Halo 5: Guardians: Difference between revisions

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(I loved the clapping, frickin' Waypoint.)
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***[[ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir|Argonaut]] variant {{1st}}
***[[ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir|Argonaut]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant|Air Assault]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant|Air Assault]] variant
***[[ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir|Argonaut]] variant {{1st}}
***[[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Athlon|Athlon]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Athlon|Athlon]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator|Aviator]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator|Aviator]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Breaker|Breaker]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Breaker|Breaker]] variant
***[[BUCCANEER-class Mjolnir|Buccaneer]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Centurion|Centurion]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Centurion|Centurion]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Copperhead|Copperhead]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Copperhead|Copperhead]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[CYPHER-class Mjolnir|Cypher]] variant {{1st}}
***[[DEADEYE-class Mjolir|Deadeye]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]] variant
***[[ENFORCER-class Mjolnir|Enforcer]] variant
***[[ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|Engineer]] variant
***[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] variant
***[[FENRIR-class Mjolnir|Fenrir]] variant {{1st}}
***[[FENRIR-class Mjolnir|Fenrir]] variant {{1st}}
***[[FOEHAMMER-class Mjolnir|Foehammer]] variant {{1st}}
***[[FOEHAMMER-class Mjolnir|Foehammer]] variant {{1st}}
***[[FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS]] variant
***[[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]] variant {{1st}}
***[[GOBLIN-class Mjolnir|Goblin]] variant {{1st}}
***[[GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir|GUNGNIR]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helioskrill|Helioskrill]] variant<ref name="MCC Armour unlocks"/> {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helioskrill|Helioskrill]] variant<ref name="MCC Armour unlocks"/> {{1st}}
***[[HELLCAT-class Mjolnir|Hellcat]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helljumper|Helljumper]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helljumper|Helljumper]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hermes|Hermes]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hermes|Hermes]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hunter|Hunter]] variant  
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hunter|Hunter]] variant  
***[[INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir|Infiltrator]] variant
***[[INTERCEPTOR-class Mjolnir|Interceptor]] variant {{1st}}
***[[JUMPMASTER-class Mjolnir|Jumpmaster]] variant {{1st}}
***[[LEGIONNAIRE-class Mjolnir|Legionnaire]] variant {{1st}}
***[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]
***[[MAKO-class Mjolnir|Mako]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] variant {{C|Original and modified variants}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] variant {{C|Original and modified variants}}
***[[Nightfall armor|Nightfall]] variant<ref name="MCC Armour unlocks">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/10/31/halo-5-guardians-armor-unlocks-from-halo-the-master-chief-collection-revealed-ign-first '''IGN''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Armor Unlocks from Halo: The Master Chief Collection Revealed-IGN First'']</ref><ref name="warfare"/>
***[[Nightfall armor|Nightfall]] variant<ref name="MCC Armour unlocks">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/10/31/halo-5-guardians-armor-unlocks-from-halo-the-master-chief-collection-revealed-ign-first '''IGN''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Armor Unlocks from Halo: The Master Chief Collection Revealed-IGN First'']</ref><ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/NOBLE|NOBLE]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/NOBLE|NOBLE]] variant {{1st}}
***[[NOMAD-class Mjolnir|Nomad]] variant {{1st}}
***[[ORBITAL-class Mjolnir|Orbital]] variant
***[[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder]] variant
***[[PIONEER-class Mjolnir|Pioneer]] variant
***[[PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir|Protector]] variant
***[[RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider]] variant
***[[RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger]] variant
***[[REAPER-class Mjolnir|Reaper]] variant
***[[RECLUSE-class Mjolnir|Recluse]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant|Recon]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant|Recon]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant
***[[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|Rogue]] variant
***[[SCANNER-class Mjolnir|Scanner]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|Security]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|Security]] variant
***[[SEEKER-class Mjolnir|Seeker]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Soldier|Soldier]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Soldier|Soldier]] variant
***[[STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker]] variant
***[[STRIDER-class Mjolnir|Strider]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Technician|Technician]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Technician|Technician]] variant<ref name="warfare"/>
***[[TRACKER-class Mjolnir|Tracker]] variant
***[[VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir|Valkyrie]] variant {{1st}}
***[[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]] variant
***[[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]] variant {{1st}}
***[[VOID MASTER-class Mjolnir|Void Master]] variant {{1st}}
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] variant
***[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] variant
***[[WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master]] variant
***[[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|Wetwork]] variant
*[[Sangheili combat harness]]
*[[Sangheili combat harness]]
**[[Arbiter body armor]]
**[[Arbiter body armor]]
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===Multiplayer===
===Multiplayer===
[[File:H5 Ground Pound ability.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The ground pound ability, used on the map Crossfire.]]
