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[mcrommert]

No forge for CE?

There is only forge on halo 2 for the new rebuilt maps and engine work...so not all of halo 2 is getting it either

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Between this and crackdown, I feel obligated to buy an XBox One. I haven't owned 2 consoles in a generation (and a gaming pc) in a loooong time. This can't be good for my sex life.

 

[divinedbullet]

Stinkles bestow wisdom

BTW those maps are some of the best ever and so few gamers have played them (PC halo ce maps)

Using the Fuel Rod to jump around infinity was awesome

 

[NullPointer]

Hope it reaches it's full potential. Seemed a bit flat last go round.

It got much better as it went. Had some damn spectacular times in the second half.

But at the very least it was just nice to have some more sandboxy areas to solo or co-op around in. Great practice too for vehicles and loadouts.

 

[Naked Lunch]

This game just sounds too good to be true - but its real. I will be playing this game steady throughout this entire gen easily. With all the map options - everytime you play the game will be a completely different experience. 100 maps?!? Just insane.

I hope other companies take a similar route. I can just picture a Battlefield collection with all the maps from the entire series.

 

[godhandiscen]

Are there any image quality or framerate differences between any of the content? H4 in 1080p/60fps must look godlike. Any captures of it?

 

[DeadNames]

So is every map redone or what?

 

[BlazeBreak]

I dont understand how the game gets away from any criticism, easily the worst campaign of all the Bungie games.

It feels like they just spat it out to finish their obligation with MS.

I would definitely say that it was made to finish their obligation with MS, yeah. I don't think they did a "rush" job because of it, but they did use the game to try out several new things, which effectively hurt it since their resources were stretched thin on the project (in part because of when they then signed the Destiny contract with Activision). For instance, Invasion was something that they had been prototyping and trying to do something like ever since Halo 2, and I think made it a point to finally get into Reach. The problem is, between that and Forge World, the game didn't launch with any true, purpose-built BTB maps and the game suffered from it.

I find the campaign a bit uneven and dry in spots, but again, think it was experimental on several fronts and did feature a lot of cool ideas because of it. They had a ton of background elements being rendered in skyboxes during certain missions, the fightercraft segment was surprisingly fun. and they incorporated some new design elements, such as the couple occasions of firefight-like holdouts in campaign and trying to increase immersion by incorporating some of the multiplayer spaces into campaign levels.

Ultimately, I think Reach just needed a bit more development time and Bungie not being contractually prohibited from supporting the game post-launch with anything more than a skeleton crew.

 

[Naked Lunch]

Im wondering if theater mode will make it into this collection? I hope so.

 

[wwm0nkey]

So is every map redone or what?

6 maps

 

[Caayn]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qPbKjso22o

It's looking like a possibility.

1080p 120fps version pleeease

Why stop at 1080p? Why not go beyond?

Personally I'm not believing in a PC version anytime soon for the Master Chief collection though.

 

[Son of Sam]

Wait is this like the halo 1 job where the mechanics were pretty much reach ? Can someone confirm this

 

[link1201]

It got much better as it went. Had some damn spectacular times in the second half.

But at the very least it was just nice to have some more sandboxy areas to solo or co-op around in. Great practice too for vehicles and loadouts.

Yeah, I am happy it'll return. I just hope it lives up to some of my previous expectations.

 

[Stinkles]

Are there any image quality or framerate differences between any of the content? H4 in 1080p/60fps must look godlike. Any captures of it?

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

 

[divinedbullet]

We need confirmation on Halo 1 pc exclusive items, and what engine Halo 1 will be using.

 

[E92 M3]

Im wondering if theater mode will make it into this collection? I hope so.

There is.

 

[wwm0nkey]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

Are you guys going to or allowed to post some pictures of Halo 3/4 in 1080p soon? Would really enjoy seeing those.

 

[The Librarian]

People love arby. There is one more V/O Easter egg hidden in today's shenanigans

Is it the guy who says, "Ready? Let's movie!" in the Beta teaser?

 

[FrankT]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

I'm Lebroning right now.

 

[godhandiscen]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

Thank you Frankie for the answer and for handling the series with so much care. I can't believe I am truly excited about a videogame again. I feel as if I was 16yrs old.

 

[Tambini]

Can't wait to play Halo 3 with IQ that doesnt look like shit. And that Halo 2 MP

 

[TheXbox]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

Halo 3 FOV fix:

Yes
No

 

[Dopus]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

How soon can we expect some shots from H3 and 4?

 

[divinedbullet]

Halo 3 FOV fix:

Yes
No

All games will ship with all patches included from the years

 

[Stinkles]

Can you please clear up the confusion about Halo 1 PC exclusive items.
Thanks

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

 

[mcrommert]

Okay time to do a full list of halo maps

Halo CE - Xbox - 13
◾Battle Creek
◾Sidewinder
◾Damnation
◾Rat Race
◾Prisoner
◾Hang 'Em High
◾Chill Out
◾Derelict
◾Boarding Action
◾Chiron TL-34
◾Blood Gulch
◾Wizard
◾Longest

Exclusive Multiplayer maps (PC/Mac) - 6
◾Death Island
◾Danger Canyon
◾Infinity
◾Timberland
◾Ice Fields
◾Gephyrophobia

