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Microsoft has put online new single player and multiplayer screenshots of Halo 4 and also revealed the Collector's Edition of the game which will be out on November 6th.



“Halo 4” Redefines Iconic Franchise with “Halo Infinity Multiplayer” Experience

Available for pre-order today, “Halo 4” Limited Edition provides the ultimate multiplayer experience and “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition
As millions of fans worldwide eagerly await the return of the Master Chief with the launch of “Halo 4” on 6 November, Microsoft and 343 Industries today revealed all-new details around the year’s most anticipated blockbuster.

Set almost five years after the events of “Halo 3,” “Halo 4” takes the series in a bold new direction and sets the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga, in which the Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. In addition to a rich story and campaign, “Halo 4” introduces a groundbreaking new multiplayer offering, called “Halo Infinity Multiplayer,” that builds off of the “Halo” franchise’s rich multiplayer history and promises to continue to innovate and redefine the way people think about storytelling and multiplayer experiences.

Introducing “Halo Infinity Multiplayer”*

The hub of the “Halo 4” multiplayer experience is the UNSC Infinity – the largest starship in the UNSC fleet that serves as the centre of your Spartan career. Here you’ll build your custom Spartan-IV supersoldier, and progress your multiplayer career across all “Halo 4” competitive and cooperative game modes. Surrounded by the sights, sounds and crew of the biggest vessel in the UNSC fleet, your multiplayer experience will be embedded in the fiction of “Halo” like never before, where your progress and game choices affect your appearance, arsenal, and role on the battlefield.

• Spartan Ops. The story of the UNSC Infinity intersects with the “Halo 4” campaign, then continues on in a brand-new, story-driven experience known as Spartan Ops. A first of its kind and an exciting new addition to the “Halo” franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling, high-quality cinematics, and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialised experience.

Through a weekly series of cinematic episodes on Xbox LIVE, Spartan Ops will tell the continuing story of the UNSC Infinity, following the events of “Halo 4.” These episodes will centre on the UNSC Infinity leaders and crew, and a new team of Spartans – Majestic Squad. These cinematic episodes will provide the backdrop for the weekly Spartan Ops gameplay missions. Playable in single-player or cooperatively (with up to three friends), explore the corners of Requiem in these objective-based missions, and help uncover the secrets of the mysterious Forerunner world.

A massive-scale adventure that builds off the “Halo 4” story, access to Spartan Ops is included with “Halo 4” at no additional charge – effectively delivering two campaign experiences in one game.*

• War Games. The competitive multiplayer modes of “Halo 4,” known as War Games, take place on the combat deck of the UNSC Infinity and revive the visceral and immersive experiences that “Halo” multiplayer is famous for. “Halo 4” introduces fresh, immersive new game modes and strategies to help you progress your Spartan-IV career, while also delivering an experience that’s still distinctly and uniquely “Halo.” More details on all the modes of War Games will be released at a later time.

• Total Combat Freedom and Player Progression. “Halo 4” features a vastly expanded suite of new multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles, armour abilities, a new loadout and player progression system, and a new armour modification system that introduces gameplay-enhancing customisations for the first time in a “Halo” game. These advancements can be used in both Spartan Ops and certain War Games matchmaking playlists, empowering player choice, vastly expanding their creative options, and make the experience deeper for core fans and more approachable for newcomers.

The “Halo 4” player progression system goes beyond simple aesthetic upgrades, encouraging players to invest time and effort to create a Spartan that looks and plays the way they want. Players can earn and activate combat enhancements called “Specialisations” based on the style of play they engage in, from stealth to all-out assault, and everything in between.

“Halo 4” Limited Edition

Available for pre-order today, the “Halo 4” Limited Edition maximises your multiplayer experience and puts you in the boots of a Spartan-IV aboard the UNSC Infinity – the hub of your “Halo” multiplayer career.

