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{{Title|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''}} | ||
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{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|name= ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' | |name= ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' | ||
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*[[Certain Affinity]]{{Ref/Reuse|ign}} | *[[Certain Affinity]]{{Ref/Reuse|ign}} | ||
|publisher= [[Microsoft Studios]] | |publisher= [[Microsoft Studios]] | ||
|engine= | |||
*[[Blam engine]] {{C|Classic graphics, ''Reach'' multiplayer}} | |||
*[[Saber3D engine]] {{C|Remastered graphics}} | |||
|composer=[[Martin O'Donnell]]<br>[[Michael Salvatori]] | |||
|platform= *[[Xbox 360]] | |platform= *[[Xbox 360]] | ||
*[[Xbox One]] {{C|Via ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''}} | *[[Xbox One]] {{C|Via ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''}} | ||
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'''''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''''', commonly referred to as '''''Halo: Anniversary''''', is a [[first-person shooter]] video game and a graphical remake of [[2001]]'s ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="waypoint01">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Exclusive'']</ref> It was developed by [[343 Industries]] in collaboration with [[Wikipedia:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]] and [[Certain Affinity]] as part of 343 Industries' celebration of the original game's tenth anniversary. The game features remastered graphics and audio, using assets from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}}<ref name="audio">[http://www.videogamer.com/news/halo_remake_does_not_feature_original_audio.html '''VideoGamer''': ''Halo remake does not feature original audio'']</ref> Available with the game are six remade multiplayer maps from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] and ''[[Halo 2]]'', along with a [[Installation 04 (map)|Firefight map]] based on the level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|''Halo'']], for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}} | '''''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''''', commonly referred to as '''''Halo: Anniversary''''', is a [[first-person shooter]] video game and a graphical remake of [[2001]]'s ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="waypoint01">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Exclusive'']</ref> It was developed by [[343 Industries]] in collaboration with [[Wikipedia:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]] and [[Certain Affinity]] as part of 343 Industries' celebration of the original game's tenth anniversary. The game features remastered graphics and audio, using assets from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}}<ref name="audio">[http://www.videogamer.com/news/halo_remake_does_not_feature_original_audio.html '''VideoGamer''': ''Halo remake does not feature original audio'']</ref> Available with the game are six remade multiplayer maps from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] and ''[[Halo 2]]'', along with a [[Installation 04 (map)|Firefight map]] based on the level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|''Halo'']], for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}} | ||
An interactive overview of the game, the [http://halo.xbox.com/guides/anniversary/ ''Halo Anniversary Digital Experience''], was released on the day prior to the launch, and | An interactive overview of the game, the [http://halo.xbox.com/guides/anniversary/ ''Halo Anniversary Digital Experience''], was released on the day prior to the launch, and was viewable on [[Halo Waypoint]]. | ||
Along with ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''Halo 3'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was released on the [[Xbox One]] as part of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on November 11, [[2014]]. The campaign portion of ''Halo: CE Anniversary'' was initially included while the multiplayer and Firefight portions of the game are a part of ''Halo: Reach''. On March 3, 2020, ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was released on PC as part of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAsX01K75ys '''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary PC''']</ref> | Along with ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''Halo 3'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was released on the [[Xbox One]] as part of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on November 11, [[2014]]. The campaign portion of ''Halo: CE Anniversary'' was initially included while the multiplayer and Firefight portions of the game are a part of ''Halo: Reach''. On March 3, 2020, ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' was released on PC as part of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAsX01K75ys '''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary PC''']</ref> | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
[[File:Halo CEandCEA comparrison.jpg|thumb | [[File:Halo CEandCEA comparrison.jpg|thumb|250px|A graphical comparison of ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.]] | ||
