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Operation: Last Stand Community PlaydateMay 15, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsLock in for our Operation: Last Stand Community Playdate—dropping into Firefight: Battle of the Academy and diving headfirst into Mutilator Madness starting at 11am PT tomorrow. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/bb4311675e96598e948c2d1abbc5f740ac30554a.jpg Join us and you just might claim the rare Unicorn of Ice! 🦄 🟣 Twitch 🔴 YouTube {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/50864cb43d553261012f220d6ec707b802800dd9.jpgHalo: Battle for the Academy – Part 1May 14, 2025 - Community Announcements“February 2560. The UNSC personnel of the Avery J. Johnson Academy are plunged into peril as the rogue artificial intelligence Iratus is unleashed.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/838c0ba46a039cc81e2025fb51c766e59621986e.png Halo: Battle for the Academy – Part 1 is available here, on Halo Waypoint, as a free PDF, and in audiobook format on YouTube. Historian's Note Halo: Battle for the Academy Part 1 takes place on February 29, 2560, approximately three months before the Master Chief is awakened at Zeta Halo. The year is 2560. Cortana’s dominion has ended, but the merciless forces of the Banished have rushed in to fill the void, decimating all who stand in their way. Spartan Commander Agryna is preparing a new generation of Spartans to face the emerging threats of the galaxy. Located on the hidden frontier world Nysa, the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science has been plunged into peril. From within the hidden subterranean facilities of the Academy, the rogue artificial intelligence Iratus has been unleashed and seeks to destroy the Spartans, and with them any remaining hope for humanity… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/02a162eb02c9dd30e8c019c69c682d21cb6c8ac4.jpg BLDG-9, ONI SUB-LEVEL 2C // 1949 HOURS “But there is so much more to see! The entire history of the Spartan program. Your weaknesses. Your failures. And now all of it belongs to the Banished!” Spartan Hieu Dinh stepped back as power lines burst around him, sparks sputtering from consoles around the circular armory as it was bathed in red light. The multi-axis Brokkr device at the center of the room whirred and shuddered as the armor held within its center jerked like a sinister marionette. Its gauntlets detached from the ring’s opposing grips, causing it to slump forwards as an actuator arm brought forth the domed helmet. Pulses of energy surged over the armor, lighting up the exposed fusion core at the center of its chest cavity. And finally, two eyes flared to life over the helmet’s faceplate as Iratus’s malefic form took shape over the armor through its holoprojectors. “We’ve got to shut him down, Rook!” Dinh barked as he rushed towards the Brokkr device, unsheathing Wolf Fang and tossing the composite sword to his companion as Iratus directed its magnetic clamps with surprising speed to hold the grizzled Spartan back. “Get that fusion core out now!” “One more step, little Spartan, and this core detonates,” Iratus hissed. “It’ll take you out too,” Dinh retorted, straining against the Brokkr’s armor clamps. “Do you really think it would be that easy?” Iratus laughed. “I’m not in the armor…” Around the room, consoles flared to life, each one displaying the abstract holographic image of the AI. “I’m everywhere.” Dinh cursed as he pulled back, grasping the bigger picture. Trading two Spartan lives for one suit of armor when Iratus was in the Academy’s systems was pointless. “Fall back, Rook.” Stowing his frustration as his mind raced, Dinh retreated towards the elevator shaft they’d come...Forge FeaturesMay 8, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/4fccfa25832833f78fb5351f1defad380335367e.png Halo hoops, highwire escapes, and the very heights (and depths) of custom arenas. Check out our latest sampler of community-created Forge experiences, featuring superb Slayers, PvE modes, minigames, and more! Superb Slayers Exciting arenas for free-for-all and Team Slayer matches. Use the links to add them to your Halo Infinite bookmarks. Essence Bookmark Credits: DISTORTED JAKAL, MikRips, bullet2thehead9, xo Domino, Kat Rat A Tat, spartan blood 1, Lahont, BiiTTERSWEET, J3N3R1C, Lady Echidna, AddiCt3d 2CHa0s {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/b7c8d5b776d526b9406a1134d5d99ca7b00a5ab7.png Created in partnership with Women of Halo for the WoH x Dark Inside Tournament, this rapturous rendition of Halo 5’s Fathom takes you to a moody underwater castle absolutely drenched in detail. Multicolored light demarcates the bounds of its opposing courtyards, while the serpent-twined halls, kelpy paths, and movable ramps provide untold depth. Meet J3N3R1C and read about Women of Halo in our Community Corner. Northbreak Bookmark Credits: SENORChurroYeet {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/8958e4d0a0893e3829c4107bba35b3cfc5ed38df.png A snug symmetrical map set in an ice-encrusted canyon. Fortified outposts lie at either end of a narrow outer loop connected by caves and a vast central expanse. Should you risk a close encounter in the tunnels, or get a commanding view from the Forerunner bridge at the heart of things? When all else fails, there’s always a fresh Wraith drop back at the base. Éloge Bookmark Credits: Zaelkyria, Falounay, Sun of Astora {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/fd4b9271fb602a0ec74003733a43ffc11389b9d4.png A gilded remake of Halo 4’s Haven, Éloge promises sweeping views with every kill thanks to newly installed window-lined corridors. Between kills, be sure to linger on its sumptuously styled upper story, bounce a ‘nade off a pristine wall, or partake in some snipes from the widened promenades. Agosan