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{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|name= ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' | |name= ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' | ||
|image= [[File:Halo2anniversary.jpg| | |image= [[File:Halo2anniversary.jpg|300px]] | ||
|developer= | |developer= | ||
*[[343 Industries]]{{Ref/Reuse|RTX 2014}} | *[[343 Industries]]{{Ref/Reuse|RTX 2014}} | ||
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*[[Xbox One]] | *[[Xbox One]] | ||
*[[Xbox Series X/S]] | *[[Xbox Series X/S]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Personal computer]] | ||
*[[Xbox Cloud Gaming]] | *[[Xbox Cloud Gaming]] | ||
|releasedate= *[[2014#November|November 11, 2014]] {{C|Xbox One MCC release}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}<br> | |releasedate= *[[2014#November|November 11, 2014]] {{C|Xbox One MCC release}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}<br> | ||
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Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the game allows users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode" (also referred to as "Legacy" mode);{{Ref/Reuse|PAX}} both visuals and audio are remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> | Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the game allows users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode" (also referred to as "Legacy" mode);{{Ref/Reuse|PAX}} both visuals and audio are remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> | ||
''Halo 2: Anniversary'' also contains a remastered version of ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]'' (a bonus video originally shipped with the ''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]'') animated by Blur Studio.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/10/29/halo-2-trailer-exclusive-comparisons/#more-313500 '''Entertainment Weekly''': ''"Halo 2" shows revamped cinematics in new trailer'']</ref> In addition, two cutscenes were added to the campaign's [[The Heretic|beginning]] and its [[The Great Journey|ending]], linking to the events of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' | ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' also contains a remastered version of ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]'' (a bonus video originally shipped with the ''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]'') animated by Blur Studio.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/10/29/halo-2-trailer-exclusive-comparisons/#more-313500 '''Entertainment Weekly''': ''"Halo 2" shows revamped cinematics in new trailer'']</ref> In addition, two cutscenes were added to the campaign's [[The Heretic|beginning]] and its [[The Great Journey|ending]], linking to the events of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
The [[campaign]] consists of 15 levels, of which 14 are playable. | The [[campaign]] consists of 15 levels, of which 14 are playable. | ||
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====Remastered multiplayer==== | ====Remastered multiplayer==== | ||
[[File:Halo The Master Chief Collection - H2A Elite armor permutation UI.PNG|thumb|250px|Various Elite armor permutations available in the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.]] | [[File:Halo The Master Chief Collection - H2A Elite armor permutation UI.PNG|right|thumb|250px|Various Elite armor permutations available in the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.]] | ||
Six of ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer maps have been completely re-imagined{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} in a separate multiplayer engine described as a combination of the multiplayer of the classic ''Halo 2'' and that of the more recent ''Halo'' titles.{{Ref/Reuse|IGNinterv}} A [[Forge]] mode is featured in the six re-imagined maps.{{Ref/Reuse|venturebeat}} [[Certain Affinity]] president [[Max Hoberman]], one of the multiplayer design leads on the original ''Halo 2'', helped 343 Industries design and create the remastered multiplayer component.<ref name="SDCC panel">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGrnvdo8Ok&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=1 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Dev Panel - SDCC 2014'']</ref> Many of the added features in the remastered maps were proposed for the original game but ended up being cut; thus, 343 Industries considers the remastered component a "Director's Cut" of sorts.<ref name="RTX 2014">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1a1FzQ3bdQ '''YouTube''': ''RTX 2014 - 343 Industries panel'']</ref> | Six of ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer maps have been completely re-imagined{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} in a separate multiplayer engine described as a combination of the multiplayer of the classic ''Halo 2'' and that of the more recent ''Halo'' titles.{{Ref/Reuse|IGNinterv}} A [[Forge]] mode is featured in the six re-imagined maps.{{Ref/Reuse|venturebeat}} [[Certain Affinity]] president [[Max Hoberman]], one of the multiplayer design leads on the original ''Halo 2'', helped 343 Industries design and create the remastered multiplayer component.<ref name="SDCC panel">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGrnvdo8Ok&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=1 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Dev Panel - SDCC 2014'']</ref> Many of the added features in the remastered maps were proposed for the original game but ended up being cut; thus, 343 Industries considers the remastered component a "Director's Cut" of sorts.<ref name="RTX 2014">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1a1FzQ3bdQ '''YouTube''': ''RTX 2014 - 343 Industries panel'']</ref> | ||
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File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]] | File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]] | ||
File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Heretic Leader]] [[Sesa 'Refumee]] | File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Heretic Leader]] [[Sesa 'Refumee]] | ||
File: | File:H2A - 343 Guilty Spark.jpg|[[343 Guilty Spark]] | ||
File: | File:H2A - MonitorGravemind.jpg|[[2401 Penitent Tangent]] | ||
File:Halo-2-Anniversary-Gravemind-2.png|The [[Gravemind]] | File:Halo-2-Anniversary-Gravemind-2.png|The [[Gravemind]] | ||
File:H2A-AlphaHaloDestruction.jpg|[[Installation 04]]'s destruction | File:H2A-AlphaHaloDestruction.jpg|[[Installation 04]]'s destruction | ||
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File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen07.jpg | File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen07.jpg | ||
File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen08.jpg | File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen08.jpg | ||
File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen04.jpg|John-117 facing down | File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen04.jpg|John-117 facing down a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] on Cairo Station | ||
File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen02.jpg|The Master Chief wielding a [[BR55 battle rifle]] | File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen02.jpg|The Master Chief wielding a [[BR55 battle rifle]] | ||
File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Zenith]] | File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Zenith]] |