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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]]?''}}
<center>''Were you looking for [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] disc bundled with [[Halo 3: ODST]], or the the Mythic [[Skull]] in Halo 3 or [[Halo 2]]?''</center>
[[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]]''.


[[Image:Mythic Map Pack logo.png|300px|thumb|right|The Official Mythic Map Pack Logo.]]
==Summary==
The '''Mythic Map Pack''' is a map pack created by [[Bungie]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was released on April 9, 2009 for 800 Microsoft points<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=18453</ref>.
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==
The icon of the Mythic Map Pack is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as Mythic difficulty. The knives are replaced with [[Battle Rifle]]s and the [[Mythic Skull]] replaces the [[Elite]] Skull. Keep in mind that Mythic has been known as a non-canon difficulty above [[Legendary]], though [[Bungie]] has mentioned it several times on [[Bungie.net]].
The Mythic Map Pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps:


The Mythic Map Pack is a [[Halo 3]] DLC map pack, which includes three [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Assembly]]'', ''[[Orbital]]'', and ''[[Sandbox]]''. It was released with the launch of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', but it is only included with the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] of the game.
*[[Assembly]]
*[[Orbital]]
*[[Sandbox]]


The [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] was released in Asia and Australia on February 26th, in Europe and Africa on February 27th, and in the Americas on March 3rd with the Limited Edition version of [[Halo Wars]].<ref>http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3</ref> On March 23, 2009 Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009 as the release date for ''Mythic'' as Downloadable Content (DLC) on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5180371/the-halo-3-mythic-map-pack-happens-on-april-9th</ref>
==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 Part 1==
==Trivia==
The Mythic map pack was divided into two separate packs.  The first set of maps were released on Xbox Live April 9, 2009 as downloadable content.  The first part includes the maps [[Assembly (Level)]], [[Orbital (Level)]] and [[Sandbox (Level)]].
*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.
===[[Assembly (Level)|Assembly]]===
*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!}}
''Assembly'' was originally planned to be in the [[Heroic Map Pack]], then in the [[Legendary Map Pack]], but was replaced due to the fear that it wouldn't be finished on time. The map is set in a [[Covenant]] [[Scarab]] Factory. Some say it is similar to the two ''[[Halo 2]]'' maps, [[Midship]] and [[Warlock]]. Assembly is fit for mid-sized [[Slayer]] and [[Team Slayer]] battles, and also supports objective gametypes, other gameplay details are indefinite. The map is symmetrical and only the second [[Covenant]] map designed for Halo 3 to date. If you look up, you can see a [[Covenant]] [[Scarab]] being "assembled" directly above you.
*Included in both the Mythic Map Pack and Mythic II Map Pack are one human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner-themed map.
 
===[[Orbital (Level)|Orbital]]===
Orbital is set on the [[Quito Space Tether]], a [[UNSC]] [[space elevator]]. It is the first map in ''[[Halo 3]]'' ([[Campaign]] or [[Multi-player]]) to be set in outer space. ''Orbital'' is described as having two main U-shaped corridors overlapping each other and having some interesting switches that grant access to certain areas of the map. The first public image of ''Orbital'' was released on [[Bungie.net]] in late December.
 
===[[Sandbox (Level)|Sandbox]]===
Sandbox is a tiered medium-large sized map, and is a crossover between the desert landscape of [[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]] and the Forge flexibility of [[Foundry (Level)|Foundry]]. Bungie stated that Sandbox will be "the ultimate [[Forge]] map". Many new Forge objects are added to give players more options to make their own custom-created maps including, but not limited to, a golf club called the [[7 wood]], a [[Golf Ball]], and a tin cup (golf hole). The map has a tiered nature. It is split into the "Sky Bubble", the ground, and the "Crypt." The Sky Bubble was designed so that Forge users could recreate maps akin to [[Guardian]] and [[Ascension]] since there is a grid only visible in Forge that will act as a death barrier, while the Crypt was added to create fully-enclosed arena maps using Grifball and similar gametypes. The ground was designed for vehicular maps more in the style of its larger brethren, Sandtrap. Every vehicle, weapon, and piece of equipment in Forge can be placed in the map.
 
== Maps Part 2 ==
The Mythic map pack was divided into two separate packs.  The second pack is inlcuded on [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the multiplayer disc included with "[[Halo 3: ODST]]", which was released on September 22, 2009. The second part includes the maps [[Longshore (Level)]], [[Heretic (Level)]] and [[Citadel (Level)]].
 