Bookmark Credits: Nilphz, halo102, ArturBloodshot, RepeatAlways915, AxiosVH {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/414314b1f7875ac5da997ab131fc2bb96c2d1ed6.png Agosan captures the grandeur of a Halo 2 turf war with a multi-level symmetrical layout. Ranged play is aided by clear views of the enemy side, while understory ramps offer areas for closer combat. There are also powerful equipment drops on the hard light bridges—all of which can be conveniently deactivated from the panels on either side. No pressure. Potent PvE Looking for Banished showdowns, Firefight arenas, or a new narrative game mode? Check out these picks from popular PvE experiences. Operation Highrise Bookmarks: Map | Mode Credits: Swagonflyy, JamdadJonJon {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/1dfacf59b2071516a91eb438e201632b71d0ff95.png ...New Halo Infinite update breathes extra life and big ideas into the FPS gameMay 7, 2025 - PCGamesNEvery time I come back to Halo Infinite, I'm reminded how good it feels to play. Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) nails the sense of weight and movement, and the Spartan power fantasy across the entire experience, but it's especially noticeable in Infinite's multiplayer. The breadth of tools at your disposal makes it one of the best online sandboxes around, and the latest update is a big one. Even with Halo's Unreal Engine future looking incredibly bright, now's the time to give Infinite another shot. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Halo Infinite game mode is shooting for Counter-Strike style tactics Ex-Halo and Destiny veteran's new studio "halting work" on debut game The new Halo games could totally fix the broken triple-A industry Summer 2025 PlaylistsMay 6, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsFirefight continues to evolve in Halo Infinite. You’ve already had a taste of this version when the mode first released and now, it’s time to battle at the Academy. Say your ardent prayers as you prepare to fight. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/22e6d15542740fdf2684b8c545d2e4f277eebf19.png Battle Brief The Banished were invited in by Iratus and it’s up to you to repel the forces from the steps of the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science. In your typical fireteam size of four you’ll be squadding up to stand your ground. Our first taste of this linear Firefight mode came with Ardent Prayer back at launch. “What does linear Firefight mean?” Thank you for asking, I’d love to tell you. Rather than simply defend hills or race ahead to each hill, you’ll find this mode progresses and gets a bit more difficult at each turn. a campaign, this experience moves forward sequentially – you’ll need to finish one battle before you can move forward and start another. In short, Firefight: Battle of the Academy is raising the stakes and is asking you to defend the bases from the onslaught. The goal? Keep the Banished from getting their hands on humanity’s best kept secrets. Don’t forget to read the upcoming Waypoint Chronicles for more color and insight into the battle. Lay of the Land You’ll be going Out With a Bang as you enact the Cole Protocol in this playlist. Okay, not really but those are the two maps you’ll be playing on as you engage in the Battle of the Academy. Out With A Bang {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/d916dcc498b6acd3abc66a849c4a69c990bfbd78.jpg Bookmarks: Map | Mode If you’re gonna go out, is there any better way than going out with a bang? I thought not. Under cover of darkness, you’ll be tasked with making your way to the evac zone but it’s no easy task. Battle through chokeholds, fight alongside the Marines you find along the way, work your way through the facility, and even brush up on your parkour a bit. Scavenge for ammo/weapons and keep moving! Cole Protocol {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/9e7880c3a571282bb09d2a8cf8c4fd3a3870fb18.jpg Bookmarks: Map | Mode Credits: Cousin Tim, Timmyforges Established by Admiral Preston J. Cole (only the most interesting man in Halo if you ask me), the Cole Protocol is a directive set to prevent the Covenant (or other enemies) from discovering Earth or other colonies. Now, it is up to you to defend the data and knowledge. Armed with your weapons, wit, and the Marines battling alongside you, repel the Banished forces and hold your ground. Good luck. Mutilator Madness {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/8a4adb6cd7c2cfc58d847676b9a1cb1bb3514606.png The fabled Mutilator arrives in Halo Infinite. Previously the stuff of legends, the brutal cross between a shotgun and Gravity Hammer takes no prisoners and has no mercy. The Mutilator boasts a double barrel that fires one shell at a time in primary fire mode or fires both at once in the alt-fire mode. And the melee packs a punch! You know what who else packs a punch? Juggernaut....Summer Update 2025May 2, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThe 2025 Summer Update kicks off with a bang in Operation: Last Stand. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/91e4b512e42de3dd90eb7418fdcd7bf8d844b28f.png Later this month, we’ll return to the Spartan Academy in a linear Firefight experience and introduce a heroic assortment of updates, including a devastating new power weapon, sniper ricochets, expanded Weapons Bench customizations, a monstrous Juggernaut mode, and a 50-tier Premium Operation Pass with four armor sets and a variety of instant unlocks. Ready up, Spartan. It’s time to fight. Update Calendar {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/7a3ea64bad371f1f1e99a4a9665ae32bbfc754c3.png The 2025 Summer Update continues the Operation format introduced in the 2024 Winter Update. We’re looking at a new season of month-long Operations packed with playlists, modes, unlockable armor, and a few surprises to come! Here’s a look at our sizzling Summer Update schedule: Operation: Last Stand (May 6) Operation: Legacy (June 10) Operation: Reclaimer (July 8) Since our 2025 Spring Update, each seasonal Update also starts with a Spartan-sized kickoff, featuring a 50-tier Premium Operation Pass and major milestones such as new weapons, mechanics overhauls, Forge updates, and exciting new game modes. Read on to see everything that’s coming in Operation: Last Stand. New Weapon: Mutilator {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/97faf50f1eadf1ff36acf1ceebbea65120933e29.jpg Long rumored, and ever feared: the mighty Mutilator is finally here! If you want brute force with no assembly required, look no further. The Mutilator is a double-barreled powerhouse with a Gravity Hammer at the business end. Unload one shell at a time, or switch to alt-fire mode for a twofer of titanic output. If there’s anything left to devastate, the hammer should finish the job. Starting in Operation: Last Stand, you can wield this abominable bludgeoner in Mutilator Madness, a new Juggernaut variant for the truly courageous. The Mutilator can also be found as a power weapon on maps, added to custom matches, or spawned in Forge. Operation Pass Overview {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/8dc270f0e3d8320a20dede9030febafcc2024eb8.jpg The start of a season always warrants a celebration! As the first Operation in the Summer Update, Operation: Last Stand arrives with a 50-tier Premium Pass featuring four full armor sets and plenty of party favors. Free Operation Pass 20 tiers, available to play free May 6–June 10. Complete a 20-tier reward track to unlock the SECOPS armor set, plus a healthy supply drop of Spartan Points to score more customizations from The Exchange. Designed by ONI Security for counterinsurgency and precision interventions, this tactical gear is as quiet as it is lethal. Premium Operation Pass 50 tiers, never expires, includes bonus XP and an additional challenge slot, PLUS instant customization unlocks. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/8502e2d05fec3873094b7b3cdd55e58af0297fba.jpg Purchase the Premium Operation Pass to expand your armory in a durable, 50-tier reward track of...2025 Summer Update Community LivestreamMay 1, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThe Academy stands ready. Join us tomorrow at 11am PT for an in-depth look at Halo Infinite’s Summer Update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/bbdbfc177ba3b75d7160562bab90a3ea7a561d80.png Prepare for #OperationLastStand, a monstrous new Juggernaut mode, a devastating power weapon, and more! 🟣 Twitch 🔴 YouTube {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/5779784ebc2c8914dffba212151321d9705a09c0.pngOperation: Last StandApr 29, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsBe hope in times of darkness. Return to the Academy and repel the Banished in Operation: Last Stand, live now through June 10. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/c582f20e01b692566626968a445ae0c46747b891.jpg The captured AI Iratus has exposed the location of the Spartan Academy. It’s up to you to fend off a Banished onslaught in Firefight: Battle of the Academy, a new linear Firefight experience where securing objectives is tantamount to survival. Can you outlast your foes long enough to enact the Cole Protocol? The 2025 Summer Update arrives in Halo Infinite with new playlists, a devastating new power weapon, expanded Weapons Bench customization options, and a last stand for some of humanity’s most decorated soldiers. New Weapon: Mutilator {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/97faf50f1eadf1ff36acf1ceebbea65120933e29.jpg Two barrels. One gravity-shifting wallop. The Mutilator is a cruel instrument of maximum devastation, borne of the imponderable pairing of a double-barreled shotgun and a Gravity Hammer. Unload one shell at a time in standard fire, or switch to alt-fire mode for a twofer of titanic output. If there’s anything left to mutilate, the hammer at the business end should finish the job. The Mutilator can be found as a power weapon on maps, added to custom matches, or spawned in Forge. New Mode: Mutilator Madness {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/8a4adb6cd7c2cfc58d847676b9a1cb1bb3514606.png Jump into Mutilator Madness to wield the mighty Mutilator in a new, more monstrous incarnation of Juggernaut. At the start of each match, one player randomly assumes the role of the Mutilator-toting Juggernaut, a nigh-invincible foe whose kills earn points toward victory. The rules are simple: kill the Juggernaut, become the Juggernaut. Everyone else is cannon fodder. Firefight: Battle of the Academy {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/22e6d15542740fdf2684b8c545d2e4f277eebf19.png Iratus has brought the Banished to the Spartan Academy. Brace for contact in Firefight: Battle of the Academy, a new linear Firefight experience set in the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science. You’ll have to defend your allies, commit acts of sabotage, and prevent the enemy from attaining intel on humanity’s best-kept secrets. Our survival as a species may depend on it. Banished don’t relent without a fight. Let’s give them what they came for. Operation Pass Overview As covered in our Summer Update teaser, Operation: Last Stand kicks off the season with an expanded Premium Pass offering and armor sets commemorating the heroes of the United Nations Space Command. Free Operation Pass {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/91887d9d432dfdf39d498ca4b590825e1a91616a.jpg Iratus just invited the Banished to our doorstep, and you’re not going to answer in pajamas. Fight back in style with the SECOPS armor set, a special issue freshly dispatched from ONI Security. Designed for counterinsurgency and precision interventions, this tactical gear is as quiet as it is lethal. If they see you coming, they’re already dead. Co...Community PlaydateApr 24, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsNew maps, new modes 🔥 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/46cbf2be6f3bd643d079558f5901529a385994cd.jpg Join us in the freshly updated Big Team Battle playlist for our #OperationForerunner Community Playdate tomorrow at 11AM PT! 