Halo Forge is getting over 1,000 new audio lines from its iconic announcer

Halo Infinite launched to critical acclaim only to end up faltering as its post-launch content plan went further along, but that’s not to say it’s been a total wash. The upgraded Forge mode, for example, is pretty darn good, and it’s getting better still with the new audio update.

There’s a lot of goodness packed into Halo Infinite‘s next big Forge Mode update, but the most notable highlight of it all is most certainly the fact that the update includes over one thousand voice lines created by the legendary Halo announcer Jeff Steitzer. Other highlights include the availability of Halo Infinite‘s campaign music in Forge Mode, as well as the overhaul of the UI navigational markers.

Halo Forge is getting a massive audio update soon

The titular audio update (and the new Operation) are both slated to launch on July 30, as per the latest Halo Waypoint blog post, and the general theme of it is that it’s supposed to add even more value, customization, and functionality to what is already an incredibly powerful custom content mode. Since Steitzer himself has been a huge part of the core Halo multiplayer experience from day one, having over a thousand of his lines ready to go at a moment’s notice is going to be a huge deal for the Forge’s audio roster, and should allow talented content creators to leverage them in previously impossible ways.

“Implementing [Jeff Steitzer’s lines] these into your modes and experiences will add just that extra layer of authenticity, immersing you further into custom experiences that will feel like they’re dev-made—or perhaps you just want to have fun with these lines being at your disposal and go for maximum silliness,” says the blog post. Some examples include the wacky out-of-place entries, like “Extra crispy!” and “Unfrigginbelieveable!,” which are really neat.

The new audio is really just the tip of the iceberg, though, as the July 30th update is all about empowering content creators in every way that matters: from new visual armor effects to custom mini-game variants, Forge Mode is bound to be a way more customizable playground than it’s ever been before after the update is out. Steitzer’s lines are just there to spice things up as we go, really.