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Halo® 2 is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, the saga continues as Master Chief—a genetically enhanced super-soldier—is the only thing standing between the relentless Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.

• The epic story continues: Following the demise of the Covenant at Halo, the Master Chief must defy the Covenant march once more as they fast approach earth’s perimeter. Failure is not an option.
• Mind blowing graphics: A new graphics engine brings the Halo universe to life – dynamic lighting and shadows, sprawling rendered environments and obsessive attention to detail make this game nothing short of spectacular.
• Powerful new weapons: The Master Chief’s arsenal gets some serious new additions, many of which have been pried from the twitching claws of defeated enemies.
• More driveable vehicles: Even more ways to speed into battle or explore the game’s vast landscapes.
• Multiplayer on Xbox Live: Imagine the ultimate Halo experience – battles between human and Covenant forces, frenzied vehicle and infantry engagements, squad-oriented operations, real-time voice communication – and you’re getting close to picturing the multiplayer revolution on XboxLive.

If you’re on Xbox Live, the following content is available for you to download directly to your Xbox console:

• Maptacular map pack (July/2005, Maps, Premium) Flick the safety catch off and set your sights on five thrilling new arenas.
• Bonus map pack (April/2005, Maps, Free) Battle your way through two hunting grounds – the icey wastes of Containment and the Forerunner ruins of Warlock!
• Killtacular Map Pack (April/2005, Maps, Premium) Experience savage action in two new intense premium maps – Turf and Sanctuary.