The yr is 2007. You’ve made it via one other lengthy day, you get residence, throw your bag on the ground, and push the massive round ‘on’ button in your Xbox 360. It’s lastly time. As this iconic yr commanded, you’re able to kick it with the crew, play some Halo, and revel in an ice-cold Mtn Dew Recreation Gas.
This team-up is considered one of the legendary campaigns of all time. And simply over 15 years later, Recreation Gas is making the final word comeback. First launched with Halo 3, the long-lasting beverage is again, in collaboration with Halo Infinite. We’ve acquired the lowdown on what to anticipate, from collectable merchandise, unique Halo Infinite in-game rewards, to new and nostalgic methods to play in-game, all to rejoice the relaunch of the unique Halo 3 Recreation Gas taste, Citrus Cherry.
We’re additionally bringing you an inside take a look at Important Dewpoint, a brand-new Mtn Dew-themed multiplayer map coming to Halo Infinite as a part of the Halo 3 Refueled playlist, the place followers will even be capable of relive seven traditional Halo 3 maps recreated in Forge mode. It’s the final word nostalgia journey for Halo gamers previous and new, so let’s discover out extra.
The Important Dewpoint map is designed and constructed by ArturBloodshot, a talented Forger and Neighborhood Ambassador for Halo. He’s additionally a part of the Forge Council, a bunch of specialist map creators tasked with bringing thrilling new content material to Halo Infinite. Artur has been forging maps for 16 years because the launch of Halo 3, is aware of precisely what it takes to craft a fantastic multiplayer degree, and fortuitously for us, he’s come to inform us all about it.

Important Dewpoint is being delivered to Halo Infinite as a part of the Halo 3 Refueled Playlist, which affords reimaginations of common traditional Halo 3 multiplayer maps the group adores. As a long-standing member of the Halo group, working with each 343 Industries and Mountain Dew to deliver one thing to the broader group was a dream come true for Artur.
“When [Mtn Dew] shared their imaginative and prescient and what they’re planning on doing, I couldn’t say no,” Artur says. And it’s not simply the maps which have Artur excited, the extra he realized concerning the plans each groups needed to rejoice the re-release of Mt Dew recreation Gas, the extra excited he acquired.
Speaking to us concerning the upcoming Halo x Mtn Dew merch assortment, he provides: “The second I noticed that Halo 3 brand on the hoodie, I stated I’ve to get it. The entire collaboration actually hits a candy spot for nostalgia as a celebration for that period.”
Constructing Important Dewpoint
Important Dewpoint is a throwback to the traditional multiplayer maps of Halo 3; it combines these gritty industrial visuals we all know and love with inventive nods to Mtn Dew and Recreation Gas. This consists of nods to Recreation Gas flavors on the crew bases and a merchandising machine that dishes out numerous power-ups to gamers.

Artur tells us that Halo Infinite’s Forge mode signifies that Forgers have extra alternative than ever earlier than, and that the inspiration these instruments present can result in any setting you’ll be able to think about.
“From traditional multiplayer modes to new experiences, to the upcoming launch of Firefight, and even horror mini-games, there’s a lot you are able to do,” he says. “You can even customise your personal sandbox or write a script, the liberty you will have with this instrument is superb.”
On the subject of designing a multiplayer map, Artur explains that there are a number of key parts to contemplate. One in every of these is motion, and giving gamers the area to get round with out restriction, and naturally, reap the benefits of ability jumps. For the uninitiated, ability jumps are a complicated traversal method that lets gamers transfer across the map sooner, utilizing exact actions.
“Good gamers may not miss any of their pictures, however in addition they must know the way they’re utilizing their ft on the maps,” Artur says. His eager eye for motion is extraordinarily seen in Important Dewpoint; the map is stuffed with ledges and ranges to hop round on.
Artur’s favorite Forge canvas is Foundry, which was launched with Halo 3. It’s a small workhouse full of containers, not too dissimilar from Important Dewpoint. Whereas the maps provided within the Refueled Playlist supply rather more visible constancy than their classic counterparts, it’s not the fashionable graphics that make them spectacular.

“In all fashionable video video games, you’ll be able to see a number of the main points on each setting, which actually helps with immersion, and I get pleasure from that,” Artur says. “However the great thing about Halo maps is how the setting itself is designed so gamers can perceive their place and path choices.
“That is one thing I carried out with Important Dewpoint – the setting has sufficient data for the participant in order that they’ll navigate the map simply whereas retaining the crosshairs in motion.”
Important Dewpoint guarantees a number of enjoyable for brand spanking new Halo veterans and Mtn Dew superfans, however there are additionally loads of easter eggs dotted across the map for all these Halo veterans to seek out. Above all, Artur wished the map to rejoice Halo’s journey, the unforgettable video games that introduced us numerous hours of multiplayer enjoyable, and what comes subsequent for the long-lasting sequence.
“Everybody associates Halo 3 with Mtn Dew, proper?” Artur says. “That nostalgia is actually vital to the group as a result of it permits you to replicate on the way you began, and the way the sport has developed to deliver you new experiences whereas retaining the essence of the factor you’re keen on.”
The Halo Infinite Mtn Dew Citrus Cherry Recreation Gas restricted version taste is out now within the US, so ensure to get your unique Halo Infinite in-game rewards and seize the limited-edition Halo x Mtn Dew merch within the Halo Gear store earlier than it’s all gone.
The Halo 3 Refueled Playlist launches November 14, and runs for 2 weeks till November 28, so be sure you get the previous Halo band again collectively and provides them a spin. After November 28, the maps will enter basic rotation.
To seize among the pretty Halo x Dew merch, head to the Halo Gear store.
The yr is 2007. You’ve made it via one other lengthy day, you get residence, throw your bag on the ground, and push the massive round ‘on’ button in your Xbox 360. It’s lastly time. As this iconic yr commanded, you’re able to kick it with the crew, play some Halo, and revel in an ice-cold Mtn Dew Recreation Gas.
This team-up is considered one of the legendary campaigns of all time. And simply over 15 years later, Recreation Gas is making the final word comeback. First launched with Halo 3, the long-lasting beverage is again, in collaboration with Halo Infinite. We’ve acquired the lowdown on what to anticipate, from collectable merchandise, unique Halo Infinite in-game rewards, to new and nostalgic methods to play in-game, all to rejoice the relaunch of the unique Halo 3 Recreation Gas taste, Citrus Cherry.
We’re additionally bringing you an inside take a look at Important Dewpoint, a brand-new Mtn Dew-themed multiplayer map coming to Halo Infinite as a part of the Halo 3 Refueled playlist, the place followers will even be capable of relive seven traditional Halo 3 maps recreated in Forge mode. It’s the final word nostalgia journey for Halo gamers previous and new, so let’s discover out extra.
The Important Dewpoint map is designed and constructed by ArturBloodshot, a talented Forger and Neighborhood Ambassador for Halo. He’s additionally a part of the Forge Council, a bunch of specialist map creators tasked with bringing thrilling new content material to Halo Infinite. Artur has been forging maps for 16 years because the launch of Halo 3, is aware of precisely what it takes to craft a fantastic multiplayer degree, and fortuitously for us, he’s come to inform us all about it.

