Halo World Championship 2025 (Seattle, Wa) Info and Roll Call

[Skidmorpheus]

I filled out some slots in the attendance schedule for each day. I am the type of person to be in armor all day especially the ODST I'm bringing. So I will be available for more than what I Indicated.

I am arriving at 9 am on Thursday so I would like to Visit the Museum when the sign ups go live for that.

 

[BlazingForge]

Yeah! I'm gonna hold off on the attendance schedule until I know if I got into either of the competitions first. I am also planning to visit the museum when signups go up!

 

[Raptor241489]

Yeah! I'm gonna hold off on the attendance schedule until I know if I got into either of the competitions first. I am also planning to visit the museum when signups go up!

how soon do we know if we were or werent picked for a contest prior to the big weekend?

 

[BlazingForge]

how soon do we know if we were or werent picked for a contest prior to the big weekend?

I believe its going to be through either discord or your gmail. The forms asked for several ways to contact you so we can assume it'll be one of those or all of them. If you don't get contacted you likely weren't selected. However I haven't been to worlds before or done the cosplay contest so take what I say with a grain of salt.

 

[Emp Frosty]

how soon do we know if we were or werent picked for a contest prior to the big weekend?

Based off of the last 2 times I've gone, we won't know till about October and then we will be reached out to by the organizers to be added to the contest thread on the Halo discord. Based off of our sign ups though I do believe there is space for everyone (on our sign up sheet) to be included.

 

[Driel71]

Below the Highlights section it mentions everyone that is wearing armor needs to be on the sky bridge at a certain time. If we can’t make it by that time are we not allowed to be in costume. I’m driving up Saturday morning and don’t think I can be there at 9:45.

 

[Emp Frosty]

Below the Highlights section it mentions everyone that is wearing armor needs to be on the sky bridge at a certain time. If we can’t make it by that time are we not allowed to be in costume. I’m driving up Saturday morning and don’t think I can be there at 9:45.

Thats more of a "if you're here in armor then please be at the sky bridge for doors to open" kind of event. Not required but definitely something you'll want to try and make it to if you can.

 

[Driel71]

Thats more of a "if you're here in armor then please be at the sky bridge for doors to open" kind of event. Not required but definitely something you'll want to try and make it to if you can.

If that isn’t feasible is there someone specific I would need to contact when arriving? Also do I need to arrive already in armor or will there be space to change?

 

[Emp Frosty]

If that isn’t feasible is there someone specific I would need to contact when arriving? Also do I need to arrive already in armor or will there be space to change?

Changing space would be a NobleofDeath16 question, we had one last year. And there isn't quite anyone you should need to contact unless you're needing to pick up a badge as part of the cosplay contest.

 

[NobleofDeath16]

We will be updating the thread with new information this Saturday, but yes, we will have a very good changing space this year.

 

[Emp Frosty]

For those not tracking, the first post has been updated with very important information.

 

[ForerunnerFury]

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Hello and welcome 405th Infantry Division to your HCS World Championship 2025!​

For our new recruits, and our returning members, we welcome and encourage you to join us at the HCS World Championship held here in Seattle Washington! This year marks the sunset year of Halo Infinite at HCS, so if you haven't gone to a HCS World Championship, this would be the perfect year to join your 405th brothers and sisters to this extraordinary event!

The HCS World Championship offers so much more than the E-sports championship, from a vibrant community stage, smaller tournaments, voice actor meets, and so much more! As we get details on all of the wonderful things you can some to expect from the event, we will be updating the lists below!

DISCLAIMER:​

The 405th Division and its staff in conjunction with Halo Studios, hold final authority and jurisdiction over all cosplay-related activities at the event. This includes, but is not limited to, partner engagement, panels, contests, and programming. The 405th staff reserves the right to make final decisions regarding event integration and may, at its discretion, restrict or remove participants or activities as necessary. For any questions or concerns, please contact your assigned Division staff members on-site during the event (NobleofDeath16, Fallen, JTF4, and Shadowshail).
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Description:
- Halo Championship Series 2025 World Championship

Date:
- October 24-26

Location:
- Seattle Washington

Event Website:
- Halo Waypoint HCS 2025 World Championship

- Road to HCS Worlds - August
- Road to HCS Worlds - July
- Road to HCS Worlds - June
- Road to HCS Worlds - May
- Road to HCS Worlds - April


