2009

2009 was a busy year, with the release of Halo Wars, Halo 3: ODST, and much more.

Events

February

• February 26: Halo Wars is released in Japan and Australia.
• February 27: Halo Wars is released in the PAL Region.

March

• March 3:
  • Halo Wars was released in North America.
  • Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide was released.

April

• April 9: The first Mythic Map Pack is released.

May

• May 19: The Strategic Options Pack for Halo Wars was released, including the game modes Reinforcements, Tug of War and Keep Away.

July

• July 21: Historic Battles, the first map pack for Halo Wars, is released.
• July 22: Issue 1 of the Halo: Helljumper series of comics is released.
• July 24: The Announcement Trailer for Halo Legends is released.

August

• August 26: Issue 2 of Halo: Helljumper is released.

September

• September 22: Halo 3: ODST, along with a copy of all Halo 3 map packs, is released. Along with the second Mythic Map Pack.
• September 23: Issue 3 of Halo: Helljumper is released.

October

• October 13: The Halo Encyclopedia is released.
• October 28: Issue 4 of Halo: Helljumper is released.

November

• November 5: Halo Waypoint is released.
• November 7: The Babysitter short film shown on Halo Waypoint.
• November 21: The Duel short film is shown on Halo Waypoint.
• November 24: Halo: Evolutions is released.
• November 25: Issue 5 of Halo: Helljumper is released.

December

• December 5: The Package Part One short film is shown on Halo Waypoint.
• December 12:
  • The Package Part Two is shown on Halo Waypoint.
  • Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer is aired live on the Spike TV Video Game Awards 2009.
• December 23: Issue 1 of the Halo: Blood Line comic series is released.