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{{Game infobox
{{Game infobox
|name= ''Halo: Flashpoint''
|name= ''Halo: Flashpoint''
|image= [[File:HFP Logo.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:HFP Logo.png|150px]]<br>[[File:HFB BoxArt.png|300px]]
|developer= [[Wikipedia:Mantic Games|Mantic Games]]
|developer= [[Wikipedia:Mantic Games|Mantic Games]]
|publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]]
|publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]]
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|genre= [[Wikipedia:Tabletop gaming|Tabletop]] [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|wargaming]]
|genre= [[Wikipedia:Tabletop gaming|Tabletop]] [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|wargaming]]
}}
}}
'''''Halo: Flashpoint''''' is an upcoming tabletop strategy game produced by [[Wikipedia:Mantic Games|Mantic Games]] in conjunction with [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]]. The game is set for release in Fall [[2024]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Announce|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/halo-flashpoint-first-reveals/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=Halo: Flashpoint - First Reveals|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}} Unlike the previous ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles|Fleet Battles]]'' and ''[[Halo: Ground Command|Ground Command]]'' miniatures games, ''Flashpoint'' is focused on [[Spartan]] battles similar in nature to ''Halo'' multiplayer.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/on-the-12th-day-of-xmas-special-announcement/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=On the 12th Day of Christmas: Special Announcement|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}}
'''''Halo: Flashpoint''''' is an upcoming tabletop strategy game produced by [[Wikipedia:Mantic Games|Mantic Games]] in conjunction with [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]]. The game is set for release in Fall [[2024]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Announce|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/halo-flashpoint-first-reveals/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=Halo: Flashpoint - First Reveals|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}} Unlike the previous ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles|Fleet Battles]]'' and ''[[Halo: Ground Command|Ground Command]]'' miniatures games, ''Flashpoint'' is focused on [[Spartan]] and [[Sangheili|Elite]] battles similar in nature to ''Halo'' multiplayer.{{Ref/Site|Id=Tease|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/on-the-12th-day-of-xmas-special-announcement/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=On the 12th Day of Christmas: Special Announcement|D=03|M=03|Y=2024}}{{Ref/Site|Id=BOLS|URL=https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/03/halo-flashpoint-mantic-games-showcase-at-gama.html|Site=Bell of Lost Souls|Page=Halo: Flashpoint – Mantic Games Showcase At GAMA|D=08|M=03|Y=2024}}


The game will consist of pre-assembled plastic miniatures and pre-painted terrain for skirmish-scale wargaming.{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}}
==Official summmary==
{{Quote|The year is 2560.<br><br>Humanity was forced to the brink of extinction by the alien alliance known as the [[Covenant]], and even in victory many of our worlds were [[Glassing|glassed]] and left in ruins.<br><br>From the ashes of the [[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]] a new generation of super-soldiers has been trained in [[War Games]] simulations, pitting [[Spartan]] [[Fireteam]]s against an almost infinite combination of potential threats – including other Spartans.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.manticgames.com/news/what-is-halo-flashpoint/|Site=Mantic Games|Page=What is Halo: Flashpoint? - Video Preview|D=21|M=03|Y=2024}}}}
 
==Overview==
[[File:HFP Minis Battle.png|thumb|250px|A battle in-progress in ''Flashpoint''.]]
''Flashpoint'' is a skirmish-scale wargame with a focus on small teams and fast, easy to pick-up-and-play gameplay.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} The game is played on a 61x61cm (2x2ft) board designed to fit on most tables, with a high degree of emphasis on verticality. The terrain is constructed based on a cube grid, meaning that unlike other tabletop wargames, no tape measures are required to play. However, positioning is still a vital component of the game; height and cover play important roles in determining dice rolls and damage output.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=WhatIs|v-4X6MT61aM|Mantic Games|What Is Halo: Flashpoint? - The Tabletop Miniatures Game from Mantic Games|D=21|M=03|Y=2024}} Terrain is present in the form of pre-printed cardboard punch-out structures including things like barricades, [[List of UNSC crates|shipping crates]], and towers, to allow for a 3D playing field.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} In the expanded Spartan Edition of the game, the arena board and terrain pieces can be flipped to theme the map around either a UNSC hangar facility or an outdoor training yard.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}{{Ref/Site|Id=FPsite|URL=https://haloflashpoint.com/what-is-halo-flashpoint/|Site=Halo: Flashpoint|Page=What is Halo: Flashpoint?|D=22|M=03|Y=2024}}
 
