The next Halo community project I want to share is Fallen Mantle, an upcoming fan-made Halo game set between Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite. It’s an ongoing passion project being developed primarily by Connor Vosberg alongside Jonathon Vaughan doing an original soundtrack. This is with the goal of bringing a new experience to the Halo community, with plans for gradual releases, continued improvements, and community-driven development. Currently, planning for a January 2027 multiplayer playtest, where players will have the opportunity to get their hands on the game, experience what's been developed so far, and help shape its future. Story information: “With Cortana and her Created tightening their grip on the galaxy, the UNSC Infinity is forced into hiding within the furthest reaches of the galaxy. While in the shadows, Infinity detects a mysterious signal originating from Installation 02, also known as Epsilon Halo. This is discovered to be a possible connection to the legendary Forerunner Absolute Record, a potential treasure trove of technology and a team of Spartan-IVs and ODSTs are dispatched to investigate. Shortly after their arrival however, all contact is lost. With the Infinity unable to risk a larger operation, the Master Chief is sent to uncover what happened, accompanied by "Cinder", a newly created AI in a time when humanity's trust in artificial intelligence has been shattered. What begins as a search-and-rescue mission quickly develops into a much larger mystery, as Chief discovers that something is deeply wrong on Epsilon Halo. Inspired by the mystery, atmosphere, and storytelling of the original Halo trilogy, including a Halo CE level twist, Fallen Mantle explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and the consequences of humanity's struggle for survival.” #Halo