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The '''Main menu''' is a series of menus and lobbies that players interact with in all ''Halo'' games.  
The '''main menu''' is a series of menus and lobbies that players interact with in all ''Halo'' games.  


The main menu is reached after a series of logos for the companies that produced the game and a splash screen. Sometimes the music of this sequence leads into the music of main menu itself. Examples of this are in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
The main menu is reached after a series of logos for the companies that produced the game and a splash screen. Sometimes the music of this sequence leads into the music of main menu itself. Examples of this are in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.


Upon reaching the menus and lobbies, one can access a number of gamemodes, settings and options, and view the Message of the Day (MotD). The [[Season]] is also often shown in the menu too. In the options section, one can change their [[Control Schemes]].  
Upon reaching the menus and lobbies, one can access a number of gamemodes, settings and options, and view the Message of the Day (MotD). The [[Season]] is also often shown in the menu too. In the options section, one can change their [[control schemes]].  


The gamemodes that can be accessed through the menu include [[campaign]], [[multiplayer]], [[firefight]], [[Spartan Ops]], [[Warzone]], [[Custom game]]s, [[Theater]], [[Forge]], and [[File Share]]. [[Downloadable content]] such as new campaigns are often directly accessed through their respective lobbies or areas of the menu.
The gamemodes that can be accessed through the menu include [[campaign]], [[multiplayer]], [[firefight]], [[Spartan Ops]], [[Warzone]], [[Custom game]]s, [[Theater]], [[Forge]], and [[File Share]]. [[Downloadable content]] such as new campaigns are often directly accessed through their respective lobbies or areas of the menu.
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{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved}}
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved}}
The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu is set in orbit of [[Installation 04]], with the camera rotating and moving about it showing its interior, the exterior shell, and [[Threshold]]. The music heard is [[Halo Theme]] and the final part of [[Brothers in Arms]].
The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu is set in orbit of [[Installation 04]], with the camera rotating and moving about it showing its interior, the exterior shell, and [[Threshold]]. The music heard is [[Halo Theme]] and the final part of [[Brothers in Arms]].
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File:HCE CustomGamesMenu.png|Custom games menu
File:HCE CustomGamesMenu.png|Custom games menu
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===''Halo 2''===
===''Halo 2''===
{{Main|Halo 2}}
{{Main|Halo 2}}
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File:Prophet names.jpg|A pre-release multiplayer lobby with various player names coming from characters from the ''Halo'' universe.
File:Prophet names.jpg|A pre-release multiplayer lobby with various player names coming from characters from the ''Halo'' universe.
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====Release====
====Release====
The menu of ''Halo 2'' features a background of the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', next to the [[Mombasa Tether]] in [[Mombasa]], [[East African Protectorate]]. The music heard is the Gregorian chant in [[Prologue (music)|Prologue]], [[Ghosts of Reach]], [[Heavy Price Paid]], the last minute of [[The Last Spartan]], and [[Unforgotten]].
The menu of ''Halo 2'' features a background of the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', next to the [[Mombasa Tether]] in [[Mombasa]], [[East African Protectorate]]. The music heard is the Gregorian chant in [[Prologue (music)|Prologue]], [[Ghosts of Reach]], [[Heavy Price Paid]], the last minute of [[The Last Spartan]], and [[Unforgotten]].
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File:H2V CustomGamesMenu.png|The custom games menu from [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]].
File:H2V CustomGamesMenu.png|The custom games menu from [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]].
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File:H2 - MombasaDev2.jpg|Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.
File:H2 - MombasaDev2.jpg|Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.
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===''Halo 3''===
===''Halo 3''===
{{Main|Halo 3}}
{{Main|Halo 3}}
The main menu of ''Halo 3'' features an animated view of a cliff at the edge of the [[Portal at Voi]] with several [[Covenant starship]]s circling it, and [[Banshee]]s patrolling over it. [[Movement]], [[Never Forget]], [[Choose Wisely]], the beginning of [[Honorable Intentions]] and an unidentified choir track will rotate as the backing music.
The main menu of ''Halo 3'' features an animated view of a cliff at the edge of the [[Portal at Voi]] with several [[Covenant starship]]s circling it, and [[Banshee]]s patrolling over it. [[Movement]], [[Never Forget]], [[Choose Wisely]], the beginning of [[Honorable Intentions]] and an unidentified choir track will rotate as the backing music.
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File:H3 CustomGamesMenu.png
File:H3 CustomGamesMenu.png
File:Halo 3 Mythic Menu.jpg|''[[Halo 3 Mythic]]'' menu
File:Halo 3 Mythic Menu.jpg|''[[Halo 3 Mythic]]'' menu
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===''Halo 3: ODST''===
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
{{Main|Halo 3: ODST}}
{{Main|Halo 3: ODST}}
Halo 3: ODST's main menu is set in the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}, with [[Jonathan Doherty]] sleeping in his [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|pod]]. [[Overture (Halo 3: ODST)|Overture]] accompanies it.  
Halo 3: ODST's main menu is set in the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}, with [[Jonathan Doherty]] sleeping in his [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|pod]]. [[Overture (Halo 3: ODST)|Overture]] accompanies it.
 
