Editing Cliffhanger

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{{Disambig header|the multiplayer map|the medal|Cliffhanger (medal)}}
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|image=[[File:HINF Cliffhanger.png|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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*[[King of the Hill]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}}
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{{Article quote|High altitude. Highly classified.}}

'''Cliffhanger''' is a [[multiplayer]] arena map that was included in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s [[Season 03: Echoes Within]].{{Ref/YouTube|Id=YTSept22Update|Ramqlt7vxJ8|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Update - September 2022|D=21|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/YouTube|Id=S3LaunchTrailer|a3K-SCCkWBQ|HALO|Season 3: Echoes Within Launch Trailer <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo Infinite|D=24|M=02|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}}

==Universe and lore==
Cliffhanger is set in and around the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Ilex Facility|Ilex Facility]],{{Ref/Reuse|S3Intel}} a [[Wikipedia:Black site|black site]] atop an ice-covered mountain on an unknown [[planet]].{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} This ONI facility was established as early as [[2555]] with the launch of the [[Zeta Halo project]] and it is dedicated to the study and analysis of [[UNSC]] findings brought back from [[Installation 07]]. Particular attention has been invested in attempting to reverse engineer [[Forerunner]] architectural structures, as well as construction and [[Reformation|remediation]] techniques utilized within the species various facilities. However, in order to replicate such systems, it would require immense amounts of power and creative solutions on an equally immense scale.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEchoes|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-echoes-with-dinh|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Echoes With-Dinh|D=24|M=03|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3Intel}}

==Overview==
===Layout===
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===Callouts===
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's [[heads-up display]] during gameplay:
*'''Cliffside Trail'''
*'''Platform'''
*'''Antenna'''
*'''Deck'''
*'''Pipes'''
*'''Hex Roof'''
*'''Horseshoe'''
*'''Enclave'''
*'''Icicles'''
*'''Tanks'''
*'''Hex Basement'''
*'''Radiator'''
*'''Sanctuary'''
*'''Creek'''
*'''Red Hallway'''

==Production notes==
*Biome diversity was a major consideration for the art team when designing Cliffhanger. The team wanted it to feel different from other maps based around human structures.{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}}
*Cliffhanger was first designed with zone control modes like [[King of the Hill]] and [[Strongholds]] in mind, which led the design team to ensure that each "zone" has a unique look and feel.{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} Another goal when designing the map was the emphasis of environmental control and ownership of power positions.{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}

==Easter eggs==
*Several cave paintings can be found on the map.
**In the tunnel between Tanks and Radiator, a cave painting can be found depicting a stick figure of [[John-117]] defending a herd of sheep from two wolves.
**At Cliffside Trail across from the power weapon spawn pad, a cave painting can be found depicting two pigeons rendered in the style of the [[Wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]]. The left pigeon features the symbol representing the mysterious organization [[Evangelion:SEELE|SEELE]] from the ''[[Wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' franchise, possibly intending to draw connections between SEELE and ONI. The right pigeon wears a hard hat and a safety vest, referencing the pigeon-themed art on the map [[Streets]].
***In one of the concept arts for Cliffhanger, it shows one of the pigeons screaming "Zenkoku na tenshi no you ni", this being the first line of "Zankoku na Tenshi no These" ("A Cruel Angel's Thesis"), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s theme song.
*On the ledge with the sleeping bag on Cliffside Trail, [[Wikipedia:Pixel art|pixel art]] of a pigeon wearing a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet can be found. This pixel art was [[:File:HINF Concept StreetsPigeon.jpg|originally created]] for the map Streets.
*At the top of the central spire, there is a [[Wikipedia:Weather vane|weather vane]] in the shape of a rooster.

==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HINF Cliffhanger Explorations Concept 1.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF Cliffhanger Explorations Concept 2.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF Cliffhanger Explorations Concept 3.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF Cliffhanger Explorations Concept 4.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerStudy.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF Cliffhanger ONIAtmosphericTower Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the ONI atmospheric tower.
File:HINF Cliffhanger ONIAtmosphericTower Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the ONI atmospheric tower.
File:HINF Cliffhanger ONIAtmosphericTower Concept 3.jpg|Concept art for the ONI atmospheric tower, envisioned by concept artist [[:Category:Images by Sergey Snegirev|Sergey Snegirev]] as a large lightning rod/ capacitor.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/39wqLA|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Infinite S03 - Cliffhanger MP map concepts|D=06|M=05|Y=2023}}
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire1.jpg|Concept art of the central spire structure.
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire2.jpg|More concept art of the central spire.
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire3.jpg|More concept art of the central spire.
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerPaintings.jpg|Concept art of cave paintings on Cliffhanger.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF MountainMap.png|A view of the central structure of Cliffhanger.
File:HINF CliffhangerCenter.png|A view of the roof of the central structure.
File:HINF CliffhangerRoof.jpg|Another view of the central roof.
File:HINF CliffhangerSidePlat.png|A view of a side platform on the map.
File:HINF CliffhangerCannon.png|One of the [[man cannon]]s on the map.
File:HINF CliffhangerStructure.png|The structure that the man cannon leads to.
File:HINF CliffhangerONIHall.png|A hallway bearing the ONI logo.
File:HINF CliffhangerBirdseye.png|A bird's eye view of a large portion of the map.
File:HINF CliffhangerMatch.jpg|A multiplayer match on Cliffhanger.
File:HINF CliffhangerFight.png|[[Spartan-IV|Spartan]]s in combat on Cliffhanger.
File:HINF-CliffhangerGungoose.jpg|A Gungoose on Cliffhanger.
File:HINF CliffhangerFull.png|A view of Cliffhanger from a distance.
</gallery>
===Easter eggs===
<gallery>
File:HINF ShepherdChief.png|The cave painting of John-117 defending a herd of sheep from two wolves.
File:HINF NazcaPigeons.png|The cave painting of pigeons in the style of the Nazca Lines; one features the logo of SEELE from ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' and the other wears construction gear.
File:HINF ChiefPigeon.png|The pixel art of a pigeon wearing a MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet.
File:HINF CliffhangerWeatherVane.png|The weather vane atop the map's central spire.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer maps]]