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{{Game | {{Game Infobox | ||
|name= ''Halo 3'' | |name= ''Halo 3'' | ||
|image= [[File:Halo3coverart.JPG|300px]] | |image= [[File:Halo3coverart.JPG|300px]] | ||
|developer= [[Bungie|Bungie LLC.]] | |developer= [[Bungie|Bungie LLC.]] | ||
|publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]] | |publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]] | ||
|platform= [[Xbox 360]]<br>[[Xbox One]] | |||
|releasedate= '''US''': September 25, 2007<br /> | |||
'''UK''': September 26, 2007<br>'''JP''': September 27, 2007 | |||
|platform= [[Xbox 360]]<br>[[Xbox One]] | |||
|releasedate= September 25, 2007 | |||
September 26, 2007 | |||
September 27, 2007 | |||
|genre= [[First-person shooter]] | |genre= [[First-person shooter]] | ||
|modes= [[Campaign|Campaign Mode]], [[Cooperative Play|Co-Op]], [[Multiplayer]], [[Forge]], [[Theater]] | |modes= [[Campaign|Campaign Mode]], [[Cooperative Play|Co-Op]], [[Multiplayer]], [[Forge]], [[Theater]] | ||
|rating=[[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Mature (M) for Blood and Gore, Mild Language, and Violence<br> | |rating=[[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Mature (M) for Blood and Gore, Mild Language, and Violence<br> | ||
[[Wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: (D) Ages 17 and up<br> | [[Wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: (D) Ages 17 and up<br> | ||
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+ (Europe only) | [[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+ (Europe only) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Finish the fight.|''Halo 3'' tagline.}} | {{Quote|Finish the fight.|''Halo 3'' tagline.}} | ||
'''''Halo 3''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] video game developed by [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]] and published by [[Microsoft]]. It is a sequel to ''[[Halo 2]]'' and concludes the original ''Halo'' trilogy. ''Halo 3'' was released on [[2007 | '''''Halo 3''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] video game developed by [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]] and published by [[Microsoft]]. It is a sequel to ''[[Halo 2]]'' and concludes the original ''Halo'' trilogy. ''Halo 3'' was released on [[2007|September 25, 2007]] in Australia, Brazil, India, New Zealand, North America, and Singapore; September 26, 2007 in Europe; and September 27, 2007 in Japan all exclusively for the [[Xbox 360]]. | ||
The game is rated "M" for Mature for blood, gore, violence, and mild language by the [[wikipedia:Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]. Europe's PEGI rating system gave the game a "16+" rating, | The game is rated "M" for Mature for blood, gore, violence, and mild language by the [[wikipedia:Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]. Europe's PEGI rating system gave the game a "16+" rating, which serves as a guideline rather than a rule. It is rated "15" by the BBFC for UK release and rated "M" by the OFLC for Australia and New Zealand release. Japan's [[wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]] rating system gave this game a "D" rating. | ||
Upon its release, ''Halo 3'' grossed US$300 million in its first week. More than one million people played ''Halo 3'' on Xbox Live in the first twenty hours. As of January 3, 2008, ''Halo 3'' has sold 8.1 million copies, and was the best-selling video game of 2007 in the United States. Overall, the game was very well-received by critics, with the [[Forge]] and [[multiplayer]] offerings singled out as strong features. By March 2009 more than one billion online matches had been played. | Upon its release, ''Halo 3'' grossed US$300 million in its first week. More than one million people played ''Halo 3'' on Xbox Live in the first twenty hours. As of January 3, 2008, ''Halo 3'' has sold 8.1 million copies, and was the best-selling video game of 2007 in the United States. Overall, the game was very well-received by critics, with the [[Forge]] and [[multiplayer]] offerings singled out as strong features. By March 2009 more than one billion online matches had been played. | ||
Along with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 3'' was released on the [[Xbox One]] as part of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on November 11, [[2014]]. | Along with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 3'' was released on the [[Xbox One]] as part of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on November 11, [[2014]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
=== Characters and setting === | === Characters and setting === | ||
''Halo 3'' spans over three different settings, starting with the [[East African Protectorate]] on [[Earth]], then to the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Installation 00|Ark installation]], and finally on Halo [[Installation 08]]. The game continues the [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s efforts in stopping the Covenant from activating the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]]. The [[Covenant]] has become embroiled in a [[Great Schism|civil war]], with the [[Sangheili|Elites]] [[Fleet of Retribution|allied]] with humanity against the main body of the hegemony, now led solely by the [[Prophet of Truth]]. Meanwhile, the [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] have taken the [[Elites]]' place as field commanders in the [[Covenant military]]. | ''Halo 3'' is the greatest Halo game ever. It spans over three different settings, starting with the [[East African Protectorate]] on [[Earth]], then to the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Installation 00|Ark installation]], and finally on Halo [[Installation 08]]. The game continues the [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s efforts in stopping the Covenant from activating the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]]. The [[Covenant]] has become embroiled in a [[Great Schism|civil war]], with the [[Sangheili|Elites]] [[Fleet of Retribution|allied]] with humanity against the main body of the hegemony, now led solely by the [[Prophet of Truth]]. Meanwhile, the [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] have taken the [[Elites]]' place as field commanders in the [[Covenant military]]. | ||
The game takes place after the events of the ''[[Halo 2]]'', directly after the events that transpired in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. | The game takes place after the events of the ''[[Halo 2]]'', directly after the events that transpired in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. | ||
=== Plot synopsis === | === Plot synopsis === | ||
{{Spoiler | {{Spoiler}} | ||
[[File:Master Chief & The Arbiter.jpg|left|260px|thumb|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in the East African jungle featured in the level "[[Sierra 117]]".]] | [[File:Master Chief & The Arbiter.jpg|left|260px|thumb|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in the East African jungle featured in the level "[[Sierra 117]]".]] | ||
The storyline begins approximately two weeks after the events of ''[[Halo 2]]'', on [[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]]. [[John-117]] enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere and crash-lands in an [[East African Protectorate|east African]] jungle. After being retrieved by [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], and a handful of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], the group makes their way through the jungle toward a designated extraction point. Covenant forces are sighted in the area and Johnson makes a strategic decision to split the group up to reduce their chances of getting spotted. John-117 and Thel 'Vadam continue on their way to the extraction zone with the second squad, fighting off numerous [[Jiralhanae|Brute]]-led Covenant troops in the process, but upon reaching the extraction zone, Avery Johnson's [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] group consisting of two Pelicans, are ambushed and shot down by [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]. Johnson and his men are then captured and taken prisoner by a number of Brutes led by a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]]. John-117, Thel 'Vadam, and company fight their way through hordes of enemies and eventually rescue them, after which a Pelican arrives and picks them up. | The storyline begins approximately two weeks after the events of ''[[Halo 2]]'', on [[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]]. [[John-117]] enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere and crash-lands in an [[East African Protectorate|east African]] jungle. After being retrieved by [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], and a handful of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], the group makes their way through the jungle toward a designated extraction point. Covenant forces are sighted in the area and Johnson makes a strategic decision to split the group up to reduce their chances of getting spotted. John-117 and Thel 'Vadam continue on their way to the extraction zone with the second squad, fighting off numerous [[Jiralhanae|Brute]]-led Covenant troops in the process, but upon reaching the extraction zone, Avery Johnson's [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] group consisting of two Pelicans, are ambushed and shot down by [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]. Johnson and his men are then captured and taken prisoner by a number of Brutes led by a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]]. John-117, Thel 'Vadam, and company fight their way through hordes of enemies and eventually rescue them, after which a Pelican arrives and picks them up. | ||