🟣 Twitch 🔴 YouTube {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/1dc9e177e50501c50eed93709dc95deb3fb037a4.jpgApril Big Team Battle RefreshApr 22, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsBig Team Battle is bigger and battle-ier than ever in Halo Infinite already. But it’s time to take it up a notch and add “more bombastic than ever” to the list now too. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/47486ca20fea658adb6fec85b9d8734260e58027.jpg Extraction Not seen since Halo 4, Multi-Site Extraction lands on the (big) battlefield. With a win condition of “first to 7 extractions,” you and your team will want to have a plan in place. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/97ee032ecf03140e5b8e84d65f52e10d22061b73.jpg Cover one zone and go 1:1 with the opposing team? Or battle for both? The choice is yours but be ready to move swiftly to snag the zones from your enemies. Each extraction is worth 1 point so just get 7 and you win. That’s probably easier said than done but you got this. I believe in you! Assault {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/6084ea7127e6ea70f8b36191378fd1414fa164aa.jpg By now you know the drill. Grab your bomb, load up a vehicle for optimal shenanigans, and full steam ahead into the enemy base to arm the bomb. Or, in the case of One Bomb, you’ll need to be prepared to swap between offense and defense as you take turns attacking and repelling the enemy. Battlegrounds Coming alongside the new modes are a few new battlefields for you to enjoy. Revel in their g(l)ory and majesty. Flood Gulch Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/46cbf2be6f3bd643d079558f5901529a385994cd.jpg These hallowed grounds absolutely ooze with familiarity. Watch your step. Credence Credits: Zaddy Hammer Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/46d0dcf3345c44f6bc6d99f122155f8deb3e5985.jpg This hauntingly beautiful forest of ruins will have you standing on the edge of eternity, looking out over the vast expanse below you, contemplating why we’re even here. Dawnbreaker Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Galaxytivity, Cousin Tim, I Crush All, Draius Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/6d7e02be0dae900d21ea778c60a952a1dbf9a088.jpg As the day breaks, you will need to be on the lookout for all types of assaults as this map has it all. Fabulous footpaths for infantry and open spaces for vehicles to careen through – anything goes. Threshold Credits: Squally DaBeanz, Kat Rat A Tat, NightAvenger01 Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/7e2327f27b485b00a97562b29deb985f559f7e42.jpg The installation survives while the fire burns below. Break left or right when leaving your base unless you think you can make the leap across the gap without falling to the pit below. This BTB refresh will knock your socks off with the explosive new content so pack a spare pair on your way to the battlefield. We’ll see you there!Forge FeaturesApr 16, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/a8bca134c5fcdf110f505d9bd215c59bb07fa009.png This Forge Feature collects sprawling estates, highway chases, biome-swapped remakes, and arenas from across the known universe. After seeing the Forgers’ handiwork, we’ve got to ask: is there anything you can’t build in Forge? Uchiha Estate Bookmark Credits: Galaxytivity, Le Frenchys, Saber, vL3GO, Kordaak, Smileus, Ampoligy, Premiery, Vibrant, hvmmie, Typhoonsy, Animosity, B0ARD, Sai Ryku, Befi, Disciple, Shots Fatal, OOOHGIE, Minds Evil, Mikasa, Levi, Jalen Cortez, Lea SIV, Splenzo, Wither TTG, Malccolo {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/5d4240008ff3b9570beade23821d842e923de229.png A sprawling estate for an esteemed ninja family. The serene surroundings of the valley boast lush gardens, cherry blossoms, and roaring waterfalls. Should enemies stroll past the scenery and penetrate the outer wall, try taking gravity lifts into the watchtowers to defend the courtyard. Worthwhile Bookmark Credits: The Xzamplez, Lahont, Level Design, NightAvenger01, th3jmanx, ARC1T3CTZ, InfiniteForges, Death Penalty, facingbowls, Sqeazu, IKYLEIZBEASTLY, CertifiedChamp, HeIIjumper 1357, Soulful Soul, Tedonator, Xscape, Undeni4ble, purely fat, HaloBoxStudios, Epik Xero, Black Picture, bullet2thehead9, Status CROW, I Crush All, tdubfed1 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/2db9fac1dcfa908433f428f801306b4f0f26abc3.png Slay your opponents within the enameled halls of a massive shipbuilding facility. With excellent combat flow between its multicolored rooms and carefully applied details in every corner, Worthwhile certainly lives up to its name. Surazal Bookmarks: Map | Mode Credits: ForgeLudward, Juturna2jz, ColtyChoas {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/cd9d5e3a0f3b7409eb7df7d325607dbc9cfcc0d2.png If you’ve tangled with the cityscapes of “New Alexandria 2552” or “Lazarus,” you’ll instantly recognize the low roofs and terraces of Surazal, now transplanted in the heat of Old Mombasa. This dense city map supports Slayer, BTB, and Firefight, with a custom boss-wave Firefight mode. Guardlock Bookmarks: Blue | Green Credits: THE CUJ0, BlundellMemes77, Lil Breezy4086, DrShaboingry, PTB Bucky6200 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/b6b41797fc5a901ea8503340693a1156d316861a.png A tribute to Lockout (Halo 2) and