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Update went live today, patch notes have been released. Some of these are great, still no mantis boarding fix, increased armor still makes it as strong as a ghetto ghost; so no real fix there. New features and updates: New Warzone map added: Skirmish at Darkstar New Arena map added: Tyrant Weather effects added to Forge New sound effects added to Forge Spartan Company members will now appear in the Active Roster April 14 – 18: Warzone Firefight Beta playlist goes live. Multiplayer: Fixed exploit that allowed players to hide inside Armory base geometry in Warzone Significantly improved the speed and responsiveness of the REQ Menu, especially for players with a large number of REQs Favorited friends now appear at the top of Active Roster Fixed issue where players that a join a match in progress did not have full REQ Energy to start Reduced instances where the assaulting team could be spawn blocked on Warzone Assault maps Fixed issues with invisible environment boundaries allowing vehicles to push players out of normal map boundaries Fixed issue where some players who had recently dealt damage to a Boss did not receive Takedown credit when the Boss was killed by a teammate SWAT DMRs added to the SWAT playlist Fixed an issue that caused the Event Feed to not display at the end of a round or match SWAT game type options have been balanced to allow for even weighting between Magnums, BRs, and DMRs Gravity Hammer is now the starting weapon in Grifball Reduced Boss Takedown damage requirement from 10% to 1% Random Weapon and Random Vehicle REQs can now unlock the most up-to-date REQs, including those from Ghosts of Meridian Daily Win Bonus Packs can now unlock the most up-to-date single-use REQs, including those from Ghost of Meridian Players can now “ping” their location in a game when alive to alert teammates by pressing UP on the d-pad in Warzone or Arena Fixed an issue that caused explosive barrels to not be explosive when the Deathless option is turned on in Custom Games Sandbox: Fixed a bug that caused the Spartan Laser to deal incorrect damage against shields Fixed a bug where damage dealt to Gungoose Cannons did not properly transfer damage to the rest of the vehicle. (The Spartan Laser is excited about this change, too) Mantis armor has been increased Reduced the explosion radius of the Whiplash Needler projectiles now do damage to Wraith and Scorpion weak points Fixed an issue where Rail Gun aiming light can be seen through geometry Fixed server crashes surrounding picking up powerups (Glitched powerups) Fixed a bug that made picking up powerups impossible With Speed Boost activated, Spartan Charging now kills upon impact Hydra Launcher now only locks onto the torso of enemy Spartans Fixed a bug that allowed players to perform a Spartan Charge after performing a Thrust in mid-air Fixed a bug with Phaeton damage regions that resulted in incorrect weak spot hit markers Slightly reduced bloom for the Halo: CE Pistol Improved readability of shields popping immediately after they begin to recharge Lowered the damage of an uncharged Plasma Pistol shot when fired upon a Ghost’s weak point Fixed a bug that did not allow Ball holders to pick up grenades Fixed a bug with Advanced Sensors’ speed threshold that caused players to show up on radar in some cases where they were not moving at Sprint/Thrust speed or faster Forge: New & Updated Features: Weather Effects added to map properties [Rain, Snow, Dust, Embers, Papers, Motes] Sound Effects added to extras menu Starting energy can now be adjusted on weapon Starting energy and clips can now be adjusted for weapons on weapon pads New Assets: props> cover> style> plated> Cover: Plated [3x12x12; forge] Cover: Plated [3x12x12; torque] Cover: Plated [3x12x16; forge] Cover: Plated [3x12x16; torque] Cover: Plated [3x16x8; forge] Cover: Plated [3x16x8; torque] Cover: Plated [3x16x12; forge] Cover: Plated [3x16x12; torque] Cover: Plated [4x12x4.5; forge] Cover: Plated [4x12x4.5; torque] Cover: Plated [5x16x12; forge] Cover: Plated [5x16x12; torque] natural> trees> fulls> Tree: Full [34x36x44; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [38x40x52; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [42x46x44; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [55x52x70; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [72x70x72; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [60x70x94; acacia; glacier] Tree: Full [75x95x95; acacia; glacier] natural> plants> ivy> Plant: Ivy [10x10; glacier] Plant: Ivy [20x20; glacier] Plant: Ivy [10x10; glacier; top] Plant: Ivy [20x10; glacier; top] natural> plants> bushes> (The plants) Plant: Bush [4x4x3; glacier] Plant: Bush [8x8x6; glacier] Plant: Bush [8x8x8; glacier] Plant: Bush [16x16x16; glacier] natural> plants> grass> Plant: Grass [2x3; glacier] Plant: Grass [4x6; glacier] Plant: Grass [6x6; glacier] natural> trees> fulls> Tree: Full [34x36x44; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [38x40x52; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [42x46x44; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [55x52x70; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [72x70x72; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [60x70x94; acacia; alpine] Tree: Full [75x95x95; acacia; alpine] natural> plants> ivy> Plant: Ivy [10x10; alpine] Plant: Ivy [20x20; alpine] Plant: Ivy [10x10; alpine; top] Plant: Ivy [20x10; alpine; top] gameplay> shields> type> two-way> Shield: Two-Way [8x48] Shield: Two-Way [16x48] Shield: Two-Way [24x48] Shield: Two-Way [32x48] Shield: Two-Way [48x48] Shield: Two-Way [64x24] Shield: Two-Way [64x48] gameplay> gravity-vols> type> invisible> Gravity Volume [8x8x16; invisible] Gravity Volume [16x16x32; invisible] Gravity Volume [32x32x64; invisible] Gravity Volume [64x64x128; invisible] Gravity Volume [128x128x256; invisible] Gravity Volume [128x256x128; invisible] Gravity Volume [256x256x256; invisible] gameplay> gravity-vols> type> visible> Gravity Volume [8x8x16; visible] Gravity Volume [16x16x32; visible] Gravity Volume [32x32x64; visible] Gravity Volume [64x64x128; visible] Gravity Volume [128x128x256; visible] Gravity Volume [128x256x128; visible] Gravity Volume [256x256x256; visible] gameplay> shields> type> one-way> Shield: One-Way [8x24] Shield: One-Way [8x48] Shield: One-Way [16x24] Shield: One-Way [16x48] Shield: One-Way [24x24] Shield: One-Way [24x48] Shield: One-Way [32x24] Shield: One-Way [32x48] Shield: One-Way [48x24] Shield: One-Way [48x48] Shield: One-Way [64x24] Shield: One-Way [64x48] gameplay> shields> type> emitters> Shield [3x3x24; emitter] Shield [3x3x48; emitter] gameplay> shields> type> generators> Shield [4x4x48; generator] gameplay> shields> type> corners> Shield [8x8x48; generator; corner] structures> accents> doors> Accent: Door [2x14x17; forge] Accent: Door [2x14x17; torque] primitives> rings> Ring: 16' [56x56x8; half] Ring: 16' [56x56x8; quarter] Ring: 16' [56x56x8; eighth] Ring: 16' [56x56x16; half] Ring: 16' [56x56x16; quarter] Ring: 16' [56x56x16; eighth] Ring: 16' [56x56x20; half] Ring: 16' [56x56x20; quarter] Ring: 16' [56x56x20; eighth] Ring: 16' [64x64x20; half] Ring: 16' [64x64x20; quarter] Ring: 16' [64x64x20; eighth] natural> plants> grass> Plant: Grass [2x3; alpine] Plant: Grass [4x6; alpine] Plant: Grass [6x6; alpine] natural> plants> bushes> Plant: Bush [4x4x3; alpine] Plant: Bush [8x8x6; alpine] Plant: Bush [8x8x8; alpine] Plant: Bush [16x16x16; alpine] props> exploding> Fusion Barrel [Forerunner; 