[[File:UNSC Underground Facility Crow's Nest.PNG| | [[File:UNSC Underground Facility Crow's Nest.PNG|right|280px|thumb|UNSC underground facility "Crow's Nest".]] | ||
The Pelican brings them to [[ | The Pelican brings them to [[Crow's Nest]] which is used as a local base of operations by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. Here, [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] plan a last-ditch effort to stop the Covenant from activating an artifact built by the long-vanished [[Forerunner]]s who the Covenant worship as gods, uncovered outside the ruins of the city of [[New Mombasa]]. This artifact is believed to be the Ark, which, if activated, will fire the [[Halo Array]], which the Covenant believe will herald a sublimation event called the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] and propel the faithful to godhood, but will in fact wipe out all sentient life in the galaxy. Their plan is to have John-117 and a small group of marines punch a hole in the Covenant's anti-air defenses, so that Lord Hood can initiate a low level air-strike on the artifact. Their planning is quickly interrupted when power is cut and the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] broadcasts an announcement to all surviving human forces that their doom is inevitable. Soon after that, the Covenant discover the facility and mount a heavy assault. After a brief struggle, the outpost is lost and is destroyed by a bomb activated by John-117. Deep underground, the Master Chief regroups with the surviving Marines and makes his way into the African city of [[Voi]], [[Kenya]] via the [[Tsavo Highway]]. In Voi, John-117 along with a handful of Marines destroy the Covenant anti-air defenses. Lord Hood leads the last of Earth's military ships against Truth and the artifact. As Hood mounts his attack on the Prophet, Truth activates the artifact and creates an enormous [[slipspace portal]], into which all the Covenant ships retreat. | ||
At the same time, the ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'', a | At the same time, the ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'', a CCS-class battlecruiser controlled by the [[Flood]], a parasitic species which nearly wiped out the Forerunners, arrives suddenly via slipspace and crashes in Voi. The parasite quickly spreads throughout the entire city and infects many, minutes after they arrive. As the Human forces attempt to fight the infestation, many become infected by the Flood. The [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]], led by Shipmaster [[Rtas 'Vadum]], arrive at Earth and assist the struggle against the infestation. The Elites inform Commander Keyes that a UNSC construct is aboard the crashed Flood ship, and identify it as [[Cortana]]. After retrieving Cortana, John-117 returned to the Elites' flagship, ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', to oversee the repairs made by [[343 Guilty Spark]]. However, it is only a recorded message from her. Cortana's message says that the [[Gravemind]] is bringing the infested ''[[High Charity]]'' to Earth with an army of Flood, and that on the other side of the portal is a solution to the Flood infestation, without having to fire the rings. Lord Hood questions Cortana's plan, assuming that it could be a Flood trap, but John-117 firmly tells Hood that he trusts her. | ||
Lord Hood and the rest of the UNSC remain on Earth to defend it against the incoming Flood invasion while Commander Keyes and the Elites | Lord Hood and the rest of the UNSC remain on Earth to defend it against the incoming Flood invasion while Commander Keyes and the Elites journeys through the Portal. Arriving at [[Installation 00|the true Ark]], which is several thousand light years beyond the rim of the Milky Way, the Sangheili engage Truth's fleet while the UNSC launches a ground campaign. After landing on the Ark, 343 Guilty Spark helps lead the Master Chief and UNSC forces to the [[Cartographer|Ark's Cartographer]], the map room of the Ark, to locate the Control Room of the Ark. In order to access the Control Room, the UNSC and the Sangheili must deactivate three shield generators which are inside three separate towers. While SPARTAN-117 and the Arbiter succeed in deactivating the first and second towers, Johnson radios Keyes, telling her that he must retreat due to the heavy enemy assault. When John-117 and the Elites arrived to the third tower, Johnson and his men are nowhere to be seen. After the final shield barrier protecting the Control Room deactivates, the Flood-infested ''High Charity'' arrives via slipspace and crashes onto the Ark, releasing [[Flood dispersal pod]]s as it falls. | ||
After handling the nearby infestation, John-117 leads the remaining UNSC and surviving [[Sangheili]] forces via armored vehicles in an assault on the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] containing the Control Room, which is heavily defended by Covenant forces. Once inside the Citadel, Truth broadcasts his sermon and reveals the captured Johnson to his followers. Just as Truth is about to force Johnson to activate the rings, Keyes crashes into the Control Room using a Pelican. | After handling the nearby infestation, John-117 leads the remaining UNSC and surviving [[Sangheili]] forces via armored vehicles in an assault on the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] containing the Control Room, which is heavily defended by Covenant forces. Once inside the Citadel, Truth broadcasts his sermon and reveals the captured Johnson to his followers. Just as Truth is about to force Johnson to activate the rings, Keyes crashes into the Control Room using a Pelican. Knowing she cannot kill all of the Brutes, Keyes realizes that she must kill Johnson and herself to stop the rings from being activated. From behind, Truth kills Keyes, and then using Johnson's hand on the nearby terminal, activates all of the remaining Halos in the galaxy. | ||
Just as John-117 and Thel 'Vadam reach the top, two [[Flood tank form]]s confront them. The [[Gravemind]], communicating through the two Flood forms, urges the two to join forces in stopping the initiation of the Halos and Truth. With the Flood's help, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam slaughtered all the Covenant forces defending Truth. Upon arrival to the Ark's Control Terminal, they find Johnson mourning over the loss of Keyes, and Truth partially infected. Thel 'Vadam, after a short confrontation with Truth over the true purpose of the [[Halo Array|Halos]], executes Truth with his energy sword, just as John-117 deactivates all the Halos. Shortly after the deactivation of the Halos, the Gravemind betrays them and prevents the duo from escaping | Just as John-117 and Thel 'Vadam reach the top, two [[Flood tank form]]s confront them. The [[Gravemind]], communicating through the two Flood forms, urges the two to join forces in stopping the initiation of the Halos and Truth. With the Flood's help, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam slaughtered all the Covenant forces defending Truth. Upon arrival to the Ark's Control Terminal, they find Johnson mourning over the loss of Keyes, and Truth partially infected. Thel 'Vadam, after a short confrontation with Truth over the true purpose of the [[Halo Array|Halos]], executes Truth with his energy sword, just as John-117 deactivates all the Halos. Shortly after the deactivation of the Halos, the Gravemind betrays them and prevents the duo from escaping, although Johnson manages to using Keyes' crashed Pelican. | ||