Guardian (Halo 3), Guardlock is a hybrid map that presents an etude in asymmetrical catwalks and rooms of death. Borrowing inspiration and elements from its twin namesakes, this map is also available in both “frigid mountain” and “sweltering treetop” aesthetics. Call it “variations on a Forge.” Planetoid Bookmark Credits: ForgeLudward, Juturna2jz {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/f2f2b74ea3da44186c8d755cecd6117ab42969c0.png A testament to slayer fundamentals. Set in a suspended platform drilled into the titular planetoid, th...Halo: TulpamancyApr 10, 2025 - Community Announcements"April 2560. As the Office of Naval Intelligence investigates a derelict cruiser belonging to the ancient human Ancestors, strange effects begin to take hold of the crew." {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/4eeaeda1fa52618d5abd21033b9b7cb2d371883c.jpg Halo: Tulpamancy is available here, on Halo Waypoint, as a free PDF, and in audiobook format on YouTube. Historian's Note Halo: Tulpamancy takes place in April 2560, approximately four months after the disappearance of Zeta Halo. CLASSIFICATION: PRIORITY ONE ALPHA OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE PROJECT: ARC DREAM //ARCHEOHOMINA //FROM: Codename: PANGAEA //TO: Codename: YUGA ATTACHMENTS: Archeohomina: An Introduction ‘Guide to Protogenic Civilizations’ by K. Iyuska ‘San’Shyuum: Past, Present, Future?’ by C. Lux Requiem Terminal Dialogues, recovered by S-117 Bornstellar Relation Transcript Excerpts ONI Xeno-Materials Exploitation Report 15Y1198 They say that the key to the future lies in our past. Given everything we’ve learned in recent years I’m inclined to give credence to the notion. Research in this field is still in its infancy, of course, and our resources are extraordinarily limited—especially given the present state of the galaxy. But we are already making great strides towards learning more about who we once were. The summarized version: This is not humanity’s first go-around as a space faring civilization. We were, in fact, a contemporary and rival of the Forerunners over a hundred millennia ago. These Ancestors of ours moved their empire towards the galactic margin, inhabiting presently unexplored areas of space, which accounts for why we have thus far discovered only a scant few traces of their existence—also accounting for the cultural and genetic reduction that the Forerunners imposed after their war against these humans was won. Key to our current research is the discovery at Site Yankee-002-G3. A lone Ancestor ship, fully intact. While the modern incarnation of our kind were still huddled in caves, this vessel drifted silently through space… just waiting to be found. A few dozen researchers have been aboard. I’ve got them in rotating shifts. The control group are given just eight hours to access the ship and conduct their analyses before a thirty-six hour “cooldown” period, during which time the other teams are cycled in to operate. It should be noted that this rhythm we’ve put in place goes beyond the standard notion of healthy respite; the ship itself seems to have strange effects on the researchers after prolonged exposure to it. The exact nature of the correlation between duration and influence is something we’ve still yet to determine. I have attached some of the incident reports for your perusal, and I am sure you will agree that this is currently the most prudent course of action. We must balance further encouragement of these odd developments with our capacity to continue standard research. I will follow up soon as further developments come to light. INCIDENT REPORT 003 FILED BY: 01736...Husky AssaultApr 8, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsToo often have we all gazed upon the playlists and wistfully longed for the mashup of our dreams – Husky Raid and Assault. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/aaff045dab886138244a7bfffaeb9ae5bade803e.jpg Today, our dreams come true. We’re mixing the bombastic chaos of Husky Raid with the strategy of tactical Assault. We call it…Husky Assault. (Betcha didn’t see that coming.) Assault on the Husky Raid {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/e8adcc15955d7c89d2b61c42c120cfa37eaa3dbe.jpg The linear and somewhat claustrophobic nature of Husky Raid makes for thrilling and exciting games of Capture the Flag. That action gets flipped head over heels with the introduction of Assault. Now you’ll have to work together as a team to battle for the (neutral) bomb then escort your carrier to the base and allow them to plant the bomb… drive a wedge through the enemy lines, and try not to get left behind as the intensity of Husky Raid rages all around you. A new map is also joining the pantheon of tried-and-true Husky Raids: Warehouse Credits: Karmaplex1283, ADSR7865 Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/d8d1762e02b4668cea2c77d24ca85b29aa7dc041.jpg Get your grunge on – a certain pro skater would feel right at home in this warehouse skate park. Husky Assault is there – what are you waiting for? Drop in and launch your assault on the enemy now!Forge FeaturesApr 2, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to another edition of Forge Features! This series highlights notable maps, modes, and other creations from our talented Forge community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/6ab4593434a5c77510011bc7d4dc99a42f8c94cb.png Bookmark your favorites using the links below for your next custom game. What mighty works the Forgers have wrought! Our latest helping of Forgified maps and modes includes a selection of excellent Slayer locales, hilarious minigames, and an iconic retail experience that’s larger than life. Monastery Bookmark Credits: the hairyman360 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/bdc12200b67343e1350fd6dd818a7bf8d94d21ad.png