What to expect from the Forge mode in Halo Infinite

The upcoming Winter Update for Halo Infinite promises many things, including the all-new Forge mode beta.

The title returns after a long hiatus to deliver on its initial promises, including gameplay balances, multiplayer changes, and weapon balance adjustments.

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What's new in Halo Infinite's Forge mode?

This mode has many new features and improvements over Halo 5: Forge:

• Object Scaling
• Menu wheel for extra actions
• Undo a previous edit
• Redo a previous edit
• Customization of effects and sun color, along with the time of the day
• Triggering a sequence of events from the node graph
• Set objects as static or dynamic
• Cast player-determined lights on objects
• A Heatmap for light and shadows to assess the performance
• Removal of the ability to bake light.
• Bot support
• Addition of a test mode for scripts
• Ambient audio options with various effects
• Six base canvas maps at launch
• Co-Forge with friends
• Publish and explore maps from other players in the Community tab

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Halo Infinite's Forge Basics

• Building

• Lighting and Audio

• File Sharing and Canvases

• Scripting and Bots

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Forge mode in Halo Infinite launches on November 8

Forge 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.

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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.

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Reception and legacy

Forge 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.

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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.