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[[File:HCEA_Multiplayer_Menu.png|thumb|right|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: Anniversary]]''.]]
[[File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|thumb|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: Anniversary]]''.]]
The '''Anniversary Map Pack''' was the third DLC [[map pack]] released for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The map pack was released on [[2011#November|November 15, 2011]] on Xbox LIVE for 1200 Microsoft Points, as well as being bundled with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as a download code.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=The Halo Bulletin: 11/9/11}} The maps are also available on the disc of ''Halo: Anniversary'' itself, serving as its multiplayer component. The Anniversary Map Pack includes seven new [[List of Achievements for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Achievements]], with a total of 250 Gamerscore. Unlike the achievements released with the [[Noble Map Pack|Noble]] and [[Defiant Map Pack|Defiant]] map packs, these achievements can only be unlocked while playing on Anniversary maps.
The '''Anniversary Map Pack''' was the third DLC [[map pack]] released for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The map pack was released on [[2011#November|November 15, 2011]] on Xbox LIVE for 1200 Microsoft Points, as well as being bundled with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as a download code.{{Ref/Site|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 11/9/11}} The maps are also available on the disc of ''Halo: Anniversary'' itself, serving as its multiplayer component. The Anniversary Map Pack includes seven new [[Achievements (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Achievements]], with a total of 250 Gamerscore. Unlike the achievements released with the [[Noble Map Pack|Noble]] and [[Defiant Map Pack|Defiant]] map packs, these achievements can only be unlocked while playing on Anniversary maps.


A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], the map pack includes six remastered [[multiplayer]] maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. The maps have been optimized for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer, with changes in layout, weapon availability, and vehicle selection. A [[Forge]] variant completely identical to the original iteration is also available for each map. [[Installation 04 (level)|Installation 04]], the first [[Firefight]] map with friendly AI assistance, is also included.
A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], the map pack includes six remastered [[multiplayer]] maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. The maps have been optimized for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer, with changes in layout, weapon availability, and vehicle selection. A [[Forge]] variant completely identical to the original iteration is also available for each map. [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], the first [[Firefight]] map with friendly AI assistance, is also included.


In July of [[2017]], the Anniversary map pack - like all other [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' title DLC - was made available to download for free.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-summer-celebration|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Halo Summer Celebration}} All Anniversary pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
In July of [[2017]], the Anniversary map pack - like all other [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' title DLC - was made available to download for free.{{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 Anniversary pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


==Maps==
==Maps==
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===Ridgeline===
===Ridgeline===
{{Main|Ridgeline}}
{{Main|Ridgeline}}
Ridgeline is a remake of the [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] map [[Timberland]]. It is set on Installation 04 and is the first map within the [[Halo series]] to use trees as [[Forge]] items.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/16 '''Halo.bungie.org:''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 09/21/11'']</ref>
Ridgeline is a remake of the [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] map [[Timberland]]. It is set on Installation 04 and is the first map within the [[Halo series]] to use trees as [[Forge]] items.{{Ref/Site|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-92111-/249249|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 09/21/11}}
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[[File:HR_Breakneck_1.jpg|thumb|Breakneck.]]
[[File:HR Breakneck 1.jpg|thumb|Breakneck.]]
===Breakneck===
===Breakneck===
{{Main|Breakneck}}
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[[File:Inst04 02.jpg|thumb|Installation 04.]]
[[File:Inst04 02.jpg|thumb|Installation 04.]]
===Installation 04===
===Installation 04===
{{Main|Installation 04 (level)}}
{{Main|Installation 04 (map)}}
Installation 04 is a [[Firefight]] map based on the final engagement of the campaign level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] will assist the player in eliminating the Covenant hordes, a first in Firefight history.
Installation 04 is a [[Firefight]] map based on the final engagement of the campaign level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] will assist the player in eliminating the Covenant hordes, a first in Firefight history.
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*[[Top Shot]] - 50G - Get 3 [[head shot|headshot]] kills in a row in a [[Matchmaking|matchmade]] game.  
*[[Top Shot]] - 50G - Get 3 [[head shot|headshot]] kills in a row in a [[Matchmaking|matchmade]] game.  
*[[Emergency Room]] - 15G - Infect 3 players in a single round in a matchmade [[Infection]] game.  
*[[Emergency Room]] - 15G - Infect 3 players in a single round in a matchmade [[Infection]] game.  
*[[Stick it to the Man!]] - 20G - Stick and kill a [[flag]] carrier with a [[plasma grenade]] in a matchmade game.  
*[[Stick it to the Man!]] - 20G - Stick and kill a [[flag]] carrier with a {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} in a matchmade game.  
*[[Dive Bomber]] - 50G - Melee an enemy from behind while using the [[jetpack]] during matchmaking.
*[[Dive Bomber]] - 50G - Melee an enemy from behind while using the [[jetpack]] during matchmaking.
*[[License to Kill]] - 15G - Run over 5 people with a vehicle in a matchmade game.
*[[License to Kill]] - 15G - Run over 5 people with a vehicle in a matchmade game.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to [[David Ellis]], the unreleased [[CONDEMNED-class Mjolnir]] and [[PRESERVE-class Mjolnir]] armor sets were supposed to have been included as part of the ''Anniversary Map Pack''. However, they was cut before release due to time and resource constraints, and were instead featured via the [[Spartan dolls Easter egg|doll]] Easter egg.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35044917&postcount=8270 '''NeoGAF''' Halo |OT| HaloGAF Evolved]</ref>
*According to [[David Ellis]], the [[AKIS]] helmet and [[Armor accessories/EXO|EXO/TSCS]] chest piece were supposed to have been included as part of the ''Anniversary Map Pack''. However, [[Cut Halo: Reach armor|they were cut]] before release due to time and resource constraints, and were instead featured via the [[Spartan dolls Easter egg|doll]] Easter egg.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35044917&postcount=8270|Site=NeoGAF|Page=Halo <nowiki>|OT|</nowiki> HaloGAF Evolved|Quotee=David Ellis|Quote=We were prototyping and experimenting with adding new armor variants as part of the Anniversary release. Unfortunately, that feature was cut due to time/resource constraints. The Spartan plushies on the Anniversary Maps are an acknowledgement of that via easter egg.}} However, they were later made available in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of the game, in [[Series 5: Anvil]].{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCDevUpdateSept2020|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-september-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, MCC Development Update - September 2020}}


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