Editing Downloadable content

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[[File:H5G-DLC.jpg|thumb|250px|Free DLC for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.]]
'''Downloadable content''', or '''DLC''' for short, are additional content items for use in video games. ''DLC'' released for ''[[Halo]]'' can be distributed in several ways ranging from disk based, to the internet through services like [[Xbox LIVE]].

==''Halo 2'' DLC==
Due to Xbox LIVE being discontinued for Original Xbox consoles and games. It is no longer possible to get all the ''Halo 2'' DLC that was obtainable though that service.<ref>[https://majornelson.com/2010/02/05/xbox-live-being-discontinued-for-original-xbox-consoles-and-games/ '''majornelson''' ''- Xbox LIVE being discontinued for Original Xbox consoles and games'']</ref>

===Bonus Map Pack===
{{Main|Bonus Map Pack}}
'''Bonus Map Pack''': Released on Xbox Live on April 25, 2005 for free. It contained the maps [[Containment (Level)|Containment]] and [[Warlock]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.

===Game type: Zombies===
{{Main|Zombies}}
'''Game type: Zombies''': Released though the Official Xbox Magazine in Demo disc 45 as a download for Xbox in June, 2005.<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/OXM_2005_06-web#page/n3/mode/2up '''Archive.org''' ''- Official Xbox Magazine Issue 45'']</ref> This is the only official way to get the game type on the Xbox version of the game.

===Killtacular Pack===
{{Main|Killtacular Pack}}
'''Killtacular Pack''': Released on Xbox LIVE on April 25, 2005 for $4.99, and was made permanently free on June 28, 2005. It contained the maps [[Sanctuary]] and [[Turf]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.

===Maptacular Pack===
{{Main|Maptacular Pack}}
'''Maptacular Pack''': Released on Xbox LIVE on July 5, 2005 for $11.99, and was made permanently free on August 30, 2005. It contained the maps [[Gemini]], [[Elongation]], [[Backwash]], [[Relic]], and [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.

===Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack===
{{Main|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack}}
'''Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack''': Released on disk on July 5, 2005. It included the maps found in the Bonus, Maptacular and Killtacular map packs.

===Blastacular Pack===
{{Main|Blastacular Pack}}
'''Blastacular Pack''': Released on April 17, 2007 for $4.00, and re-released as an updated package on May 7, 2007 (still for $4.00), as several glitches discovered in the included content had been fixed, and made permanently free on July 7, 2007. It contained the maps [[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.

==''Halo 3'' map packs==
===Heroic Map Pack===
{{Main|Heroic Map Pack}}
'''Heroic Map Pack''': Released on December 11, 2007 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and was made permanently free on March 25, 2008. It contained the maps [[Standoff]], [[Rat's Nest]], and [[Foundry]].

===Legendary Map Pack===
{{Main|Legendary Map Pack}}
'''Legendary Map Pack''': Released on April 15, 2008 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and was made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained the maps [[Avalanche]], [[Blackout]], and [[Ghost Town]].

===Cold Storage===
{{Main|Cold Storage}}
'''Cold Storage''': Released on July 7, 2008 for free to commemorate [[Bungie Day]]. It contained the map Cold Storage.

===Mythic Map Pack===
{{Main|Mythic Map Pack}}
'''Mythic Map Pack''': Released through the ''[[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]]'' on February 26, 27, and made publicly available on March 3, 2009 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained the maps [[The Assembly|Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]].

===Mythic II Map Pack===
{{Main|Mythic II Map Pack}}
'''Mythic Map Pack''': Released as part of the ''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'' disc that comes bundled with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' along with all the other map packs on September 22, 2009, and later made separately available on February 2, 2010 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained [[Citadel]], [[Heretic]], and [[Longshore]].

==''Halo 3: ODST'' DLC==
===Drop Sgt. Johnson into Firefight===
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the game. It allowed the player to play as [[Avery Johnson]] as their [[Armor permutations (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight character]].<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/p/drop-sgt-johnson-into-firefight/bp47r8d0b4m0 '''Xbox.com''' ''- Drop Sgt. Johnson into Firefight'']</ref> With the addition of ''ODST''{{'}}s [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] mode to ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', Sergeant Johnson was made available for use by all players as the last unlock in [[Season 3: Recon]].