The game features a graphics layer running on top of the exact ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' physics and gameplay engine.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-4/714845 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2011: Halo Returns Interview (Stream)'']</ref> As such, gameplay mechanics from the original game, such as the [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Pistol's]] three-shot kill, are all present. The game also features the ability to play the campaign cooperatively over [[Xbox LIVE]] with another player. Pressing the 'Back' button allows the player to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake. In the original 2011 version, this switch involves a fade to black; the toggle is instantaneous in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of the game, similar to ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.<ref name="pax">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGn4YXXZyDo '''YouTube''': ''Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014'']</ref> | The game features a graphics layer running on top of the exact ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' physics and gameplay engine.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-4/714845 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2011: Halo Returns Interview (Stream)'']</ref> As such, gameplay mechanics from the original game, such as the [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Pistol's]] three-shot kill, are all present. The game also features the ability to play the campaign cooperatively over [[Xbox LIVE]] with another player. Pressing the 'Back' button allows the player to switch seamlessly between the graphics of the original 2001 title and the 2011 remake. In the original 2011 version, this switch involves a fade to black; the toggle is instantaneous in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of the game, similar to ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.<ref name="pax">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGn4YXXZyDo '''YouTube''': ''Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014'']</ref> | ||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
{{Main|Anniversary Map Pack}} | {{Main|Anniversary Map Pack}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|thumb|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''Halo: Anniversary''.]] | ||
A result of a collaboration between 343 Industries and [[Certain Affinity]], ''Anniversary'''s multiplayer component runs on the ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki/> game engine, and includes six competitive maps and one [[Firefight]] map. The maps can also be played on ''Halo: Reach'' itself via the [[Anniversary Map Pack]], a downloadable add-on bundled with the game. Alternatively, the map pack is available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 1200 Microsoft Points.<ref>[https://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-11911-/290676 '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''11/9/11'']</ref> | A result of a collaboration between 343 Industries and [[Certain Affinity]], ''Anniversary'''s multiplayer component runs on the ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki/> game engine, and includes six competitive maps and one [[Firefight]] map. The maps can also be played on ''Halo: Reach'' itself via the [[Anniversary Map Pack]], a downloadable add-on bundled with the game. Alternatively, the map pack is available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 1200 Microsoft Points.<ref>[https://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-11911-/290676 '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''11/9/11'']</ref> | ||
The multiplayer maps are remakes of maps originally featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. Each map has both an exact remake (minus visual aesthetic details) and a "remastered" version that takes advantage of ''Reach''-era gameplay options. [[Forge]] and [[Theater]] support is available.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''343 Sparkcast <nowiki>#5</nowiki>'']</ref> The [[ | The multiplayer maps are remakes of maps originally featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. Each map has both an exact remake (minus visual aesthetic details) and a "remastered" version that takes advantage of ''Reach''-era gameplay options. [[Forge]] and [[Theater]] support is available.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''343 Sparkcast <nowiki>#5</nowiki>'']</ref> The [[Magnum#Halo:_Reach|M6G magnum]] can be modified to function like the M6D magnum from the campaign.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/media/latestvideos/video/bts-anniversary-multiplayer/22c7b7e6-8106-4ac9-a5cd-c53660d02434 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''BTS: Anniversary Multiplayer'']</ref> | ||
;Multiplayer | ;Multiplayer | ||
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===Audio=== | ===Audio=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary: Original Soundtrack}} | {{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary: Original Soundtrack}} | ||
{{#widget:Vimeo|id=37334671|width=300|thumb|caption=Terminal cutscenes by Sequence}} | |||