Available for £69.99**, the “Halo 4” Limited Edition includes:
• War Games Map Pack Access – The Limited Edition includes access to nine maps – three future competitive multiplayer map packs, each including three locations, available for download post-launch on Xbox LIVE.
(A detailed release schedule for the map packs will be announced at a later time)
• Specializations – Receive early access to six Specialisations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career. In addition to gaining access to new ranks, Specialisations unlock new customisation options. Purchasers of the “Halo 4” Limited Edition will get access on launch day, while others will have to wait as Specialisations are released over time.
• The Limited Edition also contains the UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet, which includes an armour customisation schematic, a blueprint of the massive ship itself, and insight into what it means to be one of humanity’s finest warriors: the Spartan-IVs.
• Bonus digital content through Xbox LIVE:
o Unique in-game Spartan-IV armour skin
o Unique in-game weapon skin for the Assault Rifle
o An exclusive in-game emblem
o Xbox LIVE Avatar prop
o Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan-IV armour set
• “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition – An extended 90-minute version of the live-action digital series that will bring the “Halo” universe to life as you’ve never seen it, and provide an enthralling backstory leading up to the events of “Halo 4.”
o “Halo 4” Limited Edition also includes the following exclusive videos:
§ Bonus in-fiction content expanding the characters and stories of “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”
§ Special Featurette : Bringing Gaming into Reality
§ Making of “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”

“Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” – A Groundbreaking Live-Action Digital Series

Premiering this October on a soon-to-be-announced Machinima channel on YouTube, and on Halo Waypoint, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” is a live-action digital series that takes fans back to the terrifying beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when the Master Chief inspired a young cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC’s greatest vessel: the UNSC Infinity. “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” tells a story leading into the events of “Halo 4,” the biggest entertainment event of 2012.

Created in partnership with top Hollywood talent from film, television and new media, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” brings a brand new “Halo” story to life on a scale never before seen in the “Halo” Universe. The series will debut this October on the new Machinima channel on YouTube and on Halo Waypoint as a series of five episodes. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition will also include access to the “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition via Halo Waypoint, with never-before-seen bonus footage, as well as exclusive fiction and behind the scenes videos.

*Online multiplayer and Spartan Ops missions require Xbox LIVE Gold membership (sold separately). System requirements forthcoming. See http://www.xbox.com/halo

**Estimated Retail Price. Actual retail prices may vary.

Campaign

  • New images of Halo 4 - Campaign
  • New images of Halo 4 - Campaign
  • New images of Halo 4 - Campaign

Multiplayer

  • New images of Halo 4 - Multiplayer
  • New images of Halo 4 - Multiplayer

Key Art

  • New images of Halo 4 - Key Art
  • New images of Halo 4 - Key Art

Limited Edition

  • New images of Halo 4 - Limited Edition
sampp
sampp
Commented on 2012-05-16 20:43:05
By far the best box art for Halo.
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pythxvii
pythxvii
Commented on 2012-05-16 20:44:55
Halo always has had excellent packaging for their limited editions but damn that looks awesome.
The standard box art reminds me a lot of Ring World, which probably means nothing to anyone.
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IRAIPT0IR
IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2012-05-16 20:47:53
Amazing!
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FemaleTengu
FemaleTengu
Commented on 2012-05-16 21:06:45
screens are oooooooold

nice CE though
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Commented on 2012-05-16 21:10:57
Magnificent images and detail.
Fantastic new upgraded armor on the MP (i wont play it online but still) and much better and sleeker Master Chief armor.

And yes, best Halo cover art EVER.
i love the vibe and setting that comes with it, so good.
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2012-05-16 21:23:41
Why do the multiplayer shots looks like they've had an instagram filter applied to them?
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Xeviant
Xeviant
Commented on 2012-05-16 22:09:12
Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.
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Tinks
Tinks
Commented on 2012-05-16 22:11:08 In reply to KORNdog
Posted by KORNdog
Why do the multiplayer shots looks like they've had an instagram filter applied to them?
It's called bloom Korn and it's been around for a while
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nostradamus
nostradamus
Commented on 2012-05-16 22:22:07 In reply to Xeviant
Posted by Xeviant
Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.
being the only popular & good shooter on the block ain't easy on a world filled with mediocre clones of cock of doofy.
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fabreezwait
fabreezwait
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:18:57
Looks stunning as per norm, and the box art is amazing, LE pre-order done and done!
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Pablopictures
Pablopictures
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:23:23
The best wallpaper for my PC ^_^
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:28:39
Oh good GOD

And that's going to be the boxart!