Halo 2 - 25

Ascension |
Beaver Creek |
Burial Mounds |
Coagulation |
Colossus |
Foundation |
Headlong |
Ivory Tower |
Lockout |
Midship |
Waterworks |
Zanzibar |
Backwash |
Containment |
Elongation |
Gemini |
Relic |
Sanctuary |
Terminal |
Turf |
Warlock |
Desolation |
Tombstone |
Uplift |
District

Halo 3 -24

1 Assembly
2 Avalanche
3 Blackout
4 Citadel
5 Cold Storage
6 Construct
7 Epitaph
8 Foundry
9 Ghost Town
10 Guardian
11 Heretic
12 High Ground
13 Isolation
14 Last Resort
15 Longshore
16 Narrows
17 Orbital
18 Rat's Nest
19 Sandbox
20 Sandtrap
21 Snowbound
22 Standoff
23 The Pit
24 Valhalla

Halo 4 - 19
◾Adrift
◾Abandon
◾Complex
◾Exile
◾Haven
◾Longbow
◾Meltdown
◾Ragnarok
◾Solace
◾Vortex
◾Wreckage
◾Harvest
◾Shatter
◾Landfall
◾Monolith
◾Skyline
◾Outcast
◾Perdition
◾Vertigo


So that's 87 all together including the halo pc maps

Add the 6 new ones and that still only 93...soooo...we are somehow missing some

 

[Welfare]

Oh god, Halo 4 @ 1080p 60FPS. Will definitely replay that campaign.

 

[darthbob]

H3 and in particular H4 look crazy good. H4 has some visual depth that simply wasn't visible in the 360 version.

Can we get comparison shots for Halo 3 and/or Halo 4 please?

 

[Rickenslacker]

Halo 3 FOV fix:

Yes
No

This would be huge, Halo 3 feels claustrophobic as all get out because the FOV is like lookin' through a cardboard tube.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

This and the platinum game makes a good case for the xb1 next year!

 

[Stinkles]

Is it the guy who says, "Ready? Let's movie!" in the Beta teaser?

Is it indeed?

 

[DeadNames]

6 maps

So I'd be playing blood gulch/ivory towers (assuming its not redone)/isolation in their classic look?

 

[Blimblim]

Here is the press conference MP footage, off-screen, at 60 fps:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_mp_halo_2_remastered_gameplay-15415_en.html

 

[Snowblindvictim]

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

Aaaand sold!

Awesome! Thank you!

(Death Island forever)

 

[divinedbullet]

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

So even the map infinity, cause thats how many pc maps their was? Heard on ign stream it wasn't included

 

[HTupolev]

All games will ship with all patches included from the years

"FOV Fix" isn't referring to any patches, it's referring to the game's low field of view.

 

[Welfare]

Okay time to do a full list of halo maps

-HUGE LIST-

Add the 6 new ones and that still only 93...soooo...we are somehow missing some

Wouldn't this list also include the CEA maps from Reach, just not using Reach?

 

[Snowblindvictim]

So even the map infinity, cause thats how many pc maps their was? Heard on ign stream it wasn't included

I've learned not to trust IGN with anything, and if Frankie says 6 PC maps then that could only mean...

 

[harmonize]

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

shieeeeeet

Might have to go pick up an Xbox later this week.

 

[The Librarian]

Is it indeed?

Gah. I can't figure out it! It seems familiar, but the origin escapes me.

 

[divinedbullet]

I've learned not to trust IGN with anything, and if Frankie says 6 PC maps then that could only mean...

It was during the 343 interview with Frankie

 

[Toothpick]

60 FPS Ascension was awesome!

Hope Midship and Lockout get the HD treatment.

Lockout will be in for sure. Ascension is confirmed so...

If I had to take a guess for the other 4 maps:

Coagulation (good forge map)
Turf
Terminal
and.. Sanctuary?

Midship is great but it is already remade in Halo 3. Zanzibar also..

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

So even the map infinity, cause thats how many pc maps their was? Heard on ign stream it wasn't included

There are 8 PC maps in total (6 on Halo CE, 2 on Halo 2 Vista). So it sounds like everything will be there except Infinity and one other. I'd guess Death Island or Danger Canyon

 

[link1201]

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

 

[Prologue]

There are six PC maps including timberland and gerphyrophobobiarbiarphyrbr.

Are we getting the same matchmaking for halo 2?

 

[Fox Mulder]

That would not sell well.

I think they could find room for it somewhere even if digital only and priced well.

 

[JackHerer]

Did Halo 2 Vista have any PC exclusive maps as well? Maybe that would partially account for the number being below 100.

Edit: Question answered above.

 

[divinedbullet]

There are 8 PC maps in total (6 on Halo CE, 2 on Halo 2 Vista). So it sounds like everything will be there except Infinity and one other. I'd guess Death Island or Danger Canyon

I forgot about the two vista maps.
Damn gotta choose between ice fields, death island, and danger canyon.
;[

 

[mcrommert]

Wouldn't this list also include the CEA maps from Reach, just not using Reach?

no cause those were remakes on halo reach

 

[Snowblindvictim]

It was during the 343 interview with Frankie

Dang, okay yeah. Like I was saying, I'm seeing conflicting reports everywhere.

I really do hope that means Infinity. (I'm happy about the other PC maps though)