3x3x4; red; exploding] Fusion Barrel [Forerunner; 3x3x4; blue; exploding] props> construction> canisters> Canister [8x2x4; stand] Canister [18x2x4; stand] Canister [9x46x9; single] props> urban> vending> Soda Can [1x1x1.5; forge; a] Soda Can [1x1x1.5; forge; b] props> holograms> Hologram [7x5x12; station; blue] Hologram [7x5x12; station; red] extras> sounds> alarm> Sound: Alarm [small] Sound: Alarm [medium] Sound: Alarm [large] extras> sounds> urban> Sound: Urban [traffic] Sound: Urban [construction] extras> sounds> crowd> Sound: Crowd [walla] Sound: Crowd [cheer; small] Sound: Crowd [cheer; large] Sound: Crowd [cheer; chant] Sound: Crowd [boos] extras> sounds> nature> Sound: Nature [ledge; debris] Sound: Nature [wind; gust] Sound: Nature [wood; groans] Sound: Nature [lava; small] Sound: Nature [lava; medium] extras> sounds> water> Sound: Water [drips; slow] Sound: Water [drips; fast] Sound: Water [bubbles; thick] Sound: Water [bubbles; fast] Sound: Water [wall; light] Sound: Water [wall; heavy] Sound: Water [rain; window] Sound: Water [river; small] Sound: Water [river; medium] Sound: Water [river; large] Sound: Water [waterfall; small] Sound: Water [waterfall; medium] Sound: Water [waterfall; large] Sound: Water [waves; laps] Sound: Water [waves; ocean] Sound: Water [underwater] extras> sounds> animals> Sound: Animal [cat; fight] Sound: Animal [piggy; grunts] Sound: Animal [piggy; startled] Sound: Animal [piggy; angry] Sound: Animal [whale; calls] extras> sounds> covenant> Sound: Covenant [chant] extras> sounds> horror> Sound: Horror [stinger] Sound: Horror [movements; forest] Sound: Horror [movements; cave] Sound: Horror [scream; distant] Sound: Horror [impacts; distant] Sound: Horror [ghost; moan] Sound: Horror [ghost; goofy] extras> blockers> type> vehicle> Blocker: Vehicle [1x1] Blocker: Vehicle [1x2] Blocker: Vehicle [2x2] Blocker: Vehicle [2x4] Blocker: Vehicle [4x4] Blocker: Vehicle [4x8] Blocker: Vehicle [8x8] Blocker: Vehicle [8x16] Blocker: Vehicle [16x16] Blocker: Vehicle [16x32] Blocker: Vehicle [32x32] Blocker: Vehicle [32x64] Blocker: Vehicle [64x64] Blocker: Vehicle [64x128] Blocker: Vehicle [128x128] Bug fixes, Tweaks, & Cleanup: Fixed issues where objects would become almost completely black when placed under certain conditions Fixed an issue that would prevent Forgers from being able to save a map until they restarted Halo 5: Guardians Fixed a bug where objects would randomly rotate when opening the objects property menu Objects moved via scripting will respect, “Reset Object Position” commands Fixed bugs surrounding welding, especially when welding to animated machines (i.e. pistons) Fixed Magnets for Wall 2x64x4 base variant Fixed various object LOD (level of detail) issues Grav volumes: Fixed dimensions of some grav volumes that were intended to be wider than tall, and vice versa Fixed magnets on some grav volumes Grav volumes can no longer be selected from the top, making it easier pick up objects inside them Fixed an issue with Phased/Fixed crates despawning incorrectly Crates despawned via scripting now correctly respawn on “Respawn All Objects” Locked objects can no longer be accidentally deleted Fixed an issue that caused FX to stop working after the first round in round based game types Fixed an issue where changes to a script’s properties wouldn’t take effect right after changing the script’s type Fixed an issue where opening the object properties menu, rotation edit is applied and is incorrect Added length, width, and height organization to Shields and Grav volumes to help organize the increased quantity of those objects One-way and Two-way shields respawn time can now be adjusted with the respawn properties. NOTE: All previously placed shields will no longer respawn unless updated. To replicate original behavior, set respawn timer to 10 seconds (default) All objects in props>exploding now do consistent damage when destroyed Fixed an issue that caused weapons and power ups to block players when set to Phased or Fixed