The duo | The duo manages to escape from the Citadel via an access tunnel near the elevator they used earlier. John-117 then experiences a hallucination of Cortana and follows the figure to a control panel. He then activates the panel, finally learning Cortana's plan: the Ark is manufacturing a [[Installation 08|replacement Halo]] after the destruction of the previous one. Knowing that the threat of the Flood is undeniably apocalyptic, and that the new ring is unconnected to the rest of the Array, John-117 decides he will activate the new Halo. Needing an Index in order to fire the ring, SPARTAN-117 journeys into the crashed High Charity to retrieve Cortana, keeping his [[High Charity (level)|promise]] and knowing that she still has the Index she acquired from the original [[Installation 04]]. Once retrieved, Cortana instructs the Spartan to overload ''High Charity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s engines in order to destroy the Gravemind. Thel 'Vadam arrives via Banshee to assist the Spartan in fighting the Flood. The two escape from ''High Charity'' before it explodes using a damaged but still flyable Pelican. | ||
The surviving Sangheili and UNSC personnel return to Earth leaving only Sergeant Johnson, John-117 with Cortana | The surviving Sangheili and UNSC personnel return to Earth, leaving only Sergeant Johnson, John-117 with Cortana and the Arbiter to make their way to the new Halo. As they make their way to the new Halo's Control Room, Flood forms arrive via [[Flood dispersal pod|dispersal pods]] to prevent the activation of the Halo. From here, they quickly discover that [[Gravemind]] is attempting to reconstruct itself on the new Halo. As Sergeant Johnson tries to activate the ring, [[343 Guilty Spark]] fires his defensive laser at him after realizing that it will destroy the installation and the Ark. The Monitor then turns against the Spartan and blasts the Arbiter out of the Control Room, leaving the Spartan to destroy Guilty Spark by himself. John-117 successfully destroys the Monitor with the [[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan Laser]] and tries to mend Johnson. Mortally wounded, Johnson urged the Spartan to send him out "with a bang". | ||
With the Halo activated, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam race towards the frigate ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]'' using Johnson's Warthog. With no time to reach the bridge, John-117 uploads Cortana into the frigate to start taking off before the Arbiter is able to take the controls. The front half of the ''Dawn'', containing the Arbiter, makes it through the portal. However, as Halo shakes itself to pieces during its firing sequence and damages the Ark, the portal deactivates as the other half of the ''Dawn'' containing Chief and Cortana enter it. This causes them to rip off from the other half of the ship and be sent to an unknown area of space far enough from the Halo's blast. However, since they didn't come out of the other side of the portal, they never make it back to Earth. | With the Halo activated, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam race towards the frigate ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]'' using Johnson's Warthog. With no time to reach the bridge, John-117 uploads Cortana into the frigate to start taking off before the Arbiter is able to take the controls. The front half of the ''Dawn'', containing the Arbiter, makes it through the portal. However, as Halo shakes itself to pieces during its firing sequence and damages the Ark, the portal deactivates as the other half of the ''Dawn'' containing Chief and Cortana enter it. This causes them to rip off from the other half of the ship and be sent to an unknown area of space far enough from the Halo's blast. However, since they didn't come out of the other side of the portal, they never make it back to Earth. | ||
Back on Earth, Lord Hood holds a [[Voi Memorial|memorial service]] in honor | Back on Earth, Lord Hood holds a [[Voi Memorial|memorial service]] in honor for those who died in the [[Human-Covenant War]], with the Arbiter and many Marines in attendance. With Truth dead, the Covenant defeated, and the Flood wiped out, the long and devastating war is finally over. Though he says he can never forgive the Arbiter for what the Covenant did to the human race, Lord Hood sincerely thanks him for standing by the Master Chief until the end. After the service, the Sangheili return to their [[Sanghelios|home planet]]. | ||
After the credits, it is revealed that John-117 and Cortana are still alive aboard the rear section of the ''Dawn'', which had apparently torn off before going through the other side of the portal. The SPARTAN floats to a [[cryo chamber]] and as he climbs in, Cortana comments "''I'll miss you.''" He replies "''Wake me, when you need me.''" If the last level is completed on Legendary difficulty, the section of ''Forward Unto Dawn'' that Cortana and the Chief are aboard is seen drifting towards a [[Requiem|Forerunner world]]. | After the credits, it is revealed that John-117 and Cortana are still alive aboard the rear section of the ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Dawn]]'', which had apparently torn off before going through the other side of the portal. The SPARTAN floats to a [[cryo chamber]] and as he climbs in, Cortana comments "''I'll miss you.''" He replies "''Wake me, when you need me.''" If the last level is completed on Legendary difficulty, the section of ''Forward Unto Dawn'' that Cortana and the Chief are aboard is seen drifting towards a [[Requiem|Forerunner world]]. | ||
{{Spoiler/end}} | {{Spoiler/end}} | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
''Halo 3'' incorporates many of the gameplay features previously made available in | ''Halo 3'' incorporates many of the gameplay features previously made available in ''Halo 2'', refining the gameplay design and expanding the number of resources in the sandbox to diversify the gameplay experience. For example, [[dual wielding]] has been retained as a feature in both campaign and multiplayer, HUD elements have been repositioned so that they are more prominently available to the player, and [[boarding (gameplay mechanic)|boarding vehicles]] have more varied animations and are more balanced. | ||
Vehicles now feature more complex collision damage based on their size, mass and speed. For example, the Brute [[ | Vehicles now feature more complex collision damage based on their size, mass and speed. For example, the Brute [[Type-25 Chopper|Chopper]] can destroy a UNSC [[Warthog]] with a head-on ram, and colliding head-on with a solid object in a Ghost can kill the player. Many UI's were also changed. | ||
The game enhances the core gameplay design by introducing [[Equipment|deployable equipment]] as well as giving players the ability to use [[ | The game enhances the core gameplay design by introducing [[Equipment|deployable equipment]] as well as giving players the ability to use [[support weapons]]. Equipment is a collection of tools accessible to players to assist them in their objectives. This ranges from [[Bubble Shield|a spherical shield that protects players temporarily]], [[Power Drain|a device that drains power from electrical appliances]] to [[Gravity lift|a device that propels personnel into the air]]. Support weapons allow players to wield heavy weapons in a third-person perspective at a slower pace. | ||
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#[[Arrival]] - "''Brace for impact.''" (cutscene, tutorial on single player) | #[[Arrival]] - "''Brace for impact.''" (cutscene, tutorial on single player) | ||
#[[Sierra 117]] - ''"Rise up. Start the fight."'' | #[[Sierra 117]] - ''"Rise up. Start the fight."'' | ||
#[[Crow's Nest]] - ''"Clear the base, whatever it takes."'' | #[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]] - ''"Clear the base, whatever it takes."'' | ||
#[[Tsavo Highway]] - ''"Mount up. Get to [[Voi]]."'' | #[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]] - ''"Mount up. Get to [[Voi]]."'' | ||
#[[The Storm]] - ''"Reclaim the city. Make a hole."'' | #[[The Storm]] - ''"Reclaim the city. Make a hole."'' | ||
#[[Floodgate]] - ''"Stop the [[Flood|infestation]]. Find [[Cortana]]."'' | #[[Floodgate]] - ''"Stop the [[Flood|infestation]]. Find [[Cortana]]."'' | ||
