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File:HINF S4SandboxShowcase.jpg|A promotional render showing a multiplayer match on Forest.
File:HINF S4SandboxShowcase.jpg|A promotional render showing a multiplayer match on Forest.
File:HINF Forest TopTemple.png|A view of the temple.
File:HINF S4ForestHeader.jpg|A view of the forest and waterfalls, with the temple looming in the distance.
File:HINF ForestWaterfallsCaveView.png|The previous waterfalls as seen from a nearby cave.
File:HINF ForestRiver.png|The stream running through the ruins.
File:HINF ForestRiver.png|The stream running through the ruins.
File:HINF ForestRiverRuins.png|Another view of the ruins along the river.
File:HINF ForestRiverRuins.png|Another view of the ruins along the river.
File:HINF S4ForestHeader.jpg|A view of the forest and waterfalls, with the temple looming in the distance.
File:HINF ForestWaterfallsCaveView.png|The previous waterfalls as seen from a nearby cave.
File:HINF ForestCliffPath.png|A cliffside path on the edge of the map.
File:HINF ForestCliffPath.png|A cliffside path on the edge of the map.
File:HINF ForestCave.png|The interior of a cave on the map.
File:HINF ForestCave.png|The interior of a cave on the map.

Revision as of 13:52, July 11, 2024

Forest
A screenshot of Forest.
Map overview

Game:

Halo Infinite

Lore information

Location:

Heian[1]

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Rocks, ancient stone ruins, trees, dense foliage[2][3]

Recommended number of players:

8

Recommended gametype(s):

 
Dead secrets lie beneath the bridge.

Forest is an asymmetrical multiplayer arena map that was released with Halo Infinite's Season 04: Infection.[2][3][5]

Universe and lore

Forest is set on a cliffside forest on Heian, in and around the ruins of stone structures bearing clear elements of Forerunner architecture.[1] However, the location has ties to ancient human civilization as well.[4]

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:

  • Altar
  • Big River
  • Bridge Falls
  • Cavern
  • Cliffside
  • Jungle
  • Grotto
  • High Path
  • High Temple
  • Hollow Tree
  • Low Temple
  • Sanctuary
  • Shrine
  • Stumps
  • Worm Hole

Trivia

Players at the 2023 HCS Dallas event play Infection on Forest.
Players at the 2023 HCS Dallas event playing Infection on Forest for the first time.

Easter eggs

  • Several cave paintings and etchings can be found on the map.
    • A cave painting can be found depicting a stick figure of John-117 defending a herd of sheep from two wolves. The same cave painting can be found on Cliffhanger.
    • An etching of depicting a stick figure of John-117 chasing rabbits away from some carrots.
    • Several cave paintings and etchings featuring pigeons, a reoccurring easter egg on several maps.
      • A certain a cave painting can be found depicting nine total pigeons. Two of the pigeons, first seen on the map Cliffhanger, are rendered in the style of the Nazca Lines; the left pigeon features the symbol representing the mysterious organization SEELE from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, and the right pigeon wears a hard hat and a safety vest, referencing the pigeon-themed art on the map Streets. Two other pigeons in the group also wear a hard hat and safety vest. Another of the pigeons wears John-117's helmet, is holding an assault rifle, and is saying "hope," in reference to one of the overarching themes of Halo Infinite's campaign and marketing.

Gallery

Concept art

Screenshots

Easter eggs

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Forest
  3. ^ a b c d Twitter, John Junyshek (@Unyshek): "Our first game of Infection is underway! ☣️" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, MAPS OVERVIEW | SEASON 4 (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Twitter, Halo Esports (@HCS): "Head to the @Complexity booth to get hands-on with @Halo Infinite Season 4!" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]