A high-stakes symmetrical map for settling ancient grudges. High in the jagged peaks of Sanghelios, the red and blue temples of an unnamed cult have been turned into bases for opposing factions. Furnished with ascetic sleeping quarters, imposing statuary, and the delicate tweets of songbirds, you could almost feel zen about getting rekt in a 4v4. Island Base Bookmark Credits: DoomedSquash023 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/dc75641fa289bd440a8944144bf80a7656580114.png Set at a UNSC outpost on a deserted isle, this map lays bare all approaches to scratch that beachhead itch. The exposed tropical surroundings revolve around a sleepy scanning station, whose lone open window is perfect for picking off attackers as they cower behind that Pelican on the tarmac. Drillsite Bookmark Credits: Silencer EU, Ix Rose, Dreamz AJC, BaconJace2330, Davidedes, ESlapshot43 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/0d92b4546c453343f2ffa6cafd28c67610ddd1a6.jpg A painstaking remake of The Rig from Halo 5, this map is a masterclass in forced confrontations. Open expanses, clear sightlines, and cloistered underpasses offer a glimpse into the hard and ever-changing realities of life on the rig. Nobody tell head office about those pitfalls between platforms… Iconic Retail Experience Bookmark Credits: RayRayRoosta, jjfree1, FailedPuppet768, Hobo Baggins538, BurnsDemon, QuirklyLogic, Sparklymingo, SeerSpooky {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/959b80dc0fea68ee5d03ad468cb8e28a92aadca9.png They paved paradise and put up a parking lot—with convenient access to highways, druidic ruins, eight lanes of cheerful checkouts, and near-infinite easter eggs inside a fully realized big-box store. This map is a love letter to the “iconic American” retail experience, where excessive detail is matched only by its detailed excesses. Try marauding through the sporting-goods section in a 10v10, or getting lost in the aisles during a game of hide and seek. Hoba Hidden Valley Bookmark: Map | Mode Credits: JovialCentaur5 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/bf0ef807261f287dc269274b6ccb4b418867328f.jpg MOBA fans, rejoice! HOBA Hidden Valley pits you and your Grunt allies against a constantly spawning horde of foes in a roamable expanse filled with goodies. Your team earns points by dropping enemy Grunts or Spartans. First to 100 points wins the round, and the first team that wins three rounds claims victory. If you’re...Operation: ForerunnerApr 2, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsIt’s time to reclaim what was lost. Fight for the grace of the Mantle in Operation: Forerunner, live now through May 6. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/cecb4b2be750c7cd77a4277fe83ab8bd0229d60c.jpg Once the galaxy’s self-appointed caretakers, the Forerunners have left behind many secrets in the form of sacred rings, colossal installations, mysterious artifacts—and devastating military technology. The latest free 20-tier Operation Pass offers a chance to reclaim the Prefect armor from the annals of history. Reverse-engineered from the combat skin of the Forerunner Prefect class, this fan-favorite Halo 4 armor set has been adapted and reforged for a new chapter in Spartan excellence. Complete all 20 tiers to prove yourself worthy of the title. May your foes tremble before you! New Mode: Husky Assault {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/9e658cb201d380265fbfde6bf431f2352d274251.jpg Strategy, meet chaos. Husky Assault combines the do-or-die rush of Husky Raid with the tactical objectives of Assault. Weapons are random, options are few, and you’ve got to wrestle the bomb from the enemy’s clutches by any means necessary. With nowhere to go but forward, you’ll have to adapt your methods on the fly—or suffer the consequences. New Map: Warehouse {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/15ab57d650b323173d3273d2f7faee05bd8fa54d.jpg Credits: Karmaplex1283, ADSR785 Bookmark Warehouse has been added to the map rotation in Husky Assault and Husky Raid modes. A concrete paradise laden with gloomy sunbeams, hellish half-pipes, and just the right amount of grunge, this map proves that skate parks really are dangerous. Good thing you wore a helmet. New Mode: Ranked 1v1 Showdown {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/ce3d01f3b12017b86954e1767194f9958fb577c8.jpg We’ve added Ranked 1v1 Showdown to Halo Infinite as a new Ranked rotational playlist! Just like in the social version, you and one opponent will compete on a slice of fan-favorite Halo maps with new starting weapons in every round. In the Ranked version of 1v1 Showdown, starting weapons have been tailored for a more competitive experience, focusing primarily on precision weapons to give players a true test of aim, strategy, and composure. Join us April 18–20 for the kickoff of the HCS Season at HCS Major Arlington, where players and fans will be able to compete using the Ranked 1v1 Showdown mode for a chance to claim prizes from a $5,000 prize pool. Better get practicing! Coming Soon: BTB Maps & Modes We’ll soon refresh the Big Team Battle playlist and add two new modes to Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mythos. Jump in later this Operation to test your mettle in BTB Extraction and BTB Assault! More details on the new modes below. Stay tuned for a full writeup of the upcoming BTB playlist updates, including info on four new maps arriving in the BTB map rotation. BTB Extraction BTB Extraction introduces multi-site Extraction for up to 24 players. With two target zones active at a time, your team will need to secure extraction sites, deploy the beacons...