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The '''Crimson Map Pack''' is the first [[Map pack|DLC]] [[map pack]] to be released for ''[[Halo 4]]'', officially announced on [[2012|October 24th, 2012]].<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ '''Major Nelson''': ''Announcing the Halo 4 War Games Pass]</ref> Released on December 10th, 2012, the map pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Wreckage]]'', ''[[Harvest (level)|Harvest]]'', and ''[[Shatter]]''. It also includes eight additional [[achievement]]s worth a total of 250 gamerscore. The Map Pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition]], as well as separately purchasable for 2000 Microsoft Points). The Map Pack can also be purchased individually for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/29/The-Halo-Bulletin-112912-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 11.29.12'']</ref> The pack is named after the protagonistic [[SPARTAN-IV]] [[Fireteam Crimson]].
{{disambig header|the Halo 4 DLC|other uses of the term|Crimson}}
[[File:Crimson Map Pack - Banner.png|thumb|250px|The Crimson Map Pack.]]
The '''Crimson Map Pack''' was the first [[Map pack|DLC]] [[map pack]] to be released for ''[[Halo 4]]'', officially announced on [[2012|October 24, 2012]].<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ '''Major Nelson''': ''Announcing the Halo 4 War Games Pass]</ref> Released on December 10, 2012, the map pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Wreckage]]'', ''[[Harvest (level)|Harvest]]'', and ''[[Shatter]]''. It also includes eight additional [[achievement]]s worth a total of 250 gamerscore. The map pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition|''Halo 4'' Limited Edition]], as well as being separately purchasable for 2,000 Microsoft Points). The map pack can also be purchased individually for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref name="11.29.12">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/29/The-Halo-Bulletin-112912-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 11.29.12'']</ref> On July 7, [[2017]], along with all other ''[[Xbox 360]]'' ''Halo'' title DLC, the Crimson Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-summer-celebration|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Summer Celebration}} All Crimson map pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''
 
The pack is named after the protagonistic [[SPARTAN-IV]] [[Fireteam Crimson]].  


==Maps==
==Maps==
===Harvest===
===Harvest===
{{Main|Harvest (level)}}
{{Main|Harvest (level)}}
[[File:H4 Harvest Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Harvest]]
[[File:H4-Harvest.png|thumb|Harvest.]]
{{Article Quote|Similar to those found on other agrarian worlds, the impressive tether network was used to ferry resources off-planet.}}
'''Harvest''' is set on the agricultural human colony of [[Harvest]], in the shadow of several [[Harvest space elevators|space elevator]]s.
'''Harvest''' is set on the agricultural human colony of [[Harvest]], in the shadow of several [[space elevator]]s.
{{clear}}
 


===Shatter===
===Shatter===
{{Main|Shatter}}
{{Main|Shatter}}
[[File:H4 Shatter Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Shatter]]
[[File:H4-Shatter.png|thumb|Shatter.]]
{{Article Quote|Excessive volcanic activity may bring an end to the [[Materials Group]]'s mining operation on Chi Ceti IV's moon.}}
'''Shatter''' is set at a Materials Group mining facility on [[Muroto]], a moon of [[Chi Ceti IV]]. The mining operation is being threatened by excessive volcanic activity on the moon.
'''Shatter''' is set at a Materials Group mining facility, on an unidentified moon of [[Chi Ceti IV]]. The mining operation is being threatened by excessive volcanic activity on the moon.
{{clear}}


===Wreckage===
===Wreckage===
{{Main|Wreckage}}
{{Main|Wreckage}}
[[File:H4 Wreckage Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Wreckage]]
[[File:H4-Wreckage.png|thumb|Wreckage.]]
{{Article Quote|One of many attempts to contain [[the Flood]], [[Line Installation]]s were designed to viciously force down any ships within range.}}
'''Wreckage''' is set on a [[Forerunner]] Line Installation, amidst the debris of a crashed ship.
'''Wreckage''' is set on a [[Forerunner]] Line Installation, amidst the debris of a crashed ship.
{{clear}}
==Achievements==
*[[Now They Fly?]] - 50G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, get a kill while airborne in a Warthog.
*[[Size Is Everything]] - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill 20 enemies with a detached Machine Gun Turret.
*[[ODST (achievement)|ODST]] - 30G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill a player while airborne from a Man Cannon.
*[[Bigfoot]] - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill 20 enemies using the Mantis' stomp attack.
*[[David and Goliath]] - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, board an enemy Mantis.
*[[Clay Pigeon]] - 40G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, shoot an enemy out of the air while they use the Man Cannon.
*[[Special Delivery]] - 30G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill an enemy with a melee attack when landing from a Man Cannon.
*[[Pump Yer Brakes]] - 40G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, score the killing blow on a Mantis.
==Promotions and trailers==
===Trailer===
{{Main|Crimson Map Pack Trailer}}
The Crimson Map Pack Trailer was released November 29, 2012.{{Ref/Reuse|11.29.12}}
==Production notes==
Several ideas were explored but eventually scratched during the development of the Crimson Map Pack. These three maps were tentatively named '''Jewel''', '''Sentinel Factory''' and '''Infinity Engine'''. The latter was likely related to [[Invasion (Spartan Ops)|the same location]] in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.<ref>[http://goranbukvic.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/i-finally-got-green-light-to-post-some.html?view=mosaic '''Goran Bukvic''': ''I finally got the green light to post some concepts I did for HALO 4 - Crimson Map'']</ref> Another one, known as the "Forerunner Planet Builder," was also explored.
===Jewel===
<gallery>
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Jewel-1.jpg|Concept art of the terrain of Jewel.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Jewel-2.jpg|Another piece of terrain concept art.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Jewel-3.jpg|Concept art of a Forerunner structure on Jewel.
</gallery>
===Sentinel Factory===
<gallery>
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-SentinelFactory-1.jpg|Concept art of the [[sentinel factory]].
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-SentinelFactory-2.jpg|Concept art of the sentinel factory amid lush green terrain.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-SentinelFactory-3.jpg|Concept art of a more vertically-oriented sentinel factory design.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-SentinelFactory-4.jpg|More concept art of the sentinel factory.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-SentinelFactory-5.jpg|More concept art of the sentinel factory.
</gallery>
===Infinity Engine===
<gallery>
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-1.jpg|Concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-2.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-3.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-4.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-5.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-6.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-7.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
File:H4-Deleted-Crimson-Infinity-8.jpg|More concept art of Infinity Engine.
</gallery>
===Forerunner Planet Builder===
<gallery>
File:H4 PlanetBuilder Concept.jpg|Concept art of Forerunner Planet Builder.
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 11:45, April 12, 2023

