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'''2015''' saw the release of ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sequel, ''Halo 5: Guardians'', as well as various novels and comics. | |||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
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*The Ford Motor Company launch the F-150 Sandcat, which inspired the [[M552 Sandcat]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7zz6p3rIfQ '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''Episode 19'']</ref> | |||
===January=== | ===January=== | ||
*'''January 19''': The ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]] [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Multiplayer Beta]]'' ends.<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Master-Chief-Collection-Xbox-One/dp/B00KSQHX1K/ref=zg_bs_videogames_1 '''Amazon''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> | *'''January 19''': The ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]] [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Multiplayer Beta]]'' ends.<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Master-Chief-Collection-Xbox-One/dp/B00KSQHX1K/ref=zg_bs_videogames_1 '''Amazon''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
*'''March 2''': ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' is released digitally.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *'''March 2''': ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' is released digitally.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bam-said-the-lady '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Bam, said the lady'']</ref> | ||
*'''March 17''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' is launched digitally and on Blu-ray.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/17/8050271/halo-nightfall-digital-release-date '''Polygon''' - ''Halo: Nightfall becomes a feature-length digital release on March 17'']</ref> | *'''March 17''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' is launched digitally and on Blu-ray.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/17/8050271/halo-nightfall-digital-release-date '''Polygon''' - ''Halo: Nightfall becomes a feature-length digital release on March 17'']</ref> | ||
*'''March 22''': ''[[Hunt the Truth Season 1|Season One]]'' of ''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' begins.<ref name="Official Tumblr">[http://huntthetruth.tumblr.com/ '''"Hunt the Truth":''' ''Official Tumblr'']</ref> | *'''March 22''': ''[[Hunt the Truth Season 1|Season One]]'' of ''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' begins.<ref name="Official Tumblr">[http://huntthetruth.tumblr.com/ '''"Hunt the Truth":''' ''Official Tumblr'']</ref> | ||
*'''March 25''': | *'''March 25''': | ||
**The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|sixteenth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released.<ref name="CBR I16">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=57719 '''Comic Book Resources:''' ''Dark Horse Comics March 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | **The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|sixteenth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released.<ref name="CBR I16">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=57719 '''Comic Book Resources:''' ''Dark Horse Comics March 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | ||
**''[[Halo Online]]'' is officially announced, with a closed beta test exclusively for Russia.<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Halo Online Closed Beta Launching in Russia'']</ref> | **''[[Halo Online]]'' is officially announced, with a [[Halo Online Closed Alpha|closed alpha]] and [[Halo Online Beta|beta test]] exclusively for Russia.<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Halo Online Closed Beta Launching in Russia'']</ref> | ||
*'''March 29''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' trailers, [[All Hail]] and [[The Cost]], are released.<ref name ="Official Tumblr"/> | *'''March 29''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' trailers, [[All Hail]] and [[The Cost]], are released.<ref name ="Official Tumblr"/> | ||
===April=== | ===April=== | ||
*'''April 16''': ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' is released for Windows devices and Steam.<ref name="delay">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-spartan-strike/windows '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo: Spartan Strike'']</ref> | *'''April 6''': ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' started.<ref>[https://vk.com/wall-79914897_1549 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Alpha Start'']</ref> | ||
*'''April 16''': | |||
**''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' is released for Windows devices and Steam.<ref name="delay">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-spartan-strike/windows '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo: Spartan Strike'']</ref> | |||
**''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' was released for iOS. | |||
*'''April 20''': ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Spartan Locke Armor Set Gamestop Ad]]'' is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29fUIsRuEZI '''Youtube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Spartan Locke Armor Ad'']</ref> | *'''April 20''': ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Spartan Locke Armor Set Gamestop Ad]]'' is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29fUIsRuEZI '''Youtube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Spartan Locke Armor Ad'']</ref> | ||
*'''April 21''': ''Halo: Escalation'' Volume 2 is released.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Escalation-Brian-Reed/dp/1616556285/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409010431&sr=1-1&keywords=halo+escalation+volume+2/ '''Amazon.com''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 2'']</ref> | *'''April 21''': ''Halo: Escalation'' Volume 2 is released.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Escalation-Brian-Reed/dp/1616556285/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409010431&sr=1-1&keywords=halo+escalation+volume+2/ '''Amazon.com''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 2'']</ref> | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
*'''June 14''': The final episode of ''Hunt the Truth'' is released. | *'''June 1''': The first ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' update is released in Russia.<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50040576 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 1'']</ref> | ||
