Halo 5: Forge for Windows 10 PC FAQ

Halo 5: Guardians forge launched on Xbox One console December 16, 2015. It is by far the most intensive, expansive, and impressive version of forge that Halo has seen. Until now! Forge for Windows 10 PC launched today and brings several unique features to
the table.

Q: What are some of the new features?

A: Forge for Windows 10 PC will include:

• Keyboard and mouse support
• 4K Resolution support
• Build on Windows 10, publish to Xbox One
• Ability to test and play forge creations with other friends on Windows 10
• Up to 16 players

Q: I don’t like using a keyboard and mouse, can I use a controller on PC instead?

A: Absolutely! You can switch back and forth between the two as you like.

Q: Will we be able to cross-play between Windows 10 PC and Xbox One?

A: No. Cross-play is not a supported feature of Forge on Windows 10 PC.

Q: Can I Forge or play custom games with other Windows 10 PC users? And will Xbox Live Gold be required?

A: Yes! You will be able to forge with other users and play custom games with other people on the PC platform. Xbox Live Gold is not required for any part of Forge for Windows 10, not even to download. It is 100% free.

Q: Does content transfer from Forge for Windows 10 PC to Halo 5: Guardians on the Xbox One console?

A: Absolutely. Content created on the PC will be able to be shared with users playing on console and vice versa.

Q: How will this affect Forge in Halo 5: Guardians?

A: The in-game forge will be updated to mirror the PC version of Forge and will have access to all the same content.

Q: Is there a content browser?

A: Yes. You will be able to search for maps, gametypes, and/or pre-built constructs from the menu. You can search the browser by Gamertag, keywords, and tags. This browser will be available on console as well as PC.

Q: Is there a tutorial for Forge?

A: You will be able to find tutorials on the new
Halo App.

Q: What kind of PC do I need to be able to use Forge for Windows 10?

A: A pretty powerful one. The minimum specs that you will need to run Forge at 30FPS are:

• Windows 10 Anniversary Edition, version 1607 or later
• DirectX 12
• AMD FX 6350 or Intel Core i5, 2.3GHz
• AMD R7 260x or GEFORCE 650 TI
• 2GB of VRAM
• 8GB of RAM
• 40GB of HDD
• 1080p monitor

The full list of specifications, including specs for 60FPS and 4K resolution support, can be found in this

blog post from Halo Waypoint.

Q: I’m experiencing issues and have a problem with Forge. Where do I report it?


A: You’ll want to head over to Halo Waypoint and post in their
Halo 5: Forge Support Section.

Additional information can be found on the
Halo 5: Forge support article.

If you want to download Forge for Windows 10 PC, you can do so directly from the Microsoft Store:

Halo 5 Forge for Windows 10 PC

Halo 5: Forge Bundle (includes Forge and Halo App)

We're extremely excited to see this finally come to fruition and cannot wait to see what the community does with all the tools being made available.

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Halo 5: forge pc doesn´t detect my Gamepad xbox 360

hi.

I have Halo 5 forge for windows 10. when i connected the gamepad xbox 360 on my pc, the game don´t detected my gamepad.

in ohers games I can play without troubles with my gamepad. But only Halo 5 forge Don´t detected my xbox 360 controller.

PD: I have updated drivers .

I use pc wireless gaming receiver for gamepad xbox 360.

 

halo 5 forge is coming to windows 10

So as title stats the forge part is going to be available for windows 10

Forge – Halo 5: Guardians Edition, the editor will allow Windows 10 owners to build maps on the PC and then publish them for use on Xbox One or people can test their maps with other Forge – Halo 5: Guardians Edition owners on PC.

Features:

• Keyboard & Mouse Support – For the first time ever, Forgers will have the option of using a keyboard & mouse allowing for more precision and control than ever before.

• Increased Resolution – Support for multiple resolutions including 4K.

• Test and Play with Friends – Enlist the help of Friends to help build, test, and play your Forge creations on Windows 10.

• Build on Windows 10 and Publish to Xbox One – Experiences built on Windows 10 can be published to and played on Xbox One, opening the doors for countless new experiences to be enjoyed by players all over the world.


Also on twitter some people were asking josh holmes about why not all of halo 5 or other stuff and he responded that this is just the beginning