Ghosts of Meridian

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Ghosts of Meridian
Start date:	April 6, 2016
End date:	May 12, 2016
Number of REQs:	33
Total unlock cost:	115,000 REQ points (11 silver packs, 6 gold packs)
Includes content for:	Halo 5: Guardians

Ghosts of Meridian is a content update for Halo 5: Guardians, released on April 6, 2016. The update included new multiplayer maps, weapons, vehicles, Requisitions, and Forge options.

Update content

General overview

• 33 new REQs
• New armor sets
  • Dynast
    • Dynast Lilioc
    • Dynast Cincindel
• New multiplayer maps:
  • Tyrant
  • Skirmish at Darkstar
• New sandbox items:
  • Grenadier armor mod
  • Gravity Hammer
    • Corpsemaker
    • Grinder
    • Tartarus' Gavel
  • Z-130 Suppressor
    • Song of Peace
    • Razor's Edge
  • Hannibal vehicle variants for the Scorpion and Mantis

General customization

• 2 armor skins: Mark IV GEN1 Arcadia, Mark V Alpha Reflex
• 5 weapon skins: Blue Steel (MA5D assault rifle, M6H2 magnum, BR85 battle rifle, M395B DMR, M20 SMG)
• 1 visor: Glacier
• 6 emblems: Sol, Distraction, Supercombine, Dog Pound, Steaktacular, Money 8S
• 2 assassinations: Fisticuffs, Take a Look
• 1 stance: Pink Mist

Marketing

Ghosts of Meridian livestream teaser

Main article: Ghosts of Meridian livestream teaser

A small, 20 second teaser for the Ghosts of Meridian update, showcasing the Suppressor variants, along with a small tease of the Hannibal Mantis on Skirmish at Darkstar. This was shown during the Hammer Storm livestream held by 343 Industries on February 23, 2016.

Ghosts of Meridian teaser

Main article: Ghosts of Meridian Teaser

A small skit and teaser for the then-upcoming Ghosts of Meridian livestream held by 343 Industries, released on April 4, 2016.

Hammer Storm Launch Trailer

Main article: Halo 5: Guardians - Ghosts of Meridian Launch Trailer

A full trailer released on April 6, 2016, showcasing the update's content and features.

Production notes

The Sharktooth grin weapon skin set and the Cyclops armor can be seen in the teaser at the end of the Hammer Storm stream, however these requisitions would be delayed until the Memories of Reach and Warzone Firefight updates respectively.

Gallery

Production images

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  The REQ sheet for the update.

Screenshots

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  A Dynast-clad Spartan-IV on Tyrant, a remix of Coliseum, introduced for Ghosts of Meridian.

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  A Dynast-clad Spartan fighting a Mark IV-clad Spartan on Skirmish at Darkstar.

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  The Hannibal Mantis variant, introduced in Ghosts of Meridian.

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  The Hannibal Scorpion variant, introduced in Ghosts of Meridian.