[[File:H5 Ground Pound ability.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The ground pound ability, used on the map Crossfire.]]
With ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer, 343 Industries seeks to highlight the "arena shooter" aspects of classic ''Halo'' multiplayer gameplay. The unlockable custom loadouts and killstreak rewards present in ''[[Halo 4]]'' have been disposed of in favor of a "level playing field"; all players start with identical equipment as in the pre-''[[Halo: Reach]]'' games, with a focus on controlling weapons present on the map.<ref name="BetaFirstLook">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta First Look]]'''</ref> The new Spartan abilities also play a large role in the multiplayer;<ref name="mpb bts"/> the thruster pack in particular increases player mobility significantly. Another new feature is battle-chatter, automatic dialog among the team in which Spartans call out enemy locations and kills.<ref name="ign played">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/11/we-played-the-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-and '''IGN''': ''We Played the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, and...'']</ref> The multiplayer also includes the name of the segment of the map that the player is currently in being displayed near the [[motion sensor]] as in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' and ''Halo: Reach''. Dynamic map elements similar to the multiplayer maps in ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' are also present.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/26/a-guided-tour-of-halo-5-guardians-newest-map-fathom-.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''A Guided Tour of Fathom'']</ref> When a team wins a match the SPARTAN-IVs on said team will congratulate each other with high fives and clap.
With ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer, 343 Industries seeks to highlight the "arena shooter" aspects of classic ''Halo'' multiplayer gameplay. The unlockable custom loadouts and killstreak rewards present in ''[[Halo 4]]'' have been disposed of in favor of a "level playing field"; all players start with identical equipment as in the pre-''[[Halo: Reach]]'' games, with a focus on controlling weapons present on the map.<ref name="BetaFirstLook">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta First Look]]'''</ref> The new Spartan abilities also play a large role in the multiplayer;<ref name="mpb bts"/> the thruster pack in particular increases player mobility significantly. Another new feature is battle-chatter, automatic dialog among the team in which Spartans call out enemy locations and kills.<ref name="ign played">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/11/we-played-the-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-and '''IGN''': ''We Played the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, and...'']</ref> The multiplayer also includes the name of the segment of the map that the player is currently in being displayed near the [[motion sensor]] as in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' and ''Halo: Reach''. Dynamic map elements similar to the multiplayer maps in ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' are also present.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/26/a-guided-tour-of-halo-5-guardians-newest-map-fathom-.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''A Guided Tour of Fathom'']</ref> During the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' when a team won a match the Spartan-IVs on said team would congratulate each other with high fives and clap. However, in the final game the winning team will only stand.


In addition to the staple UNSC and Covenant weapons, all of the [[Forerunner]] weapons introduced in ''Halo 4'' return in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. A number of new weapons have been added to the multiplayer sandbox, among them unique weapons including the [[Mythic weapon]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]'s personal [[energy sword]], ''[[Prophets' Bane]]''. Other new weapons include the [[Hydra]] multi launch missile launcher, and a [[:File:Halo5 Rocket.png|new model of the rocket launcher]]. Vehicles like the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] now have multiple variants and skins.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqb3Mgc_T0M#t=984 '''The Game Informer Show''': ''The Halo Spectacular'']</ref>
In addition to the staple UNSC and Covenant weapons, all of the [[Forerunner]] weapons introduced in ''Halo 4'' return in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. A number of new weapons have been added to the multiplayer sandbox, among them unique weapons including the [[Mythic weapon]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]'s personal [[energy sword]], ''[[Prophets' Bane]]''. Other new weapons include the [[Hydra]] multi launch missile launcher, and a [[:File:Halo5 Rocket.png|new model of the rocket launcher]]. Vehicles like the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] now have multiple variants and skins.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqb3Mgc_T0M#t=984 '''The Game Informer Show''': ''The Halo Spectacular'']</ref>
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File:H5-Truth-Beta-2.jpg|Spartans engaging in a fight.
File:H5-Truth-Beta-2.jpg|Spartans engaging in a fight.
File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan in Recon armor wielding the new rocket launcher.  
File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan in Recon armor wielding the new rocket launcher.  
File:H5GWin.png|Red Team wins a match.
File:H5GWin.png|Red Team wins a match in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
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