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So, guess what? The Forge Falcons, one of those iconic teams that breathe life into Halo Infinite’s Forge mode—yeah, they’re stepping away. Apparently, Halo Studios (once known as 343 Industries) didn’t give them the love or support they deserved. I mean, these folks are basically legends for their Forge creations, and now? It’s like a punch to the guts for us die-hard fans.
Forge has been around since Halo 3, introduced in 2007 (seems like ages ago, right?). Fast forward to 2022, and Halo Infinite players are all over it, crafting maps that even make it into official matchmaking and promos. These player-created wonders have been filling in the gaps left by Halo Studios’ slow map rollouts. Funny how that works—fans creating what the creators can’t keep up with.
The Forge Falcons, though—talk about game-changers. They’ve churned out iconic projects: the Inheritor battle royale, a riff on Call of Duty’s Zombies called “Survive the Undead,” and that Helljumpers mode that feels like pure Helldivers 2 chaos. Instead of getting champagne and confetti, what did they get? Practically nada from Halo Studios. So, understandably, they packed their bags.
Oh, and on Twitter—yeah, yeah, I know, but bear with me—they dropped this long message about the “one-sided” relationship they had with Halo Studios. Zero creative freedom, little to no help, and forget about compensation. Sure, they weren’t asking for cash, but not even a heartfelt thank-you? That’s rough. And it seems they’re not alone; others are leaving too. Halo Studios might give a shout-out here and there, but it’s like complimenting your dog for sitting. Whoa. That was a bit harsh—but you get my point, right?
Now, the Falcons are fluttering over to Fortnite and Unreal Engine. They’ve had it with the lack of acknowledgment. Fortnite’s got this Island Creator Program thingy that actually gives something back to creators. Halo Studios? Still silent on the Falcons’ exit, but the community is rallying. We’re talking lots of noise. They want proper credit and support for the creators who keep the game alive while the devs tinker with their next big thing—could be a Halo remake, who knows.
Anyway—back to what I was saying… or maybe I was done. Either way, here’s hoping Halo Studios notices before it’s too late, right?