This article is about the Halo 4 DLC. For other uses of the term, see Crimson.
The Crimson Map Pack.

The Crimson Map Pack was the first DLC map pack to be released for Halo 4, officially announced on October 24, 2012.[1] Released on December 10, 2012, the map pack includes three new multiplayer maps, Wreckage, Harvest, and Shatter. It also includes eight additional achievements worth a total of 250 gamerscore. The map pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition, as well as being separately purchasable for 2,000 Microsoft Points). The map pack can also be purchased individually for 800 Microsoft Points.[2] On July 7, 2017, along with all other Xbox 360 Halo title DLC, the Crimson Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.[3] All Crimson map pack content is included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection

The pack is named after the protagonistic SPARTAN-IV Fireteam Crimson.

Maps[edit]

Harvest[edit]

Main article: Harvest (level)
Harvest.

Harvest is set on the agricultural human colony of Harvest, in the shadow of several space elevators.

Shatter[edit]

Main article: Shatter
Shatter.

Shatter is set at a Materials Group mining facility on Muroto, a moon of Chi Ceti IV. The mining operation is being threatened by excessive volcanic activity on the moon.

Wreckage[edit]

Main article: Wreckage
Wreckage.

Wreckage is set on a Forerunner Line Installation, amidst the debris of a crashed ship.

Achievements[edit]

  • Now They Fly? - 50G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, get a kill while airborne in a Warthog.
  • Size Is Everything - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill 20 enemies with a detached Machine Gun Turret.
  • ODST - 30G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill a player while airborne from a Man Cannon.
  • Bigfoot - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill 20 enemies using the Mantis' stomp attack.
  • David and Goliath - 20G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, board an enemy Mantis.
  • Clay Pigeon - 40G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, shoot an enemy out of the air while they use the Man Cannon.
  • Special Delivery - 30G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, kill an enemy with a melee attack when landing from a Man Cannon.
  • Pump Yer Brakes - 40G - In Crimson DLC matchmaking, score the killing blow on a Mantis.

Promotions and trailers[edit]

Trailer[edit]

Main article: Crimson Map Pack Trailer

The Crimson Map Pack Trailer was released November 29, 2012.[2]

Production notes[edit]

Several ideas were explored but eventually scratched during the development of the Crimson Map Pack. These three maps were tentatively named Jewel, Sentinel Factory and Infinity Engine. The latter was likely related to the same location in Spartan Ops.[4] Another one, known as the "Forerunner Planet Builder," was also explored.

Jewel[edit]

  • Concept art of the terrain of Jewel.

    Concept art of the terrain of Jewel.

  • Another piece of terrain concept art.

    Another piece of terrain concept art.

  • Concept art of a Forerunner structure on Jewel.

    Concept art of a Forerunner structure on Jewel.

Sentinel Factory[edit]

  • Concept art of the sentinel factory.

    Concept art of the sentinel factory.

  • Concept art of the sentinel factory amid lush green terrain.

    Concept art of the sentinel factory amid lush green terrain.

  • Concept art of a more vertically-oriented sentinel factory design.

    Concept art of a more vertically-oriented sentinel factory design.

  • More concept art of the sentinel factory.

    More concept art of the sentinel factory.

  • More concept art of the sentinel factory.

    More concept art of the sentinel factory.

Infinity Engine[edit]

  • Concept art of Infinity Engine.

    Concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

  • More concept art of Infinity Engine.

    More concept art of Infinity Engine.

Forerunner Planet Builder[edit]

  • Concept art of Forerunner Planet Builder.

    Concept art of Forerunner Planet Builder.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Major Nelson: Announcing the Halo 4 War Games Pass
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 11.29.12
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo Summer Celebration (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Goran Bukvic: I finally got the green light to post some concepts I did for HALO 4 - Crimson Map

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