Fuck, 1 step forward, 2 steps back.
Here's what we have that's "new":
- Spectator/Oracle mode
- Arena/Warzone "modes"
- Squad based campaign
- Supposedly bigger campaign with more open elements
- Weapon tiers/skins/customization
- Req packs
- 4 player online coop
Here's whats old that's missing:
- Campaign theater
- MP theater? Will spectator allow saved films?
- Splitscreen in Campaign
- Splitscreen in MP
- No BTB at launch
- No firefight
- No Spartan ops
TBD:
- Offline custom games?
- Forge features?
- Fileshare/browser?
- Custom games browser?
So many missed opportunities.
I feel like I'm being a whiny bitch about it though, but I can't help but to feel they needed to really exceed expectations with this.