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=== Multiplayer === | === Multiplayer === | ||
A total of 24 multiplayer maps are available in ''Halo 3'' | A total of 24 multiplayer maps are available in ''Halo 3''. | ||
==== Default ==== | ==== Default ==== | ||
*[[Construct]] | *[[Construct (level)|Construct]] | ||
*[[Epitaph]] | *[[Epitaph]] | ||
*[[Guardian ( | *[[Guardian (level)|Guardian]] | ||
*[[High Ground]] | *[[High Ground]] | ||
*[[Isolation]] | *[[Isolation]] | ||
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*[[The Pit]] | *[[The Pit]] | ||
*[[Valhalla]] | *[[Valhalla]] | ||
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==== Heroic Map Pack ==== | ==== Heroic Map Pack ==== | ||
{{Main|Heroic Map Pack}} | {{Main|Heroic Map Pack}} | ||
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*[[Foundry]] | *[[Foundry (level)|Foundry]] | ||
*[[Rat's Nest]] | *[[Rat's Nest]] | ||
*[[Standoff]] | *[[Standoff]] | ||
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{{Main|Mythic Map Pack}} | {{Main|Mythic Map Pack}} | ||
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*[[Assembly]] | *[[Assembly (level)|Assembly]] | ||
*[[Orbital]] | *[[Orbital]] | ||
*[[Sandbox]] | *[[Sandbox]] | ||
*[[Citadel (level)|Citadel]] | |||
*[[Heretic (level)|Heretic]] | |||
*[[Citadel]] | |||
*[[Heretic]] | |||
*[[Longshore]] | *[[Longshore]] | ||
{{col-end}} | {{col-end}} | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
==== Service tags ==== | ==== Service tags ==== | ||
The service tag is how players can be identified quickly on the battlefield, instead of the long names and complex number combinations which are not suitable for battle situations that require quick tactical orders or communication. The service tag is comprised of a letter followed by two numbers. A few examples of service tags are K90, C27, A12, S86, D17, and D21. | The service tag is how players can be identified quickly on the battlefield, instead of the long names and complex number combinations which are not suitable for battle situations that require quick tactical orders or communication. The service tag is comprised of a letter followed by two numbers. A few examples of service tags are K90, C27, A12, S86, D17, and D21. | ||
Certain service tags are disallowed, and entering them will yield the error message "This Service Tag is currently in use by the UNSC." Generally, tags that identify ''Halo'' characters, trademarks, or offensive words are disallowed. Such tags include: "[[John-117|I17]]", "[[Wikipedia:Nintendo 64|N64]]", "[[Wikipedia:Playstation 2|P52]]", "[[Wiktionary:Ass|A55]]", "[[Wiktionary:Poo|P00]]", "[[Wikipedia:Jew|J00]]", "[[Wikipedia: | Certain service tags are disallowed, and entering them will yield the error message "This Service Tag is currently in use by the UNSC." Generally, tags that identify ''Halo'' characters, trademarks, or offensive words are disallowed. Such tags include: "[[John-117|I17]]", "[[Wikipedia:Nintendo 64|N64]]", "[[Wikipedia:Playstation 2|P52]]", "[[Wiktionary:Ass|A55]]", "[[Wiktionary:Poo|P00]]", "[[Wikipedia:Jew|J00]]", "[[Wikipedia:Faggot (slang)|F49]]", "A23", and "[[Wikipedia:Teat|T17]]". "O00" is blocked due to its usage in [[Temporary Profile]]s. Anything ending in 00 is blocked. | ||
According to Bungie, as of March 14 the most used Service Tags by players of ''Halo 3'' are, in descending order, ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|O07]]'', ''[[wikipedia:M16 rifle|M16]]'' , ''I69'', ''P26'', ''[[Sadie's Story|S80]]'', ''N99'', ''[[Wikipedia:F/A-18 Hornet|F18]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Water|H20]]'', ''I87'', and ''[[Wiktionary:Die|D13]]''.{{Citation needed}} | According to Bungie, as of March 14 the most used Service Tags by players of ''Halo 3'' are, in descending order, ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|O07]]'', ''[[wikipedia:M16 rifle|M16]]'' , ''I69'', ''P26'', ''[[Sadie's Story|S80]]'', ''N99'', ''[[Wikipedia:F/A-18 Hornet|F18]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Water|H20]]'', ''I87'', and ''[[Wiktionary:Die|D13]]''.{{Citation needed}} | ||
==== Armor permutations ==== | ==== Armor permutations ==== | ||
{{ | {{main|Armor permutations (Halo 3)}} | ||
There are two player models which players can choose from, the standard [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] model or an [[Sangheili|Elite]] model. Each model has several | There are two-player models which players can choose from, the standard [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] model or an [[Sangheili|Elite]] model. Each model has several armour permutations which can be combined. All armour permutations do not have any effects on gameplay. | ||
{{Armor/Permutation/H3}} | {{Armor/Permutation/H3}} | ||
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*'''Zombie''' a slightly more yellowish version of '''Green''' to make players look like zombies. Only available in Forge or Custom gametypes as a forced player color under general settings. | *'''Zombie''' a slightly more yellowish version of '''Green''' to make players look like zombies. Only available in Forge or Custom gametypes as a forced player color under general settings. | ||
==Appearances | == Appearances == | ||
''For subjects that appear in the terminals, see [[Terminal/Halo 3#Appearances|here]].'' | |||
''For subjects that appear in the terminals, see [[Terminal | |||
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5 | {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5 | ||
|title-1=Characters| | |title-1=Characters| | ||
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'''[[Jiralhanae]]''' | '''[[Jiralhanae]]''' | ||
*[[Cethegus]] {{1st}} | *[[Cethegus]] {{1st}} | ||
'''[[Unggoy]]''' | '''[[Unggoy]]''' | ||
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***[[Aggressor Sentinel]] | ***[[Aggressor Sentinel]] | ||
***[[Constructor]] | ***[[Constructor]] | ||
**[[Monitor]] | **[[Monitor]] | ||
*[[Fish]] | *[[Fish]] | ||
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****[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s | ****[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s | ||
***[[UNSC Navy]] | ***[[UNSC Navy]] | ||
****[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare]] | ****[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare]] | ||
*****[[SPARTAN-II program]] | *****[[SPARTAN-II program]] | ||
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**[[Covenant military]] | **[[Covenant military]] | ||
**[[Covenant fleet]] | **[[Covenant fleet]] | ||
*[[Flood]] | *[[Flood]] | ||
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*[[Installation 00]] {{1st}} | *[[Installation 00]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Cartographer]] | **[[Cartographer]] | ||
**[[ | **[[Foundry]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] {{1st}} | **[[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Installation 08]] {{1st}} | *[[Installation 08]] {{1st}} | ||
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***[[East African Protectorate]] | ***[[East African Protectorate]] | ||
****[[Kenya]] | ****[[Kenya]] | ||
*****[[ | *****[[Crow's Nest]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[New Mombasa]] {{Mo}} | *****[[New Mombasa]] {{Mo}} | ||
******[[Mombasa Tether]] {{c|Wreckage}} | ******[[Mombasa Tether]] {{c|Wreckage}} | ||
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*****[[Voi Municipal Water Pump House 03]] {{1st}} | *****[[Voi Municipal Water Pump House 03]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[Tsavo]] {{1st}} | *****[[Tsavo]] {{1st}} | ||
******[[ | ******[[Tsavo Highway]] {{1st}} | ||
*******[[Checkpoint 8]] {{Fm}} | *******[[Checkpoint 8]] {{Fm}} | ||
****[[Tanzania]] | ****[[Tanzania]] | ||
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*[[Human-Covenant War]] | *[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
**[[Battle of Installation 05]] {{Mo}} | **[[Battle of Installation 05]] {{Mo}} | ||
**[[Battle | **[[Battle of Earth]] | ||
**[[Battle of Installation 00]] {{1st}} | **[[Battle of Installation 00]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Voi Memorial]] {{1st}} | *[[Voi Memorial]] {{1st}} | ||
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====UNSC==== | ====UNSC==== | ||
;Usable | ;Usable | ||
*[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] {{1st}} | *[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Class-2 Guided Munition Launch System]] {{1st}} | *[[Class-2 Guided Munition Launch System]] {{1st}} | ||