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File:H3ODST RookieCinematic.jpg
File:H3ODST RookieCinematic.jpg
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===''Halo Wars''===
===''Halo Wars''===
{{Main|Halo Wars}}
{{Main|Halo Wars}}
In the background, scenes from the [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|''Halo Wars'' announcement trailer]] as well as cutscenes from the campaign will play. [[Spirit of Fire (music)|Spirit of Fire]] is the music that accompanies it.
In the background, scenes from the [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|''Halo Wars'' announcement trailer]] as well as cutscenes from the campaign will play. [[Spirit of Fire (music)|Spirit of Fire]] is the music that accompanies it.
===''Halo: Reach''===
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
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File:Reach - Beta Menu.jpg|[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]] menu
File:Reach - Beta Menu.jpg|[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]] menu
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====Release====
====Release====
''Halo: Reach'' has a variety of lobbies all using their own artwork(s). The music used in the lobbies is [[Overture (Halo: Reach)|Overture]], though sometimes no music at all will play and instead, the sounds of distant gunfire and other fighting will play.
''Halo: Reach'' has a variety of lobbies all using their own artwork(s). The music used in the lobbies is [[Overture (Halo: Reach)|Overture]], though sometimes no music at all will play and instead, the sounds of distant gunfire and other fighting will play.
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File:HR Forge Menu.jpg
File:HR Forge Menu.jpg
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File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png
File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png
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=====Artwork=====
=====Artwork=====
Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played.
Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played.
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File:HR MainMenuArt.jpg|Start screen image, and menu art until the player reaches the level ''[[Nightfall]]''.
File:HR MainMenuArt.jpg|Start screen image, and menu art until the player reaches the level ''[[Nightfall]]''.
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File:Theater Droid.jpg|Menu art in the Theater lobby.
File:Theater Droid.jpg|Menu art in the Theater lobby.
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===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}}
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}}
The main menu for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was designed very similarly to the original ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu. When selecting multiplayer however, the menu was change to one more designed like and using from ''Halo: Reach''.
The main menu for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was designed very similarly to the original ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu. When selecting multiplayer however, the menu was change to one more designed like and using from ''Halo: Reach''.
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File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|Multiplayer menu
File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|Multiplayer menu
File:Anniversarymenu.png|Main menu for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''
File:Anniversarymenu.png|Main menu for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''
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====Artwork====
====Artwork====
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File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby.
File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby.
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===''Halo 4''===
===''Halo 4''===
{{Main|Halo 4}}
{{Main|Halo 4}}
====Pre-release====
====Pre-release====
In an alpha menu, the background was to be the broken planet around [[Installation 03]]. Two versions of [[To Galaxy]] were to play; one of just the strings used in the song and the other of the background electronic "drums" as well as an unknown track that was later used in the ''Halo 4'' epilogue, ''Halo 4'' lobbies in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', and at the beginning of the track [[Blue Team (music)|Blue Team]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
In an alpha menu, the background was to be the broken planet around [[Installation 03]]. Two versions of [[To Galaxy]] were to play; one of just the strings used in the song and the other of the background electronic "drums" as well as an unknown track that was later used in the ''Halo 4'' epilogue, ''Halo 4'' lobbies in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', and at the beginning of the track [[Blue Team (music)|Blue Team]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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File:H4-Menu-Alpha.jpg|Pre-release menu.
File:H4-Menu-Alpha.jpg|Pre-release menu.
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File:H4-SpartanOps-BriefingRoom.jpg|An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.
File:H4-SpartanOps-BriefingRoom.jpg|An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.
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====Release====
====Release====
The released main menu is of a debris field around [[Requiem]]. When reaching the title screen and for a time in the main menu, [[Atonement]] will play. It will change to [[Wreckage (music)|Wreckage]] then the first minute or so of [[Green and Blue]] and rotate through all three while on the menu. When Infinity multiplayer lobby is selected, the image will move into the bridge of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} where the first minute of [[To Galaxy]] will play on repeat.
The released main menu is of a debris field around [[Requiem]]. When reaching the title screen and for a time in the main menu, [[Atonement]] will play. It will change to [[Wreckage (music)|Wreckage]] then the first minute or so of [[Green and Blue]] and rotate through all three while on the menu. When Infinity multiplayer lobby is selected, the image will move into the bridge of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} where the first minute of [[To Galaxy]] will play on repeat.