===[[Longshore (Level)|Longshore]]===
Longshore is a human-based map set in a naval shipping yard.  Designed with elevated catwalks, multiple entrances and exits and based on an industrial building design, Longshore will serve more as a big team or large combat map though, still capable of providing fun small-scale incursions.
 
===[[Heretic (Level)|Heretic]]===
Heretic is the long-rumored Halo 3 remake of [[Midship]].  The map applies most of Midship's geometry and tactics to Halo 3 gameplay with minor tweaks.  Expect this map to take place on [[Pious Inquisitor]] with the same close-quarters action seen in [[Halo 2]].
 
===[[Citadel (Level)|Citadel]]===
Citadel is yet another small symmetrical map.  This map is completely new to the Halo multi-player realm and takes place in a [[Forerunner]] stronghold.
 
== [[Halo 3 skulls|Skulls]] ==
All six maps were confirmed to contain skulls, which give players new achievements each worth 25 gamerscore. The skulls were meant to be very hard to find because of the number of players in only one game (map). However, the skull locations of the first three maps were discovered on February 20th, 2009, and subsequently posted online. The person who discovered them before the pack release and posted their locations was banned from Xbox Live. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYudZjHBpGw Here] is a video that may help you find the skulls.
 
== Trivia ==
*If you acquire all of the skulls on the Mythic Map pack, and the skulls on Heretic, Longshore, and Citadel, you will unlock the [[Vidmaster Challenge: Brainpan]] achievement, which is the last vidmaster achievement available.
*The Mythic Map Pack which includes [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]], is being released in four obtainable ways. The first, being shipped with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars, the second, being on Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC content for 800 Microsoft Points, third, being shipped with Halo 3: ODST, or fourth, receiving a free code courtesy of Bungie.
*In [[Sandbox]] there is a [[Golf Ball]], a [[7 wood]] Gravity Hammer weapon known as the Golf Club, and Golf Holes, known as the Tin Cup, effectively replacing the [[Soccer Ball]], the humorous item of previous map packs.
*Community members have received the maps early through their contributions, and many other Halo 3 players have gotten them through community giveaways such as Halo 3 Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
*On March 2nd 2009, one day before the release of [[Halo Wars]] in the US, the three mythic maps included in the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]] were placed on the [[Xbox Live]] marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.<ref>http://hawtymcbloggy.com/2009/03/02/get-the-mythic-map-pack-for-only-1250/</ref> (However, all downloadable items on the Marketplace that require a code to download are 99,999 Microsoft Points)
*In the March 20, 2009, Weekly Update, a date was placed at the very bottom of the news page that said "04/09/09." This date has been confirmed by Bungie, as the Mythic Map Pack release date.
*The Mythic Map Pack was released on April 9, 2009 at exactly 3:43 AM EST, another [[7]] reference and reference to [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Guilty Spark]].
*In the UK, and possibly in other places, the Mythic Map Pack was released for 99,999 points for about 20 minutes, but then was dramatically reduced to 800.
*Those who downloaded the Mythic Map Pack early also received Bungie Pro until July 2009.
*You can get the Legendary Map achievements on Mythic maps.
*Maps, videos, and screenshots from Bungie favorites can be seen in the trailer for the Mythic Map Pack. The trailer is available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace for free. Note that at the very end of the trailer the narrator says "Don't make us kick your ass." This line is a reference to the Latin writing on the the Bungie coat of arms.
*The skull on the promotion ads for the Mythic Map Pack is the same skull from the Halo 3 Campaign. This is due to the fact that Mythic is technically the hardest difficulty in Halo 3 with the Mythic skull activated.
*Each of the Mythic Maps, both part one and two, include three maps all made to have one UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner themed map.
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:News H3 MP AssemblyEnv01.jpg|[[Assembly]], a Covenant based Scarab assembly line, (hence the name).
Image:H3_MP_Orbital_Tether.jpg|[[Orbital]], a piece of the Quito Space Tether.
Image:Sandbox_msblog.jpg|[[Sandbox]], a [[Forge]]-focused map.
</gallery>


==Sources==
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==Related Pages==
{{Map pack}}
*[[Heroic Map Pack]]  
[[Category:Multiplayer map packs]]
*[[Legendary Map Pack]]
[[Category:Mythic Map Pack| ]]
*[[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]]
[[Category:Halo 3 DLC]]
*[[Halo 3: ODST]]
*[[Vidmaster Challenges]]
[[Category:Multiplayer Map Packs]]

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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