With the launch of the new January update, 343 has release many new things to the game as well as a bunch of improvements. Some of these were definite needs, some of them are options that should've been there in the first place, at least in my opinion. But I guess it's better late than never! Take a look at all these wonderful things that 343 has brought back and brought in: Multiplayer: New Arena map Riptide added New Warzone Assault map Urban added Over 50 new REQs including weapons, armor, emblems, and more have been added Modified color of Blue Team in multiplayer to improve Red vs Blue balance Increased Warzone REQ Leveling speed Increased Warzone weapon despawn time from 5 seconds to 20 seconds Fixed exploits on Overgrowth that allowed players to get out of normal map boundaries Fixed map holes on Recurve, Basin, and Deadlock Fixed issues with Trident that allowed players to shoot through certain walls Added Line of Sight toggle option for use in custom games, such as Octagon The option to change teams has been added to the pause menu in custom games Sandbox: Fixed “fast fall” and “slide boost” exploits Reduced the zoom time of the SPNKr Rocket Launchers Increased brightness of the Classic BR scope Reduced melee damage while boarding Wraiths and Scorpions Sword of the Faithful Beam Rifle now kills with a headshot (This makes the weapon extremely useful once again) Fixed issue where Maintain Sprint being toggled off didn’t allow players to slide when sprinting User Interface: Spartan Rank Progress now appears under all players’ nameplate Active Roster updated to show whether or not friends are joinable and/or can be spectated Rarity is displayed for REQs in Spartan HUB Customization Players can now see equipped customization items from Spartan Appearance, Spartan ID, and Weapon Skins rather than going to each individual menu screen Forge - New and Updated Features: Bounding box preview when navigating through objects in palette menu "Delete all objects" button added to map properties (Fireteam leader only) "Reset map properties" button added to map properties (Fireteam leader only) New Objects: PROPS > TOYS GAMEPLAY > WEAPONS > UNSC Halo 2 Battle Rifle Grav Volumes (GAMEPLAY > GRAVITY VOLUMES) Grav Volumes; Visible & Invisible Added additional 16' ring permutations to match other ring systems; Ring: 16' [48x48x12; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x12; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x12; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x16; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x16; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x16; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x20; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x20; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x20; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x24; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x24; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x24; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x2; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x2; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x2; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x4; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x4; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x4; quarter] Ring: 16' [48x48x8; eighth] Ring: 16' [48x48x8; half] Ring: 16' [48x48x8; quarter] Ring: 16' [64x64x16; eighth] Ring: 16' [64x64x16; half] Ring: 16' [64x64x16; quarter] Ring: 16' [64x64x8; eighth] Ring: 16' [64x64x8; half] Ring: 