It's the betrayal Halo fans have feared for years. The legendary Forge Falcons, the masterminds behind some of Halo Infinite's most iconic community maps and modes, have officially thrown in the towel. And they're not going quietly. In a stunning announcement that has rocked the Avonetics community, the team cited a complete lack of support and recognition from 343 and Microsoft. They're done being the free labor propping up a billion-dollar franchise. This isn't just one team. It's the final straw for countless Forgers who feel ignored. They're pouring their hearts into a creative tool that's fundamentally broken—an online-only system that could vanish overnight if the servers go down, taking all their creations with it. Is this the beginning of the end? When your most dedicated creators lose faith, it signals a catastrophic failure from the top. The community that Halo Infinite depends on for its survival is bleeding out, and the developers are holding the knife. We break down the full story, the damning evidence from Avonetics, and what this exodus means for the longevity of a once-great game. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.