One of Halo Infinite's most acclaimed Forge creation teams, The Forge Falcons, has officially announced their departure from the live-service title. In a recent statement, the group cited "insufficient support" from developer Halo Studios (previously known as 343 Industries) as their primary reason for leaving. Known for crafting groundbreaking experiences within Halo Infinite's Forge editor, their exit represents a significant loss for the game's creative community.

Originally debuting in Halo 3 (2007), Forge mode arrived in Halo Infinite during late 2022 and quickly became integral to the FPS's live-service ecosystem. This robust map-building toolkit empowers players to design custom battlegrounds and gameplay variants, with many creations earning spots in official matchmaking rotations. As Halo Studios reduced development of new multiplayer maps over the past year, Forge creators like The Forge Falcons filled this content gap with innovative player-made experiences.

Among Halo Infinite's creative community, The Forge Falcons distinguished themselves through ambitious projects including:

• The Inheritor battle royale experience
• "Survive the Undead," a Call of Duty: Zombies-inspired mode
• A Helljumpers mode replicating Helldivers 2's cooperative chaos

Despite these high-profile contributions, the team recently revealed receiving minimal recognition or assistance from Halo Studios, ultimately leading to their decision to cease Halo Infinite projects.

Breakdown of The Forge Falcons' Relationship with Halo Studios

In a detailed Twitter thread, The Forge Falcons characterized their partnership with Halo Studios as fundamentally "one-sided." Key grievances included:

• Absence of creative collaboration
• Minimal technical support
• No compensation despite their work being featured in Halo Infinite's seasonal updates

While emphasizing they never sought financial payment, the team expressed frustration at having their creations leveraged for marketing without basic acknowledgments. Reports suggest other prominent Forge creators have departed for similar reasons, despite Halo Studios' practice of crediting builders in promotional materials.

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Looking forward, The Forge Falcons disclosed plans to transition to Fortnite's Unreal Engine ecosystem, attracted by Epic Games' structured Island Creator Program which offers clearer creator support and monetization pathways. While Halo Studios remains silent on the departure, the broader Halo community has rallied behind The Forge Falcons, calling for better recognition of creators maintaining engagement as developers focus on rumored projects like a potential Halo: Combat Evolved remake.