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'''Orion''' is a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' multiplayer map created from the [[Forge]] canvas [[Alpine]]. | '''Orion''' is a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' multiplayer map created from the [[Forge]] canvas [[Alpine]]. | ||
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This small, rectangular map features an asymmetrical layout with a mix of close combat and long, elevated sight-lines. The [[MLRS-1 Hydra]] and the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] are the featured power weapons on the map. The map also contains an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] in the central platform.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | This small, rectangular map features an asymmetrical layout with a mix of close combat and long, elevated sight-lines. The [[MLRS-1 Hydra]] and the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] are the featured power weapons on the map. The map also contains an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] in the central platform.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
== | ==Production notes== | ||
The map was removed from ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'</nowiki> matchmaking on November 5, 2015, due to players getting booted from matches after committing suicide too many times in an attempt to reach the map's damage boost.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/weekend-playlist-updates-and-additions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''11/5/2015: Weekend Playlist Updates and Additions'']</ref> | The map was removed from ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'</nowiki> matchmaking on November 5, 2015, due to players getting booted from matches after committing suicide too many times in an attempt to reach the map's damage boost.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/weekend-playlist-updates-and-additions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''11/5/2015: Weekend Playlist Updates and Additions'']</ref> | ||
A new version of Orion was recreated by a community member Black Picture, and | A new version of Orion was recreated by a community member Black Picture, and underwent internal playtests by 343 Industries' multiplayer team.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/campaign-relief|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Campaign Relief}} It was released as Orion II. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 19:57, January 6, 2022
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Forerunner structures, rocky cliffs, coastline |
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Team Slayer |
| “ | Unidentified Forerunner facilities have appeared across Delta Halo, hinting at the activation of long dormant systems. | ” |
Orion is a Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer map created from the Forge canvas Alpine.
Overview
This small, rectangular map features an asymmetrical layout with a mix of close combat and long, elevated sight-lines. The MLRS-1 Hydra and the sniper rifle are the featured power weapons on the map. The map also contains an energy sword in the central platform.[2]
Production notes
The map was removed from Halo 5: Guardians' matchmaking on November 5, 2015, due to players getting booted from matches after committing suicide too many times in an attempt to reach the map's damage boost.[3]
A new version of Orion was recreated by a community member Black Picture, and underwent internal playtests by 343 Industries' multiplayer team.[4] It was released as Orion II.
Gallery
Red Team engaging an opponent in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
A member of Red Team attacking Blue enemies in the Multiplayer Beta.
A Red Spartan attempting a ground pound against a Blue Spartan in the Beta.
A work-in-progress update of Orion, with a Forerunner door inspired by architecture in The Silent Cartographer in Halo: Combat Evolved.
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