Halo Infinite loses its most valuable players ever due to lack of studio support. The Forge Falcons, responsible for Halo Infinite’s maps and game modes, are leaving the game after receiving a lack of support and recognition from Halo Studios.

It’s been almost two decades since Bungie launched Forge Mode with Halo 3, a feature that was expanded in later entries and became central to the Halo Infinite community. The mode empowers fans to create their own maps and modes—since 2022, hundreds have contributed under 343 Industries.

Leading the way was the team known as The Forge Falcons, masterminds behind the acclaimed 24-player battle royale experience. Yet this legendary crew recently announced they’re leaving Halo Infinite for good, citing a chronic lack of support and acknowledgment from Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries). In their public statement, the Falcons called out the studio for never truly appreciating or celebrating their work.

The Falcons say their creations, no matter how popular or promoted, were never officially recognized. “Many incredible Forgers have quit working on Halo Infinite due to lack of support, and honestly, it’s a shame.” They emphasize that no one started out looking for payment; it was always about passion and community.

“The way the community is viewed and treated when it comes to creators needs some serious work to be a truly fun and rewarding experience. Right now, it feels completely one-sided. Without the Halo community’s support and camaraderie, who knows where Forge Mode would be today?” The Falcons have one last project left for Halo Infinite—already finished—but from now on, they’re focusing on new creations in Unreal Engine for Fortnite. “We hope future Forge tools, systems, and recognition improve because we genuinely love Halo, its fans, and the art of Forging.”

While Halo Studios occasionally credits community work in blogs and trailers, there’s no incentive system like Epic’s for Fortnite creators—so the Falcons are heading to greener pastures. Even so, they insist: this is not goodbye, just see you later.

“Forgers deserve better. It’s sad that in 2025, we still have to talk about this. We want to be informative and honest, not confrontational; these are simply our true feelings.”

Meanwhile, it’s been months since the studio announced Halo is moving to Unreal Engine 5. Phil Spencer just teased the “return of a classic” for 2026, so fans could see a new game—or even a remaster, if the rumors prove true.

Source: 3djuegos