Halo 2.5 For Real?

Solid Snake · 03-20-2005, 12:00 AM

Supposively a Korean XBox site leaked information about a Halo 2 expansion pack, that could include new maps and a few things they left out of Halo 2.

Link: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/597/597525p1.html

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The site www.xbox.com/ko-KR posted a listing for "Halo 2 X-Pack (Expansion Pack)." The wha? Yes, the "Halo 2 X-Pack (Expansion Pack)."

Is it a fake? Is it for real? The strongest possibility is that Bungie is, in fact, in the process of creating new multiplayer maps and skins, and maybe some other fun stuff. Bungie itself has said it will release downloadable content in the future to support the game. They just didn't say it would be in the form of a possible $19.99 disc. The other fact is, it's on an official Microsoft site, which means it has legitimate legs. Another fact is this, neither Microsoft is likely to comment on it right away. The Korean site manager probably didn't read the fine text warning, which said something like, "Whatever you do, DON'T post this!" And then just busily published the news.

Bungie addressed the issue in its mailbag: "Next week, we're going to have a major announcement about the details of our new maps. Right now, there are some dates, details and ideas out there that are actually wrong, so please take everything you read between now and then with a grain of salt. We can't talk about how and when the new maps will be released, we'll leave that to the smart folks who actually do all the logistical work for this stuff - marketing and PR, but we can tell you this much - our entire plan is designed to make new content available for everybody, those with Xbox Live and those without Xbox Live. We hope in the end, everyone will be satisfied."

Jonbo298 · 03-20-2005, 12:19 AM

Everyone needs more money

I guess its a good thing? Pisses off alot of Halo fans who were left with a cliffhanger and probably going to have to pay more to get an ending or whatever

Stray_Bullet · 03-20-2005, 04:59 PM

I've heard something like this before. "Supposedly," the programmers for Halo didn't get the last levels in before launch date, but didn't want to delay the game. So, they act like it's nothing wrong and leave the final level as a downloadable through XBox live.

Now, I didn't fully read your quote because I'm crunched on time, so I don't know how what I've heard stacks up... but, 'tis just what I've heard.

Crash · 03-23-2005, 05:54 PM

this new disk will be cool, here is what it will contain (all my guesses but eh....)

Water based levels with boats
all of halo 1 levels
4 team action instead of just 2 teams
ability to plant mines

Solid Snake · 03-23-2005, 09:53 PM

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256424.asp

The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack is a collection of nine multiplayer maps, as well as non-playable video content (a cinematic and a mini-documentary). Delivered on a standard Xbox DVD disc, the multiplayer content can be used by gamers on Xbox Live as well as those who play multiplayer via System Link or via Split-screen (on one Xbox).

* Nine (9) all-new multiplayer maps
* New cinematic video
* New mini-documentary video from Bungie Studios

Halo 2 Expansion Pack, XBox, Shooters
Publisher: MICRO-SOFT XBOX
Platform: XBox
Category: Shooters
Item Number: 256424

$19.99
Pre-Order: Ships on 05/24/2005

jeepnut · 03-23-2005, 11:08 PM

It doesn't seem like a good idea to charge for the maps. What about those who just don't want to spend the money but still want to play online? How will the game know to match those who do have the maps with those who don't?

Canyarion · 03-24-2005, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepnut

It doesn't seem like a good idea to charge for the maps. What about those who just don't want to spend the money but still want to play online? How will the game know to match those who do have the maps with those who don't?

That's not really that hard, they could either not show up for them, or the different versions could have seperate chat/gamemaking systems (like in Warcraft 3 / TFT).