Catalyst
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Location: |
Abandoned Forerunner edifice[1] |
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Terrain: |
Forerunner structures |
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Recommended number of players: |
8 |
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| “ | Spent shells rain like water in this ancient sanctuary. | ” |
Catalyst is a multiplayer map that debuted in Halo Infinite during Season 02: Lone Wolves.
Universe and lore
Catalyst is set within a cliffside Forerunner structure on an unknown planet. Aggressor Sentinels can be seen flying through the lower portions of the structure.
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Overview
Catalyst is a symmetrical Arena map set in an ancient Forerunner sanctuary showing signs of being reclaimed by nature. The two teams' bases are relatively small and separated from the center of the map by compact hallways, which contrasts with the central area's long sightlines and high degree of verticality.
Layout
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Callouts
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Production Notes
Catalyst was created with the intention of expanding the number of Capture the Flag maps available in Halo Infinite, though it was also the first map that Land Grab was implemented and tested on. The Halo 3 multiplayer map Epitaph was cited as the primary inspiration for this map's architectural style.[2]
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Concept art
Early concept exploration of Catalyst.
More early concept exploration of Catalyst.
Concept exploration of Catalyst.
More concept exploration of Catalyst.
More concept exploration of Catalyst.
Concept exploration of the cave ceiling of the map.
Concept art of the map's vaulted walls.
More concept art of the map's vaulted walls, nearing its final depiction.
Concept art of wall details.
Concept art of ramp and wall details.
Concept art of another ramp.
Concept art of the details around the catwalk doorways.
Concept art of floor details.
More concept art of floor details.
More concept art of floor details.
Concept paintover of floor details.
Concept art of accent details.
Concept art of a corner of the map.
Concept art of another corner.
Concept art of the platforms adjacent the center light bridge.
Concept art of a spawn platform.
Concept art of the walls at a spawn platform.
Finalized concept art of a walkway on Catalyst.
Finalized concept art of a corridor on the map.
Screenshots
An upper area on Catalyst.
A hallway in the structure.
A room looking out to the exterior.
Two Spartans fighting on Catalyst.
Spartans in a lower area on a map.
A Spartan looking into an area with waterfalls.
Two Spartans participating in a zone-based gamemode on Catalyst.
Sources
- ^ YouTube - HALO, Halo Infinite - Catalyst & Breaker – Season 2 Map Previews (Retrieved on Apr 15, 2022)
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Season 2 Map Previews: Catalyst and Breaker (Retrieved on Apr 14, 2022) [archive]
