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The '''Halo 4 Limited Edition''' is a limited edition of ''[[Halo 4]]'' which will cost $99.99 USD in the United States at time of release.<ref name="bulletin">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-51612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Halo Bulletin 5-16-12'']</ref> It contains additional content not found in the standard edition. Unlike ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the ''Halo 4 Limited Edition'' will be the ultimate and only special edition. No Legendary edition will be released.<ref name="bulletin"/> | The '''Halo 4 Limited Edition''' is a limited edition of ''[[Halo 4]]'' which will cost $99.99 USD in the United States at time of release.<ref name="bulletin">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-51612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Halo Bulletin 5-16-12'']</ref> It contains additional content not found in the standard edition. Unlike ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the ''Halo 4 Limited Edition'' will be the ultimate and only special edition. No Legendary edition will be released, due to [[343 Industries]]' decision that they didn't want consumers to have to choose what version-specific ancillary items they'd receive.<ref name="bulletin"/> | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
The limited edition will be | The limited edition is presented in a large, minimalistic grey case that is adorned with an updated United Nations Space Command insignia; the game itself will be included in a smaller silver tin case that features similar artwork to the larger case and is embossed with futuristic artwork. The contents will include:<ref name="bulletin"/> | ||
*A copy of the game disc. | *A copy of the game disc. | ||
*War Games Map Pack Access - access to future ''Halo 4'' DLC, nine maps over three map packs to be released in the months following the game's launch. | *'''War Games Map Pack Access:''' pre-paid access to future ''Halo 4'' DLC, nine maps over three map packs to be released in the months following the game's launch. Details and release dates for said map packs will be announced post-launch. | ||
*Specializations | *'''Specializations:''' early access to six specializations available on [[Xbox LIVE]] at launch. Specializations include items such as armor abilities and armor customization. | ||
*{{UNSCship|Infinity}} Briefing packet | *'''{{UNSCship|Infinity}} Briefing packet:''' includes a Spartan armor customization schematic, information about UNSC weapons, an introduction to the UNSC ''Infinity'', and insight into the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV's]]. | ||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' Special Edition | *'''''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' Special Edition:''' a 90-minute extended version of the live-action digital series, with additional digital content including in-fiction content for canon elements that enhances the film's characters and events, a behind the scenes featurette, and a special featurette, "''Bringing Gaming into Reality''." | ||
*Bonus digital content | *'''Bonus digital content:''' unique in-game Spartan-IV armor skin, unique in-game weapon skin for the [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|Assault Rifle]], an exclusive in-game emblem, [[Avatar (Xbox 360)|Xbox LIVE Avatar]] prop, and Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan IV armor set. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 00:19, May 17, 2012
The Halo 4 Limited Edition is a limited edition of Halo 4 which will cost $99.99 USD in the United States at time of release.[1] It contains additional content not found in the standard edition. Unlike Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, the Halo 4 Limited Edition will be the ultimate and only special edition. No Legendary edition will be released, due to 343 Industries' decision that they didn't want consumers to have to choose what version-specific ancillary items they'd receive.[1]
Contents
The limited edition is presented in a large, minimalistic grey case that is adorned with an updated United Nations Space Command insignia; the game itself will be included in a smaller silver tin case that features similar artwork to the larger case and is embossed with futuristic artwork. The contents will include:[1]
- A copy of the game disc.
- War Games Map Pack Access: pre-paid access to future Halo 4 DLC, nine maps over three map packs to be released in the months following the game's launch. Details and release dates for said map packs will be announced post-launch.
- Specializations: early access to six specializations available on Xbox LIVE at launch. Specializations include items such as armor abilities and armor customization.
- Template:UNSCship Briefing packet: includes a Spartan armor customization schematic, information about UNSC weapons, an introduction to the UNSC Infinity, and insight into the Spartan-IV's.
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition: a 90-minute extended version of the live-action digital series, with additional digital content including in-fiction content for canon elements that enhances the film's characters and events, a behind the scenes featurette, and a special featurette, "Bringing Gaming into Reality."
- Bonus digital content: unique in-game Spartan-IV armor skin, unique in-game weapon skin for the Assault Rifle, an exclusive in-game emblem, Xbox LIVE Avatar prop, and Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan IV armor set.