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*[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | *[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | ||
*[[M68 Gauss cannon]] | *[[M68 Gauss cannon]] | ||
*[[M6G magnum]] | *[[M6G magnum]] | ||
*[[M7 SMG]] | *[[M7 SMG]] | ||
*[[M7057 flamethrower]] | *[[M7057 flamethrower]] | ||
*[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | ||
*[[M90 shotgun#M90A variant|M90A shotgun]] {{1st}} | *[[M90 shotgun#M90A variant|M90A shotgun]] {{1st}} | ||
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**[[M870 Rampart point defense gun]] | **[[M870 Rampart point defense gun]] | ||
*[[Surface-to-air missile launcher]] {{1st}} | *[[Surface-to-air missile launcher]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Unidentified UNSC bomb]] {{1st}} {{C|Story-specific use only}} | ||
====Covenant==== | ====Covenant==== | ||
;Usable | ;Usable | ||
*[[35mm autocannon]] | |||
*[[Class-2 directed energy cannon]] | *[[Class-2 directed energy cannon]] | ||
*[[Fuel rod cannon]] | *[[Fuel rod cannon]] | ||
*[[Class-1 directed energy cannon#Light plasma cannon (Prowler)|Light plasma cannon]] | *[[Class-1 directed energy cannon#Light plasma cannon (Prowler)|Light plasma cannon]] | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]] | |||
*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | |||
*[[ | *[[Type-2 gravity hammer]] | ||
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]] | |||
*[[Type-3 firebomb]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-25 Spiker]] | |||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 plasma rifle]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 Brute Shot]] | ||
*[[ | |||
*[[Plasma mortar#Type-26 35cm Directed-Energy Mortar|Type-26 Directed-Energy Mortar]] | *[[Plasma mortar#Type-26 35cm Directed-Energy Mortar|Type-26 Directed-Energy Mortar]] | ||
*[[Shade]] | *[[Type-26 Shade]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]] | |||
*[[Needler]] | *[[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] | ||
*[[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] | |||
*[[Type-51 Carbine]] | |||
*[[Type-52 Mauler]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[ | *[[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | ||
*[[Carbine]] | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
;Unusable | ;Unusable | ||
* | *[[Covenant automated plasma turret|Automated Plasma Turret]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Energy projector]] | *[[Energy projector]] | ||
*[[Focus cannon]] | *[[Focus cannon]] | ||
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*[[Plasma cannon (starship)|Plasma cannon]] | *[[Plasma cannon (starship)|Plasma cannon]] | ||
*[[Pulse laser turret]] | *[[Pulse laser turret]] | ||
* | *[[Type-27 Mantis]] {{1st}} | ||
====Forerunner==== | ====Forerunner==== | ||
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*[[AV-14 Hornet]] | *[[AV-14 Hornet]] | ||
*[[M12 Warthog]] | *[[M12 Warthog]] | ||
**[[M12 | **[[M12 Warthog LRV]] | ||
**[[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] | **[[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] | ||
**[[M831 Troop Transport]] | **[[M831 Troop Transport]] | ||
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*[[Albatross]] | *[[Albatross]] | ||
*[[Cart]] {{1st}} | *[[Cart]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[D77H-TCI Pelican]] | *[[D77H-TCI Pelican]] | ||
*[[F-99 Wombat]] {{1st}} | *[[F-99 Wombat]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | *[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | ||
*[[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter]] {{1st}} | *[[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] | |||
*[[Tractor unit]] | *[[Tractor unit]] | ||
*[[UNSC frigate]] | *[[UNSC frigate]] | ||
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==== Covenant ==== | ==== Covenant ==== | ||
;Usable | ;Usable | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 Chopper]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Type-26 Banshee]] | |||
*[[Banshee]] | *[[Type-32 Ghost]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Wraith]] | |||
*[[Ghost]] | *[[Type-52 Prowler]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Wraith]] | |||
*[[ | |||
;Unusable | ;Unusable | ||
*{{ | *{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} | ||
**''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} | ||
**''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Covenant drop pod]] | ||
*[[High Charity]] | *[[High Charity]] | ||
*[[Seraph]] | *[[Seraph]] | ||
** | **[[Kai-pattern Seraph]] | ||
*[[Scarab]] | *[[Type-47B Scarab]] | ||
*[[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Wraith]] | *[[Type-52 Phantom]] | ||
*[[Phantom]] | |||
====Forerunner==== | ====Forerunner==== | ||
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*[[Invincibility]] {{1st}} | *[[Invincibility]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated Turret]] {{1st}} | *[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated Turret]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Cloaking]] {{1st}} | **[[Cloaking]] {{1st}} | ||
;[[Power-up]]s | ;[[Power-up]]s | ||
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**[[Flight harness]] {{1st}} | **[[Flight harness]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Ultra-class armor]] | **[[Ultra-class armor]] | ||
**[[ | **[[Sangheili combat harness]] | ||
*[[Unggoy combat harness]] | *[[Unggoy combat harness]] | ||
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*[[Roadblock|Covenant roadblock]] | *[[Roadblock|Covenant roadblock]] | ||
*[[Data crystal chip]] | *[[Data crystal chip]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Deployable lookout tower]] | ||
*[[Distress beacon]] {{1st}} | *[[Distress beacon]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Energy shielding]] | *[[Energy shielding]] | ||
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*[[Repulsor engine]] | *[[Repulsor engine]] | ||
*[[Shield door]] | *[[Shield door]] | ||
*[[Fusion | *[[Fusion core|UNSC fusion core]] | ||
*[[UNSC Navy uniforms]] | *[[UNSC Navy uniforms]] | ||
**[[UNSC Navy Service Uniform]] | **[[UNSC Navy Service Uniform]] | ||
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*[[UNSC site operation security initiatives]] {{Fm}} | *[[UNSC site operation security initiatives]] {{Fm}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Development == | == Development == | ||
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=== Engine === | === Engine === | ||
{{Main|Halo 3 Engine}} | {{Main|Halo 3 Engine}} | ||
The | The game uses an in-house game engine referred only as the "Halo 3 Engine". The unique features in the engine include advanced graphics technologies such as high dynamic range, global lighting and depth of field effects within cutscenes. | ||
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=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
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=== Ranks === | === Ranks === | ||
{{Main|1=Rank (Halo 3)|l1=Rank}} | {{Main|1=Rank (Halo 3 Multiplayer)|l1=Rank}} | ||
The ranking system is based on real military ranks. To progress in rank, players must earn the required amount of EXP. For [[Commissioned officer|Officer]] ranks, players must also reach a certain skill level in a ranked playlist. If a player earns a certain amount of experience, but does not reach the required skill level to reach the next officer rank, they will instead be promoted to a higher grade of their current rank (For example, A [[Major]] who earns 200 [[Experience Points|EXP]] but does not have a skill level of 35 will be promoted to Major, Grade 2 upon earning 300 EXP). | The ranking system is based on real military ranks. To progress in rank, players must earn the required amount of EXP. For [[Commissioned officer|Officer]] ranks, players must also reach a certain skill level in a ranked playlist. If a player earns a certain amount of experience, but does not reach the required skill level to reach the next officer rank, they will instead be promoted to a higher grade of their current rank (For example, A [[Major]] who earns 200 [[Experience Points|EXP]] but does not have a skill level of 35 will be promoted to Major, Grade 2 upon earning 300 EXP). | ||
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=== Forge === | === Forge === | ||
{{Main|Forge}} | {{Main|Forge}} | ||