Gameplay involves the use of D8 dice alongside some custom D6s.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} When attacking or defennding, the player rolls 3 D8s for the relevant stat, with additional die added depending on other factors such as if the attacker has high ground or if the defender is in cover. Each character has an individual stats card that list a Spartan's two weapons, a pickup slot, [[energy shielding]] value, and other specific stats/perks. Like in ''Halo'' FPS multiplayer, power weapons can be picked up on the map and equipped for a massive advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}  As per ''Halo'' multiplayer, upon death, a given character can be respawned back onto the field at one of a number of respawn points - albeit with reduced abilities.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}}
 
The game consists of preassembled plastic miniatures that can be manually painted, although the Spartan Edition box includes two teams in red and blue plastic by default to allow for easy play. Each miniature consists of a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] clad in one of the various [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|multiplayer armours]] available for use in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', each equipped with one of the weapons useable in ''Halo Infinite'' and given a dedicated stats card.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} In addition, [[Sangheili|Elites]] of the [[Banished]] will be added to the game at a later date.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}
 
Game modes available in ''Halo: Flashpoint'' include takes on a number of classic scenarios from ''Halo'' FPS multiplayer including [[Slayer]], [[Oddball]], [[Capture the Flag]], [[Strongholds]], and [[Stockpile]].{{Ref/Reuse|FPsite}}
 
===Development===
''Flashpoint'' was first teased at the start of 2024 in a cryptic announcement,{{Ref/Reuse|Tease}} followed by a full title reveal in March of that year.{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}} The game was later debuted at GAMA Expo with some prototype units showing off early box art and miniatures,{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} with a full reveal in Adepticon at the end of March. The Adepticon reveal coincided with a dedicated website launch for ''Flashpoint'' on March 22, 2024.{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}}


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5
|title-1=Characters|
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|title-2=Species|
|title-1=Species|
*[[Human]]
*[[Human]]
*[[Sangheili]]


|title-3=Organizations|
|title-2=Organizations|
*[[Banished]]
*[[Unified Earth Government]]
*[[Unified Earth Government]]
**[[United Nations Space Command]]
**[[United Nations Space Command]]
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****[[SPARTAN-IV program]]
****[[SPARTAN-IV program]]


|title-4=Locations|
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|title-3=Weapons|
;Covenant
*{{Pattern|Elutuzem|stalker rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}}
*{{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun}}
*[[Halbashi Workshop gravity hammer]]
*{{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}
*{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}}
*[[Sicatt Workshop shock rifle]]


|title-5=Events|
;Forerunner
*[[Cindershot]]


|title-6=Weapons|
;Human
*[[Combat knife]]
**TAC/Model 52 Navy Knife
**[[M11 combat knife]]
*[[BR75 battle rifle]]
*[[CQS48 Bulldog]]
*[[CQS48 Bulldog]]
*[[M392 DMR]]
*[[M392 DMR]]
*[[MA40 assault rifle]]
*[[MA40 assault rifle]]
*[[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]]
*[[VK78 Commando]]
*[[VK78 Commando]]


