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The '''''Halo 4'' Launch Gameplay Trailer''' is a trailer of ''[[Halo 4]]''. It shows several aspects of the campaign and multiplayer.<ref>[http://youtu.be/DIspQ1NmGf4 '''YouTube:''' '' Halo 4 Launch Gameplay Trailer'']</ref>
The '''''Halo 4'' Launch Gameplay Trailer''' is a [[trailer]] of ''[[Halo 4]]''. It was released two weeks before the game's release. It shows several aspects of the [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]].<ref>[http://youtu.be/DIspQ1NmGf4 '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Launch Gameplay Trailer'']</ref>


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
''John-117 is seen grasping hold of a [[Holography|holographic]] representation of Cortana contained within a portable [[holotank]], whom are both standing within the wreckage of the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn]]. The shot soon changes to various vistas scenery inside of [[Requiem]].''
''Open to [[John-117]], holding [[Cortana]]'s [[data crystal chip]] displaying her [[avatar]], and standing amid the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} on the inner surface of Requiem.''
*'''John-117:''' "Where are we?"
*'''[[The Didact]]:''' "And so you come at last."
'''AN ANCIENT HATRED'''<br>


''A [[Cryptum]] rises beyond a cliff. This is shown to startle John-117, and so he quickly turns around and upholsters his [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] in alarm. ''
*'''John-117 (voiceover)''': "Where are we?"
*'''John-117:''' "Cortana, what is it?"  
'''CONFINED FOR A MILLENIA'''<br>


''John-117 is now seen entering a chamber designed by the [[Forerunner|Forerunners]]. Afterwards, he is seen inspecting a Cryptum.''
''Cut to numerous vistas within [[Requiem]]. Cut to John-117 looking at [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 03]].''


'''UNLEASHED IN A MOMENT'''<br>
*'''[[Didact]] (voiceover)''': "And so you come at last."


''John activates it, which then subsequently emits a large burst of energy. Soon multiple [[Promethean Knights]] [[Slipspace translocation|translocate]] to the vicinity.''
'''AN ANCIENT HATRED'''
*'''The Didact:''' "We are [[Forerunner|Forerunners]], guardians of all that exists."
''Halo 4 gameplay footage is then shown with an interlude of quotes by various video game-reviewing organizations. It begins with a Promethean Knight tackling John and opening its face-plate, footage of multiplayer maps such as [[Meltdown]] and [[Ragnarok]], a cinematic featuring John-117 trying to grasp hold of a floating Cryptum with a [[Combat knife]], and an animation of John-117 [[Assassinations|assassinating]] a Promethean Knight.''
*'''The Didact:''' "[[Human|Humanity]] stands as the greatest threat in the [[Milky Way|galaxy]]."
''The montage continues, as John-117 is seen evacuating a malfunctioning [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]], footage of John-117 using a [[Portable jump-jet|jet pack]] is then shown afterwards, along with gameplay footage of Prometheans Knights, and then it finishes off with a mysterious figure using [[Wikipedia:telekinesis|telekinesis]] to capture and disarm John-117.''
*'''The Didact:''' "The Forerunners have returned."
''Cuts to an icon similar to that of  the [[Didact]], glowing orange and spinning upside down.''  


'''AN ANCIENT EVIL AWAKENS'''<br>
''Cut to the Didact's [[Cryptum]] rising beyond a cliff. A startled John quickly turns around and raises his [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] in alarm. The Cryptum flies away at a supersonic speed.''


''The video finishes with the [[Halo 4]], [[343 Industries]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Microsoft]] logos being presented.''
*'''John-117 (voiceover)''': "Cortana, what is it?"
 
'''CONFINED FOR A MILLENNIA'''
 
''Cut to John-117 entering a [[Forerunner]] chamber. Fades to John inspecting a Cryptum.''
 
'''UNLEASHED IN A MOMENT'''
 
''Cut to John activating the Cryptum, after which it emits a large burst of energy. He takes cover.''
 
*'''Didact (voiceover)''': "We are [[Forerunner]]s, guardians of all that exists."
 
''Cut to multiple [[Promethean Knight]]s [[Slipspace translocation|translocating]] to the immediate vicinity surrounding John, each on a pillar. John takes aim at one of them. It translocates and disappears.''
 
''Cut to the view from John's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] as a Promethean Knight tackles John and opens its face-plate, revealing blue screaming skull.
 
{{Center|'''"BEST ACTION GAME"'''<br>
<small>'''GAME CRITICS AWARDS BEST OF E3 2012'''</small>}}
 
''Cut to a chaotic [[Dominion]] game on [[Longbow]]. Cut to a multiplayer game on [[Meltdown]], where a Spartan-IV is using the [[Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis|Hardlight Shield]] to protect himself from a [[Mantis]]' attack. Cut to a [[Capture the Flag]] game on [[Ragnarok]], where a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]] is speeding to Blue Base with a Red flag carrier on its passenger's seat.''
 