I might just buy my first Halo game since Halo 2 just for that :P
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IRAIPT0IR
IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:28:47 In reply to Pablopictures
Posted by Pablopictures
The best wallpaper for my PC ^_^
Agreed!!
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:35:40
Agreed, but wont use it until 2-3 weeks before launch :P
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:39:38 In reply to Tinks
Posted by Tinks
It's called bloom Korn and it's been around for a while
That aint bloom, it's like it's been pastelized. Given a yellow tint, very much like an instagram filter you see every fucker use on facebook like they're been all unique and "quirky" lol.
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BLackHawkodst
BLackHawkodst
Commented on 2012-05-16 23:43:51 In reply to fabreezwait
Posted by fabreezwait
Looks stunning as per norm, and the box art is amazing, LE pre-order done and done!
Agree, agree and agree! :)
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2012-05-17 01:00:10 In reply to KORNdog
Posted by KORNdog
That aint bloom, it's like it's been pastelized. Given a yellow tint, very much like an instagram filter you see every fucker use on facebook like they're been all unique and "quirky" lol.
That is sun bloom for sure, not instagram. Instagram is just a color filter to make a picture look like it's a polaroid vintage photo.

Those Halo 4 shots don't look like instagrams. The only thing altered is the bloom lighting, not the rest of the image.
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2012-05-17 01:03:17 In reply to digi_matrix
Posted by digi_matrix
That is sun bloom for sure, not instagram. Instagram is just a color filter to make a picture look like it's a polaroid vintage photo.

Those Halo 4 shots don't look like instagrams. The only thing altered is the bloom lighting, not the rest of the image.
They look like vintage poloroid instagrams to me. Even down to the sun faded appearence of the colours, blues looking faded, reds looking pink.... VERY odd art style to go for especially considering the single player looks nothing like it. but hell, instagram is popular as shit, it could be for the best.
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aphex187
aphex187
Commented on 2012-05-17 01:19:12
Everyone's juices flowing over some boxart ;P
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GrimThorne
GrimThorne
Commented on 2012-05-17 06:35:32
That LE box just screams, "Buy Me!"
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Commented on 2012-05-17 07:29:29 In reply to Xeviant
Posted by Xeviant
Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.
I love the universe and story. I also enjoy the gameplay.
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raina
raina
Commented on 2012-05-17 07:59:26 In reply to Xeviant
[quote=Xeviant]Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.[/url]

Bluish, pinky colors with helmets, bad looking suits. Overrated mediocre FPS. Stopped playing long time ago
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2012-05-17 08:03:05 In reply to KORNdog
Posted by KORNdog
They look like vintage poloroid instagrams to me. Even down to the sun faded appearence of the colours, blues looking faded, reds looking pink.... VERY odd art style to go for especially considering the single player looks nothing like it. but hell, instagram is popular as shit, it could be for the best.
What is this, optimism from KORNdog?! You're slipping, man.
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nostradamus
nostradamus
Commented on 2012-05-17 09:14:09
GOTY. Deal with it, Phonybots.
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ManThatYouFear
ManThatYouFear
Commented on 2012-05-17 09:31:51 In reply to Xeviant
Posted by Xeviant
Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.
GTFO or die trying.
Posted by raina
[quote=Xeviant]Wait, people still play Halo? and no, 12 yo kids are not people, they don't count.[/url]

Bluish, pinky colors with helmets, bad looking suits. Overrated mediocre FPS. Stopped playing long time ago
But yet.. here you are..
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