AHalo Reachplayer has discovered a strange detail about one of the series' iconic vehicles - the forklift. Thevehicles inHalohave always been a crucial part of the franchise, and it’s interesting to see that they have many quirks left to discover, even in the older titles.
The forklift was first introduced as a drivable vehicle inHalo Reach, and it became instantly iconic. Not because it was particularly useful - but because it wasn’t. It had no weapons, and couldn’t be shot from. That only made it all the more satisfying to splatter a bunch of Covenant grunts, condemning them to death by forklift. It would become a mainstay in the series afterward, and remained a fun meme within the community.
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Redditor EricisEricButNotEric pointed out that the forklift inHalo Reachis actually fully submersible in water. While playing acustom game inHalo Reach, they’re blown into the water on Forge World. However, instead of immediately dying, they land on the bottom of the ocean, and are able to continue driving while submerged. It’s unclear exactly how this works, but some in the thread theorized that it’s a lack of kill barriers in this area causing the forklift to continue working. It’s certainly a strange issue, and if this is the solution then it’s possible that every otherHalo Reachvehicle is fully submersible, too.
Due to the physics engine of games in theHaloseries, vehicles have always been the subject of some wacky glitches over the years. There was even oneHalo Infinitebug that allowed players to drive the Warthog while in the gunner seat, which just makes no sense at all. It can be frustrating at times for players to die to a physics glitch out of their control, but there’s something aboutHalothat makes it feel like an essential part of the experience. It just wouldn’t feel the same without it.
TheHalofranchise has had a rough few years, after thelaunch ofHalo Infinitedidn’t exactly impress long-time fans of the series. For many, patience is wearing thin with developer 343 Industries, with the studio now working onHalolonger than the creator of the series, Bungie. Despite some fan anger, 343 Industries has continued to updateHalo Infinitewith new content, bringing it up to the standard expected at launch. There were rumors about the studio’s continued involvement with the franchise earlier in the year, but after some reshuffling of personnel at the developer, these rumblings have gone silent.
Halo Reachis currently available on Xbox 360 and viaHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
