Forest
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Forest is an asymmetrical multiplayer arena map that was released with Halo Infinite's Season 04: Infection.[2][3][5]
Universe and lore[edit]
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[edit]
Layout[edit]
Forest is an asymmetrical arena map, its layout consisting of winding paths through tunnels, around trees, over rivers, and through structures.[2] With its moderate level of verticality and asymmetrical layout, the map is designed to work best with asymmetrical modes such as Strongholds and Infection.[4]
Callouts[edit]
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[edit]
- 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.[3][5]
Easter eggs[edit]
- 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[edit]
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Concept art[edit]
Early concept exploration of Forest.
More early concept exploration of Forest.
Concept exploration of the map's skybox.
Concept art of the distant temple in Forest's skybox.
More concept art of the distant temple.
More concept art of the distant temple.
Various concepts of the distant temple.
Concept art of the temple above the map.
Concept art of the hollow tree.
More concept art of the hollow tree.
More concept art of the hollow tree.
Nearly finalized concept art of the hollow tree.
Concept art of the hollow tree's interior.
More concept art of the hollow tree's interior and adjacent tree bridge.
Concept art of the hollow tree and adjacent pond.
More concept art of the hollow tree and pond.
Concept art of the cliffside path.
Concept art of the platform leading to the altar.
More concept art of the platform leading to the altar.
Concept art of the altar.
More concept art of the altar.
Concept art of the bridge connecting the altar platforms.
Finalized concept art of the altar.
Concept art of the shrine.
More concept art of the shrine.
Concept art of the cliffside path leading to the shrine.
Concept exploration of the fallen tree.
Concept art of the fallen tree.
Concept art of the path leading to the fallen tree.
Concept art of the upper floor of the temple.
More concept art of the temple's upper floor.
Concept art of the upper ledge on the exterior of the temple.
Concept art of the waterfall at the front of the temple.
Concept art of the lower floor of the temple.
More concept art of the temple's lower floor.
Concept art of the gravity lift.
Concept art of details on the gravity lift shaft.
Concept art of the exterior of the temple at the upstream end of the river.
Concept art of the ramp leading down into the river.
Concept art of the riverbed.
Concept art of the broken bridge over the river.
Concept art of the bridge at the waterfall.
Concept art of the cave.
More concept art of the cave.
More concept art of the cave.
Concept art of the central sanctuary.
More concept art of the sanctuary.
More concept art of the sanctuary.
Concept art of another broken bridge at the sanctuary.
Concept art of rock details on the map.
Concept art of the map's terrain.
More concept art of the map's terrain.
More concept art of the map's terrain.
More concept art of the map's terrain.
Screenshots[edit]
A promotional render showing a multiplayer match on Forest.
A view of the temple.
A view of the forest and waterfalls, with the temple looming in the distance.
The previous waterfalls as seen from a nearby cave.
The stream running through the ruins.
Another view of the ruins along the river.
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.
A player wins a game of Infection on Forest.
Easter eggs[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Forest
- ^ a b c d Twitter, John Junyshek (@Unyshek): "Our first game of Infection is underway! ☣️" (Retrieved on Jun 3, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c 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]
