Construct

Discovery

"Construct" is a map referenced in the Halo 3 Beta code. It was then confirmed in a leaked photo, and then explored in two videos.

There are 3 floors. Rent is 900 a month.

Trivia

• Sentinels and Constructors float out far from the level, but can be destroyed with long range weapons.
• Construct is currently the only map that features a Flamethrower by default.
• Construct is also the only map to allow the player to place four Hornets using forge, all other current maps only allowing two.
• A popular strategy on this map is to camp at the top of the level with the Energy Sword, Mauler, or Flamethrower. Conversely, if at the bottom of the level, it is common to throw grenades and / or equipment or push nearby fusion cores up the purple lifts.

Matchmaking Adjustments

For reasons not yet disclosed by Bungie, this map has been slightly altered when playing in Matchmaking playlists.

As of the December 11, 2007 update, the Maulers that spawned at the top of the purple lifts have been removed.

It is believed that this change was caused by near-constant complaints regarding the large number of Maulers in many levels combined with the Mauler's ability to nearly-instantly kill an opponent at very close range. Many people felt that the weapon was unbalanced because of the close-quarters prowess of the Mauler, especially in CQB-style levels; this is a misconception.

The problem was a combination of the somewhat large number of Mauler spawn locations, the fast respawn time on a lethal close-combat weapon (usually only 45 seconds), and players not changing their play style to compensate for a number of camping and / or charging Mauler wielders.