Forge is an "object editor" that can be used to edit multiplayer maps. It does not allow as much freedom to edit/make maps as a PC map editor, such as the ''[[Halo Custom Edition|Halo: Custom Edition]]'' and ''[[Halo 2 | Forge is an "object editor" that can be used to edit multiplayer maps. It does not allow as much freedom to edit/make maps as a PC map editor, such as the ''[[Halo Custom Edition|Halo: Custom Edition]]'' and ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'' editing kits. Players can, however, edit objects, spawn points, weapons, teleporters and properties of objects on the map, etc. While in a forge map, players may start editing maps by press up on the D pad; when a player goes into edit mode they take on the appearance of a Forerunner Monitor similar to 343 Guilty Spark. The player now obtains the ability to spawn weapons, vehicles and objects in-game, as well as move and adjust them. New DLC maps like Sandbox and Foundry will allow a player to make their own map using the amount of objects included in the map. While the forge may not allow as much freedom as other map editors, it makes it easier for a player to make a map with "simple" objects. | ||
=== Theater === | === Theater === | ||
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==== Believe ==== | ==== Believe ==== | ||
{{Main|Believe}} | {{Main|Believe}} | ||
Believe was the marketing slogan and campaign for ''Halo 3'' developed by both Bungie Studios and Microsoft. The word "Believe" appears to be honoring the legacy of SPARTAN-117, citing him as a hero of humanity whose brave actions inspired other servicemen of the United Nations Space Command during the final days of the Human-Covenant War. It has been noted that the Believe trailers took place about 50 years after ''Halo 3'' | Believe was the marketing slogan and campaign for ''Halo 3'' developed by both Bungie Studios and Microsoft. The word "Believe" appears to be honoring the legacy of SPARTAN-117, citing him as a hero of humanity whose brave actions inspired other servicemen of the United Nations Space Command during the final days of the Human-Covenant War. It has been noted that the Believe trailers took place about 50 years after ''Halo 3'''s storyline. | ||
=== Trailers === | === Trailers === | ||
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==== Starry Night ==== | ==== Starry Night ==== | ||
{{Main|Starry Night}} | {{Main|Starry Night}} | ||
The Starry Night trailer was released on December 4, 2006 during Monday Night Football on ESPN. It shows two children staring at the stars talking about whether there is life out there in the universe, before switching to a dazed [[John-117|Master Chief]] recovering from some form of blast. Once back on his feet, he picks up his helmet and then uses a [[Bubble Shield]] to defend himself from an incoming [[ | The Starry Night trailer was released on December 4, 2006 during Monday Night Football on ESPN. It shows two children staring at the stars talking about whether there is life out there in the universe, before switching to a dazed [[John-117|Master Chief]] recovering from some form of blast. Once back on his feet, he picks up his helmet and then uses a [[Bubble Shield]] to defend himself from an incoming [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]]'s plasma mortar. He then quickly charges forward, eventually jumping over a cliff into a swarm of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant Loyalists]]. It is speculated, yet left to interpretation, that the two children are [[John-117]] and [[Kelly-087]] when they were young. | ||
==== ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute? ==== | ==== ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute? ==== | ||
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=== Merchandise and Promotions === | === Merchandise and Promotions === | ||
{{Halo 3 | {{Halo 3 Versions}} | ||
''Halo 3'' was released in three separate versions. The Standard Edition contains the game disc, manual, and a small poster with the game's control-map and artwork. The Limited Edition, contained in a metal case, contains the game disc, manual, poster, interactive Xbox 360 bonus disc with several featurettes, and a hard cover bound "Bestiarum", which is a collection of information and art covering the species, cultures, and civilizations of ''Halo 3''. The final version was marketed as the "Legendary Edition", which contains the game disc, manual, poster, interactive bonus disc, Bestiarum (on one of the DVD discs), Legendary DVD containing special content exclusive to the Legendary Edition, and a scale replica of the Master Chief's helmet as a case for the three discs. | ''Halo 3'' was released in three separate versions. The Standard Edition contains the game disc, manual, and a small poster with the game's control-map and artwork. The Limited Edition, contained in a metal case, contains the game disc, manual, poster, interactive Xbox 360 bonus disc with several featurettes, and a hard cover bound "Bestiarum", which is a collection of information and art covering the species, cultures, and civilizations of ''Halo 3''. The final version was marketed as the "Legendary Edition", which contains the game disc, manual, poster, interactive bonus disc, Bestiarum (on one of the DVD discs), Legendary DVD containing special content exclusive to the Legendary Edition, and a scale replica of the Master Chief's helmet as a case for the three discs. | ||
The launch of ''Halo 3'' also coincided with the release of various games, action figures, collectibles and marketing promotions. This included a Halo 3 Spartan Edition Controller and [[Halo 3 Covenant Edition Controller]] that features ''Halo 3'' themed artwork from renowned artist Todd McFarlane. The controllers included a Master Chief figurine. While previous ''Halo'' action figure series were produced by [[Joyride Studios]] the studios closure in 2007 allowed Todd McFarlane's [[McFarlane Toys]] to release ''Halo 3'' Action Figures. On September 18, 2007 Wizkids released the [[Halo ActionClix]] collection. The tabletop game features miniature characters and vehicles from the ''Halo'' universe. Microsoft also collaborated with Pepsi-Cola to release the first promotional soft drink for a video game. [[Mountain Dew Game Fuel]] was a soda which was released on August 13, 2007 and was available for 12 weeks to promote the launch of ''Halo 3''. 7-Eleven sold a Slurpee version of the drink along with several collectible cups. On September 16, 2007 Microsoft released a ''Halo 3'' edition of the Xbox 360. The console includes various ''Halo 3'' themed items including a ''Halo 3'' headset, and special exclusive gamer pics and themes only available to those who purchase the console. As part of the ''Halo 3'' marketing assault Microsoft also released a Halo Trilogy- | The launch of ''Halo 3'' also coincided with the release of various games, action figures, collectibles and marketing promotions. This included a Halo 3 Spartan Edition Controller and [[Halo 3 Covenant Edition Controller]] that features ''Halo 3'' themed artwork from renowned artist Todd McFarlane. The controllers included a Master Chief figurine. While previous ''Halo'' action figure series were produced by [[Joyride Studios]] the studios closure in 2007 allowed Todd McFarlane's [[McFarlane Toys]] to release ''Halo 3'' Action Figures. On September 18, 2007 Wizkids released the [[Halo ActionClix]] collection. The tabletop game features miniature characters and vehicles from the ''Halo'' universe. Microsoft also collaborated with Pepsi-Cola to release the first promotional soft drink for a video game. [[Mountain Dew Game Fuel]] was a soda which was released on August 13, 2007 and was available for 12 weeks to promote the launch of ''Halo 3''. 7-Eleven sold a Slurpee version of the drink along with several collectible cups. On September 16, 2007 Microsoft released a ''Halo 3'' edition of the Xbox 360. The console includes various ''Halo 3'' themed items including a ''Halo 3'' headset, and special exclusive gamer pics and themes only available to those who purchase the console. As part of the ''Halo 3'' marketing assault Microsoft also released a ''Halo'' Trilogy-theme Zune media player. It features Halo content in many media formats including exclusive artwork from the critically acclaimed ''Halo'' series and a special [[Red vs Blue]] episode. Master Replicas also released ornament [[Halo 3 Scale Replica Weapons|Halo 3 scale replica weapons]]. [[Wikipedia:Burger King|Burger King]] also announced a ''Halo 3'' Promotion from a Microsoft press release on August 9, 2007, the promotion which started September 24 including limited edition FRYPODS and 42 oz drink cups featuring Halo designs and characters on food wrappings. Pontiac produced a special [[wikipedia:Pontiac G6|Pontiac G6]] GXP Street Edition, outfitted with a ''Halo 3'' styled paint job. It was part of a sweepstakes hosted by [[wikipedia:Best Buy|Best Buy]], called the ''Best Buy Play & Win Sweepstakes''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12761 '''Bungie.net''': ''Best Buy’s Golden Gift to Halo Players'']</ref> | ||
