A fan of Halo Reach has posted their incredible recreation of Noble Six's Spartan armor from the game. The armor is an iconic set from Halo Reach, which for many remains the peak of the Halo franchise.
Halo Reach was released in 2010, and was the final title in the series to be developed by Bungie. Every main title in the franchise since has been developed by 343 Industries, with many fans voicing their displeasure at the work released so far. Rumors have swirled in recent weeks regarding 343 Industries' future with the franchise, leading Xbox head Phil Spencer to confirm that the developer remains crucial to the future of Halo. Despite this statement, recent layoffs affecting 343 Industries have players worried about the immediate future of Halo, although it is hoped that the path forward will become more clear as 2023 progresses.
The Reddit post by the user Sairexyz shows off the replica suit, which resembles Noble Six's armor featured in Halo Reach. The armor set is the default armor from the game, with players being able to customize their Noble Six with a wide variety of in-game armor pieces. The detail shown in the suit is incredible, with the user joking that they're "reluctant to add up the material bill" of the recreation. Armor customization has been a key part of the franchise since Halo 3, with fans outspoken about Halo Infinite's controversial armor core system. The system restricted much of the possible customization in the game, and led to a heavy focus on monetization that frustrated long-time fans of the franchise. Though the armor core system is being phased out of Halo Infinite, it is currently unknown when players will have full customization over their in-game armor.
Halo Reach fans loved the post, giving it over 500 upvotes in the first few days of posting. The recreation is extremely impressive as the user claims it is their first attempt at a costume, with every detail of Noble Six's armor accounted for. Sairexyz also gave a hint about their future plans, claiming they're planning to recreate Jorge's armor from Halo Reach, too. It remains to be seen how much of Noble Team they eventually recreate. The Halo franchise is popular for creators looking to recreate in-game items, with one fan creating a replica of the Halo 3 sniper rifle.
The Halo franchise has struggled for relevancy as of late. Once the shooter to beat, the series was overtaken in popularity in recent years by its peers like Call of Duty. Halo Infinite's struggle to retain its player base and the lukewarm reception to the Halo TV series have not helped in this regard. However, with the franchise now over two decades old, it remains a huge point of nostalgia for many players across multiple generations. No matter how many missteps the franchise takes, it will always have another chance to set it right, with millions of players hoping to recapture their best memories of the games through newer titles. Fan creations like this prove the enduring popularity of the Halo franchise.
Halo Reach is currently available on Xbox 360 and via Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.