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• 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 Xbox Live.

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.