'''Description''': ''Sergeant Avery Junior Johnson is a tough as nails career Marine that has been in more life or death battles than you've had hot meals. He has survived more infectious Flood outbreaks, greased more Covenant bad guys, and in general kicked more alien ass than any twenty other Marines. Now you get to walk a mile in his shoes. If you enlisted early by pre-ordering your copy of Halo 3: ODST at select retailers, redeem your code to unlock Sgt. Johnson for use in Firefight.''
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File:Halo3 ODST Sgt. Johnson.png|Halo 3: ODST Johnson Firefight Model.
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==''Halo Wars'' DLC==
===Unique unit: Fireball Warthog===
{{Main|Fireball Warthog}}
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the game. It changed the color of the Warthog to the Fireball skin, also known as the Spirit of Fire variant.<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/unique-unit-fireball-warthog/bp9x3rff66gr '''Xbox.com''' ''- Unique unit: Fireball Warthog'']</ref> This DLC was later included as part of the ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' regardless of whether the user pre-ordered or not.

'''Description''': ''Upgrade your Warthogs to the unique Spirit of Fire variant!''
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File:HW-M12.png|The Fireball Warthog in use.
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===Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith===
{{Main|Honor Guard Wraith}}
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the limited edition of the game. It changed the color of the Wraith to the Honor Guard variant.<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/unique-unit-honor-guard-wraith/bzp6fmrl20gf '''Xbox.com''' ''- Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith'']</ref> This DLC was later included as part of the ''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition'' regardless of whether the user pre-ordered or not.

'''Description''': ''Upgrade your Wraiths to the unique Honor Guard variant!''
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File:HW_honor_guard_wraith.png|The Honor Guard Wraith in use.
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===Strategic Options Pack===
{{Main|Strategic Options Pack}}
Three gametypes were released for 800 Microsoft Points on May 19, 2009. It also included four new achievements.
===Historic Battle map pack===
{{Main|Historic Battle map pack}}
The only multiplayer map pack for this game was available for download for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live, and was released on the July, 21st 2009. It also included four new achievements.

==''Halo: Reach'' map packs==
===Noble Map Pack===
{{Main|Noble Map Pack}}
The '''Noble Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains 3 new multiplayer maps and 7 new Achievements worth 250 Gamerscore and was released on November 30 for 800 Microsoft Points.

===Defiant Map Pack===
{{Main|Defiant Map Pack}}
The '''Defiant Map Pack''' was the second map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains two new multiplayer maps and one Firefight map. It includes three brand new achievements. It was released on 15 March 2011 for 800 Microsoft Points.

===Anniversary Map Pack===
{{Main|Anniversary Map Pack}}
Included with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for $20.00, comes with [[seven]] new maps and achievements. Includes six remade classic multiplayer maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' as well as one new Firefight map. 

==''Halo 4'' DLC==
''Halo 4'' had a number of released DLC. In addition, a number of concepts for another [[Untitled Halo 4 map pack (cancelled pitch)|proposed map pack]] have been released, though the maps were never created.
===Armor/Emblem/Skin/Other DLC===
{{Main|Halo 4 Bonus items}}
Halo 4 had several items exclusive for several reasons including pre-ordering.

===Crimson Map Pack===
{{Main|Crimson Map Pack}}
The '''Crimson Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo 4''. It contains three new multiplayer maps and eight new achievements. It was released on December 10, 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points.{{Ref/Note|The Crimson, Majestic, and Castle Map Packs were free for players who purchased the ''Halo 4'' Season Pass for $20.00}}

===Majestic Map Pack===
{{Main|Majestic Map Pack}}
The '''Majestic Map Pack''' was the second map pack released for ''Halo 4''. It contains three new multiplayer maps and ten new achievements. It was released in February 2013 for 800 Microsoft Points.

===Castle Map Pack===
{{Main|Castle Map Pack}}
The '''Castle Map Pack''' was the third map pack released for ''Halo 4''. It contains three new multiplayer maps and nine new achievements. It was released in April 2013 for 800 Microsoft Points.

===Forge Island===
{{Main|Forge Island}}
This map was released for free on its own, on March 29, 2013.

===Champions Bundle===
{{Main|Champions Bundle}}
The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth content update released for ''Halo 4''. It contains two multiplayer maps, four new sets of armor, a new gametype, and ten new achievements. It was released on August 20 for 800 Microsoft Points.

