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Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|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> As in ''Halo 4'' the videos are hosted on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', not on the disc, and as such require an Internet connection to access. The game will also feature new [[skull]]s.<ref name="waypoint"/> | Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|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> As in ''Halo 4'' the videos are hosted on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', not on the disc, and as such require an Internet connection to access. The game will also feature new [[skull]]s.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
All original multiplayer maps (including the extra ones in the DLC [[map pack]]s and ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'')<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115814609&postcount=185 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on maps'']</ref> 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"/> The ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' multiplayer has been stated to be based on a post-patch version of ''Halo 2'' as rather than the shipping version.<ref name="bulletin61914">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-6-19-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 6.19.14'']</ref> Split-screen multiplayer will be laid out in horizontal view instead of the original vertical orientation.<ref name="bulletin61914"/> | All original multiplayer maps (including the extra ones in the DLC [[map pack]]s and ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'')<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115814609&postcount=185 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on maps'']</ref> 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"/> The ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' multiplayer has been stated to be based on a post-patch version of ''Halo 2'' as rather than the shipping version.<ref name="bulletin61914">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-6-19-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 6.19.14'']</ref> Split-screen multiplayer will be laid out in horizontal view instead of the original vertical orientation.<ref name="bulletin61914"/> In the remastered multiplayer the name of the segment of the map that the player is currently in is displayed near the [[motion sensor]] similar to ''Halo: Reach''. Gametypes, such as [[Ricochet]] and [[Infection]], were added to the remastered multiplayer. The [[MA5 series|assault rifle]] and [[M7S SMG|Silenced SMG]] were added to the remastered multiplayer along with the [[M274 Mongoose#Variants and derivative|M274-M Gungoose]].<ref name="RTX 2014">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1a1FzQ3bdQ RTX 2014 343 Industries panel]</ref> | ||
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File:H2A-MasterChief-Screen04.jpg|John-117 facing down a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] on Cairo Station | 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 - John117 with BR.png|The Master Chief wielding a [[BR55 battle rifle]] | ||
File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Ascension | File:H2A - Multiplayer gameplay.png|Multiplayer gameplay on [[Ascension Anniversary]] | ||
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- "... 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] and will function in both gameplay and cutscenes.[5] 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 (such as Halo: Reach's Grunts) as well as modified and all-new assets.[6] Music and sound effects will likewise be redone, with the soundtrack rerecorded by Skywalker Sound.[7]
Like Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 4, Halo 2 Anniversary will contain hidden terminal videos; these terminals have been stated to be easier to find than before.[8] As in Halo 4 the videos are hosted on Halo Waypoint, not on the disc, and as such require an Internet connection to access. The game will also feature new skulls.[3]
All original multiplayer maps (including the extra ones in the DLC map packs and Halo 2 Vista)[9] 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.[6] A Forge mode will be featured, albeit only in the six re-imagined maps.[8] The game will also have an online co-op mode.[6] The Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer has been stated to be based on a post-patch version of Halo 2 as rather than the shipping version.[10] Split-screen multiplayer will be laid out in horizontal view instead of the original vertical orientation.[10] In the remastered multiplayer the name of the segment of the map that the player is currently in is displayed near the motion sensor similar to Halo: Reach. Gametypes, such as Ricochet and Infection, were added to the remastered multiplayer. The assault rifle and Silenced SMG were added to the remastered multiplayer along with the M274-M Gungoose.[11]
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 Anniversary
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
- ^ NeoGaf: Fank O'Connor on cutscene toggle
- ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedIGNinterv - ^ NeoGaf: Frank O'Connor on sound
- ^ a b Venturebeat: Understanding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (FAQ) — playlists, Forge, control schemes, and more
- ^ NeoGaf: Frank O'Connor on maps
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 6.19.14
- ^ RTX 2014 343 Industries panel