There was also a song called [[Face It]] commissioned by Microsoft in Australia, performed by Australian rapper ''Phrase'' and the Australian band ''Karnivool''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFtwu__b31E '''Youtube''' ''- Face it'']</ref> | There was also a song called [[Face It]] commissioned by Microsoft in Australia, performed by Australian rapper ''Phrase'' and the Australian band ''Karnivool''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFtwu__b31E '''Youtube''' ''- Face it'']</ref> | ||
== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
{{Halo 3 | {{Halo 3 Receptions}} | ||
''Halo 3'' was called the most sought-after video game of 2007,<ref>[http://www.vita.mn/story.php?id=12329421 '''Vita.mn''': Video games: ''Halo effect'']</ref><ref>[http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14463/Master-Chief-Immortalized-in-Wax-at-Madame-Tussauds/ '''Team Xbox by IGN''': ''Master Chief Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds'']</ref> and one of the most hyped video games of all time.<ref name="pittsburgh">[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_529167.html '''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review''': ''Halo 3 gamers brave midnight openings'']</ref><ref>[http://www.totallygn.com/2009/06/12/halo-3/ '''Totally IGN''': ''Halo 3'']</ref><ref>[http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/halo_s_new_heights_keep_gamers_up_at_night_06-18-2008_09_52_07.html '''Beaumont Enterprise''': ''Halo's new heights keep gamers up at night'']</ref> | ''Halo 3'' was called the most sought-after video game of 2007,<ref>[http://www.vita.mn/story.php?id=12329421 '''Vita.mn''': Video games: ''Halo' effect'']</ref><ref>[http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14463/Master-Chief-Immortalized-in-Wax-at-Madame-Tussauds/ '''Team Xbox by IGN''': ''Master Chief Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds'']</ref> and one of the most hyped video games of all time.<ref name="pittsburgh">[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_529167.html '''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review''': ''Halo 3 gamers brave midnight openings'']</ref><ref>[http://www.totallygn.com/2009/06/12/halo-3/ '''Totally IGN''': ''Halo 3'']</ref><ref>[http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/halo_s_new_heights_keep_gamers_up_at_night_06-18-2008_09_52_07.html '''Beaumont Enterprise''': ''Halo's new heights keep gamers up at night'']</ref> | ||
Prior to its launch, ''Halo 3'' was expected to be one of the biggest entertainment events of the year,<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/e/content/oh/story/entertainment/2007/09/24/ddn092507lifehalo.html '''Dayton Daily News''': '''Halo 3' drops the hammer'']</ref> and among the biggest entertainment releases of all time.<ref>[http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/may07/05-15Halo3LaunchPR.mspx '''Microsoft News Center''': ''“Halo 3” to Make Entertainment History on Sept. 25'']</ref><ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1055079&highlight= '''GameStop''': ''Hollywood and GameStop Roll out the Red Carpet for Halo 3 Launch'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2887&iArticleId=4061398 '''IOL Techonology''': ''Halo 3 vying with movie blockbusters'']</ref><ref>[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/16187/Halo-3/ '''Daily Star''': ''Simply The Best 7 Days A Week: Game On: Halo 3'']</ref> Additionally, ''Halo 3'' was expected to stir the sales of the Xbox 360 console<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-9783413-17.html '''CNET News''': ''Why 'Halo 3' will decide the Xbox 360's fate'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2887&iArticleId=5020969 '''IOL Technology''': ''Microsoft's 'Halo 3' launches amid spectacle'']</ref> - being a "killer application".<ref>[http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2007/09/25/1_HALO25_--_home_entertainme.AR0_ART_09-25-07_D3_C580JGG.html '''The Columbus Dispatch''': ''All hail Halo 3'']</ref><ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070925-9999-1n25halo.html '''SignOnSanDiego''': ''Microsoft pins Xbox 360 hopes on 'Halo 3' sales'']</ref> The craziness of the ''Halo 3'' launch was compared to the madness of the iPhone, Harry Potter books and Star Wars movies releases. | Prior to its launch, ''Halo 3'' was expected to be one of the biggest entertainment events of the year,<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/e/content/oh/story/entertainment/2007/09/24/ddn092507lifehalo.html '''Dayton Daily News''': '''Halo 3' drops the hammer'']</ref> and among the biggest entertainment releases of all time.<ref>[http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/may07/05-15Halo3LaunchPR.mspx '''Microsoft News Center''': ''“Halo 3” to Make Entertainment History on Sept. 25'']</ref><ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1055079&highlight= '''GameStop''': ''Hollywood and GameStop Roll out the Red Carpet for Halo 3 Launch'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2887&iArticleId=4061398 '''IOL Techonology''': ''Halo 3 vying with movie blockbusters'']</ref><ref>[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/16187/Halo-3/ '''Daily Star''': ''Simply The Best 7 Days A Week: Game On: Halo 3'']</ref> Additionally, ''Halo 3'' was expected to stir the sales of the Xbox 360 console<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-9783413-17.html '''CNET News''': ''Why 'Halo 3' will decide the Xbox 360's fate'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2887&iArticleId=5020969 '''IOL Technology''': ''Microsoft's 'Halo 3' launches amid spectacle'']</ref> - being a "killer application".<ref>[http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2007/09/25/1_HALO25_--_home_entertainme.AR0_ART_09-25-07_D3_C580JGG.html '''The Columbus Dispatch''': ''All hail Halo 3'']</ref><ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070925-9999-1n25halo.html '''SignOnSanDiego''': ''Microsoft pins Xbox 360 hopes on 'Halo 3' sales'']</ref> The craziness of the ''Halo 3'' launch was compared to the madness of the iPhone, Harry Potter books and Star Wars movies releases.<ref name="pittsburgh"/> | ||
As with its predecessors, ''Halo 3'' was considered a very successful, record-breaking game. With 1.7 million preorders in the U.S, few expected it not to break any records. 24 hours after release, however ''Halo 3'' had generated a record-breaking $170 million in the U.S, beating the $155 million that Microsoft was expecting. Although Microsoft never released a 24-hour sales figure, it is estimated to have sold in the region of 2.4 - 2.5 million copies within 24 hours of availability in the U.S. - approximately 1.8 million units after 8 hours - with that number increasing to 3.3 million units, 12 days after release. Within 24 hours, over 1.1 million gamers had played ''Halo 3'' on Xbox Live. One week after release, over 2.7 million players - nearly one-third of the total Xbox LIVE members at that time - had played it on Xbox Live. As of November 17, 2008, ''Halo 3'' had reportedly sold 8.8 million copies worldwide. | As with its predecessors, ''Halo 3'' was considered a very successful, record-breaking game. With 1.7 million preorders in the U.S, few expected it not to break any records. 24 hours after release, however ''Halo 3'' had generated a record-breaking $170 million in the U.S, beating the $155 million that Microsoft was expecting. Although Microsoft never released a 24-hour sales figure, it is estimated to have sold in the region of 2.4 - 2.5 million copies within 24 hours of availability in the U.S. - approximately 1.8 million units after 8 hours - with that number increasing to 3.3 million units, 12 days after release. Within 24 hours, over 1.1 million gamers had played ''Halo 3'' on Xbox Live. One week after release, over 2.7 million players - nearly one-third of the total Xbox LIVE members at that time - had played it on Xbox Live. As of November 17, 2008, ''Halo 3'' had reportedly sold 8.8 million copies worldwide. | ||
