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[[File:H5G-DLC.jpg|thumb|250px|Free DLC for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.]]
[[File:H5G-DLC.jpg|thumb|250px|Free DLC for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.]]
'''Downloadable content''', or '''DLC''' for short, is additional content for use in video games. ''DLC'' released for ''[[Halo]]'' has been distributed in several ways, ranging from disk based, to the internet through services like [[Xbox LIVE]].
'''Downloadable content''', or '''DLC''' for short, are sets of additional [[Co-op Campaign]] missions, [[multiplayer]]/[[Firefight]] maps,  provided by [[Bungie]], [[343 Industries]], [[Robot Entertainment]], and [[Creative Assembly]] for ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. Map packs have been released with one to six maps each.


==''Halo 2'' DLC==
==''Halo 2'' map packs==
Due to Xbox LIVE being discontinued for Original Xbox consoles and games, it's no longer possible to get all the ''Halo 2'' DLC that was avaliable though that service.<ref>[https://majornelson.com/2010/02/05/xbox-live-being-discontinued-for-original-xbox-consoles-and-games/ '''majornelson''' ''- Xbox LIVE being discontinued for Original Xbox consoles and games'']</ref>


===Bonus Map Pack===
===Bonus Map Pack===
{{Main|Bonus Map Pack}}
{{Main|Bonus Map Pack}}
'''Bonus Map Pack''': Released on Xbox Live on April 25, 2005 for free. It contained the maps [[Containment (Level)|Containment]] and [[Warlock]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.
'''Bonus Map Pack''' is a downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''. It was released on April 25, 2005 as a free download sponsored by ''[[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew]]''.
 
===Game type: Zombies===
{{Main|Zombies}}
'''Game type: Zombies''': Released though the Official Xbox Magazine in Demo disc 45 as a download for Xbox in June, 2005.<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/OXM_2005_06-web#page/n3/mode/2up '''Archive.org''' ''- Official Xbox Magazine Issue 45'']</ref> This is the only official way to get the game type on the Xbox version of the game.


===Killtacular Pack===
===Killtacular Pack===
{{Main|Killtacular Pack}}
{{Main|Killtacular Pack}}
'''Killtacular Pack''': Released on Xbox LIVE on April 25, 2005 for $4.99, and was made permanently free on June 28, 2005. It contained the maps [[Sanctuary]] and [[Turf]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.
'''Killtacular Pack''' is a downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''. It was released on April 25, 2005 for $4.99, and was made permanently free on June 28, 2005.
 
===Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack===
{{Main|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack}}
'''Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack''' is a downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''. It was released on July 5, 2005 and included the maps found in the Bonus, Maptacular and Killtacular map packs.


===Maptacular Pack===
===Maptacular Pack===
{{Main|Maptacular Pack}}
{{Main|Maptacular Pack}}
'''Maptacular Pack''': Released on Xbox LIVE on July 5, 2005 for $11.99, and was made permanently free on August 30, 2005. It contained the maps [[Gemini]], [[Elongation]], [[Backwash]], [[Relic]], and [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.
'''Maptacular Pack''' is a downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''. It was released on July 5, 2005 for $11.99, and was made permanently free on August 30, 2005. The Maptacular Pack is the largest downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''.
 
===Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack===
{{Main|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack}}
'''Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack''': Released on disk on July 5, 2005. It included the maps found in the Bonus, Maptacular and Killtacular map packs.


===Blastacular Pack===
===Blastacular Pack===
{{Main|Blastacular Pack}}
{{Main|Blastacular Pack}}
'''Blastacular Pack''': Released on April 17, 2007 for $4.00, and re-released as an updated package on May 7, 2007 (still for $4.00), as several glitches discovered in the included content had been fixed, and made permanently free on July 7, 2007. It contained the maps [[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]. It is no longer possible to download this DLC through Xbox LIVE.
'''Blastacular Pack''' is a downloadable content package for ''Halo 2''. It was released on April 17, 2007 for $4.00, and re-released as an updated package on May 7, 2007 (still for $4.00), as several glitches discovered in the included content had been fixed. Blastacular Pack was made permanently free on July 7, 2007 ([[Bungie Day]]).


