The Many Maps of May
This week we're mixing things up a bit. We're coming at you with four unique map spotlights to showcase just a taste of all the maps that have popped up over the past week. Formany, summer break is on the horizon and that means more time to Forge and more time for customs. Why not get a jump start on the competition? Let's hop on in.
Announcements
Let Your Voice Be Heard
343 announced that they are looking to make changes to the Breakout playlist and YOU get to help. There is a poll on Twitter where you can vote for your prefered variation of Breakout. What are you waiting for? Go exercise your democratic rights! Poll Here
No School Like the Old School
343 announced that a community fueled, classic settings playlist is in the works and will feature community made remakes of old Halo maps. It goes without saying that people are pretty thrilled. If there was ever a time to bust out those old remakes or hammer out new ones, now is the time.
Community Monitor
Everyday more and more awesome content gets created and it’s amazing what the community can do! Let’s take some time to highlight some of the latest and greatest from the past week.
NOTE: ALL CONTENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED BY CLICKING THE CORRESPONDING IMAGE
Pyromancer by Portaleer
The master of Promethean design returns from his Forerunner hiatus with his new map, Pyromancer. The artistic design on this map is stellar. This 2v2 map feels as though it was pulled straight from campaign but don't get too distracted! You'll still have to worry about winning the match.
Outpost by Pwn Jones
Remember The Pit? Remember Sanctuary? Did you ever think you'd see a fusion between the two? Well that is what's delivered in Outpost. Pwn Jones has recreated the Halo 2 classic in the thematic setting of The Pit from Halo 3. This overload of nostalgia is beautiful and is so well done, it begs the question; was Sanctuary always supposed to look like this?
Storm Veil by Mr Deliciousman
DeliciousMan delivers once again in his newest map, Storm Veil. this awesome 4v4 map is done in a completely original thematic setting developed by DeliciousMan himself. This strange alien world has it all; everything from unique architecture, strange natural formations and even foreign spacecraft that hover ominously about the map. It doesn't stop there though. This map's unrestrictive layout allows for fluid play and diverse interactions.
Arcanum by MultiLockOn & A3LeggedGoat
While we're on the topic of unique thematic settings, let's tackle Arcanum. This 2v2 map is set in a dark, mysterious environment that looks as though it is ripped straight from a different title! Rest assured, this stellar map is 100% home grown by Multi and Goat both to deliver an impactful and unique experience each time you play it.
Community Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVKNcjUTEc
The Gravemind Community - TGC Act 1 The CDC :viral:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7uRujgfm3w
Brusky0086 - Halo 5 Custom Games: Nintendo Maps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWHEdG6FI_w
Comedy Aerosol - Halo 5 Custom Game - Flushing Toilet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vj8boOV4Ws
Forge Labs - Halo 5 Game Night - Zombies on a Plane
Custom Lobbies
Every week there are customs lobbies held by a variety of people for a variety of different purposes. Wanna get your maps played or just play some maps? Check out the schedule! Note: Times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Sunday:
11:59pm - Sunday Night Screams :viral: - Brusky0086
Monday:
8:00pm - Duke After Dark (4v4) - Duke of Mearl
11:00pm - The iForge Experience (4-16) - Brusky0086, Hosted Monday - Friday
Wednesday:
9:00pm - Krusher Wednesdays (2-16) - STRAY morais
Thursday:
8:00pm - The Thursday Thirteen (2-16) - Ascend Hyperion
Friday:
8:45pm - Forged Friday (2-16) - Max Extra
Saturday:
3:00pm - Corn’s Corny Customs (4v4 and Exterm) - ImDahUnicorn
End Note
And so concludes another weekly update. Remember, the "Clip/Pic of the Week" section is open to submissions. Just include submissions in the comments below. Be sure to include your gamertag, a title for your submission and a viable link to the content. If you have awesome Prefabs, don't be afraid to share them! You might just see them in the next Weekly Update! Until the next time, see you later!