In a major shakeup for the Halo Infinite community, The Forge Falcons — one of the game’s most creative and respected Forge teams — have officially announced their departure from the live-service shooter. Citing a “lack of support” from Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries), the team shared a lengthy statement outlining their decision and the frustrations that led to it.
A Creative Powerhouse Steps Away
The Forge Falcons made their mark on Halo Infinite by creating high-concept Forge experiences like:
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Inheritor, a battle royale mode within Halo Infinite
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Survive the Undead, inspired by Call of Duty: Zombies
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Helljumpers, which mimics the co-op chaos of Helldivers 2
These projects weren’t just popular among fans — they were featured by Xbox itself, included in seasonal updates, and widely promoted. Yet according to the team, Halo Studios never formally acknowledged or collaborated with them in a meaningful way.
A “One-Sided” Relationship
In a statement posted to Twitter, The Forge Falcons described their experience as “one-sided.” Despite their contributions being used for marketing and official promotions, they report receiving no creative input, support, or compensation.
“We never expected financial compensation,” the statement read. “But being used for promotion without even a sincere thank-you… left a bitter taste.”
The team also claimed that while Halo Studios credited Forgers in trailers and blog posts, this fell short of true collaboration — and that they weren’t alone. Other Forge creators have reportedly left the game for similar reasons.
Forge Mode: Still Powerful, But Underused?
Halo Infinite’s Forge mode launched in 2022 and was initially seen as a creative revival for the series. First introduced in Halo 3 (2007), Forge empowers players to build custom maps and game modes — many of which have helped Halo Infinite stay afloat amid slow official content updates.
But now, with high-profile teams like The Forge Falcons stepping away, fans worry that Forge’s momentum may be fading. For many, this signals deeper issues with Halo Studios’ creator relations, especially in a time when live-service games rely heavily on community involvement.
A Call for Better Support
The Forge Falcons’ exit shines a spotlight on what some view as an outdated approach to creator engagement. Modern games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Dreams actively support their creative communities with tools, communication, monetization, and long-term partnerships.
Without similar support, Halo Infinite risks losing the very content and creators that keep it alive.
The departure of The Forge Falcons isn’t just a loss for fans of custom modes — it’s a red flag for Halo Infinite’s creative ecosystem. If Halo Studios wants to keep Forge alive, it needs to go beyond blog mentions and trailer credits. It needs to show up for the creators who are still showing up for the game.