Last week developer 343 detailed Halo 5's Forge mode, and earlier today studio head Josh Holmes, shared some additional details regarding the game's multiplayer mode, including info on the size of the day 1 Multiplayer patch and slayer maps.

　　A few days ago, 343 detailed the launch playlists. At launch there will be more than 20 multiplayer maps available, and more than 15 additional maps will be added before June 2016. The game's Forge mode will be added in December of this year. Nice to know is that all of the additional content is free and according to Holmes, 343 has a dedicated live team established for the game, with a sustained plan including new content and features that extends months beyond launch. Throughout the game's launch on October 27th, 343 will be monitoring the game and community 24-7,  to address any unforeseen issues that crop up.

　　One of the detailed multiplayer playlists, is the playlist for the  highly popular Slayer mode. Those who have paid attention, may have noticed that, two really enjoyable maps from the beta aren't included at launch - Empire & Eden.  According to Holmes though, fans shouldn't despair as these maps will be back at a later date.

　　@mattyd128 @franklez @quinndelhoyo Don't despair, they will be back.

　　— Josh Holmes (@JoshingtonState) October 15, 2015

　　Holmes adds that 343 picked what they felt, are the best mode/map combinations out of the gate for the game's launch. Maps will rotate and change once live.

　　@iiNeedle We're focusing on what we fell are the best mode/map combinations out of the gate. We'll rotate and change things up once live.

　　— Josh Holmes (@JoshingtonState) October 15, 2015

9GB Day 1 Multiplayer patch

　　@crazyherb9 The MP update (includes map content) is 9GB.

　　— Josh Holmes (@JoshingtonState) October 15, 2015

　　Halo 5 releases on October 27th for the Xbox One. Are you hyped yet? I sure am.