{{Center|'''"ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE"'''<br>
<small>'''G4TV'''</small>}}
 
''Cut to John-117 sliding off a [[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich|Lich]] at a high altitude. He stops his fall by slamming his [[combat knife]] into the Lich's hull. Cut to John performing an [[Assassinations|assassination]] on a Promethean Knight: he tears free the arm bearing the Knight's [[hard light]] blade and stabs the Knight with it.''
 
{{Center|'''"THE FUTURE OF GAMING"'''<br>
<small>'''GAMESRADAR.COM'''</small>}}
 
*'''Didact (voiceover)''': "[[Human]]ity stands as the greatest threat in the [[Milky Way|galaxy]]."
 
''Cut to John-117 as he jumps off a malfunctioning [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]]. Cut to John using a [[Series 12 jetpack|jet pack]] to get up a sand hill. Cut to a Promethean Knight killing a Ghost operator by slashing its blade at the operator. Cut to a Knight as its jumps to attack an enemy with its blade. Cut to another Knight as it slashes its opponent. Cut to John taking cover from the aforementioned Cryptum. Cut to [[Forerunner body armor|armor]] pieces fastening around the Didact's arms. The Didact, mostly off-screen, then uses a [[constraint field]] to capture and immobilize John, causing him to float through the air for several meters. Cut to a view from behind the Didact's shoulder, who now inspects the still-immobilized John.''
 
*'''Didact (voiceover)''': "The Forerunners have returned."
 
''Cuts to Didact's "unbound" icon, glowing orange and spinning upside down.''
 
'''AN ANCIENT EVIL AWAKENS'''
 
''The icon flashes and the scene cuts to black.''
 
'''HALO 4'''<br>
<small>'''11.06.12'''</small>


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Latest revision as of 13:09, April 13, 2022

The Halo 4 Launch Gameplay Trailer is a trailer of Halo 4. It was released two weeks before the game's release. It shows several aspects of the campaign and multiplayer.[1]

Transcript[edit]

Open to John-117, holding Cortana's data crystal chip displaying her avatar, and standing amid the wreckage of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn on the inner surface of Requiem.

  • John-117 (voiceover): "Where are we?"

Cut to numerous vistas within Requiem. Cut to John-117 looking at Halo Installation 03.

  • Didact (voiceover): "And so you come at last."

AN ANCIENT HATRED

Cut to the Didact's Cryptum rising beyond a cliff. A startled John quickly turns around and raises his assault rifle in alarm. The Cryptum flies away at a supersonic speed.

  • John-117 (voiceover): "Cortana, what is it?"

CONFINED FOR A MILLENNIA

Cut to John-117 entering a Forerunner chamber. Fades to John inspecting a Cryptum.

UNLEASHED IN A MOMENT

Cut to John activating the Cryptum, after which it emits a large burst of energy. He takes cover.

  • Didact (voiceover): "We are Forerunners, guardians of all that exists."

Cut to multiple Promethean Knights translocating to the immediate vicinity surrounding John, each on a pillar. John takes aim at one of them. It translocates and disappears.

Cut to the view from John's HUD as a Promethean Knight tackles John and opens its face-plate, revealing blue screaming skull.

"BEST ACTION GAME"
GAME CRITICS AWARDS BEST OF E3 2012

Cut to a chaotic Dominion game on Longbow. Cut to a multiplayer game on Meltdown, where a Spartan-IV is using the Hardlight Shield to protect himself from a Mantis' attack. Cut to a Capture the Flag game on Ragnarok, where a Warthog is speeding to Blue Base with a Red flag carrier on its passenger's seat.

"ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE"
G4TV

Cut to John-117 sliding off a Lich at a high altitude. He stops his fall by slamming his combat knife into the Lich's hull. Cut to John performing an assassination on a Promethean Knight: he tears free the arm bearing the Knight's hard light blade and stabs the Knight with it.

"THE FUTURE OF GAMING"
GAMESRADAR.COM
  • Didact (voiceover): "Humanity stands as the greatest threat in the galaxy."

Cut to John-117 as he jumps off a malfunctioning Ghost. Cut to John using a jet pack to get up a sand hill. Cut to a Promethean Knight killing a Ghost operator by slashing its blade at the operator. Cut to a Knight as its jumps to attack an enemy with its blade. Cut to another Knight as it slashes its opponent. Cut to John taking cover from the aforementioned Cryptum. Cut to armor pieces fastening around the Didact's arms. The Didact, mostly off-screen, then uses a constraint field to capture and immobilize John, causing him to float through the air for several meters. Cut to a view from behind the Didact's shoulder, who now inspects the still-immobilized John.

  • Didact (voiceover): "The Forerunners have returned."

Cuts to Didact's "unbound" icon, glowing orange and spinning upside down.

AN ANCIENT EVIL AWAKENS

The icon flashes and the scene cuts to black.

HALO 4
11.06.12

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