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File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360).png|Release armor selection menu.
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360).png|Release armor selection menu.
File:H4 SpartanOps Episodes List.jpeg|The Spartan Ops menu.
File:H4 SpartanOps Episodes List.jpeg|The Spartan Ops menu.
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===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===
===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===
{{Main|Halo: The Master Chief Collection}}
{{Main|Halo: The Master Chief Collection}}
Uniquely, depending on the lobby for which game that will be played, the menu music for that game will be played. Uniquely, for ''Halo 4'' lobbies a new track was added. This being the unnamed [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] track (used in the early ''Halo 4'' menu and the opening for [[Blue Team (music)|Blue Team]]).
Uniquely, depending on the lobby for which game that will be played, the menu music for that game will be played. Uniquely, for ''Halo 4'' lobbies a new track was added. This being the unnamed [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] track (used in the early ''Halo 4'' menu and the opening for [[Blue Team (music)|Blue Team]]).
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File:HMCC-Main Menu.jpg|The old launch main menu.
File:HMCC-Main Menu.jpg|The old launch main menu.
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File:HTMCC-H3ODST Firefight settings.jpg|''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight settings menu in [[2020]].
File:HTMCC-H3ODST Firefight settings.jpg|''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight settings menu in [[2020]].
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====Artwork====
====Artwork====
Similar to ''Halo: Reach'' the background artwork will change in various lobbies depending on the selected game. On top of this, depending on the [[Season]] currently going in game, the main menu background will be different.
Similar to ''Halo: Reach'' the background artwork will change in various lobbies depending on the selected game. On top of this, depending on the [[Season]] currently going in game, the main menu background will be different.
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=====Defunct=====
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File:H2A-MCCM46Vulcanmenu.png
File:H2A-MCCM46Vulcanmenu.png
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=====Currently used=====
=====Currently used=====
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File:MCC H3ODST Background 2.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3: ODST'' lobbies
File:MCC H3ODST Background 2.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3: ODST'' lobbies
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====Cut====
====Cut====
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Musically, the menu opens with parts of [[Osiris Suite, Act 1]], then moves into [[On Deck]], before finally playing parts of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. The music will repeat in that order.
Musically, the menu opens with parts of [[Osiris Suite, Act 1]], then moves into [[On Deck]], before finally playing parts of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. The music will repeat in that order.
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File:H5GBetaMainMenu.jpg|''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' menu
File:H5GBetaMainMenu.jpg|''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' menu
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====Release====
====Release====
The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of an unknown [[planet]]. Various [[UNSC starship]]s and [[dropship]]s will fly by, dock or move about the ''Infinity''. These include {{Class|Anlace|electronic warfare frigate}}s, {{Class|Winter|prowler}}s and [[D79-TC Pelican]]s.  
The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of an unknown [[planet]]. Various [[UNSC starship]]s and [[dropship]]s will fly by, dock or move about the ''Infinity''. These include {{Class|Anlace|electronic warfare frigate}}s, {{Class|Winter|prowler}}s and [[D79-TC Pelican]]s.  
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If sat on the main menu for long enough, the [[Floating Grunt]] [[Easter egg]] will play out.
If sat on the main menu for long enough, the [[Floating Grunt]] [[Easter egg]] will play out.
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File:H5G - Armor customization - Final.png
File:H5G - Armor customization - Final.png
File:H5G CustomGamesMenu.png
File:H5G CustomGamesMenu.png
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===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2}}
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File:HW2 Beta Start menu.png|The splash screen for the [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta|''Halo Wars 2'' Open Beta]].
File:HW2 Beta Start menu.png|The splash screen for the [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta|''Halo Wars 2'' Open Beta]].
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====Release====
====Release====
The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]].
The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]].
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File:HW2-Spartanmenu.jpg|[[SPARTAN-II]] focused menu, with two [[M12B Warthog]]s and an [[M808S Scorpion]] in the background.
File:HW2-Spartanmenu.jpg|[[SPARTAN-II]] focused menu, with two [[M12B Warthog]]s and an [[M808S Scorpion]] in the background.
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====Pre-release====
====Pre-release====
During the ''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo, the menu was set in grasslands on [[Installation 07]] with the title placed in the middle of a ring-like Forerunner machine. The accompanying music is [[Reverie]].
During the ''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo, the menu was set in grasslands on [[Installation 07]] with the title placed in the middle of a ring-like Forerunner machine. The accompanying music is [[Reverie]].
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File:HINF XGS2020 Start Demo Screen.png|Menu from the [[2020]] [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo]].
File:HINF XGS2020 Start Demo Screen.png|Menu from the [[2020]] [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo]].
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Gameplay]]

