Armor Unlocks for Halo 5

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Dust Storm

e3-2014-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-teaser-blueFor the last day of the month long IGN First coverage of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, we actually get a small glimpse into some of the unlocks coming for Halo 5: Guardians.  There are four armor unlocks available for the multiplayer beta and will transition over to the final game as well.  The images below aren’t indicative of the final models but they give us an idea of what to look forward to.

Mark VI [GEN1]

mark-vi-gen1 Technically obsolete, the Mark VI [GEN1] Mjolnir armor maintains a legendary luster among Spartans and the general public.

Unlock: Earn the “Your Journey Begins” Achievement in MCC (Helmet & Armor)

Mark VI [GEN1] Scarred

mark-vi-gen1-scarredThe Mark VI was able to remain functional until all of its triply-redundant auto-repair and bypass nodes failed.

Unlock: Earn the “Cairo Stations” Achievement in MCC (Helmet & Armor)

Helioskrill

helioskrillThe Helioskrill is a work of art crafted by a Sangheili prodigy inspired to test her skill against the best that humanity could muster.

Unlock: Earn the “Legend” Achievement in MCC (Helmet & Armor)

Nightfall

nightfallSpartans with Marine experience prefer Nightfall armor when stationed on inhospitable worlds, due to its best-of-class life support.

Unlock: Watch the Halo: Nightfall Episode 1 Second Story (Helmet); Watch all 5 episodes of Halo: Nightfall (Armor)

 

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More Achievements for The Master Chief Collection

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Dust Storm

heroOn top of the mountain of achievements we’re getting for The Master Chief Collection at launch, 343 just announced that we will get 50 more achievements for a total of an additional 500 gamerscore.  The achievements will be coming out as part of the launch content update and they are as follows:

Custom Games & Misc.

  • Game Master (5GS) – Created and saved 5 Custom Game types.
  • Master Forger (5GS) – Created and saved 5 Custom Maps in Forge.
  • Bite the Hand (10GS) – Kill a 343 developer in matchmaking or someone who has this achievement.

Halo: CE

  • Goat Roped (30GS) – Halo CE: Complete all Halo: CE Legendary campaign missions in under 3 hours.

Halo 2

  • Monopolized (30GS) – Halo 2: Complete all Halo 2 Legendary campaign missions in under 3 hours.
  • Destination Vacation (10GS) – Halo 2: View one of the seasonal signs on Zanzibar in classic multiplayer.
  • Why So Serious (5GS) – Halo 2: View the smiling face in the classic multiplayer map Coagulation.
  • Why Am I Here? (5GS) – Halo 2: View this hidden message on the classic Beaver Creek map.
  • Animal Habitat (5GS) – Halo 2: Spot the hippo on the walls of Headlong in classic multiplayer.
  • Sid Graffiti (5GS) – Halo 2: Spot the Sid graffiti on the walls of Coagulation in classic multiplayer.

Halo 2: Anniversary

  • Invaders Repelled (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In King of the Hill, kill 5 opponents within your controlled hill.
  • Triple Threat (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Ricochet, pass once, score once, and kill at least one enemy in the same match.
  • Bombing Run (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Assault, take, plant, and score from the bomb spawn without dying or dropping the bomb.
  • Cold Fusion (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Kill an opponent by detonating a Fusion Coil.
  • Counter-Sniped (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: With a Sniper Rifle or Beam Rifle kill an enemy that was zoomed in.
  • Eminent Domain (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Territories, control any 3 Territories simultaneously for 30 seconds.
  • Stayin’ Alive (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Juggernaut, survive as the Juggernaut for 30 seconds.
  • Top Gungoose (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Get a kill with the Gungoose while airborne.
  • Bloody Thirsty! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Bloodline.
  • Thirst Locked Down! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Lockdown.
  • Rule Your Thirst! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Warlord.
  • High Altitude Thirst! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Zenith.
  • Worship Your Thirst! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Shrine.
  • Gate Your Thirst! (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Found and destroyed the BLAST soda can on Stonetown.
  • BLASTacular! (15GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Destroyed all the Halo 2 Anniversary Multiplayer BLAST soda cans.
  • The Goose is Loose (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Get 25 kills with the Gungoose in multiplayer.
  • Shook the Hornet’s Nest (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Get 30 kills with the Hornet in multiplayer.
  • Skeet Shooter (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Killed 15 opponents that were airborne from a Man Cannon.
  • Red vs Blue (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Win 10 matches on Bloodline in multiplayer.
  • Cold as Ice (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: On Lockdown, kill an opponent with the hanging ice
  • Power Play (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: On Warlord, get 5 Overshield powerups that become available in a single game.
  • Shields Up! (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: On Zenith, personally activate the center energy shield 3 times in one matchmade game.
  • Wetwork (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: On Shrine in CTF, activate the enemy base waterfall and, before it stops, grab the flag.
  • MVP (5GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Finished as the top player on your team in a matchmade game.
  • Grand Theft Halo (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In one match, steal a total of 5 occupied vehicles from opponents.
  • Tour of Duty (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Complete a game in every one of the 6 updated Anniversary MP maps.
  • Double Down (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Anniversary multiplayer, receive 2 or more Double Kill medals.
  • Warden (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: In Anniversary matchmaking, stop the killing spree of another player.
  • Blown Out of the Sky (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Blow up the Banshee or Hornet in flight while piloted, with the Rocket Launcher.
  • Decorated Warrior (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Get awarded at least 10 different medals in one non-team multiplayer game.
  • Ninja Redux (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Kill 5 people with melee from behind in Anniversary matchmaking.
  • Flaming Ninja Anniversary (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Kill an opponent that has the Ninja Redux achievement in Anniversary matchmaking.
  • Legend Slayer (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Kill an opponent that has the Legendary Anniversary achievement.
  • Zealot (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Win 10 multiplayer games as an Elite.
  • Put Up Your Dukes (10GS) – Halo 2: Anniversary MP: Get 25 melee kills in multiplayer.