==''Halo 3'' map packs==
==''Halo 3'' map packs==
===Heroic Map Pack===
===Heroic Map Pack===
{{Main|Heroic Map Pack}}
{{Main|Heroic Map Pack}}
'''Heroic Map Pack''': Released on December 11, 2007 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and was made permanently free on March 25, 2008. It contained the maps [[Standoff]], [[Rat's Nest]], and [[Foundry]].
The '''Heroic Map Pack''' was the first downloadable content package for ''Halo 3''. It was released on December 11, 2007, retailing at $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points). The pack was made free on March 25 2008, six months to the day after ''Halo 3'''s original release, readying for the release of the Legendary Map Pack. The Pack's maps includes a large Soccer Ball, along with other new items for [[Forge]].


===Legendary Map Pack===
===Legendary Map Pack===
{{Main|Legendary Map Pack}}
{{Main|Legendary Map Pack}}
'''Legendary Map Pack''': Released on April 15, 2008 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and was made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained the maps [[Avalanche]], [[Blackout]], and [[Ghost Town]].
The '''Legendary Map Pack''' was the second downloadable content package for ''Halo 3''. It was released on April 15, 2008, retailing at $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points). The pack's maps included Visual Effects filters, which alter the visuals of the game for Custom Games or [[Machinima]]s. The pack also included a free Bungie Pro subscription worth 700 Microsoft points. On [[Seven|July 7th]], 2008, Bungie Day, the price was lowered in price to 600 Microsoft Points, but the Bungie Pro offer was gone.


===Cold Storage===
===Cold Storage===
{{Main|Cold Storage}}
{{Main|Cold Storage}}
'''Cold Storage''': Released on July 7, 2008 for free to commemorate [[Bungie Day]]. It contained the map Cold Storage.
This map was released on its own, on July 7, 2008, as a free download to commemorate [[Bungie Day]]. Unlike the gamerpics, which were also available on that day, Cold Storage will remain available and free forever.


===Mythic Map Pack===
===Mythic Map Pack===
{{Main|Mythic Map Pack}}
{{Main|Mythic Map Pack}}
'''Mythic Map Pack''': Released through the ''[[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]]'' on February 26, 27, and made publicly available on March 3, 2009 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained the maps [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]].
The '''Mythic Map Pack''' was the third multiplayer map pack and included six new maps, and new [[Forge Objects]]. The title of the map pack was confirmed by [[Joseph Staten]] and [[Frank O'Connor]] at Comic Con 2008, and by the new achievements.


===Mythic II Map Pack===
The first half of the map pack, [[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]], were packaged as downloadable content using one-time codes alongside the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition of ''Halo Wars'']], which was released on February 26, 27, and March 3, 2009, depending on region, it is now available as the Mythic Map Pack on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The second half of the map pack is obtainable in the ''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'' disc that comes bundled with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' along with all the other map packs.  
{{Main|Mythic II Map Pack}}
'''Mythic Map Pack''': Released as part of the ''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]'' disc that comes bundled with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' along with all the other map packs on September 22, 2009, and later made separately available on February 2, 2010 for $10.00 (800 Microsoft Points), and made permanently free on July 7, 2017. It contained [[Citadel]], [[Heretic]], and [[Longshore]].


==''Halo 3: ODST'' DLC==
It was released on Xbox Live Marketplace on February 02, 2010. They are both now available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points each.
===Drop Sgt. Johnson into Firefight===
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the game. It allowed the player to play as [[Avery Johnson]] as their [[Armor permutations (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight character]].<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/p/drop-sgt-johnson-into-firefight/bp47r8d0b4m0 '''Xbox.com''' ''- Drop Sgt. Johnson into Firefight'']</ref> With the addition of ''ODST''{{'}}s [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] mode to ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', Sergeant Johnson was made available for use by all players as the last unlock in [[Series 3: Recon]].
 