Parking:
- Free way park garage (Recommended) / Arch Garage / Summit Garage


Schedule:
- Friday
● VIP: 10:00am - 10:00pm
● General Admission: 11:00am - 10:00pm
● Early Access: 09:00am - 10:00pm

- Saturday
● VIP: 10:00am - 10:00pm
● General Admission: 11:00am - 10:00pm
● Early Access: 09:00qm - 10:00pm

- Sunday
● VIP: 11:00am - 08:00pm
● General Admission: 11:00am - 08:00pm
● Early Access: 10:00am - 08:00pm

-Early venue access will be managed by on-site staff authorized at the "Partner" level, permitting escorting individuals onto the venue premises prior to show hours. We will coordinate to enter as a group each morning; however, if specific access requirements are necessary, designated team members will facilitate attendee entry into the venue as required.


Discord Thread:
- TBD

Photo Drive:
- TBD

Changing & Repair Area:
- We will have a full changing and repair area in the behind the scenes section, right behind our booth in the community corner. It is about double the size we had last year, and located approximately where the main stage was at last year's event. The changing area will have power, seating, and lighting behind the scenes for us. Be mindful, we have a LOT of cosplayers attending, and that space will have to be used by a large amount of people.

Badges:
- badges will be available for purchase, or provided for participants who sign up for either the cosplay competition, or the maker competition. Additional badges may be supplied to those who sign up to staff and run our booth. More information will be supplied once the booth plans are solidified. IF YOU NEED A BADGE, AND WERE NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE ONE OR GET ONE THROUGH THE MAKERS/ COSTUME COMPETITION, PLEASE SEND ME, Pipninja, A DIRECT MESSAGE

- Purchase Tickets

Highlight Events​

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Halo Studios Museum Visit:
- Thursday (Schedule and signups TBD)


Doors Open Lineup:
- Friday-Saturday: 9:45am at skybridge hall
- Sunday: 10:45 at skybridge hall

● Must be ready in costume in skybridge hall, lined up for attendee entrance prior to designated time. Staff members will handle the organization of the lineup 15 minutes prior to doors open.


321 Foto Photo Ops:
- We will be manning the photobooth this year with cosplayers. This will be another opportunity to be sponsored with a badge for volunteering to man the photo booth. Signups and schedule TBD


Steve Downes & Jen Taylor Escort Team:
- Similar to the photo op, we will have cosplayers assisting in the escort of both Jen Taylor, and Steve Downes for both their entrances to the community stage, and for "bodyguarding" them during autograph signings at their table.


Group Photo Op:
- Where: Skybridge
- When: Saturday following heat 2 of the cosplay competition


Community Team Pop Up Events:
- These events are scheduled spontaneously and will not adhere to a fixed timetable. Communications regarding these events will be shared on an as-needed basis between the HS Community Staff and the designated HCS Media Team.


Halo Studios Staff Meet and Greet:
- When: Sunday prior to General Admission
- Where: Skybridge

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Cosplay & Maker Competition​

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The Cosplay Competition returns this year, and the Makers Competition is born, giving you the opportunity to showcase your builds!
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Important Announcement:​

When entering the maker and cosplay competition, you are not allowed to enter something into the makers competition that you intend to carry into the costume competition, and vise versa.

Entering into the Cosplay, or the Makers competition will sponsor you with a badge for the event. If you have already purchased a badge, and you are selected for the competition, you will be refunded the original cost of your ticket.
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⇓⇓ Important Deadline ⇓⇓​

Sign-ups for both contests close on 1st OCT 2025 at 08:00PM PST
Costume Competition slots are filled, the waitlist is open
Makers Competition has plenty of slots available​

Official Rules (Please read these):
- Cosplay Contest Rules
- Makers Contest Rules

Competition Sign Ups:
- Costume Competition Sign-up
- Makers Contest Sign-up

Prize Pools:
- Cosplay Competition:
● 1st: $3,000
● 2nd: $1,500
● 3rd: $500

- Makers Competition:
● 1st: $1,500
● 2nd: $750
● 3rd: $250

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Booth Information​

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This year we will have a booth in the community corner! The booth priority this year will be for photos! We are looking to have between 2-4 cosplayers, with 2 handlers at the booth at all times for pictures! If you are interested in participating, there is a volunteer section of the roll call sheet available for sign-ups!
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Important Information:​