==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' DLC==
{{Main|Operation F: Hydra}}
Five campaign missions were added as part of a title update on August 29, 2013.
==''Halo 2: Anniversary'' DLC==
{{Main|Remnant}}
This map was released for free to ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on May 30, 2015.
==''Halo 5: Guardians'' content updates==
===Battle of Shadow and Light===
{{Main|Battle of Shadow and Light}}
'''Battle of Shadow and Light''' was the first content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained four forge maps and was released on November 18, 2015.
===Cartographer's Gift===
{{Main|Cartographer's Gift}}
'''Cartographer's Gift''' was the second content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained four maps and was released on December 16, 2015.
===Infinity's Armory===
{{Main|Infinity's Armory}}
'''Infinity's Armory''' was the third content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two maps and was released on January 26, 2016.
===Hammer Storm===
{{Main|Hammer Storm}}
'''Hammer Storm''' was the fourth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained one map and was released on February 24, 2016.
===Ghosts of Meridian===
{{Main|Ghosts of Meridian}}
'''Ghosts of Meridian''' was the fifth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two maps and was released on April 6, 2016.
===Memories of Reach===
{{Main|Memories of Reach}}
'''Memories of Reach''' was the sixth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained one Arena map and was released on May 12, 2016.
===Hog Wild===
{{Main|Hog Wild}}
'''Hog Wild''' was the seventh content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained several [[REQ]]s and was released on May 31, 2016.
===Warzone Firefight===
{{Main|Warzone Firefight}}
'''Warzone Firefight''' was the eighth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained four maps and was released on June 29, 2016.
===Anvil's Legacy===
{{Main|Anvil's Legacy}}
'''Anvil's Legacy''' was the ninth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two maps and was released on September 8, 2016.
===Monitor's Bounty===
{{Main|Monitor's Bounty}}
'''Monitor's Bounty''' was the tenth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two Forge canvases and a customs game browser and was released on December 8, 2016.

===Overtime===
{{Main|Overtime}}
'''Overtime''' was a free DLC update which includes 7 new commedations, weapon tuning, Xbox One X enhancements, new emblems, weapon skins, the [[Oddball]] game mode and the Relic Sword.

==''Halo Wars 2'' DLC==
[[File:HW2-Seasonpass.jpg|thumb|right|Content from the ''Halo Wars 2'' season pass.|300px]]
===Sergeant Forge===
{{Main|John Forge}}
Sergeant John Forge was the first DLC [[leader]] for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released during the game's launch for free.
===Kinsano===
{{Main|Morgan Kinsano}}
Morgan Kinsano was the second DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released on March 21, 2017 for $5.99.{{Ref/Note|All paid DLC besides ''Awakening the Nightmare'' is free for players that purchased the ''Halo Wars 2'' Season Pass for $20.00}}
===Colony===
{{Main|Colony}}
Colony was the third DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. It was released on April 27, 2017 for $5.99.
===Sergeant Johnson===
{{Main|Avery Johnson}}
Sergeant Major Avery Johnson was the fourth DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released on May 22, 2017 for $5.99 alongside two free [[Blitz]] maps [[The Proving Grounds|Nocturne]] and [[The Proving Grounds|Sirocco]].

===Icons of War===
{{Main|Jerome-092|Ripa 'Moramee}}
Commander Jerome-092 and [[Arbiter]] Ripa 'Moramee were the fifth and sixth DLC leaders for ''Halo Wars 2''. They were released on June 28, 2017 for $9.99 together or $5.99 individually.
===Serina and Operation: SPEARBREAKER===
{{Main|Serina|Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER}}
Serina is the seventh leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released alongside Operation: SPEARBREAKER, two campaign missions about a squad of ODSTs. Operation: SPEARBREAKER and Serina were released on July 25, 2017 for $9.99 together or $5.99 individually.

===Yapyap the Destroyer===
{{Main|Yapyap}}
Yapyap the Destroyer is the eighth leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released on August 17, 2017 for $5.99.

===Awakening the Nightmare===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare}}
A DLC campaign featuring the Banished fighting the Flood after the events of ''Halo Wars 2''. Includes the two Jiralhanae leaders [[Pavium]] and [[Voridus]], a campaign, two multiplayer maps, and [[Terminus Firefight]]. It was released on September 26, 2017 for $19.99.

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