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[[File:HAV.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of Halo 2 Vista, showing high resolution.]] | [[File:HAV.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of Halo 2 Vista, showing high resolution.]] | ||
===Multiplayer Additions=== | ===Multiplayer Additions=== | ||
Halo 2 Vista, being a release title of Games for Windows, includes support for the Live for Windows system. It intertwines with the [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] system, allowing communication with someone who has an Xbox. However, cross-platform play is not supported (this feature was planned). The interface is similar to that of the Xbox 360 dashboard. Instead of using peer to peer matchmaking, players | Halo 2 Vista, being a release title of Games for Windows, includes support for the Live for Windows system. It intertwines with the [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] system, allowing communication with someone who has an Xbox. However, cross-platform play is not supported (this feature was planned). The interface is similar to that of the Xbox 360 dashboard. Instead of using peer to peer matchmaking, players are able to create dedicated servers, which are created with a program that comes with the disc. | ||
Gamertags, which are used on Xbox Live, are also used on Live for Windows. If a player were to have an Xbox Live gamertag, they would be able to log on using that. Otherwise, a free account can be registered for a player. Players can also match up in parties, and the party leader can specify maps and game types to play on the go. | Gamertags, which are used on Xbox Live, are also used on Live for Windows. If a player were to have an Xbox Live gamertag, they would be able to log on using that. Otherwise, a free account can be registered for a player. Players can also match up in parties, and the party leader can specify maps and game types to play on the go. | ||
Exclusive to Halo 2 Vista are 2 new maps, [[District]] and [[Uplift]]. However, Halo 2 Vista does not include the maps [[Desolation]] or [[Tombstone]]. Modders have managed to port [http://h2v.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=2350 Desolation] & [http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=30500 Tombstone] to Halo 2 Windows Vista. | Exclusive to Halo 2 Vista are 2 new maps, [[District]] and [[Uplift]]. However, Halo 2 Vista does not include the maps [[Desolation]] or [[Tombstone]]. Modders have managed to port [http://h2v.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=2350 Desolation] & [http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=30500 Tombstone] to Halo 2 Windows Vista. | ||
On January 16, 2013, citing declining online population (consistently 20 players or fewer) [[343 Industries]] announced that online multiplayer for ''Halo 2 Vista'' would be discontinued February 15, 2013. Although players will still be able to play custom LAN multiplayer matches, network services will cease to operate, ending online matchmaking.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-11613.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 1.16.13''</ref> | |||
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||