Halo Infinite News

So we heard mentions that you humans are big into fightin’ fires with your fancy metal shooter suits. Finally got tired of fightin’ each other and started pickin’ on the Banished instead.

Well lemme just tell ya—you picked the wrong methane pool to drink from this time, human!

All your bullyin’ hasn’t gone unnoticed, and so it’s time for a little plasma-powered payback—it's time for… GRUNTPOCALYPSE!



Yeah, you heard that right. For the next two weeks, it’s time to take on an all-conquering, undefeated, unbeatable Unggoy army in this new Infinite Firefight: King of the Halo game you like to play (I think that’s what it’s called?)!

This time, you’ll be facing off against the greatest contingent of Balaho Banished you’ve ever seens! It's all Grunts, all the time. A war chief’s dream, really. And when you realize the futility of your situations, you’ll have to hope your feet don’t fail you as you run cryin’ back to your disappointed parents!

Oh and did we mentions that there’s a twist? Yeah, we know you Spartans are always tryin’ to get ahead, so Skulls are guaranteed in every round—don't matter if you die, respawn, or get broughted back to life, the Skull magic is still on tap. Oh, and for humans who love a good Grunt birthday party, there’s also a Fiesta version of Gruntpocalypse where you gets random loadouts each time you respawns.



So that abouts sums it up. You know the drill—squad up, stand your grounds, and see if you can still do that Spartan thing you like to do. But don’t be surprised if yer yap gets smacked!

The primacy of humanity has ended. The age of the Unggoy, of true Grunty greatness, has arrived, heralded by the launch of The Yappening II—sponsored by Glibnub!



This new Operation brings the bountiful boons of new Grunt-themed customization rewards, a new map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge, the Gruntpocalypse playlist, and more.

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[h2]The Yappening II Operation Pass[/h2]

“Y’know, you demons could actually do a big learn from the Unggoy! One of the things you gotta do better at is lookin’ good. So Yapyap has personally made some cool new armor just for you. Only thing is, I dropped it in this acid pool so, uh… you’re gonna have to jump in there and fish it out.”



The Yappening II Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards that will turn your seven-foot-tall super-soldier into a god among Grunts.

Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and unlock new armor, coatings, weapon charms, emblems and nameplates, and visors to Gruntify your customization.

Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:

• 500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item
  
• 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item

The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for The Yappening II is Glibnub’s Golden Guns.

NOTE: Glibnub has sent a missive regarding any humans who point out that the coloration of these weapon coatings “looks more bronze or orangey to me” will have their Grunt privileges revoked and must spend an hour in the acid pits to understand the error of their ways.



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[h2]New Map: Corrosion[/h2]

“You ever notice that we do a lotta shootin’ in refineries, factories, and in places with big crates? Why can’t the humans at least make the crates more fun—make ‘em round instead of square. Imagine a whole buncha humans runnin’ around to stop their crates gettin’ away! Perfect for Unggoy target practice!”



Set in an abandoned mineral refinery within the vast deserts of Zeta Halo, Corrosion is a new Arena map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge.

Watch your step during on-foot skirmishes, as not even Mjolnir armor will be able to protect you for long if you venture into the boiling green pits of acid around this site.

Corrosion will arrive in-game on week three of the Operation with a bespoke 24/7 Playlist to let you splash around and get your feet wet (at your own peril) for Glibnub’s amusement.

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[h2]Gruntpocalypse Playlist[/h2]

“Four of you against a thousand of us? Surely we gotta win this time!”



Along with The Yappening II, Firefight: King of the Hill is evolving into its ultimate form: Gruntpocalypse!

For the next two weeks (from April 3-16), it’s all Grunts all the time. Skulls are guaranteed every round, and there’s also a Fiesta version that features random loadouts with each spawn—so get ready to jump into the Gruntpocalypse playlist tomorrow and face the mightiest bravest most numerically superior army in the galaxy.

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[h2]Halo Gear Rewards: Yappening Pin[/h2]

Glibnub has been instructed to shower you with Grunty gifts for your display of loyalty to the great Yapyap and celebrate your completion of The Yappening II with a new Halo Gear Reward!



Similar to the pins offered back during Season 3, the limited-edition Yappening pin is accompanied by additional patches for the Spirit of Fire and Cyber Showdown III Operations.

Players that complete any one of the three Operation Passes for Spirit of Fire, Cyber Showdown III, or The Yappening II will earn access to the reward. Qualifying players will automatically receive a code in their Waypoint notifications.

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[h2]Shop & Ultimate Reward[/h2]

Head to the Shop in Halo Infinite and you’ll find the Brands of Balaho bundle, all proceeds raised go to the Banished on Zeta Halo after the Master Chief killed Escharum and a bunch of their other guys…

• Dokkaebi helmet
  
• AweSpex helmet attachment
  
• Armored Glowbox shoulders
  
• Keep Breathing Plate chest attachment
  
• Fidget Keepawake hip attachment
  
• Monkey Paw gloves
  
• Potential Profit armor coating
  
• Taskmaster helmet
  
• Blue Cornet helmet attachment
  
• Bluesteel Pauldron shoulders
  
• Bluesteel Heartplate chest attachment
  
• Bluesteel Riprail hip attachment
  
• Bluesteel gloves
  
• Cerulean Expression armor coating
  
• Vicious SPNKr weapon model
  
• Salvage Rights weapon coating
  
• Spontaneous Combustion death effect
  
• Rhythm and Ruin Mythic Effect set
  
• Brands of Balaho armor effect

Complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock your free Ultimate Reward: the Scav Patch hip attachment. Er… thanks, Glibnub.



