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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, | '''Downloadable content''', or '''DLC''' for short, are additional content items for use in video games. ''DLC'' released for ''[[Halo]]'' can be distributed in several ways ranging from disk based, to the internet through services like [[Xbox LIVE]]. | ||
==''Halo 2'' DLC== | ==''Halo 2'' DLC== | ||
===Bonus Map Pack=== | ===Bonus Map Pack=== | ||
{{Main|Bonus Map Pack}} | {{Main|Bonus Map Pack}} | ||
'''Bonus Map Pack''': Released | '''Bonus Map Pack''': Released on April 25, 2005 as a free download sponsored by ''[[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew]]''. Contains the maps [[Containment (Level)|Containment]] and [[Warlock]]. | ||
===Game type: Zombies=== | ===Game type: Zombies=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Zombie}} | ||
'''Game type: Zombies''': | '''Game type: Zombies''': was a single game type named Zombies. It was obtainable in June, 2005 though the Official Xbox Magazine Demo disc 45 as a download for Xbox.<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 in Xbox version of the game. | ||
===Killtacular Pack=== | ===Killtacular Pack=== | ||
{{Main|Killtacular Pack}} | {{Main|Killtacular Pack}} | ||
'''Killtacular Pack''': Released | '''Killtacular Pack''': Released on April 25, 2005 for $4.99, and was made permanently free on June 28, 2005. Contains the maps [[Sanctuary]] and [[Turf]]. | ||
===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''' | '''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''. Contains the maps [[Gemini]], [[Elongation]], [[Backwash]],[[Relic]], and [[Terminal]]. | ||
===Blastacular Pack=== | ===Blastacular Pack=== | ||
{{Main|Blastacular Pack}} | {{Main|Blastacular Pack}} | ||
'''Blastacular Pack''' | '''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]]). Contains the maps''' '''[[Desolation]] and [[Tombstone]]. | ||
==''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''' | 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''' | 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}} | ||
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''' | 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. | ||
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. | |||
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. | |||
==''Halo Wars'' DLC== | ==''Halo Wars'' DLC== | ||
===Unique unit: Fireball Warthog=== | ===Unique unit: 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. | 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. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW-M12.png|The Fireball Warthog in use. | File:HW-M12.png|The Fireball Warthog in use. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith=== | ===Unique unit: 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. | 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. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW_honor_guard_wraith.png|The Honor Guard Wraith in use. | File:HW_honor_guard_wraith.png|The Honor Guard Wraith in use. | ||
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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 | 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 | 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=== | ||
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==''Halo 4'' DLC== | ==''Halo 4'' DLC== | ||
===Crimson Pack=== | |||
===Crimson | |||
{{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 | 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.<ref name="H4 Season Pass" group="note">The Crimson, Majestic, and Castle Map Packs were free for players who purchased the ''Halo 4'' Season Pass for $20.00</ref> | ||
===Majestic Map Pack=== | ===Majestic Map Pack=== | ||
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{{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. | ||
==''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. | ||
==''Halo Wars 2'' DLC== | ==''Halo Wars 2'' DLC== | ||
[[File:HW2-Seasonpass.jpg|thumb|Content from the ''Halo Wars 2'' season pass.|300px]] | [[File:HW2-Seasonpass.jpg|thumb|right|Content from the ''Halo Wars 2'' season pass.|300px]] | ||
===Sergeant Forge=== | ===Sergeant Forge=== | ||
{{Main|John Forge}} | {{Main|John Forge}} | ||
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===Kinsano=== | ===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. | Morgan Kinsano was the second DLC leader for ''Halo Wars 2''. She was released on March 21, 2017 for $5.99.<ref name="HHW2 Season Pass" group="note">All paid DLC besides ''Awakening the Nightmare'' is free for players that purchased the ''Halo Wars 2'' Season Pass for $20.00</ref> | ||
===Colony=== | ===Colony=== | ||
{{Main|Colony}} | {{Main|Colony}} | ||
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===Sergeant Johnson=== | ===Sergeant Johnson=== | ||
{{Main|Avery 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 [[ | 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=== | ===Icons of War=== | ||
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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. | 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=== | ===Serina and Operation: SPEARBREAKER=== | ||
{{Main|Serina| | {{Main|Serina|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. | 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. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Multiplayer Map Packs]] | ||
