Sure thing, let’s dive into this in a way that feels like we’re chatting in your favorite coffee shop. Here goes:
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Listen up, folks. So, there’s this Forge creation team – they call themselves The Forge Falcons, right? And guess what? They’re saying goodbye to Halo Infinite. Yeah, I know, a bit of a shocker. They’ve been kind of a big deal in making cool stuff in the Forge mode, but now they’re stepping back. Why? A “lack of support,” they claim, from Halo Studios – formerly known as 343 Industries, if you remember.
Honestly, I stumbled upon Forge mode back in ’07 with Halo 3. Anyone else? It popped into Halo Infinite around late 2022. And let me tell you, it’s not just some throwaway feature. People really dig this thing. It’s a mapmaker, but not just any – it’s vast, packed with potential for all sorts of wild custom maps and gameplay modes. Some folks even got their creations tossed into official matchmaking.
But, yeah, while Halo Studios seemed to slow down on new map developments, guess who picked up the pace? Community creators, like the Falcons, kept us entertained with fresh content. If you’ve ever tried their Inheritor battle royale mode or the zombie-style “Survive the Undead,” you’d know what I’m talkin’ about. They even whipped up Helljumpers mode – a nod to Helldivers 2. But, here’s the twist – they’ve hardly received a nod or even a lil’ “thanks” from the devs.
Oh, speaking of disappointments, The Forge Falcons had a bit to say on Twitter. They described their relationship with Halo Studios as “one-sided.” Ouch, right? It’s like when you do all the group project work, and everyone else gets the A. They’ve supposedly been heavily featured in Xbox promotions but got zilch in terms of assistance or meaningful acknowledgment.
Now, let’s talk about their big pivot. They’re heading over to Fortnite and jumping on Epic Games’ Island Creator Program. Honestly, can you blame them? It seems like Epic’s offering a smoother ride for creators.
As of now, Halo Studios hasn’t really commented on the Falcons’ exit. But hey, the community seems pretty riled up, rooting for these creators, and calling for better recognition. And whispers are going around about Halo working on a potential remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. But that’s another story for another day.
So, what’s your take? Did I miss any juicy bits? Let’s hash it out.
