Halo Infinite Revives Classic Halo 3 Maps for Nostalgic Battles
▼ Summary
– Halo Infinite reintroduced Grifball and classic Halo 3 maps in a nostalgic update, including fan-favorite locations like The Pit and Guardian.
– The Delta Arena: Halo 3 Legacy Playlist features 11 remade maps, with Halo 2’s Ivory Tower also added via Forge.
– Gameplay adjustments for the event include disabled sprint/clamber, restored friendly collision, and modified starting weapons.
– The limited-time event runs until July 8, following recent additions like Firefight Classic and the Mutilator weapon.
– Halo Studios plans future games using Unreal Engine 5, with a potential 2026 release for Xbox’s 25th anniversary, but no current titles are scheduled.
Halo Infinite has reignited the passion of longtime fans by reintroducing iconic battlefields from Halo 3 in a special limited-time playlist. The latest update transports players back to 2007 with meticulously recreated versions of beloved maps, delivering an authentic throwback experience. This nostalgic trip includes classics like The Pit, Guardian, and High Ground, all designed to evoke the same intensity and strategy that defined the original encounters.
The Delta Arena: Halo 3 Legacy Playlist strips away modern movement mechanics, disabling sprint and clamber while restoring classic gameplay elements like friendly player collision. Players will also notice adjusted jump heights and standardized starting weapons, either the MA5K Avenger or BR75 Battle Rifle, to mirror the feel of the original matches. Alongside these Halo 3 maps, Halo 2’s Ivory Tower makes a surprise return, rebuilt in Halo Infinite’s Forge mode for added variety.
This blast from the past won’t last forever, with the playlist available only until July 8. The update follows other recent nods to franchise history, including the revival of Firefight Classic and the introduction of the chaotic Mutilator weapon.
Looking ahead, 343 Industries has hinted at ambitious plans for the series, confirming a shift to Unreal Engine 5 for future Halo titles. During Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, Phil Spencer teased a potential 2026 release to coincide with Xbox’s 25th anniversary, though no concrete details have surfaced yet. For now, fans can relive the glory days by diving into these remastered battlegrounds before they vanish once more.
(Source: Game Spot)
