Yes, confirmed in the IGN/Gamespot interview I think.
Yes. Cg or old school real-time. Switchable (toggle)
Awesome, thanks!
Yes, confirmed in the IGN/Gamespot interview I think.
Yes. Cg or old school real-time. Switchable (toggle)
Yes. Cg or old school real-time. Switchable (toggle)
Halo 3 will have the original cutscenes. No remasters.How about H3's cutscenes?
Otherwise it is going to be a weird jump from 2 to 3.
How about H3's cutscenes?
Otherwise it is going to be a weird jump from 2 to 3.
Why do the ramps and rotation structure on Ascension look like they're made of chrome?
I still want to know what the Halo CE and Halo 2 maps that didn't get the treatment look like. I can't imagine the old textures at 1080p.
It'll be funny to see the old maps with completely remade character and gun models and new effects.
It'll look like we're playing those pre-alpha builds in our homes.
That's what Ryaaan14 is referring to, presumably.I though all of the models were going to stay intact, except for the 6 remade maps in the new engine
I though all of the models were going to stay intact, except for the 6 remade maps in the new engine
That's what Ryaaan14 is referring to, presumably.
Edit: Err, maybe I read the post wrong. I don't know. Looks like the post does imply new effects on old maps.
They never said anything about remastered Halo 2 MP. It sounds like Halo 2 MP is Halo 2 MP.I was assuming only the maps themselves were gonna be untouched. So what da hell...you'll only have shiny new character models in the anniversary maps?
Need clarification here pls
Oh...wut?
I was assuming only the maps themselves were gonna be untouched. So what da hell...you'll only have shiny new character models in the anniversary maps?
Need clarification here pls
They never said anything about remastered Halo 2 MP. It sounds like Halo 2 MP is Halo 2 MP.
Combining visual layers would be technically quirky and look extremely weird; all old or all new would probably look better than a lopsided mix of new dynamic assets on old level detail.
Is there an old variant of the redone maps too?
So, let me get this straight.
You go into the 6 redone maps and your Spartan and guns look all Xboney. Yes
You go into the weaksauce unpopular peeon maps and it's all oldschool including your character and guns. Err...yes
In matchmaking, if you get an old map, you all look oldtimey. Yes
If you get a new map you all look Xboney. If you mean by the 6 new anniversary halo 2 variants, yes.
Is there an old variant of the redone maps too?
Yes.
Yes to the bolded. Every map in Halo history + 6 redone Halo 2 maps. Character models are only different in Halo CE: A Campaign (with new graphics on), Halo 2 Anniversary Campaign (with new graphics on), and Halo 2 "anniversary" mode (new engine) on those 6 maps. No difference of models in CE MP, Not in regular H2 MP, Not in Halo 3 at all, not in Halo 4 at all.
Yes. The original Halo 2 multiplayer is all there. The redone maps (complete with forge and whatnot) aren't even running in the Halo 2 engine on a gameplay level; they're a new game that appears to be closely based on Halo 4 with a Halo 2-like configuration.Is there an old variant of the redone maps too?
Yeah, it's a pretty messy product. Basically:My brain can't handle all these variants.
Yes. The original Halo 2 multiplayer is all there. The redone maps (complete with forge and whatnot) aren't even running in the Halo 2 engine on a gameplay level; they're a new game that appears to be closely based on Halo 4 with a Halo 2-like configuration.
Yeah, it's a pretty messy product. Basically:
CEA Campaign
H2A Campaign
Halo 3 Campaign
Halo 4 Campaign
CE MP
Halo 2 MP
Crazy frankenstein Halo 2-esque modern MP
Halo 3 MP
Halo 4 MP
No. What's really annoying about it is how a lot of the language causing confusion almost feels pointlessly misleading, like "Halo 2 forge is a thing."Am I alone here in thinking this shit should be explained more clearly?
No. What's really annoying about it is how a lot of the language causing confusion almost feels pointlessly misleading, like "Halo 2 forge is a thing."
Refer to the OP. It's lengthy, but it explains it.
That's my point. Frankie said "Halo 2 forge is a thing" to announce the presence of Forge on the new-engine stuff, hence my "almost feels pointlessly misleading" comment.Forge is usable for the 6 halo 2 maps redone with the new engine. You can't use forge for original Halo 2 maps.
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My brain can't handle all these variants.
That's my point. Frankie said "Halo 2 forge is a thing" to announce the presence of Forge on the new-engine stuff, hence my "almost feels pointlessly misleading" comment.
Yeah, just trying to help further clarify for everyone in the thread.
If you look at it, it's not that crazy. When they released Halo CE Anniversary, they remade Halo 1 maps in the Halo 4 engine. This, understandably displeased many fans of the original multiplayer. So now, to please everyone they are including remade Halo 2 maps with a new engine much like they did with CE. Then so that everyone is happy they are including all of the original multiplayer in its purest form. This way pretty much everyone's wants/desires is filled in one unique package.
I'm so pumped!
The CE maps were remade in the Reach engine btw, not 4's.
Firefight? It only featured in ODST and Reach, so probably not.Will the 4 player co-op horde mode be included I wonder?
So then, we aren't getting the remade maps of CEA?
to each their own. Reach is the best overall Halo work. Sucks that it isn't included, but understandable considering this is the "master chief collection"Reach isn't in the package thank god. The originals play perfectly.
Yo Frank, since recon is gone is there a control scheme that lets me map reload to RB?
Why do the ramps and rotation structure on Ascension look like they're made of chrome?
Do my stats and unlocks from the previous Halo games carry over?
Yes. All of them (H2) are remade. 6 of those are also remade in the Halo 5 engine.So there is no new graphical layer for H2MP?
Yes. All of them (H2) are remade. 6 of those are also remade in the Halo 5 engine.
Yes. All of them (H2) are remade. 6 of those are also remade in the Halo 5 engine.
I thought all of H2 was getting anniversary'd...Source on this?
I thought all of H2 was getting anniversary'd...
Not the case?