"You know the music; time to dance."
Microsoft's apology for the complete and utter shambles that was Halo: The Master Chief Collection has finally arrived. Halo: ODST codes are being sent out right now and those of us who are eligible will get one in our inboxes. If you played the game before the 19th of December last year. The patch also includes a new multiplayer map Remnant.which is a remake of the famous Halo 2 map, Relic.
Brand new content is here for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Available today, “Remnant,” a re-imagined version of the Halo 2 multiplayer map “Relic,” will be added to the multiplayer of Halo 2: Anniversary as part of a free game content update. The fan-favorite Halo 3: ODST campaign, enhanced and running in 1080p and 60fps for the first time is also launching today.
The Halo 3: ODST campaign will be free to eligible consumers who logged in to their Xbox Live account and played Halo: The Master Chief Collection between Nov. 11, 2014 and Dec. 19, 2014. The Halo 3: ODST campaign will also be available as downloadable content for Halo: The Master Chief Collection through the Xbox Store for $4.99.
For more information on eligibility and details on the offer, visit the FAQ here.
“Remnant” Multiplayer Map Comes to Halo 2: Anniversary
A secluded island, hidden along the coastal regions of Delta Halo, “Remnant” features a towering and iconic Forerunner megalith, weathered over untold millennia. The map’s asymmetric layout and the artifact’s elevated, yet embedded, position, make it perfect for classic Slayer, Assault, and 1-Flag CTF game types. Of course, this re-imagined version of the classic map sports its share of innovations.
For a deeper look at “Remnant” and all the multiplayer maps in Halo 2: Anniversary, be sure to check out the “Breaking Down the Map” series above or on The Halo Channel on Windows 8.1 and Xbox One. Hosted by 343 Industries’ Andy “Bravo” Dudynsky, “Breaking Down the Map” offers an intimate look at multiplayer maps in Halo 2: Anniversary, highlighting key power weapon spawns, strategic map positions and much more.
Halo 3: ODST Campaign Enhanced for a New Generation
The Halo 3: ODST campaign for Halo: The Master Chief Collection comes to the Xbox One looking better than ever. Running at 1080p/60fps, experience the events leading up to Halo 3 through the eyes of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST) as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa. Please note that your digital or physical copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and today’s content update are required to play the (digital only) Halo 3: ODSTcampaign.
To highlight how the team used the power of the Xbox One to enhance the Halo 3: ODSTcampaign experience, check out this developer walkthrough featuring 343 Industries’ senior game designer, Max Szlagor and original Halo 3: ODST developer Joseph Staten.
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