|title-7=Vehicles|
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|title-8=Technology and equipment|
|title-4=Technology and equipment|
;Covenant
*[[Sangheili harness]]
**[[Combat harness]]
;Human
*[[CBRN module]]
**MK17 MOD1 CBRN/KUZNETS
*[[MEDAUX Unit]] Type II
*[[Energy shielding]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]]
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]]
***[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir]]
***[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir]]
***[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir]]
***[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir]]
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII]]
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]
***[[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir]]
***[[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir]]
*Myesel Ammo Pouch
*[[TAC attachments]]
**TAC/Model 52 Navy [[Combat knife|Knife]]
**TAC/Paradise Rig
*[[UA attachments]]
**UA/M550D Halfplate
*[[War Games]]
*[[War Games]]
*Watsmil Ammo Pouch
}}
}}
==Editions==
At launch, ''Halo: Flashpoint'' will have two editions: '''Recon Edition''' and '''Spartan Edition'''.{{Ref/Reuse|BOLS}} Recon Edition is intended for players who may be new to tabletop wargaming, and comes with all of the basics needed to play a game of ''Halo: Flashpoint'' including 8 Spartan models (4 red, 4 blue), 10 weapon tokens, and a full suite of terrain and gameplay tokens.{{Ref/Site|Id=Recon|URL=https://haloflashpoint.com/products/recon-edition/|Site=Halo: Flashpoint|Page=Recon Edition|D=22|M=03|Y=2024}} The Spartan Edition is intended for more seasoned wargamers and ''Halo'' fans, consisting of 16 Spartan models (8 red, 8 blue), 4 Elite models, more terrain, more weapon cards, and more deluxe content.{{Ref/Reuse|WhatIs}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Spartan|URL=https://haloflashpoint.com/products/spartan-edition/|Site=Halo: Flashpoint|Page=Spartan Edition|D=22|M=03|Y=2024}}
<gallery>
File:HFP ReconEdition Box.png|Recon Edition box.
File:HFP ReconEdition Terrain.png|Recon Edition terrain.
File:HFP SpartanEdition Box.png|Spartan Edition box.
File:HFP SpartanEdition Terrain 1.png|Spartan Edition terrain.
File:HFP SpartanEdition Terrain 2.png|Spartan Edition alternate terrain.
</gallery>
The first batch of pre-orders for the game come bundled with a free miniature of [[John-117]] in his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] armour from ''Halo Infinite''. This model can also be purchased separately in an individual painting pack. Pre-orders are set to begin shipping in September 2024.{{Ref/Reuse|FPsite}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://haloflashpoint.com/faq/|Site=Halo: Flashpoint|Page=FAQ|D=22|M=03|Y=2024}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Recon Edition{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}} !! Spartan Edition{{Ref/Reuse|Spartan}}
|-
| [[File:HFP ReconEdition Contents.png|150px|center]] || [[File:HFP SpartanEdition Contents.png|150px|center]][[File:HFP SpartanEdition Contents Alt.png|150px|center]]
|-
|
*'''8x Spartan models (4 red, 4 blue)'''
*Rulebook
*Play mat
*Pre-coloured card terrain and tokens
*8x player/model cards
*2x reference cards
*12x D8 dice
*6x command dice
||
*'''16x Spartan models (8 red, 8 blue)'''
*'''4x Banished Elite models'''
*Rulebook
*Play mat
*Pre-coloured card terrain and tokens
*'''Deluxe 2-sided play board'''
*'''20x weapon cards'''
*'''Extra terrain and tokens'''
*'''3x reference cards'''
*12x D8 dice
*'''8x command dice'''
*'''Plastic 3D arena accessories'''
|-
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HFP FireteamMinis.png|A fireteam of Spartan miniatures.
File:HFP SpartanPaintedModels.png|A fireteam of Spartan miniatures.
File:HFP SpartanPaintedModels 2.png|A fireteam of Spartan miniatures.
File:HFP RedSpartanModels.png|A fireteam of Spartan miniatures.
File:HFP EliteModels.png|A full grouping of Elite Mercenaries.
File:HFP MasterChiefModel.png|The model of Master Chief.
File:HFP MasterChief Photo.png|A photo of the Master Chief model.
File:HFP SpartanMinis Purple Photo.png|Two Spartans.
File:HFP Spartan RedMarkVII.png|A red Spartan clad in Mark VII.
File:HFP Elites.png|A pair of [[Sangheili Mercenary]] miniatures.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
==External links==
*[https://haloflashpoint.com/ ''Halo: Flashpoint'' official website]


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