Okay, here goes nothing. So, there’s this group, The Forge Falcons, and they’ve been doing crazy creative stuff in Halo Infinite’s Forge mode. But now… surprise, surprise, they’re stepping back. Why? They say it’s ’cause of, like, zero support from Halo Studios (once known as 343 Industries). And honestly, it kinda stings. They crafted these mind-blowing maps and modes, but they’re packing up and leaving town.
Let’s rewind a bit. Remember 2007? Halo 3 debuts Forge mode. Fast forward to late 2022, and here we have Forge in Halo Infinite. It’s like this super rad tool that lets players whip up custom maps and game modes, some even making it into the official game matches. But, with Halo Studios kinda slow on new maps for a while, Forge and its creators stepped up big time to keep things fresh.
So, The Forge Falcons were like legends in this space. They came up with things like the Inheritor battle royale, a “Survive the Undead” mode (totally Zombies-like from CoD), and Helljumpers that vibe with Helldivers 2’s co-op madness. Their projects were pretty epic, to be honest. But despite all this, they said Halo Studios basically ghosted them — no shoutouts, nothing.
The Falcons took to Twitter, sharing a sorta detailed post about this one-sided affair. No creative nods, no real support, nada. Sure, they weren’t asking for cash, but what they did want was a simple pat on the back. And to top it off, Xbox was flaunting their work all over. Other creators? Some left too, facing the same blues. Halo Studios does throw credits in trailers, but for The Forge Falcons, it wasn’t cutting it.
Now, what’s the plan for these folks? They’re eyeing Unreal Engine for Fortnite’s world. Why not, right? Epic Games offers a more gratifying creator setup with its Island Creator Program. While Halo Studios has been quiet about this pivot, the broader community isn’t. They’re backing the Falcons, calling for proper appreciation and some kind of reward for keeping the game exciting while the developers work (maybe?) on the next big thing — rumors hint at a Halo: Combat Evolved remake.
And there you have it. The chaos, the drama, and this wild ride in the world of gaming creativity. Let’s see where The Forge Falcons soar next.
