The return of the Craig
Halo Infinite’sForge mode has only been out for a day as part of thewinter update, but fans have already created some seriously impressive stuff. Players have forged remakes of classic Halo maps and entirely new designs that give us a peek at what’s possible in the engine. If you’re unfamiliar, Forge is a long-time Halo feature that allows players to create and edit their own maps and modes, leading to some of the most fun experiences in the franchise. Let’s take a look at the community’s creativity.
Firstly, there’s the forged map 343 featured in the winter update trailer, Eternity from creator Paimon. This map features a beautiful paper-white tower floating in space on a bed of rocks. There’s an ethereal quality to this map that I love, but it’s also a great arena map for slayer matches. Its small size and tons of fall space make it an excellent arena for grapples as you zip around the structure.
It wouldn’t be Forge without some convincing remakes of classic maps.DarkMaiminghas created a take on Haven, an arena map fromHalo 4. The layout is entirely accurate, and with enough lighting adjustments I’d be convinced this is a 343-developed map.
This#Forgecreation by@darkmaimingmay seem most familiar to Reclaimers with tenure! Chargearound, a remake of Haven from Halo 4, is now available and supports Slayer, Oddball, and CTF! You MUST play this, Reclaimer!https://t.co/BbFPWTuQ0dpic.twitter.com/dti4JZkwIu
Of course, Halo’s wacky physics have always been the star of the show, and Infinite’s Forge takes full advantage of that. Xbox user Maskedcrabgo created a mode that allows you to play Jenga with the flyable alien airships. A map calledAvalanche Hillshoots giant snowballs down on you as you attempt to dodge them.
In April,community members expressed their frustrationat the lack of classic Halo modes like Infection, a mode that has the Flood zombies hunting down and turning other spartans into ugly parasitic monsters. That mode is still missing from Infinite in an official capacity, but players have edited the game’s rulesets to create their own version of Infection in Forge. I’m sure other fan favourite modes will see their return through Forge before 343 gets the chance to add them.
343 created a Craig light in Halo Infinite Forge lmao#HaloInfinite#Forgepic.twitter.com/5kbYD9PHdn
This is all just a glimpse at what Forge is capable of. The mode has been in closed beta for a while, so we’ve seen what players can do with the extra time. Creator Red Nomster, for example, created areplica of Andy’s roomfrom Toy Story that looks like it was ripped straight out of the film. It’s fully equipped with custom wallpaper and assets for Mr. Potato Head and Slinky Dog. Red Nomster has also made an impressively accurate version ofKakariko Village from Zelda, and afully playable 2D gameon Infinite’s decorative arcade cabinets. I can’t wait to discover maps like this in the coming weeks and months.
