Armor customization (Halo 4): Difference between revisions

{{Title|Armor customization (''Halo 4'')}}

{{Status|Gameplay}}

{{Disambig header|the armor customization in Halo 4|other games|armor customizations}}

[[File:Armor Customization.png|300px|thumb|Some of the armor variants in ''Halo 4''.]]

'''Armor customization ''' in ''[[Halo 4]]'' allows players to customize their [[SPARTAN-IV]] player model. New armor sets can only be unlocked by reaching certain [[Rank (Halo 4)|ranks]] and completing specific in-game [[commendation]]s, [[Challenges]], or [[Halo Waypoint]] goals.<ref name="customize">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/b0fa6f7c-b7dc-4486-887e-8d2e6e0034cf/customize?category=Basics '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Customize'']</ref>

== Overview ==

''Halo 4'' provides armor customization akin to previous ''Halo'' titles, featuring the ability to swap specific armor pieces on the player's Spartan-IV. The armor is based upon the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor <nowiki>[GEN2]</nowiki>]] model, with some variants being upgrades of previous generational incarnations. Customization slots remain mostly the same as the game's predecessor, ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', however, wrist and leg utilities are replaced with full wrist and leg armor customization, and [[armor effects]] don't make a return. The player can also customize their armor with specific skins, including camouflage patterns and other, more ostentatious designs.

As stated above, common armor sets can be unlocked by reaching certain a [[Rank (Halo 4)|Spartan Rank (SR)]], while rarer and more elaborate designs require the specific completion of commendations, Challenges, or Halo Waypoint goals.{{Ref/Reuse|customize}} The release of the [[Champions Bundle]] brought an additional four armor sets and one skin to use for players who purchased the DLC, though said armor will display as default Recruit armor in the game's ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' mode due to technical reasons.

In a first since ''[[Halo 2]]'' in 2004, ''Halo 4'' removes the player's option to use Elites in [[multiplayer]], as an emphasis was placed on "[[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' mode]]" which focuses on SPARTAN-IVs.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1222537p1.html?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN.com''': ''Spartan Ops and Infinity Change Halo 4 Multiplayer'']</ref>

===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===

 

Starting with the release of ''Halo: Reach'' in the collection, it and the games leading into ''Halo 4'' began to receive, or were updated to have full armor customization with the implementation of the menu's ''[[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 4]]'' component, with ''Halo 4'' receiving its own customization update upon the game's launch on PC and debut of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November, 2020. This update was first alluded to in [[Series 3: Recon]], as a placeholder ''Unreal Engine 4'' render was added to the game's menu. With ''Halo 4''{{'}}s flight and update, full customization was restored to the player, including armor skins, and visor colors. Champions Bundle armor wasn't included on ''Halo 4''{{'}}s launch, but was later included alongside [[Armor effects]] with the release of [[Series 7: Elite]] in 2021.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCOct2020|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-october-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: The Master Chief Collection Development Update October 2020}} Season 7 also included the introduction of the [[Project KEYSTONE|Keystone]] helmet, inspired by the design of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] design included in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1405601698161336320|Halo|Quote=Make sure it fits just right. Next week in MCC with the arrival of Season 7, don't miss your chance to grab the #HaloInfinite Inspired Mk. VII Helmet for Halo 4.|D=17|M=6|Y=2021}}

 

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File:H4 MJOLNIR Counter Intelligence Operator.png|link=CIO-class Mjolnir|CIO

File:H4 MJOLNIR Defender.png|link=DEFENDER-class Mjolnir|Defender

File:H4 MJOLNIR Enforcer.png|link=ENFORCER-class Mjolnir|Enforcer

File:H4 MJOLNIR Engineer.png|link=ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|Engineer

File:H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png|link=FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS

File:H4 MJOLNIR Gungnir.png|link=GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir|GUNGNIR

File:H4 MJOLNIR HAZOP.png|link=HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP

File:H4 MJOLNIR Infiltrator.png|link=INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir|Infiltrator

File:H4 MJOLNIR Locus.png|link=LOCUS-class Mjolnir|LOCUS

File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark V.png|link=MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Mark_V#Halo_4|Mark V

File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark VI.png|link=MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Mark_VI#Halo_4|Mark VI

File:H4-MJOLNIR-ODST-Armor.png|link=ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST

File:H4 MJOLNIR Oceanic.png|link=OCEANIC-class Mjolnir|Oceanic

File:H4 MJOLNIR Operator.png|link=OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator

File:H4 MJOLNIR Orbital.png|link=ORBITAL-class Mjolnir|Orbital

File:H4 MJOLNIR Pathfinder.png|link=PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder

File:H4 MJOLNIR Pioneer.png|link=PIONEER-class Mjolnir|Pioneer

File:H4 MJOLNIR Prefect.png|link=PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect

File:H4 MJOLNIR Protector.png|link=PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir|Protector

File:H4 MJOLNIR Raider.png|link=RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider

File:H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png|link=RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger

File:H4 MJOLNIR Recon.png|link=RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon

File:H4 MJOLNIR Recruit.png|link=RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit

File:H4 MJOLNIR Ricochet.png|link=RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet

File:H4 MJOLNIR Rogue.png|link=ROGUE-class Mjolnir|Rogue

File:H4 MJOLNIR Scanner.png|link=SCANNER-class Mjolnir|Scanner

File:H4 MJOLNIR Scout.png|link=SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout

File:H4 MJOLNIR Soldier.png|link=SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier

File:H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png|link=STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker

File:H4 MJOLNIR Strider.png|link=STRIDER-class Mjolnir|Strider

File:H4 MJOLNIR Tracker.png|link=TRACKER-class Mjolnir|Tracker

File:H4 MJOLNIR Vanguard.png|link=VANGUARD-class Mjolnir|Vanguard

File:H4 MJOLNIR Venator.png|link=VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator

File:H4 MJOLNIR War Master.png|link=WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master

File:H4 MJOLNIR Warrior.png|link=WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior

 

|title7=Armor Effects

 

Pre-release builds of ''Halo 4'' featured some slight differences in armor texturing, with the neutral white lights present on armor being red. In addition, base armor texturing was also altered for the game's final build. A [[Cut Halo 4 customization|number of]] armor sets and skin variants were additionally considered for inclusion in the game, recieving concept and model passes, including a redesigned [[Project HAYABUSA|HAYABUSA]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]].

 

 

File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for many of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s armor sets, by [[:Category:Images by Gabriel Garza|Gabriel Garza]].

 

File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game.

File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox One - Pre-Halo 4 update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, from 2014 to 2020.

File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox One - ODST update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, prior to the inclusion of ''Halo 4'' on PC in 2020.

File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Halo 4 update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, following ''Halo 4's'' release.

 

===Screenshots===

File:Halo 4 Multiplayer (3).jpg|A pre-release image of ''Halo 4'', featuring different colored lighting on Spartan-IV armor.

File:H4-Wraparound-3.jpg|Two Spartan-IVs on Haven with various armor permutations equipped.

File:Complex 3.jpg|A group of Spartan-IVs with various armor permutations equipped.

{{Ref/Sources}}

[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations| ]]

[[Category:Customization]]