'''Description''': ''Sergeant Avery Junior Johnson is a tough as nails career Marine that has been in more life or death battles than you've had hot meals. He has survived more infectious Flood outbreaks, greased more Covenant bad guys, and in general kicked more alien ass than any twenty other Marines. Now you get to walk a mile in his shoes. If you enlisted early by pre-ordering your copy of Halo 3: ODST at select retailers, redeem your code to unlock Sgt. Johnson for use in Firefight.''
<gallery>
File:Halo3 ODST Sgt. Johnson.png|Halo 3: ODST Johnson Firefight Model.
</gallery>


==''Halo Wars'' DLC==
==''Halo Wars'' DLC==
===Unique unit: Fireball Warthog===
{{Main|Fireball Warthog}}
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the game. It changed the color of the Warthog to the Fireball skin, also known as the Spirit of Fire variant.<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/unique-unit-fireball-warthog/bp9x3rff66gr '''Xbox.com''' ''- Unique unit: Fireball Warthog'']</ref> This DLC was later included as part of the ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' regardless of whether the user pre-ordered or not.
'''Description''': ''Upgrade your Warthogs to the unique Spirit of Fire variant!''
<gallery>
File:HW-M12.png|The Fireball Warthog in use.
</gallery>
===Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith===
{{Main|Honor Guard Wraith}}
This was a pre-order bonus exclusive to those who pre-ordered the limited edition of the game. It changed the color of the Wraith to the Honor Guard variant.<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/unique-unit-honor-guard-wraith/bzp6fmrl20gf '''Xbox.com''' ''- Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith'']</ref> This DLC was later included as part of the ''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition'' regardless of whether the user pre-ordered or not.
'''Description''': ''Upgrade your Wraiths to the unique Honor Guard variant!''
<gallery>
File:HW_honor_guard_wraith.png|The Honor Guard Wraith in use.
</gallery>
===Strategic Options Pack===
===Strategic Options Pack===
{{Main|Strategic Options Pack}}
{{Main|Strategic Options Pack}}
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===Noble Map Pack===
===Noble Map Pack===
{{Main|Noble Map Pack}}
{{Main|Noble Map Pack}}
The '''Noble Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains 3 new multiplayer maps and 7 new Achievements worth 250 Gamerscore and was released on November 30 for 800 Microsoft Points.
The '''Noble Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains 3 new multiplayer maps and 7 new Achievements worth 250 Gamerscore and was released on November 30th for 800 Microsoft Points.


===Defiant Map Pack===
===Defiant Map Pack===
{{Main|Defiant Map Pack}}
{{Main|Defiant Map Pack}}
The '''Defiant Map Pack''' was the second map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains two new multiplayer maps and one Firefight map. It includes three brand new achievements. It was released on 15 March 2011 for 800 Microsoft Points.
The '''Defiant Map Pack''' was the second map pack released for ''Halo: Reach''. It contains two new multiplayer maps and one Firefight map. It includes three brand new achievements. It was released on 15th March 2011 for 800 Microsoft Points.


===Anniversary Map Pack===
===Anniversary Map Pack===
{{Main|Anniversary Map Pack}}
{{Main|Anniversary Map Pack}}
Included with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for $20.00, comes with [[seven]] new maps and achievements. Includes six remade classic multiplayer maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' as well as one new Firefight map.  
Included with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and available on the Xbox Live Marketplace, comes with [[seven]] new maps and achievements. Includes six remade classic multiplayer maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' as well as one new Firefight map.  


==''Halo 4'' DLC==
==''Halo 4'' DLC==
''Halo 4'' had a number of released DLC. In addition, a number of concepts for another [[Untitled Halo 4 map pack (cancelled pitch)|proposed map pack]] have been released, though the maps were never created.
===Crimson Pack===
===Armor/Emblem/Skin/Other DLC===
{{Main|Halo 4 Bonus items}}
Halo 4 had several items exclusive for several reasons including pre-ordering.
 
===Crimson Map Pack===
{{Main|Crimson Map Pack}}
{{Main|Crimson Map Pack}}
The '''Crimson Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo 4''. It contains three new multiplayer maps and eight new achievements. It was released on December 10, 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points.{{Ref/Note|The Crimson, Majestic, and Castle Map Packs were free for players who purchased the ''Halo 4'' Season Pass for $20.00}}
The '''Crimson Map Pack''' was the first map pack released for ''Halo 4''. It contains three new multiplayer maps and eight new achievements. It was released on December 10th, 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points.


