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(At first I thought it had to be New Mombasa but there doesn't seem to be a city skyline apart from the tether. Best leave it vague until this can be observed more carefully, as realistically Mombasa wouldn't be visible from Zanzibar.) |
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==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||
===Changes from Zanzibar=== | ===Changes from Zanzibar=== | ||
*Several aesthetic additions have been included in Stonetown, such as graffiti, tarps on scaffolding, and a [[Lethbridge Industrial]] logo.<ref name="ign first">[http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/10/20/zanzibar-remake-stonetown-rocks-in-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first '''IGN.com''': ''Zanzibar Remake 'Stonetown' Rocks in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN First'']</ref> | *Several aesthetic additions have been included in Stonetown, such as graffiti, tarps on scaffolding, and a [[Lethbridge Industrial]] logo. The power plant structure now has a more futuristic design and is larger. A [[space elevator]] is visible some distance off the map's coastline.<ref name="ign first">[http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/10/20/zanzibar-remake-stonetown-rocks-in-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first '''IGN.com''': ''Zanzibar Remake 'Stonetown' Rocks in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN First'']</ref> | ||
*The pillars were either removed or placed elsewhere | *The pillars in the main room of the power station were either removed or placed elsewhere to open the room up more.<ref name="ign first"/> | ||
*An air duct has been added by that stairs in the power station that players can enter or exit, or throw grenades through.<ref name="ign first"/> | *An air duct has been added by that stairs in the power station that players can enter or exit, or throw grenades through.<ref name="ign first"/> | ||
*The switch to open the gate in the power station was moved directly above the gate—requiring players to shoot the switch to activate it. However, the switch can be returned to its original position in [[Forge]].<ref name="ign first"/> | *The switch to open the gate in the power station was moved directly above the gate—requiring players to shoot the switch to activate it. However, the switch can be returned to its original position in [[Forge]].<ref name="ign first"/> | ||
*There is a pile of debris in the "Blockhouse" section of the map to give players an alternative way to climb up to | *There is a pile of debris in the "Blockhouse" section of the map to give players an alternative way to climb up to the sniping spot commonly known as "Camp Froman".<ref name="ign first"/> | ||
*In front of the rocky castle at the beach, a [[man cannon]] gives players an alternative route to the castle's walls. It can be disabled with Forge.<ref name="ign first"/> | *In front of the rocky castle at the beach, a [[man cannon]] gives players an alternative route to the castle's walls. It can be disabled with Forge.<ref name="ign first"/> | ||
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Stonetown[1] is a multiplayer map in Halo 2 Anniversary. It is a remake of Zanzibar from Halo 2, with some minor changes. Zanzibar is one of the six Halo 2 multiplayer maps that have been completely re-imagined in the remastered multiplayer portion of Halo 2 Anniversary.[2][3]
Layout
Changes from Zanzibar
- Several aesthetic additions have been included in Stonetown, such as graffiti, tarps on scaffolding, and a Lethbridge Industrial logo. The power plant structure now has a more futuristic design and is larger. A space elevator is visible some distance off the map's coastline.[4]
- The pillars in the main room of the power station were either removed or placed elsewhere to open the room up more.[4]
- An air duct has been added by that stairs in the power station that players can enter or exit, or throw grenades through.[4]
- The switch to open the gate in the power station was moved directly above the gate—requiring players to shoot the switch to activate it. However, the switch can be returned to its original position in Forge.[4]
- There is a pile of debris in the "Blockhouse" section of the map to give players an alternative way to climb up to the sniping spot commonly known as "Camp Froman".[4]
- In front of the rocky castle at the beach, a man cannon gives players an alternative route to the castle's walls. It can be disabled with Forge.[4]
Trivia
The map is named after Stone Town, an old part of modern-day Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar.
Gallery
Concept art of the wind power station.
Concept art of the beach.
Screenshot of the sea wall gate.
View of the fortress and a Ghost.
A Warthog on the map.
Inside view.
Red team on the map.
A member of red team with a M41 rocket launcher.
A member of red team taking aim with a sniper rifle.
Red team members on the map.
Sources
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