Summary
- A Halo-inspired Cybertruck spotted in the US features a distinct UNSC design, merging the real world and gaming memes into one.
- The truck's owner plans to further customize it by adding a turret to mimic Halo's iconic Warthog.
- Fans have previously built road-legal Warthog replicas, showcasing the enduring popularity of the franchise's vehicles.
A Tesla Cybertruck sporting a unique Halo-themed design has been spotted in public in the US. Featuring Halo’s iconic matte green color scheme and adorned with the insignia of the United Nations Space Command, the Cybertruck’s original decals finally make a long-running meme into reality.
First introduced in 2019, Tesla’s Cybertruck was designed as a futuristic electric alternative to challenge the hegemony of traditional gas-guzzling pickups. However, gamers quickly pointed out that the Cybertruck’s angular lines and blocky construction resembled those found in low-resolution video games. Memes comparing the Cybertruck to games from the early 2000s circulated on social media almost immediately. One recurring comparison capitalized on the truck’s remarkable resemblance to the Halo franchise’s iconic Warthog transport vehicle despite missing the mounted machine gun turret typically seen in the games.
The memes attracted such attention that Elon Musk and Xbox even teased a potential but unfortunately fruitless collaboration between Halo and Cybertruck. One Halo fan has finally made this dream a reality and transformed the Cybertruck’s stainless steel shell into a vehicle plucked straight from the Halo universe. Redditor r/DevinOlsen snapped the Halo-themed Cybertruck innocently parked up as if the Master Chief himself would step out any second. Featuring a stunning vinyl wrap from California-based SSCustoms, the Cybertruck resembles a Razorback troop transport, a turretless Warthog variant introduced in Halo Infinite. Cybertruck owners wishing to replicate the impressive look can purchase their own UNSC wrap for $2,700 from SSCustom’s website.
Custom Halo-Themed Cybertruck Spotted in the Wild
Despite near-universal praise from the r/halo community, the Cybertruck’s owner has plans to further customize their creation. After images of their vehicle circulated on a cybertruckowners.com forum, user “Gail_Lewis_844” claimed ownership of the pickup. Responding to a post cheekily pointing out that the truck is missing the Warthog’s usual mounted.50 caliber machine gun, the owner states they “really want to add a turret” and is planning to use a 3D printer to modify the barrel of a Nerf turret and create a custom mount and shielding. While they might be the first to convert a Tesla Cybertruck into a Halo Razorback, other Halo fans have previously built a custom road-legal Warthog using parts taken from Chevy pickup trucks.
These impressive creations are not the only UNSC vehicles in the real world. Various props and replicas have been made for Halo TV shows, and a Halo Infinite Warthog even joined Ryan Reynolds on the red carpet at the Free Guy world premiere. Since its debut in Halo: Combat Evolved 23 years ago, the Warthog has become not just one of the most enduringly popular vehicles in the Halo franchise but one of the most instantly recognizable in gaming.
Halo Infinite
- Released
- December 8, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you can relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.
Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.
Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Halo
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
- Metascore
- 87
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
