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Forest is a multiplayer arena map that will be included with Halo Infinite's Season 04: Infection.[1][2][4]
Universe and lore
Forest is set around ancient stone structures within forest on Heian, a planet first depicted in Halo Legends' The Babysitter.[5] The location has ties to both the Forerunners and Ancestors.[3]
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:
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Trivia
- Forest was first shown on June 3, 2023 at the 2023 HCS Dallas Global Invitational tournament, where it (and Halo Infinite's new Infection mode) could be played by visitors at the Complexity Gaming booth.[2][4]
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.
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Players at the 2023 HCS Dallas event playing Infection on Forest for the first time.
A promotional render showing a multiplayer match on Forest.
The stream running through the ruins.
Another view of the ruins along the river.
A view of the forest and waterfalls, with the temple looming in the distance.
The previous waterfalls as seen from a nearby cave.
A cliffside path on the edge of the map.
The interior of a cave on the map.
A large hollowed-out tree seen from the entrance to a cave.
The interior of the hollow tree.
A central raised platform on Forest.
A nest with two large eggs overlooking the stream.
The temple that can be seen in the distance.
A multiplayer match on Forest.
Easter eggs
The cave painting of John-117 defending a herd of sheep from two wolves.
The etching of John-117 defending carrots from some rabbits.
The cave painting featuring various styles of pigeons.
Sources
- ^ a b c Twitter, Alex Wakeford (@haruspis): "Great to see the excitement and love for Forest when Season 4 of Halo Infinite drops in just over two weeks. It's definitely one of my favourites. Quick little lore teaser: this map is not set on a Halo ring. It's on a known planet. 😉" (Retrieved on Jun 4, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d Twitter, John Junyshek (@Unyshek): "Our first game of Infection is underway! ☣️" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, MAPS OVERVIEW | SEASON 4 (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2023) [archive]
- ^ 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]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]