Illusion
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Location: |
ONI Ilex Facility[1][2] Lab W17 |
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Terrain: |
Human structure interiors[3] |
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Map layout: |
Symmetrical[3] |
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Recommended number of players: |
4-8 |
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| “ | Are your eyes playing tricks on you? | ” |
Illusion is a symmetrical multiplayer arena map in Halo Infinite released with Content Update 29.[3]
Universe and lore[edit]
Illusion is set within the Office of Naval Intelligence's Ilex Facility Lab W17, where experiments on Covenant active camouflage and overshield technologies were once conducted. This research resulted in the creation of the Multifunctional Emitter Prototype, a room-size device which projects an energy field capable of applying the effects of either active camouflage or overshield to personnel within the room. The facility has since been abandoned and the overshield functionality of the emitter has stopped functioning.[1][2][3]
Overview[edit]
Layout[edit]
Illusion is a symmetrical map with a high degree of verticality. The map features three primary routes, with the central corridor featuring a gimmick where an energy field within the corridor projects active camouflage, giving any players within the corridor the effects of active camouflage. The exterior corridors feature man cannons to launch players to the opposite corridors.[1][3]
Callouts[edit]
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:
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Production notes[edit]
- Illusion was created with the intent to pay homage to Halo: Combat Evolved's multiplayer maps.[1]
- The map has a more brutalist and eerie mood than most UNSC-themed maps. Its large amount of verticality harkens back to Combat Evolved maps like Prisoner, Hang 'Em High, Damnation, and Chill Out, while the map's unique gameplay gimmick calls to mind maps like Chiron TL-34.[1]
- The classic pyramidal and cubic active camouflage and overshield power-ups seen in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 can be seen undergoing testing on the map.[1]
- Illusion was originally designed with Capture the Flag in mind.[1]
- The map is set directly below Cliffhanger, another map in Halo Infinite. This is made evident by several screens found across the map being labeled "Ilex Facility," which is the setting for Cliffhanger.[1]
- The map features a break room with several Halo and Xbox Easter eggs. The room features a TV playing Halo: Combat Evolved, a Halo Wars 2 poster, a photo of Atriox and James Cutter from War of Wits: The Sale trailer, a giant sandwich, Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles, and beer bottles.
- The room equipped with the Brokkr Armor Mechanism also features the first appearance of the Xantippe helmet, along with the Zacharias helmet; the Xantippe helmet would not be available for players armor customization until 2025's Summer Update.
Gallery[edit]
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343 Industries employees showing off Illusion during a livestream.
A screenshot of one of the map's large side corridors.
A look at one of the displays indicating indicating the status of the active camouflage emitter.
A multiplayer match on Illusion.
A Mark IV-clad Spartan on Illusion.
Two Ärger-clad Spartans on Illusion.
A skirmish on Illusion.
A Cavallino-clad Spartan-IV on Illusion.
The Brokkr Armor Mechanism room.
Covenant active camouflage being studied.
The active camouflage powering the emitter.
Covenant overshield being studied.
The overshield under containment.
A view of the cavern outside the map.
The TV screen displaying Halo: Combat Evolved's main menu.
The Xbox consoles and controllers.
A Spartan in the break room.
The Halo Wars 2 poster, along with the photograph of Atriox and James Cutter, in the break room.
An unidentified UNSC equipment in the cavern area.
The Zacharias helmet in the Brokkr Armor Mechanism room.
The Xantippe helmet in the Brokkr Armor Mechanism room.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Waypoint, Map Overview - Halo Infinite CU29 (Retrieved on Jan 24, 2024) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Covering Fire (Retrieved on Jan 31, 2024) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e YouTube - HALO, January Update & HCS 2024 Roadmap | Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jan 19, 2024)