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The main menu is a series of menus and lobbies that players interact with in all Halo games.

The main menu is reached after a series of logos for the companies that produced the game and a splash screen. Sometimes the music of this sequence leads into the music of main menu itself. Examples of this are in Halo 2 and Halo Wars 2.

Upon reaching the menus and lobbies, one can access a number of gamemodes, settings and options, and view the Message of the Day (MotD). The Season is also often shown in the menu too. In the options section, one can change their control schemes.

The gamemodes that can be accessed through the menu include campaign, multiplayer, firefight, Spartan Ops, Warzone, Custom games, Theater, Forge, and File Share. Downloadable content such as new campaigns are often directly accessed through their respective lobbies or areas of the menu.

A player's service record, which includes Commendations and Achievements, is usually also seen somewhere in the main menu.

Customization

In most games, the ability to change one's Armor permutations and armor effects is accessed through the main menu in some form. So to for Skins for weapons and vehicles as well. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, The Exchange is only accessed through the main menu.

One's Loadout, Avatars, Stance, multiplayer emblem, service tag, and nameplate are also all changed through the main menu.

Seeing one's unlocked REQs or unlocked Blitz cards can be found here too; on top of purchasing the related packs.

By game

Halo: Combat Evolved

Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved

The Halo: Combat Evolved menu is set in orbit of Installation 04, with the camera rotating and moving about it showing its interior, the exterior shell, and Threshold. The music heard is Halo Theme and the final part of Brothers in Arms.

  • Custom games menu

    Custom games menu

Halo 2

Main article: Halo 2

Pre-release

  • Pre-release campaign lobby showing a cut Halo 2 level

    Pre-release campaign lobby showing a cut Halo 2 level

  • A pre-release multiplayer lobby with various player names coming from characters from the Halo universe.

    A pre-release multiplayer lobby with various player names coming from characters from the Halo universe.

Release

The menu of Halo 2 features a background of the Solemn Penance, next to the Mombasa Tether in Mombasa, East African Protectorate. The music heard is the Gregorian chant in Prologue, Ghosts of Reach, Heavy Price Paid, the last minute of The Last Spartan, and Unforgotten.

  • The custom games menu from Halo 2 for Windows Vista.

    The custom games menu from Halo 2 for Windows Vista.

  • Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.

    Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.

  • Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.

    Behind the scenes image of the menu version of Mombasa.

Halo 3

Main article: Halo 3

The main menu of Halo 3 features an animated view of a cliff at the edge of the Portal at Voi with several Covenant starships circling it, and Banshees patrolling over it. Movement, Never Forget, Choose Wisely, the beginning of Honorable Intentions and an unidentified choir track will rotate as the backing music.

Halo 3: ODST

Main article: Halo 3: ODST

Halo 3: ODST's main menu is set in the UNSC Say My Name, with Jonathan Doherty sleeping in his pod. Overture accompanies it.

  • H3ODST RookieCinematic.jpg

Halo Wars

Main article: Halo Wars

In the background, scenes from the Halo Wars announcement trailer as well as cutscenes from the campaign will play. Spirit of Fire is the music that accompanies it.

Halo: Reach

Main article: Halo: Reach

Pre-release

Release

Halo: Reach has a variety of lobbies all using their own artwork(s). The music used in the lobbies is Overture, though sometimes no music at all will play and instead, the sounds of distant gunfire and other fighting will play.

  • HR Forge Menu.jpg
  • HaloReach - Glacier Menu.png
  • HR CustomGamesMenu.png
  • Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png
Artwork

Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of Reach were actually pieces of concept art created by Isaac Hannaford. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played.

  • Start screen image, and menu art until the player reaches the level Nightfall.

    Start screen image, and menu art until the player reaches the level Nightfall.

  • Main menu art upon reaching the level Tip of the Spear.

    Main menu art upon reaching the level Tip of the Spear.

  • Main menu art upon reaching the level New Alexandria.

    Main menu art upon reaching the level New Alexandria.

  • Main menu art upon reaching the level The Package.

    Main menu art upon reaching the level The Package.

  • Menu art for the multiplayer lobby as well as for the Beta.

    Menu art for the multiplayer lobby as well as for the Beta.

  • Menu art in the Firefight lobby.

