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==Known map concepts==
==Known map concepts==
===Arrowhead===
===Arrowhead===
"Arrowhead" was one map concepted, and evidently would have taken place in or around a [[UNSC]] facility embedded in a cliffside, though no other details are known.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/0aO1Y|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=HALO - Arrowhead}}
"Arrowhead" was one map concepted, and evidently would have taken place in or around a [[UNSC]] facility embedded in a cliffside, though no other details are known.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/0aO1Y|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=HALO - Arrowhead}}
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File:H4 Arrowhead Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Arrowhead.
File:H4 Arrowhead Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Arrowhead.
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===Covenant underwater technology===
===Covenant underwater technology===
This map was designed to focus on underwater [[Covenant]] technology.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/nQ0YdX|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4 - Aquatic Covenant|Quote=Random vis dev experiments for potential Halo 4 DLC environments. Toyed around with some ideas for undersea Covenant vessels. Ultimately unused, but sure was fun!}}
This map was designed to focus on underwater [[Covenant]] technology.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/nQ0YdX|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4 - Aquatic Covenant|Quote=Random vis dev experiments for potential Halo 4 DLC environments. Toyed around with some ideas for undersea Covenant vessels. Ultimately unused, but sure was fun!}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 CutDLC UnderWaterCovenant Concept 1.jpg|Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.
File:H4 CutDLC UnderWaterCovenant Concept 1.jpg|Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.
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===Genessis===
===Genessis===
Identified in a series of concept art uploads all titled <code>genessis</code>, this map has a similar theme to the release map [[Vortex]], set in a crashed Forerunner ship in a desert wasteland, turned into a makeshift base by the UNSC. In the distance, a Forerunner [[Keyship]] can be seen.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YDPGP|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4}} It is unknown if this pitch has any relation to the planet [[Genesis]] featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
Identified in a series of concept art uploads all titled <code>genessis</code>, this map has a similar theme to the release map [[Vortex]], set in a crashed Forerunner ship in a desert wasteland, turned into a makeshift base by the UNSC. In the distance, a Forerunner [[Keyship]] can be seen.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YDPGP|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4}} It is unknown if this pitch has any relation to the planet [[Genesis]] featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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File:H4 MapKeyship Concept.jpg|Concept art for this map featuring a Keyship.
File:H4 MapKeyship Concept.jpg|Concept art for this map featuring a Keyship.
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===Last Resort remake===
===Last Resort remake===
{{Main|Last Resort}}
{{Main|Last Resort}}
One map concept shown involves a paintover of the sniper tower area of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' map [[Last Resort]]. Its filename, <code>lastr-paintover</code>, suggests it was intended to be a Last Resort remake.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ybAXNR|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4 - DLC}} Notably, the map was later realised in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s multiplayer as [[Stonetown]].
One map concept shown involves a paintover of the sniper tower area of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' map [[Last Resort]]. Its filename, <code>lastr-paintover</code>, suggests it was intended to be a Last Resort remake.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ybAXNR|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo 4 - DLC}} Notably, the map was later realised in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s multiplayer as [[Stonetown]].
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File:H4_LastResort_Remake_Concept.jpg|The only concept art released of this map.
File:H4_LastResort_Remake_Concept.jpg|The only concept art released of this map.
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===Narrows remake===
===Narrows remake===
{{Main|Narrows}}
{{Main|Narrows}}
One concept pitched to 343{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.deviantart.com/sbigham/art/Halo-4-DLC-Bridge-Lower-Level-Concept-410852979|SiteName=Deviant Art|PageName=Halo 4: DLC Bridge Lower Level Concept|Quote=This only went as far as a pitch to 343.}} involved a remake of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map [[Narrows]], redressed in a human architectural aesthetic.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/LavJK|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined structural studies|Quote=Narrows (a HALO 3 favourite) reimagined for an unfortunately unrealized HALO 4 multiplayer DLC.}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1LYae|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined under-pass}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lE8ao|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined hangar interior}}
One concept pitched to 343{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.deviantart.com/sbigham/art/Halo-4-DLC-Bridge-Lower-Level-Concept-410852979|SiteName=Deviant Art|PageName=Halo 4: DLC Bridge Lower Level Concept|Quote=This only went as far as a pitch to 343.}} involved a remake of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map [[Narrows]], redressed in a human architectural aesthetic.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/LavJK|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined structural studies|Quote=Narrows (a HALO 3 favourite) reimagined for an unfortunately unrealized HALO 4 multiplayer DLC.}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1LYae|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined under-pass}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lE8ao|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO - Narrows reimagined hangar interior}}
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File:H4 Narrows Hangar Concept.jpg|Concept of one of the bases, reimagined as a hangar for [[Pelican]] dropships.
File:H4 Narrows Hangar Concept.jpg|Concept of one of the bases, reimagined as a hangar for [[Pelican]] dropships.
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===ONI Bog===
===ONI Bog===
Concept art for the map suggests it would have had a similar theme and tone to the map [[Abandon]], though it is unknown if the two maps are one and the same, or simply similar.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lEKLG|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8vEOm|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog 02}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dL6rQ|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog Structure Studies}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.videogamesartwork.com/games/halo-4/bog|SiteName=Video Games Artwork|PageName=The Bog}}
Concept art for the map suggests it would have had a similar theme and tone to the map [[Abandon]], though it is unknown if the two maps are one and the same, or simply similar.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lEKLG|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8vEOm|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog 02}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dL6rQ|SiteName=ArtStation|PageName=HALO 4 - Oni Bog Structure Studies}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.videogamesartwork.com/games/halo-4/bog|SiteName=Video Games Artwork|PageName=The Bog}}
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<gallery>
File:H4 Oni Bog Concept 1.jpg|Concept art.
File:H4 Oni Bog Concept 1.jpg|Concept art.

