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{{Center|''Were you looking for the similarly named [[Mythic II Map Pack]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'', the ''halo 3'' [[multiplayer]] disc bundled with [[Halo 3: ODST]], or [[Mythic (difficulty)|LASO]]?''}}
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[[File:Mythic Map Pack logo.png|300px|thumb|The official Mythic Map Pack Logo.]]
{{Quote|The long-awaited Mythic Map Pack drops into Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Investigate Orbital’s abandoned hallways - before it was evacuated, the Quito Space Tether was heralded as the “Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium.” Witness Assembly, where Scarab hulls loom overhead, being decontaminated in preparation for the city-sized Lekgolo colonies that will breathe life into the massive metal husks. An excavation site surrounded by deadly Forerunner defenses, the mysteries of Sandbox are hidden high above, deep below, and right before your eyes.|Marketplace description.{{Ref/Site|Id=xbox2|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-3-Mythic-Map-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00094d5307e6|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Mythic Map Pack}}}}
The '''Mythic Map Pack''' is a [[Downloadable content|DLC]] map pack created by [[Bungie]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''. The map pack was released in Asia and Australia on February 26, in Europe and Africa on February 27, and in the Americas, on March 3, with the [[Halo Wars Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] version of ''[[Halo Wars]]''.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3|Site=Kotaku|Page=Whoops! Halo Wars Release Date Still March 3}} On March 23, 2009, Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009, as the release date for ''Mythic'' as standalone DLC on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft Points. In July 2010 the price dropped to 400 Microsoft Points.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://kotaku.com/5180371/the-halo-3-mythic-map-pack-happens-on-april-9th|Site=Kotaku|Page=The Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack Happens on April 9th}} In July [[2017]], along with all other ''Halo 3'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''Halo: Reach'' DLC map packs, the Mythic Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-summer-celebration|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Summer Celebration}} All Mythic Map Pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


The Mythic Map Pack will be the 3rd map pack released by [[Bungie]] for [[Halo 3]] (not counting [[Cold Storage]]).
==Summary==
The icon of the Mythic Map Packs is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as [[Mythic (difficulty)|Mythic]]. The knives are replaced with [[Battle Rifle]]s, and the [[Mythic Skull]] replaces the [[Sangheili|Elite]] Skull. It is to be noted that Mythic has been known as a non-existent difficulty above [[Legendary]], though [[Bungie]] has mentioned it several times on [[Bungie.net]].


== Summary ==
==Content==
[[Image:News H3 MP AssemblyEnv01.jpg|270px|thumb|A picture taken by Bungie of the Mythic map [[Assembly]].]]
The Mythic Map Pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps:
The Mythic Map Pack was confirmed to include [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]]. It is still unknown whether [[Heretic (Level)|Heretic]], [[Longshore]], and [[Citadel]] will be included in the Mythic Map Pack, though those maps are listed in the [[Achievements#Downloadable_Content|TU2 achievements]].


Title Update Two, released on Sept. 23rd, 2008, gave information about Mythic through the form of new achievements. Numerous achievements have been listed involving the Mythic Map Pack, also showing the names for the maps. The Mythic Map Pack is set to be released some time in early 2009, "winter" Luke Smith stated. Later, it was confirmed that "winter" would mean sometime in February 2009.
*[[Assembly]]
*[[Orbital]]
*[[Sandbox]]


