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Like ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', the game will allow users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode"; both visuals and audio will be remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but will remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''Youtube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> The remastered cutscenes are pre-rendered by [[Blur Studios]] as opposed to being in-engine like those in most of the ''Halo'' games.<ref name="waypoint"/> Similar to its predecessor, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will use a combination of 3D models from several of the prior games as well as modified and all-new assets.<ref name=" | Like ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', the game will allow users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode"; both visuals and audio will be remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but will remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''Youtube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> The remastered cutscenes are pre-rendered by [[Blur Studios]] as opposed to being in-engine like those in most of the ''Halo'' games.<ref name="waypoint"/> Similar to its predecessor, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will use a combination of 3D models from several of the prior games as well as modified and all-new assets.<ref name="IGNinterv"/> | ||
Like the preceding games, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain hidden [[terminal]] videos. However, the videos are not hosted on the disc and require an internet connection. The game will also feature new [[skull]]s.<ref name="waypoint"/> | Like the preceding games, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain hidden [[terminal]] videos; these terminals have been stated to be easier to find than before.<ref name="venturebeat">[http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/10/understanding-halo-the-master-chief-collection-faq-playlists-forge-control-schemes-and-more/ '''Venturebeat''': ''Understanding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (FAQ) — playlists, Forge, control schemes, and more'']</ref> However, the videos are not hosted on the disc and require an internet connection. The game will also feature new [[skull]]s.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
All of the original multiplayer maps are featured in the classic multiplayer mode, while six of the maps have been completely re-imagined<ref name="waypoint"/> in a separate multiplayer engine described as a combination of the multiplayer of the classic ''Halo 2'' and that of the more recent ''Halo'' titles.<ref name=" | All of the original multiplayer maps are featured in the classic multiplayer mode, while six of the maps have been completely re-imagined<ref name="waypoint"/> in a separate multiplayer engine described as a combination of the multiplayer of the classic ''Halo 2'' and that of the more recent ''Halo'' titles.<ref name="IGNinterv"/> A [[Forge]] mode will be featured, albeit only in the six re-imagined maps.<ref name="venturebeat"/> The game will also have an online co-op mode.<ref name="IGNinterv"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Cinematics=== | |||
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File:H2A - In Amber Clad approaches Halo.png|The {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} approaches [[Installation 05]] | File:H2A - In Amber Clad approaches Halo.png|The {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} approaches [[Installation 05]] | ||
File:H2A - Arbiter and 'Vadum.png|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] and Thel 'Vadam converse | File:H2A - Arbiter and 'Vadum.png|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] and Thel 'Vadam converse | ||
File:H2A - MC uses SMGs against Grunt.png|Gameplay on [[ | </gallery> | ||
File:H2A - John117 with BR.png|Master Chief wielding a [[BR55 battle rifle]] | ===In-game=== | ||
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File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen04.jpg|John-117 facing down a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] on Cairo Station | |||
File:H2A - John117 with BR.png|The Master Chief wielding a [[BR55 battle rifle]] | |||
File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Ascension (level)|Ascension]] | File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Ascension (level)|Ascension]] | ||
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- "Because the seeds of our future...are sown in his past."
- — Arbiter Thel 'Vadam[1]
Halo 2 Anniversary is an upcoming remastered edition of Halo 2. It will be released November 11, 2014 as part of the Halo Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One.[2][3]
Features
Like Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, the game will allow users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode"; both visuals and audio will be remastered in the Anniversary mode but will remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.[4] The remastered cutscenes are pre-rendered by Blur Studios as opposed to being in-engine like those in most of the Halo games.[3] Similar to its predecessor, Halo 2 Anniversary will use a combination of 3D models from several of the prior games as well as modified and all-new assets.[5]
Like the preceding games, Halo 2 Anniversary will contain hidden terminal videos; these terminals have been stated to be easier to find than before.[6] However, the videos are not hosted on the disc and require an internet connection. The game will also feature new skulls.[3]
All of the original multiplayer maps are featured in the classic multiplayer mode, while six of the maps have been completely re-imagined[3] in a separate multiplayer engine described as a combination of the multiplayer of the classic Halo 2 and that of the more recent Halo titles.[5] A Forge mode will be featured, albeit only in the six re-imagined maps.[6] The game will also have an online co-op mode.[5]
Gallery
Cinematics
John-117 drags an antimatter charge across Cairo Station
The UNSC In Amber Clad approaches Installation 05
Rtas 'Vadum and Thel 'Vadam converse
In-game
Comparison between screenshots taken on classic and remastered Cairo Station
Gameplay on Cairo Station
John-117 facing down a Grunt on Cairo Station
The Master Chief wielding a BR55 battle rifle
Multiplayer gameplay on Ascension
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer
- ^ E3 2014 Microsoft Media Briefing
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- ^ Youtube: Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014
- ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedIGNinterv - ^ a b Venturebeat: Understanding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (FAQ) — playlists, Forge, control schemes, and more
