This video is a mini documentary on the rise and fall of Halo Infinite esports and the HCS. Eli explores what happened to the competitive scene, from the initial hype of HCS Raleigh that drew in major teams like Cloud9 and FaZe, to the technical issues with the Slipspace engine that caused its decline. This story covers the entire history of competitive Halo, from the golden era of MLG Halo with legends like the Ogre Twins, to the struggles under 343 Industries, and finally, a look at the hopeful future of Halo on Unreal Engine 5. Was the 10-year plan a failure? Join us as we recount a tale of passion, setbacks, and why some fans will never give up on Halo. 🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Broken Promise of Halo Infinite HCS 2:17 - The Golden Era: MLG Halo 1, 2, & 3 3:50 - When 343 Industries Took Over 6:38 - The Raleigh LAN Disaster: A Sign of What's to Come 8:41 - The Core Problem: Halo's Slipspace Engine 11:36 - Why Pro Teams (Cloud9, FaZe) Started Leaving Halo 12:28 - A Surprising Sign of Hope for Halo 14:48 - The Future: A New Halo on Unreal Engine 5? 16:07 - My Final Thoughts: Wake Me When You Need Me 🤝 CONNECT WITH US: Global Gaming Network on X: https://x.com/GlobalGamingNW Eli Hensley https://x.com/EliTheNinja #️⃣ HASHTAGS: #HaloInfinite #HCS #Halo #EsportsDocumentary