We will not be manning a table at the community corner with the booth. We are sharing a 20' x 30' space with a handful of other community members who will have tables out. Our involvement will be to man our set piece with cosplayers and handlers for photos with attendees. We will have a crate setup to hold weapons and props to display.
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⇓⇓ Rules for the Booth ⇓⇓​

No food or drink at the booth at any time
Maximum of 4 cosplayers manning the booth at any time
Minimum of 2 cosplayers manning the booth at all times
2 handlers for the booth required at all times
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Community Funding​

This booth build is currently in progress. This build is being funded out of pocket by us and this amazing community. If you want to donate to the cause of helping us bring this set piece to life, please contact me, Pipninja, through a direct message. Any bit will help us bring it over the finish line!


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2025 Roll Call​

If you plan on attending, please fill out your spot on the roll call sheet! Make sure to fill out all of your information to include your interest in participating in either the maker competition, and/or the cosplay competition, and your social media handles so you can be tagged in any event posts.

⇓⇓ IMPORTANT DEADLINE ⇓⇓​

Attendance Tracker MUST be filled out and tracked by 1st OCT 2025 at 08:00PM PST

Roll Call Sheet:
- HaloWC 2025 Attendance Report​

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"Boots on Ground": 60 Confirmed, 7 Tentative​

(If you want to update this, post below)​

Pacific Regiment:
- Wabat: 12
● pipninja
● Carr
● Draxes
● SpartanJohn
● Zippyzeek
● CheekyTBDrifter
● spartan114x
● MissBoof
● DireWolf111
● Peaches
● spartanhawk627
● Torek Vainer

- Crater Bat: 5
● Driel71
● CTN04529
● PapaSola
● Saber
● Hibson

- Sierra Bat: 5
● PapaBear271
● Nob1e Actua1
● RyFISH
● jabsgreywarden1
● xaero

- Members: 4
● spartanhawk627
● DestroyrDude
● Baron080
● halo three rat

Midwest Regiment:
- Longsword Bat: 8, 2
● NobleofDeath16
● SpartanSweed
● Randomname52
● SSGLordErne
● SSGLordElmo
● SSGLordBert
● Fallen
● BlondieDoes (Tentative)
● Emp Frosty (Tentative)
● sir howard

- Harvest Bat: 6
● OFiveTwo
● Wraith0912
● Skidmorpheus
● Alhoida
● JamesAdams
● Slayer241489

- Members: 3
● Off Earth
● KeithGamma077
● madsalad

Mountain Regiment:
- Members: 4
● tahu505
● Unfit Armory
● Shadowshail
● NScryerODSTX67

Southern Regiment:
- Members: 4, 1
● BrokenHawk
● JTF4
● Ulfhedinn073
● Kahn 319 (Tentative)
● Jocko03

Canadian Regiment:
- Members: 1, 1
● Viper 466 (Tentative)
● valyriel

*There will be additional attendance opportunities for Canadian regiment members due to the legal limitations of Canadian competition participation

Southwest Regiment:
- Members: 7, 3
● Satan Farted
● KGSupreme
● WandererTJ (Tentative)
● GiovanniHenry01
● MyrHerder (Tentative)
● SalLyrisse
● BlazingForge
● crackhead09
● Elbroman
● Skaboodlydoodle (tentative)

Colonial Regiment:
- Members: 1
● KatanaBtzPaper

Hello, I will be taking my Son who has Autism to his first event of this type. Very nervous but looking forward to it!

 

[Emp Frosty]

If youre not already in the Halo Discord server and are expecting/entered to be the cosplay or maker contest then now would be a good time to join that server. The server just updated in preparation to start pulling people in the proper chat channels.

 

[SSGLordBert]

If youre not already in the Halo Discord server and are expecting/entered to be the cosplay or maker contest then now would be a good time to join that server. The server just updated in preparation to start pulling people in the proper chat channels.

Are you talking halo lounge? Or halo studios?

 

[RyFISH]

Are you talking halo lounge? Or halo studios?

The verified Halo server. It’s just titled “Halo”

 

[Unfit Armory]

will be attending