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All non-vocal audio for the game has been been re-recorded by [[Skywalker Sound]],<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/27/halo-fest-halo-anniversary-campaign-discussion '''IGN.com''': ''Halo Fest: Halo Anniversary Campaign Discussion'']</ref> while the original voice-acting remains untouched.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}} The soundtrack has both a normal CD release and a 5,000-edition vinyl limited release.<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-9754-343-Industries%E2%80%99-Frank-O%E2%80%99Connor--%E2%80%9C3D-Will-Always-Be-Like-5-1%E2%80%9D.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter '''Xbox360Achievements.org''' - Frank O'Connor Interview]</ref> Both editions were released on [[2011|November 15, 2011]].<ref>[http://www.gamestop.com/toys/movies-tv/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-original-soundtrack-cd-2-disc-set/97534 '''Gamestop.com''' - ''Halo: Anniversary'' soundtrack]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamestop.com/toys/movies-tv/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-original-soundtrack-limited-edition-vinyl-with-download-card/97533 '''Gamestop.com''' - ''Halo: Anniversary'' soundtrack, limited Vinyl Edition]</ref> Players have the option to choose between the original and the remastered score in the Options menu when pausing a campaign game.<ref name="BTS: Music">[http://youtu.be/quk-fTMvE-w '''YouTube:''' ''BTS: Anniversary Music'']</ref> | All non-vocal audio for the game has been been re-recorded by [[Skywalker Sound]],<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/27/halo-fest-halo-anniversary-campaign-discussion '''IGN.com''': ''Halo Fest: Halo Anniversary Campaign Discussion'']</ref> while the original voice-acting remains untouched.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint01}} The soundtrack has both a normal CD release and a 5,000-edition vinyl limited release.<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-9754-343-Industries%E2%80%99-Frank-O%E2%80%99Connor--%E2%80%9C3D-Will-Always-Be-Like-5-1%E2%80%9D.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter '''Xbox360Achievements.org''' - Frank O'Connor Interview]</ref> Both editions were released on [[2011|November 15, 2011]].<ref>[http://www.gamestop.com/toys/movies-tv/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-original-soundtrack-cd-2-disc-set/97534 '''Gamestop.com''' - ''Halo: Anniversary'' soundtrack]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamestop.com/toys/movies-tv/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-original-soundtrack-limited-edition-vinyl-with-download-card/97533 '''Gamestop.com''' - ''Halo: Anniversary'' soundtrack, limited Vinyl Edition]</ref> Players have the option to choose between the original and the remastered score in the Options menu when pausing a campaign game.<ref name="BTS: Music">[http://youtu.be/quk-fTMvE-w '''YouTube:''' ''BTS: Anniversary Music'']</ref> | ||
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==Marketing promotions== | ==Marketing promotions== | ||
===Preorder bonuses=== | ===Preorder bonuses=== | ||
Customers who preordered the game received a code to download John-117's Mark V MJOLNIR armor for their Avatars. Preordering the game also gave access to the [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary skulls#Grunt Funeral skull|Grunt Funeral skull]], which causes [[Unggoy]] to explode like | Customers who preordered the game received a code to download John-117's Mark V MJOLNIR armor for their Avatars. Preordering the game also gave access to the [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary skulls#Grunt Funeral skull|Grunt Funeral skull]], which causes [[Unggoy]] to explode like {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s when killed.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/special-halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-pre-order-bonuses/111729 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Special Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Pre-order Bonuses'']</ref> | ||
===Announcement trailer=== | ===Announcement trailer=== | ||
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File:Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary wallpaper.png|A promotional wallpaper of ''Halo: Anniversary''. | File:Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary wallpaper.png|A promotional wallpaper of ''Halo: Anniversary''. | ||
File:HaloCEA wallpaper 2.jpg|An alternate version of the wallpaper. | File:HaloCEA wallpaper 2.jpg|An alternate version of the wallpaper. | ||
File:HCEA Cover Art Variant No Logos.jpg|Cover art variant. | |||
File:Mark_V_Avatar.jpg|John-117's Mark V armor, as a pre-order bonus for Xbox 360 Avatars. | File:Mark_V_Avatar.jpg|John-117's Mark V armor, as a pre-order bonus for Xbox 360 Avatars. | ||
File:HCEA 1920x1080.jpg|Promotional artwork featured in the October 2011 issue of Xbox Magazine. | File:HCEA 1920x1080.jpg|Promotional artwork featured in the October 2011 issue of Xbox Magazine. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer-Chief.jpg|Concept art featuring John-117. | File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer-Chief.jpg|Concept art featuring John-117. | ||
File:HCEA_Installation04Menu_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 04 in | File:HCEA_Installation04Menu_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 04 in the main menu. | ||
File:HCEA_Installation04Menu_Concept_2.jpg|Another concept of the menu. | File:HCEA_Installation04Menu_Concept_2.jpg|Another concept of the menu. | ||
File:HCEA_AutumnInterior_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''. | File:HCEA_AutumnInterior_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''. | ||
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File:HCEA_TwoBetrayals_Banshee_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the level ''[[Two Betrayals]]''. | File:HCEA_TwoBetrayals_Banshee_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the level ''[[Two Betrayals]]''. | ||
File:HCEA_TwoBetrayals_Comparison_Concept.jpg|Concepts of ''Two Betrayals''. | File:HCEA_TwoBetrayals_Comparison_Concept.jpg|Concepts of ''Two Betrayals''. | ||
File:HCEA-Concept-Maw-WarthogRun.jpg| | File:HCEA-Concept-Maw-WarthogRun.jpg|Another concept of ''The Maw''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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