Инсайдер: Microsoft планировала поддерживать Halo Infinite на протяжении 10 лет — проект не задался с самого началаMar 12, 2025 - Gamemag.ruПредставители студии 343 Industries упоминали, что Halo Infinite задумывается в качестве масштабного 10-летнего проекта для фанатов Halo. Halo: From the Soil to the StarsMar 12, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsSeptember 2559. As the UNSC Infinity’s crew prepare to return to Reach for Operation: WOLFE, the legendary Spartans of Blue Team field test their GEN3 Mjolnir armor alongside ODSTs of the Ninth Platoon. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/f483c12313652e02d0aeb968af351527c4a90388.jpg Halo: From the Soil to the Stars is available here, on Halo Waypoint, as a free PDF, and in audiobook format on YouTube. Historian's Note Halo: From the Soil to the Stars takes place over September 19-21, 2559—approximately three weeks before deployment to Reach for Operation: WOLFE. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/129fb54eb94c4f0cf04e880498fc7b057f359ac8.jpg DR. CATHERINE HALSEY, PERSONAL JOURNAL ENCRYPTION CODE: GAWAIN SUBJECT: MJOLNIR GEN3 For almost half a century, I have given everything I possibly can to my Spartans. The mind, body, and soul of myself and many others have been scraped away, bit by bit, in the pursuit of saving humanity—first from itself, then from the Covenant… and now, from the cascading fallout of innumerable intricate actions for which there are no end of consequences. You are called upon once again to lead them over the threshold and into the darkness, to fight against impossible odds. And to win. You’ve always been good at that, haven’t you John? To that end, I have something for you. Something you will need. The Mjolnir exosuit is now complete. Even though this technology will save humanity in the war to come, I must remind myself that liquid crystal cannot rise on its own. Titanium alloy cannot prevail in the face of extinction. Armor cannot hope. It all means nothing, until you step inside. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/9fc8a54cae053e1d633fc8e70f0bed7d2ff71060.jpg KC-59, BXR MINING CORPORATION BASE CAMP 0600 HOURS // SEPTEMBER 19, 2559 The day began like any other. Henrietta Varadi, along with more than two-dozen of her fellow miners, rolled out of the modest bunks in their subterranean sleeping quarters. After waking herself up with a brisk shower, Varadi dried herself off, pulled on her BXR fatigues, and headed for the canteen. Same breakfast as ever: two slightly overcooked sausages, beans, mushrooms, and a slice of bacon—not too crispy. An unsubtle wink at Jessica as she served up the food, a smile reserved just for her, and that became two slices of bacon—a daily ritual they had both grown familiar with in recent weeks. Varadi wolfed down her breakfast and returned to her bunk, picking up the book from the attached shelf: a gently used copy of Rendezvous with Ramen by the noted chef and food critic Arturo Bustamante. There were a spare fifteen minutes before her shift started and she had arrived at a particularly engrossing anecdote about the three days that Bustamante had spent in Rio de Janeiro visiting a Sangheili-owned establishment. Reading about the alien food was interesting, but the meals and recipes were more of a gateway into the personal stories of these strange refugees who had been given a home on Earth itself. Alas, the klaxon sound...Firefight ClassicMar 11, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome back to Firefight! The classic Firefight experience returns to Halo Infinite, alongside the King of the Hill variant. Dropping out of slipspace in tandem with the launch of Operation: Blue Team, the PvE fight begins come March 11. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/a0cc307b756bc4f1ca35802cfb6eab514286eed9.jpg Firefight Through Time Firefight was first introduced way back in 2009 with Halo 3: ODST. You and up to three of your buddies could squad up and put your skills to the test surviving round after round of Covenant hordes attacking your position. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/acb444bdeba4f4a1dbadef4c18f2e007e380177b.jpg Through the years, Firefight has seen various iterations and has evolved in many ways. In Halo: Reach, you had armor abilities and additional customization. Halo 5 saw the introduction of Warzone Firefight that pitted a team of eight against Covenant and Promethean forces. Even Halo Wars 2 brought in a tower defense-inspired variant, Terminus Firefight. The latest, Halo Infinite’s Firefight: King of the Hill, has you and your squad capturing and defending hills against incoming Banished forces. But now it’s time to return to the classic. Current Objective: Survive It’s the formula we all know and love. You and three squadmates versus the endless waves of enemies with one thing running through your mind: Survive. In KOTH, it’s easy to know when you’ve won or lost because you are either in the hill at the end of the round, or not (or MIA I suppose), but Classic comes with waves, rounds, and sets. Let’s break it down. One Round is comprised of five Waves of enemies Wave 1 is an easy wave Waves 2-4 are mid-tier difficulties Wave 5 is a boss roundThree Rounds (plus a Bonus Round) comprise a Set This is a total of 15 waves Did we mention this mode is endless? The game keeps going as long as you keep surviving so stock up on snacks and water if you’re in this for the long haul. Bonus rounds are little mini-breaks between sets. All Skulls are on, enemies are on Easy mode, no lives are lost, and the stakes are low. And speaking of the stakes, let’s talk lives. I Will Survive At the start of each match, you’ll have 7 lives in your team’s life pool. These are shared amongst the four of you, so if someone is charging forward willy-nilly you’ll quickly find yourself looking at the Post-Game Carnage Report. If you play well and stay alive, you’ll preserve your life pool for the later, harder rounds. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/4cfec622d5d122fa7f767ae3db68777ccee9d50a.jpg But sometimes, deaths happen—we’ve all been there. At the end of each set your team will earn an extra life. Additionally, you’ll gain a life for each 1,000 points earned during the bonus round. So if you turn around and find yourself face to face with a Grunt rushing you with plasma grenades, don’t sweat it too much – you can always make it up later. We Need to Evac New to Halo Infinite, you’ll now be able to choose to end your match at the end of a set. Before the next roun...Hot SwapMar 11, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsFor those that have played Fiescalation in MCC or other gun games in another popular shooter, Hot Swap should be fairly familiar. If not, it’s okay—we got you covered! Swap It Like It's Hot {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/b027063ffa72ac0ca31716b35bab65781d631c84.jpg Overall, this is a very straightforward and simple mode. It’s your team vs the enemy team and everyone has the same weapons and equipment. Yes, everyone. In other versions of this mode, you often find your weapons/loadouts advancing to the next tier after each kill but in Hot Swap, you’ll keep those loadouts for 30 seconds at a time. After that, the proverbial dice are rolled and everyone is gifted a new combo. Hone your skill and stay flexible – things can change on a dime. Here are the set loadouts you should be prepared to work with at any given moment: Primary Secondary Equipment M41 SPNKr Ravager Repulsor Energy Sword Gravity Hammer Shroud Screen S7 Sniper Rifle Skewer Grappleshot MLRS-2 Hydra Cindershot Repulsor CQS48 Bulldog Needler Grappleshot BR75 VK78 Commando Threat Sensor Shock Rifle Stalker Rifle Drop Wall Heatwave Fuel Rod SPNKr Thruster MA40 Assault Rifle M392 Bandit Drop Wall Mangler MA5K Avenger Quantum Translocator Plasma Pistol Mk50 Sidekick Thruster Disruptor Sentinel Beam Repair Field Oddball None Thruster While you may see a repeat loadout, it won’t happen until you’ve cycled through the entire list. Also if you are mid-grapple when things swap, you might find yourself saying, “wow I flew pretty good for a brick!” as your grapple disappears midway through. Good luck. You’ll be playing on a variety of current Arena maps that should be familiar but there is one new map to check out: Nemesis Credits: WAR, I am a Luxury, Certified Champ, Okom1 Bookmark {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/4bb524860284e9b0ef9d6c0065887e8e4b1897f4.jpg Focus on the enemy, don’t let the map’s edges become your nemesis. Hot Swap is available in matchmaking right now so jump in while it's hot and see what you get!March Playlist UpdateMar 7, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWhen Operation: Blue Team comes to Halo Infinite next week, it’ll include a hefty playlist update. We’ll be consolidating some things for Match Composer and adding some new experiences that we think you’ll be pleased with as well. Let’s get into things! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/9c1e52b591b834b925d063d46439cd39e35d72f2.jpg Match Composer As Halo Infinite has evolved, the Infinite team has worked hard to bring a ton of new experiences to the game: Husky Raid, Fiesta Castle Wars, Action Sack, Firefight, Infection, BTB Sentry Defense, and so many more. As a result, there are now a whole lotta options for you to choose from in the Match Composer. (The options are not quite infinite but pretty close!) We’ve monitored the data and seen what is being selected or searched for most often and we’ve been closely evaluating the health of the various playlists. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38365036/b100ac615b187445127cc55f9f7187e30997b0d9.jpg At the same time, we’ve also heard your feedback that some of the current Match Composer lists are a bit confusing and not as coherent as they could be. With this in mind, and with spring on the horizon, we’re taking this opportunity to do a bit of spring cleaning: specifically tightening up and re-arranging part of the Match Composer. Q&A With the Infinite Team There’s a lot coming with this update so we sat down with the Infinite team and chatted a bit about the upcoming changes. What are the ultimate goals for playlist health overall? The ultimate goal for all playlists is striking a balance between low match times and solid match quality with the least amount of skill discrepancy between the two teams as possible. We want players to go into matches to have fun and get in those matches fast so trying to balance the two is always a delicate dance. With Match Composer, players have more freedom and flexibility to choose how they play Halo matchmaking than ever before. We’re seeing players take advantage of that across the board which we love to see. The downside to the Match Composer, however, is that it’s entirely possible to choose too narrow of a search resulting in really long search times to find a match. What are some ways you go about ensuring players can get those “good matches” of short queues and teams with low skill discrepancy? We started by looking at all the playlists available to players today in the Match Composer and there are a lot! There are nine social playlists with over 100 modes across the various lists…28 in Rumble Pit alone. Even within a single playlist, there are many, many different ways for players to “silo” (aka create a search so narrow that the time to match is very long) themselves via their search parameters. We also took a look at the options across different playlists and have heard your feedback of, “This doesn’t make sense here, it should be over there.” The goal with this update is to reduce the number of silos by working to group like content with like. When we look at Action Sack, we agr...

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