===Majestic Map Pack===
===Majestic Map Pack===
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===Champions Bundle===
===Champions Bundle===
{{Main|Champions Bundle}}
{{Main|Champions Bundle}}
The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth content update released for ''Halo 4''. It contains two multiplayer maps, four new sets of armor, a new gametype, and ten new achievements. It was released on August 20 for 800 Microsoft Points.
The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth content update released for ''Halo 4''. It contains two multiplayer maps, four new sets of armor, a new gametype, and ten new achievements. It was released on August 20 for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref>'''RTX 2013'''</ref>
 
==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' DLC==
==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' DLC==
{{Main|Operation F: Hydra}}
{{Main|Operation F: Hydra}}
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{{Main|Monitor's Bounty}}
{{Main|Monitor's Bounty}}
'''Monitor's Bounty''' was the tenth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two Forge canvases and a customs game browser and was released on December 8, 2016.
'''Monitor's Bounty''' was the tenth content update for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. It contained two Forge canvases and a customs game browser and was released on December 8, 2016.
 
===Upcoming updates===
===Overtime===
It was stated in the [[Halo Community Update]] ''The Calm Before the Gamescom'' that there is going to future updates to ''Halo 5 Guardians'' that include "New places to play, new REQs to wreak havoc with, and more."
{{Main|Overtime}}
'''Overtime''' was a free DLC update which includes 7 new commedations, weapon tuning, Xbox One X enhancements, new emblems, weapon skins, the [[Oddball]] game mode and the Relic Sword.
 
==''Halo Wars 2'' DLC==
==''Halo Wars 2'' DLC==
[[File:HW2-Seasonpass.jpg|thumb|Content from the ''Halo Wars 2'' season pass.|300px]]
===John Forge===
===Sergeant Forge===
{{Main|John Forge}}
{{Main|John Forge}}
Sergeant John Forge was the first DLC [[leader]] for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released during the game's launch for free.
Sergeant John Forge was the first DLC [[leader]] for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released during the game's launch for free.
===Kinsano===
===Morgan Kinsano===
{{Main|Morgan Kinsano}}
{{Main|Morgan Kinsano}}
Morgan Kinsano was the second DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released on March 21, 2017 for $5.99.{{Ref/Note|All paid DLC besides ''Awakening the Nightmare'' is free for players that purchased the ''Halo Wars 2'' Season Pass for $20.00}}
Morgan Kinsano was the second DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released on March 21, 2017 for $5.99.
===Colony===
===Colony===
{{Main|Colony}}
{{Main|Colony}}
Colony was the third DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. It was released on April 27, 2017 for $5.99.
Colony is the third DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''.
===Sergeant Johnson===
{{Main|Avery Johnson}}
Sergeant Major Avery Johnson was the fourth DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released on May 22, 2017 for $5.99 alongside two free [[Blitz]] maps [[The Proving Grounds|Nocturne]] and [[The Proving Grounds|Sirocco]].
 
===Icons of War===
{{Main|Jerome-092|Ripa 'Moramee}}
Commander Jerome-092 and [[Arbiter]] Ripa 'Moramee were the fifth and sixth DLC leaders for ''Halo Wars 2''. They were released on June 28, 2017 for $9.99 together or $5.99 individually.
===Serina and Operation: SPEARBREAKER===
{{Main|Serina|Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER}}
Serina is the seventh leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released alongside Operation: SPEARBREAKER, two campaign missions about a squad of ODSTs. Operation: SPEARBREAKER and Serina were released on July 25, 2017 for $9.99 together or $5.99 individually.
 
===Yapyap the Destroyer===
{{Main|Yapyap}}
Yapyap the Destroyer is the eighth leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. He was released on August 17, 2017 for $5.99.
 
===Awakening the Nightmare===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare}}
A DLC campaign featuring the Banished fighting the Flood after the events of ''Halo Wars 2''. Includes the two Jiralhanae leaders [[Pavium]] and [[Voridus]], a campaign, two multiplayer maps, and [[Terminus Firefight]]. It was released on September 26, 2017 for $19.99.
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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