The upcoming Winter Update for Halo Infinite promises many things, including the all-new Forge mode beta.Halo@HaloYou've got questions about the Forge Beta, and we've got answers!Hit up the Forge Beta FAQ to learn more—from adding community maps to matchmaking, future feature additions (like water and campaign AI), design palette expansions, and more.🛠️ aka.ms/ForgeBetaFAQ41764You've got questions about the Forge Beta, and we've got answers!Hit up the Forge Beta FAQ to learn more—from adding community maps to matchmaking, future feature additions (like water and campaign AI), design palette expansions, and more.🛠️ aka.ms/ForgeBetaFAQ https://t.co/FOUZGXRy3NThe title returns after a long hiatus to deliver on its initial promises, including gameplay balances, multiplayer changes, and weapon balance adjustments.What's new in Halo Infinite's Forge mode?This mode has many new features and improvements over Halo 5: Forge:Object ScalingMenu wheel for extra actionsUndo a previous editRedo a previous editCustomization of effects and sun color, along with the time of the dayTriggering a sequence of events from the node graphSet objects as static or dynamicCast player-determined lights on objectsA Heatmap for light and shadows to assess the performanceRemoval of the ability to bake light.Bot supportAddition of a test mode for scriptsAmbient audio options with various effectsSix base canvas maps at launchCo-Forge with friendsPublish and explore maps from other players in the Community tabHalo Infinite's Forge BasicsBuildingLighting and AudioFile Sharing and CanvasesScripting and BotsForge mode in Halo Infinite launches on November 8Forge mode beta releases as a part of the Winter Update for the title on November 8 across PC, Xbox One, and Series X/S. Players can start tinkering with the Forge tool as soon as the update is live.What is the Forge mode in Halo Infinite?Initially released for Halo 3, Forge is a unique game mode that allows players to create and design their multiplayer maps. These maps can, in turn, be shared among the community as custom games.The mode features a great degree of control. Various sections of the map, such as enemy placement and item drops, can be modified to put a unique spin on the map.The latest iteration of the Forge mode from Halo Infinite boasts several new features and an overall improvement over the Halo 5 Forge.Reception and legacyForge received critical acclaim upon release in Halo 3. It was trendy, spawned a series of custom-made maps, and has become a mainstay of the franchise. With the Winter Update, Forge looks more expansive than ever.For the upcoming Winter Update, two multiplayer maps have been designed entirely in Forge - Argyle and Detachment.A return to form?Despite an initially strong start, the title stumbled into mediocrity soon after launch. To make matters worse, Season 2 was met with a lukewarm response after the disastrous Season 1 wrapped up.An overall lack of content has hurt the game, with the game having only two major map releases since launch.A harsh XP system for grinding the battle pass also turned off players from the game. Numerous bugs and server issues were also persistent.Developers 343 Industries have since acknowledged these issues and are hoping to put Halo back into full swing and hopefully regain the lost community after the release of the expansive Winter Update.Halo Infinite launched on November 15, 2021, for the PC, Xbox One, and Series X/S as a cross-generation title. It is also available to play via Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service.