*'''June 15''': A [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 2015 Campaign Demo|demo]] of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign was shown, along with a [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Cinematic | *'''June 14''': The final episode of ''Hunt the Truth'' Season 1 is released. | ||
*'''June 16''': ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' is released.<ref name="newbooks">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *'''June 15''': A [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 2015 Campaign Demo|demo]] of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign was shown, along with a [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Cinematic trailer|cinematic trailer]] and a [[Halo 5: Guardians Warzone Trailer|trailer]] for the new multiplayer mode, [[Warzone]]. | ||
*'''June 16''': ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' is released.<ref name="newbooks">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-novel-ideas '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Novel Ideas'']</ref> | |||
*'''June 17''': ''[[The Sprint]]'' season two begins. | *'''June 17''': ''[[The Sprint]]'' season two begins. | ||
*'''June 18''': The second ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' update is released in Russia.<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50092592 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 2'']</ref> | |||
*'''June 24''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 19|nineteenth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | *'''June 24''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 19|nineteenth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | ||
===July=== | ===July=== | ||
*'''July 2''': The third ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' update is released in Russia.<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50116941 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 3'']</ref> | |||
*'''July 20''': The first box set for ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', ''The Fall of Reach'', is released.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref> | *'''July 20''': The first box set for ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', ''The Fall of Reach'', is released.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref> | ||
*'''July 21''': The fourth ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' update is released in Russia.<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50160433 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 4'']</ref> | |||
*'''July 22''': Two replicas of the [[D79-TC Pelican]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} made by Dark Horse are released. | *'''July 22''': Two replicas of the [[D79-TC Pelican]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} made by Dark Horse are released. | ||
*'''July 27''': ''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' is released. | *'''July 27''': ''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' is released.{{Ref/Reuse|newbooks}} | ||
*'''July 29''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 20|twentieth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | *'''July 29''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 20|twentieth issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | ||
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*'''August 4''': ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' is officially revealed at Gamescom 2015 for an [[Xbox One]] and [[PC|Windows 10 PC]] release in Fall [[2016]]. | *'''August 4''': ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' is officially revealed at Gamescom 2015 for an [[Xbox One]] and [[PC|Windows 10 PC]] release in Fall [[2016]]. | ||
*The [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 5: Guardians Series 1|first series]] of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' McFarlane Toys is released.<ref>[http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF14247&mode=retail&utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=ActionFigureFury '''Big Bad Toy Store''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians 6" Figure Series 01 - Set of 6'']</ref> | *The [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 5: Guardians Series 1|first series]] of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' McFarlane Toys is released.<ref>[http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF14247&mode=retail&utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=ActionFigureFury '''Big Bad Toy Store''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians 6" Figure Series 01 - Set of 6'']</ref> | ||
*'''August 14''': The fifth and final update to the ''Halo Online Closed Alpha Test'' is released.<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50268205 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 5'']</ref> | |||
*'''August 23''': Recording for [[Hunt the Truth Season 2]] started.<ref>[https://twitter.com/noaheichen/status/635263064355377152 '''Day 1 of Recording done''']</ref> | *'''August 23''': Recording for [[Hunt the Truth Season 2]] started.<ref>[https://twitter.com/noaheichen/status/635263064355377152 '''Day 1 of Recording done''']</ref> | ||
*'''August 26''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|twenty-first issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | *'''August 26''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|twenty-first issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' is released. | ||
===September=== | ===September=== | ||
*'''September 11''': ''Halo Online Closed Alpha'' ends.<ref>[https://vk.com/wall-79914897_40615 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Alpha End'']</ref> | |||
*'''September 15''': ''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' is released.<ref>[http://books.simonandschuster.com/HALO-Last-Light/Troy-Denning/9781501103377 '''Simon and Schuster''': ''Halo: Last Light'']</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Last-Light-HALO-Troy-Denning/dp/1501103369 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Last Light'']</ref> | *'''September 15''': ''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' is released.<ref>[http://books.simonandschuster.com/HALO-Last-Light/Troy-Denning/9781501103377 '''Simon and Schuster''': ''Halo: Last Light'']</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Last-Light-HALO-Troy-Denning/dp/1501103369 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Last Light'']</ref> | ||
*'''September 22''': ''Halo: Escalation'' Volume 3 is released,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Escalation-Volume-Brian-Reed/dp/1616557591 '''Amazon.com''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 3'']</ref> and ''[[Hunt the Truth Season 2|Season Two]]'' of ''Hunt the Truth'' begins. | *'''September 22''': ''Halo: Escalation'' Volume 3 is released,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Escalation-Volume-Brian-Reed/dp/1616557591 '''Amazon.com''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 3'']</ref> and ''[[Hunt the Truth Season 2|Season Two]]'' of ''Hunt the Truth'' begins. | ||
