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Halo 5: Forge

For years, Halo’s “Forge” mode on console has empowered Halo fans to create new maps and game modes that have changed the way people play and experience Halo. The level editor is responsible for legendary…

8 September 2016

Halo 5: Forge is a shooter developed by 343 Industries, released 8 September 2016 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Halo 5: Forge is

Halo 5: Forge is a shooter game developed by 343 Industries and released in 2016. It was published by Microsoft Studios. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Proprietary Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

For years, Halo’s “Forge” mode on console has empowered Halo fans to create new maps and game modes that have changed the way people play and experience Halo. The level editor is responsible for legendary community-created classics such as Grifball and new favorites like Flapjack Frenzy and Ground Pound Arena. With Halo 5: Forge, the entire Forge experience from Halo 5: Guardians comes to Windows 10, with support for mouse and keyboard, the ability to host and play custom matches for up to 16 players, and a new content browser that spans platforms. Download new levels from the Forge community created on either Windows 10 or Xbox One. Customize existing maps or create your own from scratch…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, sandbox and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 16 players online. Local play supports 1 players.

Where it sits in the Halo series

Halo 5: Forge is the 40th of 55 entries we hold in the Halo series. It arrived 10 months after Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Edition. The next entry was Halo Wars: Definitive Edition in 2016.

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What it launched against

Halo 5: Forge launched on 8 September 2016, within three weeks of Persona 5, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition.

Released around the same time: Persona 5, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Halo 5: Forge — frequently asked questions

When did Halo 5: Forge come out?
Halo 5: Forge was released on 8 September 2016 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Halo 5: Forge have multiplayer?
Yes. Halo 5: Forge supports multiplayer for up to 16 players online.

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