Showdown II event is now live in Halo Infinite, so fire up those pinball machines, dress up retro-style for the occasion to let your inner neon glow shine, and get ready to party like it’s December 2559!

We’ll see you on the streets.

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[h2]Press Kit[/h2]

Grab the full 4K Cyber Showdown press kit here!

What's Admiral Osman's favorite pizza, you ask? PepperONI.



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the ONI Eyes 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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The Aquahex, Groovy Grendel, and Balor armor bundles return!


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A cool drink of water...



In addition to a suite of Aqua Hex coatings for your UNSC weapons arsenal (MA40 Assault Rifle, MK50 Sidekick, BR75 Battle Rifle, VK78 Commando, and CQS48 Bulldog), you'll be able to suit up with a plethora of items for your MIRAGE IIC and MARK VII armors.

MIRAGE IIC will have you doing a double take with these items:

• Erinyes helmet
  
• Erinyes Hymn helmet attachment
  
• TAC/LACEWEB SCM-P shoulders
  
• TAC/SCM-P knee pads
  
• Void Ultra armor coating

Outfit your MARK VII with:

• Security GEN3 helmet
  
• Oppressor Mark II helmet attachment
  
• UA/AHALA shoulders
  
• UA/MACROSPLINE chest gear
  
• Project CASKLOOM wrist gear
  
• Pattern Shift armor coating
  
• Cyan Sky visor

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Make mom proud... Add music to your own epic.



The Groovy Grendel Bundle will outfit your Mark VII and Chimera armor in a manner fit for a legend. Along with a suite of Groovy Pink coatings for your UNSC weapons arsenal (MA40 Assault Rifle, MK50 Sidekick, BR75 Battle Rifle, VK78 Commando, and CQS48 Bulldog), you can adorn your Mark VII with:

• UA/Tigerplate chest gear
  
• Menachite helmet
  
• HUL-I/Lightlink helmet attachment
  
• UA/Sosius shoulders
  
• Test Pattern coating

Equip your CHIMERA with:

• Revelation Protocol chest gear
  
• Series 99.4 kneepads
  
• Epsilon Series Augmentor shoulders
  
• Grendel helmet
  
• Stardust Adaptation helmet attachment
  
• Inhuman Bloom coating
  
• Icebreaker visor

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You might have been born elsewhere, but you were forged on Onyx.



Equip yourself like a super-soldier with the Balor Bundle featuring:

• Balor helmet for MIRAGE IIC
  
• Balor Guardplate helmet attachment
  
• Kinetic Intrusion MIRAGE IIC coating
  
• Kinetic Intrusion coating for your BR75, MA40 AR, MK50 Sidekick
  
• UA/TacUp A22 shoulders
  
• UA/TYPE SYI knee pads
  
• TAC/Aegis Puck chest piece
  
• Amberweave visor

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Head to the Shop and peruse the offerings at your leisure!

Freshly minted currency!



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Koban 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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Who are you callin' pinhead?!



Stand taller than everyone else with the Kawari bundle, which includes the following YOROI armor items:

• Kawari helmet
  
• Lacquered Heartwood chest attachment
  
• Mountain Cave shoulder pads

Additionally, this bundle includes the Alloy 76 armor coating for all armors and the Swim Moves armor effect.

Swing by the Shop and rise to the occasion today!

Welcome to the latest in Community Cartography! Forgers continue to forge ahead and turn out incredible creations, and they’re only getting even more ambitious.



Let’s check out some blasts from the past and something else that will surely blast your socks off!

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[h2]Maps[/h2]

[h3]The Silent Cartographer[/h3]
Credits: Nilphz, Rafita Bookmark: The Silent Cartographer



Did someone call for a throwback? Head back to Halo’s roots and explore The Silent Cartographer again. Do you remember your way to the map room?

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[h3]Death Island Evolved[/h3]
Credits: D0ctorSmurf, Virus11010, Its L0L0, Mr Kwatz, Okom1, Mr IncrediJON, Darth Draius, xXLethalAntXx, ShadowPandah Bookmark: Death Island Evolved



Same song, slightly different verse. If you have a slight sense of déjà vu here, that’s because Death Island is another throwback to Halo: CE (for PC) that’s got roots in Silent Cartographer. Keep your wits about you, you never know where the enemy will be.

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[h3]Formidable[/h3]
Credits: Aw Lost Soldier Bookmark: Formidable



If you didn’t know just how formidable the power of Halo Infinite’s Forge is, this will give you just a glimpse of what’s possible. Jump in and be blinded by its majesty as you gaze upon this demo from your front row seat.

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[h3]Loaf's Scrolling Rockets[/h3]
Credits: Paul Wall Babyy Bookmark: Loaf's Scrolling Rockets | Gamemode



This map/mode answers everyone’s age old question… What if Halo were an explosive side–scroller? Grab your friends and get ready to have a rockin’ good time!

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[h2]Community Creations[/h2]

Forge is a very powerful tool, but it can also definitely be a bit overwhelming for those just looking to dip their toes in. (I am one of those that feels out of my depth with Forge!) If you want to learn the basics of scripting for Forge, let VidGamesPete give you a hand.

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That wraps up this edition of Forge Features. Whether you decide to take a walk down memory lane, have a good ol’ customs night with your friends, or give scripting a whirl, there’s plenty to check out.

We’ll see you next time!