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<center>''Were you looking for [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] disc bundled with [[Halo 3: ODST]], or the the Mythic [[Skull]] in Halo 3 or [[Halo 2]]?''</center>
<center>''Were you looking for [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] disc bundled with [[Halo 3: ODST]], or the the Mythic [[Skull]] in Halo 3 or [[Halo 2]]?''</center>
 
[[Image:Mythic Map Pack logo.png|300px|thumb|right|The official Mythic Map Pack Logo.]]
[[Image:Mythic Map Pack logo.png|300px|thumb|right|The Official Mythic Map Pack Logo.]]
The '''Mythic Map Packs''' are a two-packaged map collection created by [[Bungie]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''. They were released on April 9, 2009 and February 2, 2010 for 800 Microsoft points.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=18453 '''Bungie.net''': ''Mythic Map Pack DLC Made Officially Official'']</ref><ref name="xbox">[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ccf0008-0000-4000-8000-00004d5307e6?cid=SLink '''Xbox.com''': ''Mythic II Map Pack'']</ref>
The '''Mythic Map Pack''' is a map pack created by [[Bungie]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was released on April 9, 2009 for 800 Microsoft points<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=18453</ref>.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The icon of the Mythic Map Pack is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as Mythic difficulty. The knives are replaced with [[Battle Rifle]]s and the [[Mythic Skull]] replaces the [[Elite]] Skull. Keep in mind that Mythic has been known as a non-canon difficulty above [[Legendary]], though [[Bungie]] has mentioned it several times on [[Bungie.net]].
The icon of the Mythic Map Packs is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as Mythic difficulty. The knives are replaced with [[Battle Rifle]]s and the [[Mythic Skull]] replaces the [[Sangheili|Elite]] Skull. Keep in mind that Mythic has been known as a non-canon difficulty above [[Legendary]], though [[Bungie]] has mentioned it several times on [[Bungie.net]].


The Mythic Map Pack is a [[Halo 3]] DLC map pack, which includes three [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Assembly]]'', ''[[Orbital]]'', and ''[[Sandbox]]''. It was released with the launch of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', but it is only included with the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] of the game.
The first Mythic Map Pack is a Halo 3 DLC map pack, which includes three [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Assembly]]'', ''[[Orbital]]'', and ''[[Sandbox]]''. It was released with the launch of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', but it is only included with the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] of the game. The [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] was released in Asia and Australia on February 26th, in Europe and Africa on February 27th, and in the Americas on March 3rd with the Limited Edition version of [[Halo Wars]].<ref>http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3</ref> On March 23, 2009 Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009 as the release date for ''Mythic'' as Downloadable Content (DLC) on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5180371/the-halo-3-mythic-map-pack-happens-on-april-9th</ref>


The [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] was released in Asia and Australia on February 26th, in Europe and Africa on February 27th, and in the Americas on March 3rd with the Limited Edition version of [[Halo Wars]].<ref>http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3</ref> On March 23, 2009 Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009 as the release date for ''Mythic'' as Downloadable Content (DLC) on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5180371/the-halo-3-mythic-map-pack-happens-on-april-9th</ref>
The second Mythic map pack, titled ''"Mythic II Map Pack"'', was included on [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the multiplayer disc included with [[Halo 3: ODST]], which was released on September 22, 2009. The second package includes the maps [[Longshore (Level)]], [[Heretic (Level)]] and [[Citadel (Level)]]. The second map pack was made available as a DLC by February 2, 2010.<ref name="xbox"/>


==Set One==
==Set One==
The Mythic map pack was divided into two separate packs.  The first set of maps were released on Xbox Live April 9, 2009 as downloadable content. The first part includes the maps [[Assembly (Level)]], [[Orbital (Level)]] and [[Sandbox (Level)]].
The first Mythic package was released on April 9, 2009 as an Xbox Live downloadable content. This package includes the maps [[Assembly (Level)]], [[Orbital (Level)]] and [[Sandbox (Level)]].
 