Halo 3

  • Devastating (30GS) – Halo 3: Complete all Halo 3 Legendary campaign missions in under 3 hours.
  • Man on the Moon (5GS) – Halo 3: He’s watching you.
  • Hippo Hero (5GS) – Halo 3: Who DARED to discard this brave animal?
  • Elder Signs (10GS) – Halo 3: View 2 different signs on Valhalla.

Halo 4

  • You’re Joking (30GS) – Halo 4: Complete all Halo 4 Legendary campaign missions in under 3 hours.

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Halo Journal from Insight Editions

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Dust Storm

halo-journal-02As you may recall, 343 announced the week of NYCC 2014 that signed Halo Journals would be available on the show floor at the Insight Editions booth.  We managed to grab a few and, like the Poster Collection, were impressed with the quality of the journal.  The the leather cover with Halo insignia makes this one collectors item every Halo fan should have.  Whether you’re taking notes for weapon spawns on a map, writing down strategies for speed runs, drafting fan fiction, or collecting signatures from your favorite Halo personalities, this journal is worth carrying around. Continue reading →

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Showing Off Shrine

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Dust Storm

gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-establishing-sanctuary-ancient-secretsWe probably know the most about Shrine, the Sanctuary remake, already but IGN First left this map for last to go over for their Master Chief Collection Coverage.  Get the developer walk-through on this truly iconic map with Max Hoberman from Certain Affinity.

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Halo 2 Anniversary Cinematics Screen Grabs

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dust Storm

Halo 2 Anniversary - Delta Halo RemasteredWe’re pretty sure everyone’s still drooling over today’s Halo 2 Anniversary cinematic trailer, so we decided to grab some screens from the video for you to turn into your own desktop wallpaper, tablet background, etc.  Here are some of the pictures.  You can download the full set here.

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Frankie Tweets on TMCC’s Rank System

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dust Storm

TMCC-UI-Multiplayer-Ranking-Pick-A-FightWe already got a brief overview of how XP will work with The Master Chief Collection’s Ranking System, but the wise Frankie stepped down and graced us with his presence on Twitter once again to give us a few more details based off fan questions.

So as you can tell, there is much to still be talked about, which it looks like Bravo will be educating us soon.  Head on over to our forums and let us know what you think!

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The Master Chief Collection’s Ranking System Detailed

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dust Storm

TMCC-UI-Multiplayer-Ranking-Your-LegendIGN just released a few details 343 Industries gave them regarding the ranking system for The Master Chief Collection.  We’ve already been told it would be similar to Halo 2 skill-based ranking system, but we have more info on how XP breaks down and how it relates to your rank.

The system uses the same exact XP requirements as the original Halo 2; players will earn XP when they win and lose XP when they lose, and total XP will determine their rank. You will have a skill-based ranking per each playlist

There is no overall rank for The Master Chief Collection because of the differences in each title included in the game.  Skill detection has been vastly improved to conduct matchmaking much quicker than previous Halo titles.  The studio goes on to say:

In ranked hoppers, players will be evaluated after each match and can go up or down in ranks depending on how well they perform. Unranked (social) matches will also be available for players who prefer a more relaxed play experience.

TMCC-UI-Multiplayer-Ranking-Pick-A-FightYou can see how the ranks will be show above separately for each play list.

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