Revision as of 14:47, February 28, 2021

During the development of Halo 4, company Digital Extremes was contracted by 343 Industries to help with the production of the game's DLC map packs. A number of map ideas and concepts were pitched to 343 but went unused, and have since been released online.

Known map concepts

Arrowhead

"Arrowhead" was one map concepted, and evidently would have taken place in or around a UNSC facility embedded in a cliffside, though no other details are known.[1]

  • Concept art of Arrowhead.

    Concept art of Arrowhead.

  • Sketches of the UNSC cliffside facility.

    Sketches of the UNSC cliffside facility.

Covenant underwater technology

This map was designed to focus on underwater Covenant technology.[2]

  • Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

    Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

  • Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

    Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

  • Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

    Visual exploration for DLC, focusing on an underwater map with Covenant technology.

Genessis

Identified in a series of concept art uploads all titled genessis, this map has a similar theme to the release map Vortex, set in a crashed Forerunner ship in a desert wasteland, turned into a makeshift base by the UNSC. In the distance, a Forerunner Keyship can be seen.[3] It is unknown if this pitch has any relation to the planet Genesis featured in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art for this map featuring a Keyship.

    Concept art for this map featuring a Keyship.

  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 1.jpg
  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 2.jpg
  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 3.jpg
  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 4.jpg
  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 5.jpg
  • H4 GenessisMap Concept 6.jpg

Last Resort remake

Main article: Last Resort

One map concept shown involves a paintover of the sniper tower area of the Halo 3 map Last Resort. Its filename, lastr-paintover, suggests it was intended to be a Last Resort remake.[4] Notably, the map was later realised in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer as Stonetown.

  • The only concept art released of this map.

    The only concept art released of this map.

Narrows remake

Main article: Narrows

One concept pitched to 343[5] involved a remake of the Halo 3 multiplayer map Narrows, redressed in a human architectural aesthetic.[6][7][8]

  • Concept of one of the bases, reimagined as a hangar for Pelican dropships.

    Concept of one of the bases, reimagined as a hangar for Pelican dropships.

  • Concept art for the 'underpass' segment of the map, under the main bridge.

    Concept art for the 'underpass' segment of the map, under the main bridge.

  • A sketch of the underpass section.

    A sketch of the underpass section.

  • Structural study of a UNSC-themed Narrows remake.

    Structural study of a UNSC-themed Narrows remake.

  • More structural study.

    More structural study.

  • Painted concept art of the base at one end of the bridge.

    Painted concept art of the base at one end of the bridge.

  • Another concept of the base.

    Another concept of the base.

  • Concept art of the side of the base areas, where a gravity lift would be.

    Concept art of the side of the base areas, where a gravity lift would be.

  • Concept art of the bridge area of the map.

    Concept art of the bridge area of the map.

ONI Bog

Concept art for the map suggests it would have had a similar theme and tone to the map Abandon, though it is unknown if the two maps are one and the same, or simply similar.[9][10][11][12]

  • Concept art.

    Concept art.

  • Concept art.

    Concept art.

  • Structural study for the base.

    Structural study for the base.

  • H4 Bog Creature Concept.jpg

    Concept art for Halo 4 simply titled "The Bog", possibly for this level.

Other DLC map concepts

Some callout sheets for individual map props have been posted online, of which tie to no particular known map.

  • Concept art for a map which would have had players fight beneath a large railgun.

    Concept art for a map which would have had players fight beneath a large railgun.

  • Concept art of a pillar for a cut map.

    Concept art of a pillar for a cut map.

  • Concept art of a generator for a cut map.

    Concept art of a generator for a cut map.

Sources

  1. ^ Artstation, HALO - Arrowhead (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  2. ^ Artstation, Halo 4 - Aquatic Covenant: "Random vis dev experiments for potential Halo 4 DLC environments. Toyed around with some ideas for undersea Covenant vessels. Ultimately unused, but sure was fun!" (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ Artstation, Halo 4 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Artstation, Halo 4 - DLC (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Deviant Art, Halo 4: DLC Bridge Lower Level Concept: "This only went as far as a pitch to 343." (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ ArtStation, HALO - Narrows reimagined structural studies: "Narrows (a HALO 3 favourite) reimagined for an unfortunately unrealized HALO 4 multiplayer DLC." (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  7. ^ ArtStation, HALO - Narrows reimagined under-pass (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  8. ^ ArtStation, HALO - Narrows reimagined hangar interior (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  9. ^ ArtStation, HALO 4 - Oni Bog (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  10. ^ ArtStation, HALO 4 - Oni Bog 02 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  11. ^ ArtStation, HALO 4 - Oni Bog Structure Studies (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  12. ^ Video Games Artwork, The Bog (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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