===Assembly===
''Assembly'' was originally planned to be in the [[Heroic Map Pack]], then in the [[Legendary Map Pack]], but was replaced due to the fear that it wouldn't be finished on time. The map is set in a [[Covenant]] [[Scarab]] Factory. Some say it is similar to the two ''[[Halo 2]]'' maps, [[Midship]] and [[Warlock]]. Assembly is fit for mid-sized [[Slayer]] and [[Team Slayer]] battles, and also supports objective gametypes, other gameplay details are indefinite. The map is symmetrical and only the second [[Covenant]] map designed for Halo 3 to date. If you look up, you can see a [[Covenant]] [[Scarab]] being "assembled" directly above you.
 
===Orbital===
''Orbital'' is set on the [[Quito Space Tether]], a [[UNSC]] [[space elevator]]. It is the first map in ''[[Halo 3]]'' ([[Campaign]] or [[Multi-player]]) to be set in outer space. ''Orbital'' is described as having two main U-shaped corridors overlapping each other and having some interesting switches that grant access to certain areas of the map. The first public image of ''Orbital'' was released on [[Bungie.net]] in late December 2008.
 
===Sandbox===
''Sandbox'' is a tiered medium-large sized map, and is a crossover between the desert landscape of [[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]] and the Forge flexibility of [[Foundry (Level)|Foundry]]. Bungie stated that Sandbox will be "the ultimate [[Forge]] map". Many new Forge objects are added to give players more options to make their own custom-created maps including, but not limited to, a golf club called the [[7 wood]], a [[Golf Ball]], and a tin cup (golf hole). The map has a tiered nature. It is split into the "Sky Bubble", the ground, and the "Crypt." The Sky Bubble was designed so that Forge users could recreate maps akin to [[Guardian]] and [[Ascension]] since there is a grid only visible in Forge that will act as a death barrier, while the Crypt was added to create fully-enclosed arena maps using Grifball and similar gametypes. The ground was designed for vehicular maps more in the style of its larger brethren, Sandtrap. Every vehicle, weapon, and piece of equipment in Forge can be placed in the map.


== Set Two ==
== Set Two ==
The Mythic map pack was divided into two separate packs. The second pack is included on [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the multiplayer disc included with "[[Halo 3: ODST]]", which was released on September 22, 2009. The second part includes the maps [[Longshore (Level)]], [[Heretic (Level)]] and [[Citadel (Level)]]. You can also get these maps by buying [[Mythic Map Pack 2]] at the Xbox Live marketplace as of February 2, 2010.
The second Mythic package was released on February 2, 2010 as an Xbox Live downloadable content. The package includes the maps [[Longshore (Level)]], [[Heretic (Level)]] and [[Citadel (Level)]]. The second Mythic package is also included on [[Halo 3: Mythic]], the multiplayer disc included with "[[Halo 3: ODST]]", which was released on September 22, 2009.
 
===Longshore===
''Longshore'' is a human-based map set in a naval shipping yard. Designed with elevated catwalks, multiple entrances and exits and based on an industrial building design, Longshore will serve more as a big team or large combat map though, still capable of providing fun small-scale incursions.
 
===Heretic===
''Heretic'' is the long-rumored Halo 3 remake of [[Midship]]. The map applies most of Midship's geometry and tactics to Halo 3 gameplay with minor tweaks. Expect this map to take place on [[Pious Inquisitor]] with the same close-quarters action seen in [[Halo 2]].
 
