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The Forge Falcons are out. Yeah, you heard that right. One of those top-tier teams crafting wild experiences with Halo Infinite’s Forge mode—decided to throw in the towel. Apparently, they’ve had it with the so-called “support” from Halo Studios, or should I say, the artist formerly known as 343 Industries. It’s like they hit a wall made of frustration and lack of backing, and they’ve chosen to walk away. Ouch, right?
Now, let’s roll back the clock a bit. Forge mode first crash-landed with Halo 3 back in 2007, but it didn’t strut into Halo Infinite until late 2022. And boom, it became every player’s virtual sandbox paradise. You basically have this mega-powerful mapmaker letting you draft all kinds of mad custom maps and game modes. Well, when Halo Studios slowed their roll on spinning out new maps—because what’s time, anyway—the community creators cranked up the heat. Bless them.
So, amid all these creative powerhouses, The Forge Falcons soared pretty high. They pulled off some high-octane Halo Infinite projects like that Inheritor battle royale mode, a wild take on Call of Duty: Zombies called “Survive the Undead,” and Helljumpers—channeling the shared chaos from Helldivers 2. Honestly, these folks were on fire. But here’s the kicker—they got zilch support from Halo Studios. Talk about a one-sided relationship. The irony that their work was all over Xbox promotions, yet no shout-out from the home team. Like, what’s up with that?
Anyway—oh wait, let me backtrack—where was I? Yeah, those Falcons got sick of being the unthanked heroes. They posted this epic saga on Twitter laying out their side of the story. Creative input? Nah. Assistance? Nada. Compensation? Couldn’t be found. Even as their stuff was all over Halo Infinite’s updates, they were left holding an empty bag. Others have jumped ship for similar reasons, it seems. Sure, Halo Studios gives occasional nods in blog posts or whatever, but The Forge Falcons—rightfully—wanted more. Who wouldn’t?
So, what’s next on their radar, you ask? They’re off to dive into Unreal Engine for Fortnite. Apparently, Epic Games knows how to treat its creators right—offering this structured Island Creator Program. Sounds like a win-win.
Halo Studios? They’ve kept mum on this Falcon farewell. But the broader community—they’re rallying behind these creators, pushing back for proper recognition and even compensation for keeping the wheels turning while everything else might be heading toward a Halo: Combat Evolved remake. Maybe. Or not. We’ll see.
Somehow, amidst all this chaos and commotion, it sounds like the feathers are ruffled, and The Forge Falcons are finding new skies. So—hey, gaming world—keep your eyes peeled.