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For many years, you have fought the Unggoy—but now, the time has come to embrace and become one of them.

The Yappening II is live today. Start working through that Operation Pass to get your fancy new armor and your Halo Gear Rewards, and prepare yourselves for the arrival of Corrosion and the Gruntpocalypse playlist!

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[h2]Press Kit[/h2]

Download The Yappening II Press Kit here!

Things are looking grim.



Give your look a ghastly new upgrade with the Grimghast bundle, which contains:

• Grimghast helmet
  
• Larcener helmet attachment
  
• Aberrant Augmentor shoulders
  
• Crux Protocol chest attachment
  
• Power Assist Pad kneepads
  
• Inertial Restraint chest attachment
  
• Virual Influence armor coating
  
• Bismuth Slick visor
  
• Eclipse Phase VK78 Commando weapon model
  
• Trevelyan Security weapon coating

Head to the Shop and plug into the viral machine.

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To satiate your big Grunty thirst!



Complete all of your Weekly Challenges and the Ultimate Challenge to earn this week’s Ultimate Reward – the Food Bottle 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.

Your new viral machine-themed armor, featuring a multi-use helmet and shoulders, arrived from Created-occupied Seongnam this morning.



Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:

• 500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item
  
• 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item

The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for Cyber Showdown III is the Emberbreak armor coating.

Secure it in the Operation Pass before Cyber Showdown III ends next week!

Welcome back to Forge Features!



It’s been a hot minute, we know, but we’re back to showcase some awesome new community-created maps for you to bookmark and play.

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[h2]The Pillar of Autumn[/h2]
Credits: HMkiller05, Nikos, xXBarthXx
Bookmark: Map | Mode (Easy | Normal | Heroic | Legendary)

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From the folks that brought you The Silent Cartographer and Assault on the Control Room recreated in Halo Infinite’s Forge comes another Halo: CE level—The Pillar of Autumn.

Get your targeting diagnostics and energy shields tested because you’re gonna need all the help you can get to repel enemy boarding parties, protect your fellow soldiers, and get to the escape pods to make ringfall! The placement of the enemies, the winding corridors, even some of the additional details from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is all here, and it’s a delight to see just how much love was put into this experience.

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[h2]Purgatory[/h2]
Credits: VidGamesPete, Dellsoto, ShredderMcgenty, Trignate, Yung Mithos, thesilencebrokn, Zaddy Hammer, I KAMIKAZE II, Le Frenchys
Bookmark



Things will never be the same for fans of Halo 2’s gondolas, as Purgatory is heavily inspired by the aesthetic and gameplay experience of those missions.

A particularly cool detail is that the walls around you are perpetually moving upwards, making it feel like you really are descending into the substructural belly of the beast.

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[h2]Dawnbreaker[/h2]
Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Cousin Tim, Squally DaBeanz, I Crush ALL, Galaxytivity, IKYLEIZBEASTLY
Bookmark



This BTB map features a Forerunner beam emitter on one side, a Banished base on the other, and a network of caves mixed with open, grassy terrain for you to navigate.

This map looks stunning, providing a great visual juxtaposition between the sleek, advanced look of Forerunner technology and with the dark, foreboding presence of a Banished tower.

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[h2]Old Salt[/h2]
Credits: Sikamikanico, Lahont, CertifiedChamp, WhosBlaze, Okom1
Bookmark



I like big boats, I cannot lie.

Man the cannons, hoist the sails, sing a sea shanty, and ready your muskets for a battle that can only be described as historic!

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[h2]Firefight – Corvette Outpost[/h2]
Credits: GlizzyGod420496
Bookmark: Map | Mode



Welcome to the Corvette Outpost. Weather conditions are chilly, lives are limited, and the Banished are on their way. Lock ‘n’ load, Spartan—you know what to do!

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[h2]The Gulch[/h2]
Credits: daomum, ElphCrimLester
Bookmark



The quick and the dead. One can simply never tire of Blood Gulch remakes, and this one is heavily inspired by the visual direction of Zeta Halo’s landscapes in Halo Infinite’s campaign.

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[h2]Pirth[/h2]
Credits: DEATH WEAPONxx
Bookmark



I could tell you lots of cool things about this map, but my neurons started firing with excitement at a great recreation of a damaged Locust from Halo Wars in the city streets along with a Scarab. That alone is worth a bookmark!

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That closes us out for this issue of Forge Features. Thank you for joining us for this showcase, and for your incredible creativity in the making of these maps and experiences.

We’ll see you in April for our next issue!