Mysterious numbers within the Halo: Keep it Clean trailer have been speculated to be the release date for the Mythic Map Pack. If so, the map pack will be released in early January. But however, since Halo Wars ships in February 2009 instead, Bungie probably wouldn't want players getting the map pack as DLC much earlier than it will be for those who are getting the map pack along with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars.
==Achievements==
*[[Vidmaster Challenge: Brainpan]] - 25G - Find all the hidden skulls on the mythic maps.
*[[Assembly Skull (achievement)|Assembly Skull]] - 25G - On Assembly, find the hidden skull.
*[[Sandbox Skull (achievement)|Sandbox Skull]] - 25G - On Sandbox, find the hidden skull.
*[[Orbital Skull (achievement)|Orbital Skull]] - 25G - On Orbital, find the hidden skull.
*[[Hammer Time]] - 25G - On Assembly, get 5 Hammer kills in any ranked or social match.
*[[Post Mortem]] - 25G - On Orbital, get 2 Death From the Grave medals during any ranked or social match.
*[[... Get the Horns]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Bulltrue medal during any ranked or social match.
*[[Awww, Too Bad]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Killjoy medal during any ranked or social match.
*[[Killtacular (Halo 3 achievement)|Killtacular]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Killtacular during any ranked or social match.
*[[Have Fun Respawning]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, get an Extermination during any ranked or social match.
*[[Save This Film]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Perfection medal during any ranked or social match.
*[[Delicious Brains]] - 25G - On a Mythic map, Infect 2 humans during any ranked or social match.
*[[Zombie Repeller]] - 25G - Mythic map, kill 2 Zombies during any ranked or social match.
*[[Tank Dropper]] - 25G - On any Mythic map, get a kill on another player while in monitor mode.


== Maps ==
==Trivia==
All but Sandbox and Orbital are maps that were not confirmed by Bungie, but were confirmed through the ''Halo 3'' achievements page. Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox will be released with the Limited Collector's Edition of Halo Wars in February. It is not known whether or not the other three maps are part the Mythic Map pack. It is possible that the others will be shipped with [[Halo 3: ODST]].
*Several community members received the maps early through their contributions, and many other ''Halo 3'' players received them through community giveaways such as ''Halo 3'' Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
*On March 2, 2009, one day before the release of ''Halo Wars'' in the US, the map pack was placed on the [[Xbox Live]] marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft Points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://hawtymcbloggy.com/2009/03/02/get-the-mythic-map-pack-for-only-1250/|Site=Hawty McBloggy|Page=Get the Mythic Map Pack for only $1,250!}}
*Included in both the Mythic Map Pack and Mythic II Map Pack are one human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner-themed map.


=== Assembly ===
==Sources==
{{main|Assembly}}
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Assembly was originally planned to be in the [[Heroic Map Pack]], then the [[Legendary Map Pack]], but was replaced due to the fear that it wouldn't be finished on time. It is suspected that the map is set in a [[Covenant]] [[Scarab]] Factory. It is said to be fit for mid-sized Slayer and Team Slayer battles, and also supports objective gametypes, other gameplay details are indefinite.


=== Orbital ===
{{Map pack}}
{{main|Orbital}}
[[Category:Multiplayer map packs]]
Orbital is set on the [[Quito Space Tether]], a UNSC [[space elevator]]. It will be the first map in Halo 3 (campaign or multiplayer) to be set in outer space. Orbital is described as having two main corridors overlapping each other and having some interesting switches that grant access to certain areas of the map.
[[Category:Mythic Map Pack| ]]
 
[[Category:Halo 3 DLC]]
=== Sandbox ===
{{main|Sandbox (level)}}
Sandbox has not been officially revealed yet and concrete information about this map is scarce. It was first referred to by the New Halo 3 Achievements and later (somewhat) officially revealed in a Bungie Blog post when it was announced to be released in the Halo Wars Limited Edition along with Assembly and Orbital. Despite the lack of official info, Sandbox is suspected to be a forge-heavy map larger and more detailed than [[Foundry]].
 
=== Other Maps ===
*[[Longshore (Level)|Longshore]] - Suspected to be a beach/ocean-themed map.
*[[Citadel (Level)|Citadel]] - Suspected to be [[Forerunner]]-themed.
*[[Heretic (Level)|Heretic]] - Suspected to be [[Covenant Separatist]]-themed.
 
