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[[File:Champions Bundle - Banner.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Champions Bundle.]]
[[File:Champions Bundle - Banner.jpg|thumb|250px|The Champions Bundle.]]
The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth and final major expansion for the ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[Multiplayer#Halo 4|multiplayer]] experience.<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2013/07/games-halo-4-champions-bundle '''Xbox Wire''' ''Get New Maps, Game Types and More in the Halo 4 Champions Bundle'']</ref> Developed by [[343 Industries]] in conjunction with [[Certain Affinity]] and [[wikipedia:Digital Extremes|Digital Extremes]], the bundle includes three packs, the Bullseye Pack, the Infinity Armor Pack, and the Steel Skin Pack, and was released on August 20, 2013. The expansion includes 10 new [[achievements]] and 250 [[Gamerscore]].<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?p=5894505 '''Xbox 360 Achievements''': ''Halo 4 Champions DLC Achievements, right here!'']</ref> Unlike the other map packs, the Champions Bundle was not a part of the War Games Map Pass, and was launched individually for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref name="promo">[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOg483dCcAARLko.jpg:large '''Champions Bundle''' ''promotional picture'']</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/3f3b3663-73a8-4638-82d0-c98612d76f23/halo-4-champions-bundle-trailer '''Halo Waypoint''': Champions Bundle Trailer]</ref> Each pack can be purchased separately at lower prices, however, purchasing the bundle as a whole will unlock [[#Exclusive_content|exclusive content]]. On July 7, [[2017]], along with all other ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo: Reach'' DLC map packs, the Champions Bundle was made free to those on Xbox Live.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/pick-all-halo-3-halo-4-and-halo-reach-dlc-free-today '''Windows Central''': ''Pick up all Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach DLC for free today'']</ref>
The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth and final major expansion for the ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[Multiplayer#Halo 4|multiplayer]] experience.<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2013/07/games-halo-4-champions-bundle '''Xbox Wire''' ''Get New Maps, Game Types and More in the Halo 4 Champions Bundle'']</ref> Developed by [[343 Industries]] in conjunction with [[Certain Affinity]] and [[wikipedia:Digital Extremes|Digital Extremes]], the bundle includes three packs, the [[Bullseye Pack]], the [[Infinity Armor Pack]], and the [[Steel Skin Pack]], and was released on August 20, 2013. The expansion includes 10 new [[achievements]] and 250 [[Gamerscore]].<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?p=5894505 '''Xbox 360 Achievements''': ''Halo 4 Champions DLC Achievements, right here!'']</ref> Unlike the other map packs, the Champions Bundle was not a part of the War Games Map Pass, and was launched individually for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref name="promo">[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOg483dCcAARLko.jpg:large '''Champions Bundle''' ''promotional picture'']</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/3f3b3663-73a8-4638-82d0-c98612d76f23/halo-4-champions-bundle-trailer '''Halo Waypoint''': Champions Bundle Trailer]</ref> Each pack can be purchased separately at lower prices, however, purchasing the bundle as a whole will unlock [[#Exclusive_content|exclusive content]]. On July 7, [[2017]], along with all other ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo: Reach'' DLC map packs, the Champions Bundle was made free to those on Xbox Live.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/pick-all-halo-3-halo-4-and-halo-reach-dlc-free-today '''Windows Central''': ''Pick up all Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach DLC for free today'']</ref>


The [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] and [[Armor permutations (Halo 4)|armor permutations]] available with the Champions Bundle were not included within the ''Halo 4'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' at launch, though the two maps and Ricochet gametype were. The launch of [[Season 4: Reclaimer]] in November [[2020]] saw the inclusion of all armor and [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] from across the bundle's various components within the collection, with 343 Industries expressing interest in bringing the Bullseye Pack and Infinity Armor Pack permutations to the game as well. This interest was later expressed with the [[MCC Insider Program|Flighting]] release for [[Season 7: Elite]], seeing the four armor permutations available for use as part of the collection. The Resistor Tactical Package is not presently included in ''The Master Chief Collection''.
The [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] and [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor permutations]] available with the Champions Bundle were not included within the ''Halo 4'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' at launch, though the two maps and Ricochet gametype were. The launch of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November [[2020]] saw the inclusion of all armor and [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] from across the bundle's various components within the collection, with 343 Industries expressing interest in bringing the Bullseye Pack and Infinity Armor Pack permutations to the game as well. This interest was later expressed with the [[MCC Insider Program|Flighting]] release for [[Series 7: Elite]], seeing the four armor permutations available for use as part of the collection. The Resistor Tactical Package initially was not available in ''The Master Chief Collection'' before it was added in the December 2022 Update.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-mcc-december-2022-update'''Halo Waypoint''': ''HALO: MCC | DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE'']</ref>


== Content ==
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=== Infinity Armor Pack ===
=== Infinity Armor Pack ===
[[File:H4 Infinity Armor pack.png|thumb|right|250px|The Mark V, ODST and Prefect armors.]]
[[File:H4 Infinity Armor pack.png|thumb|250px|The Mark V, ODST and Prefect armors.]]
The '''Infinity Armor Pack''' is the first and last armor pack to be released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. It includes three new MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor variants:
The '''Infinity Armor Pack''' is the first and last armor pack to be released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. It includes three new MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor variants:
*The [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|GEN2 Prefect]] variant.
*The [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|GEN2 Prefect]] variant.
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=== Steel Skin Pack ===
=== Steel Skin Pack ===
[[File:H4 Steel skin pack.png|thumb|right|250px|Steel skin weapons.]]
[[File:H4 Steel skin pack.png|thumb|250px|Steel skin weapons.]]
The '''Steel Skin Pack''' is the first and last skin pack to be released for ''Halo 4'', containing 10 steampunk-style skins for UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons. As with the other packs, it may also be purchased separately for 240 Microsoft Points. The pack includes the following skins:
The '''Steel Skin Pack''' is the first and last skin pack to be released for ''Halo 4'', containing 10 steampunk-style skins for UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons. As with the other packs, it may also be purchased separately for 240 Microsoft Points. The pack includes the following skins:
*''Monocle'' (MCL) for the DMR.
*''Monocle'' (MCL) for the DMR.
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*The first trailer for the Champions Bundle DLC shows [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir]] with a different skin pattern on the armor's wrists, an added decal on the helmet's forehead, and the player's secondary color applied to their player model's fingertips. These would be altered for the DLC's launch.
*The first trailer for the Champions Bundle DLC shows [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir]] with a different skin pattern on the armor's wrists, an added decal on the helmet's forehead, and the player's secondary color applied to their player model's fingertips. These would be altered for the DLC's launch.
*Champions Bundle DLC items, including the new armor sets, weapon skins, and the Resistor tactical package, do not appear in Spartan Ops. Instead, weapons revert to their default appearance and armor pieces are replaced by Recruit armor. Equipping Resistor causes the tactical package to automatically revert back to "None".
*Champions Bundle DLC items, including the new armor sets, weapon skins, and the Resistor tactical package, do not appear in Spartan Ops. Instead, weapons revert to their default appearance and armor pieces are replaced by Recruit armor. Equipping Resistor causes the tactical package to automatically revert back to "None".
**With the release of ''Halo 4'' on PC and the start of Season 4 on all platforms, the use of these weapon skins now applies to Spartan Ops.
**Since the release of Season 4 in November 2020, these weapon skins are available in Spartan Ops in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==