===Citadel===
''Citadel'' is yet another small symmetrical map. This map is completely new to the Halo multi-player realm and takes place in a [[Forerunner]] stronghold, which strongly resembles the three towers in the level in Halo 3 called [[The Covenant (Level) | The Covenant]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The Mythic Map Pack which includes [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]], is obtainable in four different ways. The first, being shipped with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars, the second, being on Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC content for 800 Microsoft Points, third, being shipped with Halo 3: ODST, or fourth, receiving a free code courtesy of Bungie.
*The Mythic Map Pack which includes [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]], is obtainable in four different ways. The first, being shipped with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars, the second, being on Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC content for 800 Microsoft Points, third, being shipped with Halo 3: ODST, or fourth, receiving a free code courtesy of Bungie.
*Several community members have received the maps early through their contributions, and many other Halo 3 players have gotten them through community giveaways such as Halo 3 Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
*Several community members have received the maps early through their contributions, and many other Halo 3 players have gotten them through community giveaways such as Halo 3 Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
*On March 2nd 2009, one day before the release of [[Halo Wars]] in the US, the three mythic maps included in the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]] were placed on the [[Xbox Live]] marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.<ref>http://hawtymcbloggy.com/2009/03/02/get-the-mythic-map-pack-for-only-1250/</ref> (However, all downloadable items on the Marketplace that require a code to download are 99,999 Microsoft Points)
*On March 2nd 2009, one day before the release of [[Halo Wars]] in the US, the three mythic maps included in the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]] were placed on the [[Xbox Live]] marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.<ref>http://hawtymcbloggy.com/2009/03/02/get-the-mythic-map-pack-for-only-1250/</ref>
*The skull on the promotion ads for the Mythic Map Pack is the same skull from the Halo 3 Campaign. This is due to the fact that Mythic is technically the hardest difficulty in Halo 3 with the Mythic skull activated.
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:News H3 MP AssemblyEnv01.jpg|[[Assembly]], a Covenant based Scarab assembly line, (hence the name).
Image:H3_MP_Orbital_Tether.jpg|[[Orbital]], a piece of the Quito Space Tether.
Image:Sandbox_msblog.jpg|[[Sandbox]], a [[Forge]]-focused map.
</gallery>


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Were you looking for Halo 3: Mythic, the Halo 3 multiplayer disc bundled with Halo 3: ODST, or the the Mythic Skull in Halo 3 or Halo 2?
The official Mythic Map Pack Logo.

The Mythic Map Packs are a two-packaged map collection created by Bungie for Halo 3. They were released on April 9, 2009 and February 2, 2010 for 800 Microsoft points.[1][2]

Summary

The icon of the Mythic Map Packs is an alternate version of the difficulty icon known as Mythic difficulty. The knives are replaced with Battle Rifles and the Mythic Skull replaces the Elite Skull. Keep in mind that Mythic has been known as a non-canon difficulty above Legendary, though Bungie has mentioned it several times on Bungie.net.

The first Mythic Map Pack is a Halo 3 DLC map pack, which includes three multiplayer maps, Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox. It was released with the launch of Halo Wars, but it is only included with the Limited Edition of the game. The Limited Edition was released in Asia and Australia on February 26th, in Europe and Africa on February 27th, and in the Americas on March 3rd with the Limited Edition version of Halo Wars.[3] On March 23, 2009 Microsoft confirmed April 9, 2009 as the release date for Mythic as Downloadable Content (DLC) on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points.[4]

The second Mythic map pack, titled "Mythic II Map Pack", was included on Halo 3: Mythic, the multiplayer disc included with Halo 3: ODST, which was released on September 22, 2009. The second package includes the maps Longshore (Level), Heretic (Level) and Citadel (Level). The second map pack was made available as a DLC by February 2, 2010.[2]

Set One

The first Mythic package was released on April 9, 2009 as an Xbox Live downloadable content. This package includes the maps Assembly (Level), Orbital (Level) and Sandbox (Level).

Set Two

The second Mythic package was released on February 2, 2010 as an Xbox Live downloadable content. The package includes the maps Longshore (Level), Heretic (Level) and Citadel (Level). The second Mythic package is also included on Halo 3: Mythic, the multiplayer disc included with "Halo 3: ODST", which was released on September 22, 2009.

Trivia

  • The Mythic Map Pack which includes Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox, is obtainable in four different ways. The first, being shipped with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars, the second, being on Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC content for 800 Microsoft Points, third, being shipped with Halo 3: ODST, or fourth, receiving a free code courtesy of Bungie.
  • Several community members have received the maps early through their contributions, and many other Halo 3 players have gotten them through community giveaways such as Halo 3 Mythbusters and Facility B5D.
  • On March 2nd 2009, one day before the release of Halo Wars in the US, the three mythic maps included in the Halo Wars: Limited Edition were placed on the Xbox Live marketplace for the sum of 99,999 Microsoft points. This amounts to approximately $1,250.[5]

Sources

  1. ^ Bungie.net: Mythic Map Pack DLC Made Officially Official
  2. ^ a b Xbox.com: Mythic II Map Pack
  3. ^ http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3
  4. ^ http://kotaku.com/5180371/the-halo-3-mythic-map-pack-happens-on-april-9th
  5. ^ http://hawtymcbloggy.com/2009/03/02/get-the-mythic-map-pack-for-only-1250/

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