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{{Article Quote|Elevated relays utilize their own unified translocation system to allow safe and swift travel back to Installation 05's terrestrial surface.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''Map description''</ref>}}
{{Article quote|Elevated relays utilize their own unified translocation system to allow safe and swift travel back to Installation 05's terrestrial surface.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''Map description''</ref>}}
'''Skyward''' is a ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer map intended for use as a [[Forge]] canvas. It is one of three skybox-only maps  created for Forging;<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/28/see-forge-in-halo-2-anniversary-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first?watch '''IGN''' - ''See Forge in Halo 2: Anniversary'']</ref> the playable area consists solely of an expanse of open space, with the surface of Installation 05 far below.
'''Skyward''' is a ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer map intended for use as a [[Forge]] canvas. It is one of three skybox-only maps  created for Forging;<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/28/see-forge-in-halo-2-anniversary-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first?watch '''IGN''' - ''See Forge in Halo 2: Anniversary'']</ref>  
 
==Description==
Skyward shares the same locale and skybox as the map [[Zenith]], though that map's playable area and geometry, including the floating rocks in the skybox, have been removed. Far below, the surface of [[Installation 05]] can be seen rotating with the surface underneath the map constantly moving. As one of the skybox-only [[Forge]] maps, the map has no terrain in the playable area except for that which is manually placed by the player.
 
==Trivia==
*The planet [[Substance]] in the map's skybox has a dark green hue, as opposed to the deep blue it is typically depicted with.
*There is a landmass in the shape of Italy on the Halo ring.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC H2A Skyward Map.png|Skyward loading screen.
File:HMCC H2A Skyward Map.png|Skyward loading screen.
File:H2A-HornetHUD.png|A forged map on Skyward.
File:H2A-HornetHUD.png|A forged map on Skyward.
File:H2A_Skyward_1.png|A view of the ring.
File:H2A_Skyward_2.png|The mountains near the edge of Installation 05.
File:H2A_ZenithItaly.png|The landmass resembling Italy.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Forge maps]]

Latest revision as of 14:22, January 11, 2024

Skyward
H2A-Skyward.png
Map overview

Game:

Halo 2: Anniversary

Lore information

Location:

High above Installation 05

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Open sky

Recommended number of players:

4-16

 
Elevated relays utilize their own unified translocation system to allow safe and swift travel back to Installation 05's terrestrial surface.[1]

Skyward is a Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer map intended for use as a Forge canvas. It is one of three skybox-only maps created for Forging;[2]

Description[edit]

Skyward shares the same locale and skybox as the map Zenith, though that map's playable area and geometry, including the floating rocks in the skybox, have been removed. Far below, the surface of Installation 05 can be seen rotating with the surface underneath the map constantly moving. As one of the skybox-only Forge maps, the map has no terrain in the playable area except for that which is manually placed by the player.

Trivia[edit]

  • The planet Substance in the map's skybox has a dark green hue, as opposed to the deep blue it is typically depicted with.
  • There is a landmass in the shape of Italy on the Halo ring.

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]