    Menu art in the Firefight lobby.

  • Menu art in the Forge lobby.

    Menu art in the Forge lobby.

  • Menu art in the Matchmaking lobby.

    Menu art in the Matchmaking lobby.

  • Menu art in the Theater lobby.

    Menu art in the Theater lobby.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

The main menu for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary was designed very similarly to the original Halo: Combat Evolved menu. When selecting multiplayer however, the menu was change to one more designed like and using from Halo: Reach.

  • Multiplayer menu

    Multiplayer menu

  • Main menu for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

    Main menu for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Artwork

  • Multiplayer menu art, reused from the Halo: Reach forge lobby.

    Multiplayer menu art, reused from the Halo: Reach forge lobby.

Halo 4

Main article: Halo 4

Pre-release

In an alpha menu, the background was to be the broken planet around Installation 03. Two versions of To Galaxy were to play; one of just the strings used in the song and the other of the background electronic "drums" as well as an unknown track that was later used in the Halo 4 epilogue, Halo 4 lobbies in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and at the beginning of the track Blue Team in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Pre-release menu.

    Pre-release menu.

  • Early build of the armor selection menu.

    Early build of the armor selection menu.

  • An early design for the Spartan Ops menu.

    An early design for the Spartan Ops menu.

  • An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.

    An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.

  • An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.

    An early version of the Spartan Ops menu.

Release

The released main menu is of a debris field around Requiem. When reaching the title screen and for a time in the main menu, Atonement will play. It will change to Wreckage then the first minute or so of Green and Blue and rotate through all three while on the menu. When Infinity multiplayer lobby is selected, the image will move into the bridge of the UNSC Infinity where the first minute of To Galaxy will play on repeat.

  • Release armor selection menu.

    Release armor selection menu.

  • The Spartan Ops menu.

    The Spartan Ops menu.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Main article: Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Uniquely, depending on the lobby for which game that will be played, the menu music for that game will be played. Uniquely, for Halo 4 lobbies a new track was added. This being the unnamed Epilogue track (used in the early Halo 4 menu and the opening for Blue Team).

  • The old launch main menu.

    The old launch main menu.

  • Custom games menu from 2019.

    Custom games menu from 2019.

  • Halo 3: ODST Firefight settings menu in 2020.

    Halo 3: ODST Firefight settings menu in 2020.

Artwork

Similar to Halo: Reach the background artwork will change in various lobbies depending on the selected game. On top of this, depending on the Season currently going in game, the main menu background will be different.

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Currently used
  • Artwork used in some Halo 4 lobbies.

    Artwork used in some Halo 4 lobbies.

  • Artwork used in some Halo 3 lobbies.

    Artwork used in some Halo 3 lobbies.

  • Artwork used in some Halo: Combat Evolved lobbies

    Artwork used in some Halo: Combat Evolved lobbies

  • Artwork used in some Halo 2 lobbies

    Artwork used in some Halo 2 lobbies

  • Artwork used in some Halo 3: ODST lobbies

    Artwork used in some Halo 3: ODST lobbies

Cut

  • MCC Reach Background.png

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: Halo 5: Guardians

Pre-release

In the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, the menu was set in an orbital facility of some kind (the skybox of which is used on Breakout Arena) with SPARTAN-IVs, Naval personnel, and scientists at various computer and hologram stations.

Musically, the menu opens with parts of Osiris Suite, Act 1, then moves into On Deck, before finally playing parts of Osiris Suite, Act 4. The music will repeat in that order.

Release

The menu consists of a profile shot of the UNSC Infinity in orbit of an unknown planet. Various UNSC starships and dropships will fly by, dock or move about the Infinity. These include Anlace-class electronic warfare frigates, Winter-class prowlers and D79-TC Pelicans.

When getting to the start screen and for a time afterward, Halo Canticles will play. The music will then rotate through Rock and Ice, about a minute of Blue Team, Dominion, the first minute of Jameson Locke, about a minute of Osiris Suite, Act 3, and two minutes of Osiris Suite, Act 4. After returning to the menu from playing a multiplayer match, On Deck will play.

If sat on the main menu for long enough, the Floating Grunt Easter egg will play out.

  • H5G - Armor customization - Final.png
  • H5G CustomGamesMenu.png

Halo Wars 2

Main article: Halo Wars 2

Pre-release

Release

The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the Banished or UNSC. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is Cratered.

Halo Infinite

Main article: Halo Infinite

Pre-release

During the Halo Infinite gameplay demo, the menu was set in grasslands on Installation 07 with the title placed in the middle of a ring-like Forerunner machine. The accompanying music is Reverie.

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