So when forge drops I really hope 343I dedicate some time to put good fanmade maps in the multiplayer.
Quick play or in a dedicated playlist with «Players Choice» as a name for example.
I hope if they do this, they can add alot of different maps that are created so fans can feel variety in maps until 343I put out new and fresh content.
In think this is a must if they are going to continue to use years to produce two maps and some armor.
In that way the fans can keep Halo Infinite feel fresh.
Edit:
But that is not an excuse to lower the efficiency and quality of new content from 343I.
It’s just something to not let the player base turn to dust.
I’ve always been a fan of fan-made maps in matchmaking games. Halo: Reach had some of the best player made maps for all game types. This was honestly a good substitute for maps to play while the developers made non-forge world maps.
I will give Halo 3 some credit too for fan-made maps in matchmaking because some of them were good too.
Obviously a quality browser is a must… but they should also have some sort of community spotlight. Have regular competitions for maps and/or game types. Sort them by community votes - and add them to regular playlists.
eg. If / when Infection comes out - have a comp to find the best community Infection maps and then work with the original author to make them a playlist map.
There is so much forging talent out there (but not me).