Halo Infinite News

2023 is here, which means we’re back—well fed and rested—to say goodbye to those post-holiday, mid-January blues and kick off a new year of Halo Infinite with the Joint Fire Event!



The Joint Fire Event runs from January 17-31 and brings a free 10-tier Event Pass featuring Halo: Reach-themed rewards.

Joint Fire is all about the JFO-class Mjolnir (for your Mark V Armor Core), which many of you will no doubt remember from Halo: Reach, which you’ll be assembling by completing Event Challenges in the Joint Ops playlist.

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You’ve had the opportunity to get to grips with Covert One Flag when it launched with the Winter Update, but for those who may need a tactical briefing on this asymmetrical mode…

Covert One Flag is 4v4 CTF with one flag up for grabs over multiple rounds. Attackers have unlimited active camouflage while defenders have unlimited threat sensors, with plenty of cat ‘n’ mouse “spies versus mercenaries” carnage to ensue.



Playable across Arena maps in Halo Infinite (including the recently added Empyrean, the remake of Halo 3’s The Pit), your mission is simple: Jump into the Joint Ops playlist, complete Event Challenges to progress your free 10-tier Event Pass, and assemble the pieces of your fancy new JFO armor!

Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to complete all of your Challenges this week to earn the Tactical Clippy weapon charm. You wouldn’t want to upset Clippy, would you? You really wouldn’t like him when he’s upset…

Stay silent. Stay vigilant. Stay deadly.

PS – Grab your Joint Fire Press Kit here today!

Say goodbye to those post-holiday blues and kick off a new year of Halo Infinite with the Joint Fire Event!



Run it back in Covert One Flag and complete your free Event Pass featuring Halo: Reach inspired cosmetics... Including JFO-class unlocks for your Mark V Mjolnir!

Covert One Flag is 4v4 CTF with one flag up for grabs over multiple rounds. Attackers have unlimited active camouflage while defenders have unlimited threat sensors, with plenty of cat ‘n’ mouse “spies versus mercenaries” carnage to ensue.



Stay silent. Stay vigilant. Stay deadly.

Welcome to our first Forge Features blog of 2023!



This week we're highlighting some of the best creations we spotted over the holidays. In addition to debuting on the list below, these maps can also be found in the "Recommended" section of the Content Browser when you play Halo Infinite.

Let's see what grabbed our team's eye this time around!

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[h2]Maps & Modes[/h2]

[h3]Skyline[/h3]
Credits: Epetr0
Bookmark: Skyline



Skyline from Halo 4, rebuilt for Halo Infinite.

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[h3]Phaseshift[/h3]
Credits: CaptainDireWolf, Julianoz, Death Weaponxx
Bookmark: Phaseshift



Phase and shift between dimensions with the push of a button.

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[h3]Sandtrap Remake[/h3]
Credits: JRGodoy
Bookmark: Sandtrap Remake



The culmination of these ancient and weathered stone-based structures naturally brings us to a remake of this iconic favorite.

It’s Sandtrap as you know and love it! Well, if you want to get technical, it’s actually Sand Tarp – the variant of the map in Halo 3 without Elephants.

I hear this version of the map is so loyal to the original, JRGodoy has ensured exactly the same number of grains of sand are present on this remade version. I leave the task of confirming the veracity of that statement (which I definitely didn’t just make up) to you.

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[h3]Paint the Halls[/h3]
Credits: Kat Rat A Tat, b0b is here
Bookmark: Paint the Halls



Everyone plays paintball with their family during the holidays, right?

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[h3]Guardian[/h3]
Credits: xXxFLACOxXx, MikeLuvN
Bookmark: Guardian



Built for the ultimate showdown. It's time to 1v1 your old friends.

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[h3]Perilous[/h3]
Credits: Sikamikanico, Whos Blaze
Bookmark: Perilous



There's something in the water…

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[h3]Salvation[/h3]
Credits: Black Picture, InfiniteForges
Bookmark: Salvation



Seek penance to get Salvation. Or, just bookmark it, that works too.

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[h3]Refinery[/h3]
Credits: AngelitoCO, tHe PR gAmEr117
Bookmark: Refinery



Zanzibar. Last Resort. Stonetown. Refinery.

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[h3]Oaxaca Station[/h3]
Credits: DanZama22, Starkey213036
Bookmark: Oaxaca Station



We hear it has a great view of the Malta.

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[h3]Valkyrie[/h3]
Credits: Daomum
Bookmark: Valkyrie



Remember this place. Home.

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[h3]Goose Halo[/h3]
Credits: ArturBloodshot, Hitbox unKnown
Bookmark: Goose Halo



Halo on Halo returns. Please play with a friend named John Halo.

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[h3]Sandbound[/h3]
Credits: Spacetrooper741
Bookmark: Sandbound



I don't like snow. It's cold and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.

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[h2]Community Creations[/h2]

VidGamesPete has been creating helpful Forge tutorials, with a focus on scripting and node graph. In his most recent video, we learn how to build a motion sensor walkway. This example assembles a bridge underneath a player as they walk across a gap that would otherwise be empty.

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That's all for now, but stay tuned and follow @Halo on Twitter to see more Forge goodness!

Come, get your mojo!



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Mark VII Blue Mojo Armor Coating.

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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