Delta Relic

Welcome to Delta Relic, a reimagining of the Halo 2 map, Relic. This map is intended for 4v4 players using Halo 2 Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle starting weapons (such yes, much fun). This map is more of a remix and less of an exact remake as it is tailored to accommodate Halo 5's gameplay mechanics and sandbox. It is our hope that you enjoy playing on this map as much as we enjoyed forging it! May your time on this not-so-desolate island be filled with the rattle of Halo 2 battle rifles and the roar of the SPNKr rockets...and also the pew/pow of the beam rifle and sniper rifle...that too.

Background

Ever since Halo 5 forge was released, I have been trying to recreate and reimagine one of my favorite Halo multiplayer maps of all time: Relic from Halo 2. Perhaps it was the sound of seagulls, perhaps it was the massive forerunner spire, or perhaps it was one of those maps that wasn't played on quite as much as Lockout or Midship. I chose to work on this particular map because the sense of magnificence, mystery, and awe of Halo can be felt when playing on it. Whenever I used to think of Halo and the mysterious past of the Forerunners, I would think of Relic, located on Delta Halo (which is also one of my favorite campaign areas in Halo 2). Thus, it is only appropriate that this map be called Delta Relic, as it is a blast from the past and a tribute to a classic map and lore. However, I also wanted to add some Halo 5 flavor to this map; it is a bold blend of old and new. There are promethean weapons on the map, and instead of a desolate, barren island of sand, this island is full of lush greenery and beautiful shores.

Design

In order to accommodate the Halo 5 weapon sandbox, and the battle rifle range, there are more trees, rocks, and sightline blockers than you may remember in the original map. Not only does this create a more lush environment, but it adds more interesting infantry gameplay and perhaps even more replayability value. Despite this, the map still has a warthog and a ghost on it, and for CTF, an added mongoose for balancing purposes. The classic Halo 2 beam rifle is still there, and so is the sniper rifle and the SPNKr rocket launcher. There are also a number of nostalgic easter eggs placed around the map. Thank you for being a part of this Halo experience, and for sharing our love of Halo! Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

D4rkDeath - coforger and terrain/aesthetic artist

HUSKYLAPPER16 - coforger/sentinel-creator/feedback pro

DC Valorstrike -feedback and lobby-filling expert

The Gravemind Community - UNSC weapon pod design

nollemaster - Halo 2 gondola design

Ascend Hyperion - Delta Halo lamp design and feedback pro

TimeDipper - feedback master

TFA Daryl - inspiration

D4RKPR1NC3 - Delta Halo pillar design

Tom French - the wizard

All of Tom French's Friends - friends of the wizard

343i and Bungie - for giving us the powerful gift of forge and
expanding the mysterious Halo universe!