== Trivia ==
*If the Mythic Map Pack is released including all of the above maps, it will be the largest Halo map pack so far.
*The theory about Sandbox is that it is going to be a "better version of Foundry".
*These DLC maps are the only Multiplayer Maps that have hidden skulls.
*Assembly was the first known map in the Mythic Map Pack.
 
== Related Articles ==
*[[Halo 3]]
*[[Heroic Map Pack]]
*[[Legendary Map Pack]]

Latest revision as of 13:08, April 12, 2023

Were you looking for the similarly named Mythic II Map Pack from Halo 3, Halo 3: Mythic, the halo 3 multiplayer disc bundled with Halo 3: ODST, or LASO?
The official Mythic Map Pack Logo.

"The long-awaited Mythic Map Pack drops into Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Investigate Orbital’s abandoned hallways - before it was evacuated, the Quito Space Tether was heralded as the “Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium.” Witness Assembly, where Scarab hulls loom overhead, being decontaminated in preparation for the city-sized Lekgolo colonies that will breathe life into the massive metal husks. An excavation site surrounded by deadly Forerunner defenses, the mysteries of Sandbox are hidden high above, deep below, and right before your eyes."
— Marketplace description.[1]

The Mythic Map Pack is a DLC map pack created by Bungie for Halo 3. The map pack was released in Asia and Australia on February 26, in Europe and Africa on February 27, and in the Americas, on March 3, with the Limited Edition version of Halo Wars.[2] On March 23, 2009, Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009, as the release date for Mythic as standalone DLC on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft Points. In July 2010 the price dropped to 400 Microsoft Points.[3] In July 2017, along with all other Halo 3, Halo 4, and Halo: Reach DLC map packs, the Mythic Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.[4] All Mythic Map Pack content is included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Summary[edit]

The icon of the Mythic Map Packs is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as Mythic. The knives are replaced with Battle Rifles, and the Mythic Skull replaces the Elite Skull. It is to be noted that Mythic has been known as a non-existent difficulty above Legendary, though Bungie has mentioned it several times on Bungie.net.

Content[edit]

The Mythic Map Pack includes three new multiplayer maps:

Achievements[edit]

  • Vidmaster Challenge: Brainpan - 25G - Find all the hidden skulls on the mythic maps.
  • Assembly Skull - 25G - On Assembly, find the hidden skull.
  • Sandbox Skull - 25G - On Sandbox, find the hidden skull.
  • Orbital Skull - 25G - On Orbital, find the hidden skull.
  • Hammer Time - 25G - On Assembly, get 5 Hammer kills in any ranked or social match.
  • Post Mortem - 25G - On Orbital, get 2 Death From the Grave medals during any ranked or social match.
  • ... Get the Horns - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Bulltrue medal during any ranked or social match.
  • Awww, Too Bad - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Killjoy medal during any ranked or social match.
  • Killtacular - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Killtacular during any ranked or social match.
  • Have Fun Respawning - 25G - On a Mythic map, get an Extermination during any ranked or social match.
  • Save This Film - 25G - On a Mythic map, get a Perfection medal during any ranked or social match.
  • Delicious Brains - 25G - On a Mythic map, Infect 2 humans during any ranked or social match.
  • Zombie Repeller - 25G - Mythic map, kill 2 Zombies during any ranked or social match.
  • Tank Dropper - 25G - On any Mythic map, get a kill on another player while in monitor mode.

Trivia[edit]

  • Several community members received the maps early through their contributions, and many other Halo 3 players received them through community giveaways such as Halo 3 Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
  • On March 2, 2009, one day before the release of Halo Wars in the US, the map pack was placed on the Xbox Live marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft Points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.[5]
  • Included in both the Mythic Map Pack and Mythic II Map Pack are one human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner-themed map.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Xbox.com, Mythic Map Pack (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  2. ^ Kotaku, Whoops! Halo Wars Release Date Still March 3 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ Kotaku, The Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack Happens on April 9th (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo Summer Celebration (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Hawty McBloggy, Get the Mythic Map Pack for only $1,250! (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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