Halo Infinite | 1v1 Showdown

Included in Official Content Updates:
-1v1 Showdown Ranked
-Operation: Snowbound
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1v1 Showdown focused on intense head-to-head competitive gameplay. The project involved recreating and combining seven iconic combat spaces from existing Halo Infinite Arena maps into a single cohesive multiplayer experience built specifically for fast-paced 1v1 encounters.
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The goal of the project was to preserve the identity and gameplay flow of each original arena space while reimagining them within a futuristic floating-island environment that visually unified the entire experience. The final map was designed to emphasize quick engagements, strong map knowledge, and constant player movement while maintaining clear gameplay readability and competitive balance.
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My Contributions
-Independently developed the project from production through final polish
-Recreated seven Arena map sections into a single connected level
-Built gameplay greyboxes in Blender using a custom Blender-to-Forge pipeline
-Imported and assembled environments inside Halo Infinite Forge
-Designed the futuristic floating-island visual theme and environmental presentation
-Completed gameplay blockout, layout integration, and environmental composition
-Implemented lighting, atmosphere, and final visual polish
-Designed and implemented ambient audio and environmental SFX
-Collaborated directly with the Mode Designer to support gameplay goals and pacing
-Finalized and polished the full playable experience for matchmaking release
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Tools & Workflow:
-Blender
-Halo Infinite Forge
-Custom “Blender to Forge” greybox import pipeline
-Modular environment assembly workflow
-Lighting and atmosphere design
-Ambient audio and SFX implementation
-Competitive gameplay iteration and testing
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Project Highlights:
-Official Halo Infinite matchmaking experience featured in the 1v1 Showdown playlist
-Combined gameplay spaces inspired by seven existing Halo Infinite Arena maps
-Developed entirely as a solo environment and level design project
-Created a unified futuristic floating-island setting connecting multiple arenas
-Preserved recognizable gameplay flow and combat identity from each original map space
-Built using a custom external production pipeline for rapid iteration and layout development
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Official Blog Post:
https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/1v1-showdown
https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/snowbound-operation-launch