16' [64x64x8; quarter] Ring: 16' [80x80x16; eighth] Ring: 16' [80x80x16; half] Ring: 16' [80x80x16; quarter] Ring: 16' [80x80x20; eighth] Ring: 16' [80x80x20; half] Ring: 16' [80x80x20; quarter] Ring: 16' [80x80x8; eighth] Ring: 16' [80x80x8; half] Ring: 16' [80x80x8; quarter] Ring: 16' [96x96x16; eighth] Ring: 16' [96x96x16; half] Ring: 16' [96x96x16; quarter] Ring: 16' [96x96x20; eighth] Ring: 16' [96x96x20; half] Ring: 16' [96x96x20; quarter] Ring: 16' [96x96x8; eighth] Ring: 16' [96x96x8; half] Ring: 16' [96x96x8; quarter] Forge grid system (PROPS > GRID >) Grid: 1x [10x10] Grid: 2x [20x20] Grid: 5x [50x50] Grid: 10x [100x100] Grid: 20x [200x200] New Props: PROPS > CRATES > Crate [5x8x5; UNSC; single] Crate [5x8x5; UNSC; covered] PROPS > MISC > Hazard Suit [5x4x11] Locker [3x2x7] Shelves [4x8x12] PROPS > CONSTRUCTIONS > CANISTERS > Canister [46x18x18; triple] PROPS > EXPLODING > Power Core [7x5x5] General Stability updates to Forge Grouping two or more groups together now properly updates the budgets and works as intended Fixed various objects with missing descriptions (+ English strings in non-English languages) Fixed a crash caused by duplicating a group with a maxed out budget Fixed a crash caused by trying to delete scripts when none are in use. Fixed an issue where adding objects to groups did not reset the group count. Fixed an issue that capped scripts useable on an object at 7. Players can now use 8 scripts. Fixed crashes caused when working with groups that had objects that don't exist Fixed issue with setting fog to "None" doesn't actually result in no fog Forgers can no longer "weld" Mantises Fixed broken bullet collision for: Accent: Ceiling [32x80x16; corner; left] and Accent: Ceiling [32x80x16; corner; right] Resized Block [32x32x16] to be correct size Resized Block [64x64x48] to be correct size Fixed Cylinder [24x24x80; full] so collision model matches render model Fixed Cylinder [24x24x80; half] so collision model matches render model Fixed Cylinder [64x64x24; full] so collision model matches render model Centered text on Sign [armory; 2x10x8] Fixed incorrect physics behavior with the soccer ball Fixed some missing object/folder descriptions Forerunner [Pulse] sound object now attached to the correct sound Tweaks & Cleanup: Changed default physics of some objects from "Fixed" to "Phased" Cover: Solid [2x4x4.5] Cover: Solid [2x8x4.5] Cover: Solid [2x16x4.5] Cover: Solid [2x32x4.5] Cover: Jersey Barrier [3x4x4.5] Cover: Jersey Barrier [3x8x4.5] Cover: Jersey Barrier [3x16x4.5] Cover: Jersey Barrier [3x32x4.5] Cover: Street [4x4x4.5] Cover: Street [4x8x4.5] Cover: Street [4x16x4.5] Cover: Street [4x32x4.5] Cover: Street [8x8x4.5; corner] Cover: Tech [4x4x4.5] Cover: Tech [4x8x4.5] Cover: Tech [4x16x4.5] Cover: Tech [4x32x4.5] Sign [star; 1x3x3] Sign [cinema; 1x4x14] Sign [hotel; 1x16x4] Sign [green-cross; 2x8x8] Sign [armory; 2x10x8] Sign [exit; 2x10x8] Sign [robotics; 2x10x10] Billboard [1x128x64; golden warthog] Decal: Number [0; 4x6] Decal: Number [0; 8x12] Decal: Number [1; 4x6] Decal: Number [1; 8x12] Decal: Number [2; 4x6] Decal: Number [2; 8x12] Decal: Number [3; 4x6] Decal: Number [3; 8x12] Decal: Number [4; 4x6] Decal: Number [4; 8x12] Decal: Number [5; 4x6] Decal: Number [5; 8x12] Decal: Number [6; 4x6] Decal: Number [6; 8x12] Decal: Number [7; 4x6] Decal: Number [7; 8x12] Decal: Number [8; 4x6] Decal: Number [8; 8x12] Decal: Number [9; 4x6] Decal: Number [9; 8x12] Rearranged some extra structure object palettes STRUCTURES > ACCENTS > RAILINGS > moved to STRUCTURES > RAILINGS > STRUCTURES > ACCENTS > GLASS > moved to STRUCTURES > GLASS > STRUCTURES > ACCENTS > PLATFORMS > moved to STRUCTURES > PLATFORMS > STRUCTURES > ACCENTS > PISTONS > moved to STRUCTURES > SUPPORTS > PISTONS > Source