An imaginative player in Halo Infinite has recently reimagined their character in the game as a living Needler gun by crafting a unique outfit inspired by the legendary weapon. The renowned Halo series features some of the most iconic sci-fi firearms, from standard UNSC gear carried by the Master Chief to exotic Covenant armaments acquired from enemies. One such favorite is the Needler, a pistol that shoots explosive crystal shards.
Since its debut in Halo: Combat Evolved, the Needler has been a staple in Master Chief's arsenal, evolving through the series to appear in 2021's Halo Infinite. Fans adore the Needler for its power and distinctiveness, expressing their admiration through custom Xbox controllers, likening it to weapons in games like High On Life. The Needler has been immortalized as an official Nerf blaster and featured as a limited-edition gift in Halo 5: Guardians.
Recently, a Reddit user known as Particle_Cannon went a step further by modeling their Halo Infinite multiplayer character after the Needler. Displayed in a screenshot on r/halo, this bespoke armor is adorned with purple spikes reminiscent of the weapon's explosive ammo. Users have humorously speculated on the armor's propensity to ignite when worn, while others draw parallels to titles like Destiny 2.
Unique Halo Infinite Needler Armor Adds a Bang
Enthusiastic fan creations like Particle_Cannon's Needler-inspired armor have sustained interest in Halo Infinite amid controversies. The introduction of the popular Forge mode in Halo Infinite last November enabled players to recreate iconic settings such as Halo's Blood Gulch, Halo 3's vast Valhalla map, and locations from other games like Skyrim's Solitude. Additionally, a Halo Infinite Forge group is developing a custom game mode inspired by Helldivers 2.
Particle_Cannon's customized Spartan armor authentically captures the essence of the iconic Needler weapon used against Covenant forces since the inception of Halo. With its spike-covered design and purple color scheme reminiscent of the weapon's explosive crystals, the armor is most striking when paired with a Needler, envisioning a soldier clad in it charging through the battlegrounds of Halo Infinite's online multiplayer.