*'''September 23''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|twenty-second]] issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' is released <ref name="HE22">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/new-colder-mirrors-edge-feature-in-dark-horse-comics-september-2015-solicitations '''Comic Book Solicitations:''' ''Dark Horse Comics September 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | *'''September 23''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|twenty-second]] issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' is released.<ref name="HE22">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/new-colder-mirrors-edge-feature-in-dark-horse-comics-september-2015-solicitations '''Comic Book Solicitations:''' ''Dark Horse Comics September 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | ||
*'''September 30''': ''Halo Online Beta'' starts with the first Beta update. | |||
===October=== | ===October=== | ||
*'''October 5''': The third season of ''The Sprint'' begins, releasing its first two episodes. | *'''October 5''': The third season of ''The Sprint'' begins, releasing its first two episodes. | ||
*'''October 27''': | *'''October 27''': | ||
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', | **''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the sequel to ''[[Halo 4]]'', is released for the [[Xbox One]].<ref>'''[[All Hail]]''', '''[[The Cost]]'''</ref> | ||
**''[[The Art of Halo 5: Guardians]]'' is released.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Halo-5-Guardians/dp/1608876497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423283098&sr=8-1&keywords=the+art+of+halo+5 '''Amazon.co.uk''': ''The Art of Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> | **''[[The Art of Halo 5: Guardians]]'' is released.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Halo-5-Guardians/dp/1608876497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423283098&sr=8-1&keywords=the+art+of+halo+5 '''Amazon.co.uk''': ''The Art of Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> | ||
**''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' is available for those who pre-ordered the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Limited or Limited Collector's editions. | **''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' is available for those who pre-ordered the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Limited or Limited Collector's editions. | ||
**''Season Two'' of ''Hunt the Truth'' ends. | **''Season Two'' of ''Hunt the Truth'' ends. | ||
**The third and fourth episode of ''The Sprint'' Season 3 are released. | **The third and fourth episode of ''The Sprint'' Season 3 are released. | ||
*'''October 28''': A replica of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' and the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 23|twenty-third]] issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' are | **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]]'' was released. | ||
*'''October 30''': ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Original Soundtrack]]'' is | *'''October 28''': A replica of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' and the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 23|twenty-third]] issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' are released by Dark Horse.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/mind-mgmt-ends-buffyangel-crossover-continues-more-in-dark-horse-comics-august-2015-solicitations '''Comic Book Solicitations:''' ''Dark Horse Comics August 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | ||
*'''October 30''': ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Original Soundtrack]]'' is released. | |||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
*'''November | *'''November 12''': The Xbox 360 version of ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' becomes backward compatible on the Xbox One. | ||
*'''November 25''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|twenty-fourth]] and last issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' is | *'''November 17''': The fifth and final episode of ''The Sprint'' Season 3 is released. | ||
*'''November 18''': The [[Battle of Shadow and Light]] content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians'' is released. | |||
*'''November 25''': The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|twenty-fourth]] and last issue of ''Halo: Escalation'' is released.<ref name="HE24">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/call-of-duty-debuts-usagi-yojimbo-hits-150-in-dark-horses-november-2015-solicitations '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Dark Horse Comics November 2015 Solicitations'']</ref> | |||
===December=== | ===December=== | ||
*'''December | *'''December 1''': ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' is released on Blu-ray and DVD.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Blu-ray-Anthony-Del-Rio/dp/B014L2Y7EW/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1455796899&sr=1-2&keywords=halo+the+fall+of+reach '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: The Fall of Reach (Blu-ray)'']</ref> | ||
* | *'''December 2''': The second ''Halo Online Beta'' update is released in Russia.<ref>[https://vk.com/wall-79914897_54297 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 7'']</ref> | ||
*'''December 4''': ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach Original Soundtrack]]'' is released.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Fall-Reach-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B017XALGE8 '''Amazon''' - ''Halo: The Fall of Reach (Original Soundtrack)'']</ref> | |||
*'''December 7''': ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' is released.{{Ref/Reuse|newbooks}} | |||
*'''December 16''': The [[Cartographer's Gift]] content update is released for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. The update includes the addition of [[Forge]] mode and four multiplayer maps.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/677177934994497536 '''Twitter''']</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxbCtx3a0Fo '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Guardians - Game Awards Multiplayer Trailer'']</ref> | |||
*''[[Halo: The | *'''December 17''': ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' becomes backward compatible on the Xbox One. | ||
*'''December 28''': ''Halo Online'' closed Beta test is suspended because of serious problems during the game's development. | |||
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