Important Dewpoint is being delivered to Halo Infinite as a part of the Halo 3 Refueled Playlist, which affords reimaginations of common traditional Halo 3 multiplayer maps the group adores. As a long-standing member of the Halo group, working with each 343 Industries and Mountain Dew to deliver one thing to the broader group was a dream come true for Artur.
“When [Mtn Dew] shared their imaginative and prescient and what they’re planning on doing, I couldn’t say no,” Artur says. And it’s not simply the maps which have Artur excited, the extra he realized concerning the plans each groups needed to rejoice the re-release of Mt Dew recreation Gas, the extra excited he acquired.
Speaking to us concerning the upcoming Halo x Mtn Dew merch assortment, he provides: “The second I noticed that Halo 3 brand on the hoodie, I stated I’ve to get it. The entire collaboration actually hits a candy spot for nostalgia as a celebration for that period.”
Constructing Important Dewpoint
Important Dewpoint is a throwback to the traditional multiplayer maps of Halo 3; it combines these gritty industrial visuals we all know and love with inventive nods to Mtn Dew and Recreation Gas. This consists of nods to Recreation Gas flavors on the crew bases and a merchandising machine that dishes out numerous power-ups to gamers.

Artur tells us that Halo Infinite’s Forge mode signifies that Forgers have extra alternative than ever earlier than, and that the inspiration these instruments present can result in any setting you’ll be able to think about.
“From traditional multiplayer modes to new experiences, to the upcoming launch of Firefight, and even horror mini-games, there’s a lot you are able to do,” he says. “You can even customise your personal sandbox or write a script, the liberty you will have with this instrument is superb.”
On the subject of designing a multiplayer map, Artur explains that there are a number of key parts to contemplate. One in every of these is motion, and giving gamers the area to get round with out restriction, and naturally, reap the benefits of ability jumps. For the uninitiated, ability jumps are a complicated traversal method that lets gamers transfer across the map sooner, utilizing exact actions.
“Good gamers may not miss any of their pictures, however in addition they must know the way they’re utilizing their ft on the maps,” Artur says. His eager eye for motion is extraordinarily seen in Important Dewpoint; the map is stuffed with ledges and ranges to hop round on.
Artur’s favorite Forge canvas is Foundry, which was launched with Halo 3. It’s a small workhouse full of containers, not too dissimilar from Important Dewpoint. Whereas the maps provided within the Refueled Playlist supply rather more visible constancy than their classic counterparts, it’s not the fashionable graphics that make them spectacular.

“In all fashionable video video games, you’ll be able to see a number of the main points on each setting, which actually helps with immersion, and I get pleasure from that,” Artur says. “However the great thing about Halo maps is how the setting itself is designed so gamers can perceive their place and path choices.
“That is one thing I carried out with Important Dewpoint – the setting has sufficient data for the participant in order that they’ll navigate the map simply whereas retaining the crosshairs in motion.”
Important Dewpoint guarantees a number of enjoyable for brand spanking new Halo veterans and Mtn Dew superfans, however there are additionally loads of easter eggs dotted across the map for all these Halo veterans to seek out. Above all, Artur wished the map to rejoice Halo’s journey, the unforgettable video games that introduced us numerous hours of multiplayer enjoyable, and what comes subsequent for the long-lasting sequence.
“Everybody associates Halo 3 with Mtn Dew, proper?” Artur says. “That nostalgia is actually vital to the group as a result of it permits you to replicate on the way you began, and the way the sport has developed to deliver you new experiences whereas retaining the essence of the factor you’re keen on.”
The Halo Infinite Mtn Dew Citrus Cherry Recreation Gas restricted version taste is out now within the US, so ensure to get your unique Halo Infinite in-game rewards and seize the limited-edition Halo x Mtn Dew merch within the Halo Gear store earlier than it’s all gone.
The Halo 3 Refueled Playlist launches November 14, and runs for 2 weeks till November 28, so be sure you get the previous Halo band again collectively and provides them a spin. After November 28, the maps will enter basic rotation.
To seize among the pretty Halo x Dew merch, head to the Halo Gear store.