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*On the Cops & Robbers commercial for the Xbox 360 at the Xbox Live Marketplace, one of the license plates says HA LO307, or ''Halo 3'' 07. | *On the Cops & Robbers commercial for the Xbox 360 at the Xbox Live Marketplace, one of the license plates says HA LO307, or ''Halo 3'' 07. | ||
*The game has 39,377 lines of dialogue, most of them randomly triggered during game play.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/news.html?item=20971 '''Halo.Bungie.org''': ''Halo Dialogue Statistics, from the source'']</ref> | *The game has 39,377 lines of dialogue, most of them randomly triggered during game play.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/news.html?item=20971 '''Halo.Bungie.org''': ''Halo Dialogue Statistics, from the source'']</ref> | ||
*The original ''Halo 3'' before the Auto-Update 2 patch contained 49 [[Achievement]]s, which is a seven reference [[Seven|7]]x7=49, and these together are worth 1000 [[Gamerscore]]. | *The original ''Halo 3'' before the Auto-Update 2 patch contained 49 [[Achievement]]s, which is a seven reference [[Seven|7]]x7=49, and these together are worth 1000 [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore]] points. | ||
*To date, the Campaign kill count online has surpassed the current Human population on [[Earth]]. | *To date, the Campaign kill count online has surpassed the current Human population on [[Earth]]. | ||
*Argos, a UK retail store, started accidentally selling copies of the game one week prior to the actual release date. All ''Halo 3'' products were removed from shelves when the store realized its mistake. However, a number of copies still made it into the hands of the public and a video showcasing the ending made it onto YouTube. | *Argos, a UK retail store, started accidentally selling copies of the game one week prior to the actual release date. All ''Halo 3'' products were removed from shelves when the store realized its mistake. However, a number of copies still made it into the hands of the public and a video showcasing the ending made it onto YouTube. | ||
*''Halo 3'' multi-player was shown at the Penny Arcade Expo as the final round of the Omegathon and showed the level [[Guardian ( | *''Halo 3'' multi-player was shown at the Penny Arcade Expo as the final round of the Omegathon and showed the level [[Guardian (level)|Guardian]] before its release date. | ||
*''Halo 3'' has been referenced in [[List of outside references to the Halo series|various examples of outside media]]. Footage of ''Halo 3'' can be seen in an episode of [[wikipedia:Sarah Connor Chronicles|The Sarah Connor Chronicles]] and [[wikipedia:Glee (TV series)|Glee]] as well as in the feature film [[Wikipedia: Jumper (film)|Jumper]], [[Wikipedia:Bride Wars|Bride Wars]], [[Wikipedia:Knight Rider (2008 film)|Knight Rider]], and [[Wikipedia:|CSI: Miami]], although in Jumper and CSI, an original Xbox controller is used. Also, ''Halo 3'' game play is featured in music videos for the songs <nowiki>'</nowiki>''[[Wikipedia:Beggin'#Other cover versions|Beggin]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> by [[Wikipedia:Madcon|Madcon]] and <nowiki>'</nowiki>''[[Wikipedia:Riverside (song)|Riverside]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> by [[Wikipedia:Sidney Samson|Sidney Samson]]. In addition, in the movie [[Wikipedia: Eagle Eye|Eagle Eye]], the two main characters venture into a Circuit City, where they receive shocking news. In the background before they enter a room, one can see a ''Halo 3'' promotional poster behind them. This poster can also be seen in the background in ''[[Wikipedia:The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]''. | *''Halo 3'' has been referenced in [[List of outside references to the Halo series|various examples of outside media]]. Footage of ''Halo 3'' can be seen in an episode of [[wikipedia:Sarah Connor Chronicles|The Sarah Connor Chronicles]] and [[wikipedia:Glee (TV series)|Glee]] as well as in the feature film [[Wikipedia: Jumper (film)|Jumper]], [[Wikipedia:Bride Wars|Bride Wars]], [[Wikipedia:Knight Rider (2008 film)|Knight Rider]], and [[Wikipedia:|CSI: Miami]], although in Jumper and CSI, an original Xbox controller is used. Also, ''Halo 3'' game play is featured in music videos for the songs <nowiki>'</nowiki>''[[Wikipedia:Beggin'#Other cover versions|Beggin]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> by [[Wikipedia:Madcon|Madcon]] and <nowiki>'</nowiki>''[[Wikipedia:Riverside (song)|Riverside]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> by [[Wikipedia:Sidney Samson|Sidney Samson]]. In addition, in the movie [[Wikipedia: Eagle Eye|Eagle Eye]], the two main characters venture into a Circuit City, where they receive shocking news. In the background before they enter a room, one can see a ''Halo 3'' promotional poster behind them. This poster can also be seen in the background in ''[[Wikipedia:The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]''. | ||
*''Halo 3'' was released on the 25th of September, this is most likely a [[seven]] reference (2+5=7). | *''Halo 3'' was released on the 25th of September, this is most likely a [[seven]] reference (2+5=7). | ||
*[[Forge]] is one of the new features not seen in previous games. Along with [[Theater]] mode, these two allow things not available in other games. Forge is accurately described as an object editor, allowing the player to customize many aspects of the game from scenery to weapons. | *[[Forge]] is one of the new features not seen in previous games. Along with [[Theater]] mode, these two allow things not available in other games. Forge is accurately described as an object editor, allowing the player to customize many aspects of the game from scenery to weapons. | ||
*As of 1 March 2009, the total amount of online [[Matchmaking]] time accounted to 2,023,153,340,764 seconds, equal to 64,109 years of playtime. | *As of 1 March 2009, the total amount of online [[Matchmaking]] time accounted to 2,023,153,340,764 seconds, equal to 64,109 years of playtime.<ref name="billionth"/> | ||
*Players who played this game with their current LIVE account will unlock the ''Halo 3'' [[Nameplates|Visual Flair]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | *Players who played this game with their current LIVE account will unlock the ''Halo 3'' [[Nameplates|Visual Flair]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
===Logos=== | === Logos === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 3 Logo Large.png|Title art. | |||
File:Halo 3 Logo Large.png| | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Cover art=== | ===Cover art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo3-GameCover.jpg| | File:Halo3-GameCover.jpg|Cover art for ''Halo 3''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 3 promo 1.jpg | File:Halo 3 promo 1.jpg | ||
File:Halo 3 promo 2.jpg | File:Halo 3 promo 2.jpg | ||
File:Halo 3 promo 3.jpg | File:Halo 3 promo 3.jpg | ||
File:Halo 3 promo 4.jpg | File:Halo 3 promo 4.jpg | ||
File:H3 - Manual interior.jpg | File:H3 - Manual interior.jpg | ||
File:H3 - Poster Chief-Arby.jpg | File:H3 - Poster Chief-Arby.jpg | ||
File:H3 - Concept - Master chief.jpg | File:H3 - Multiplayer concept art.jpg | ||
File:H3 - Concept - Master chief.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Screenshots === | === Screenshots === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Val ext3.jpg|The map Valhalla. | |||
File:H3 MasterChiefhighres.jpg|Early image of John-117. | File:H3 MasterChiefhighres.jpg|Early image of John-117. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Manual cover art candidates === | === Manual cover art candidates === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo3 manual 1.jpg | File:Halo3 manual 1.jpg | ||
File:Halo3 manual 2.jpg | File:Halo3 manual 2.jpg | ||
File:Halo3 manual 3.jpg | File:Halo3 manual 3.jpg | ||
File:Halo3 manual 4.jpg | File:Halo3 manual 4.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Promotional material=== | ===Promotional material=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Pontiac H3.jpg| | File:Pontiac H3.jpg|''Halo 3'' themed Pontiac | ||
File:Pontiac H3 2.jpg | File:Pontiac H3 2.jpg | ||
File: | File:Halo 3 zune.jpg|''Halo 3'' themed Zune | ||
File:Zune Halobox rightside.jpg | |||
File:Halo3-zune.jpg | |||
File:H3 Promotional Chief image.jpg|Image of John-117 used in several Halo 3 promotional works. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Halo 3 credits|Halo 3 Credits]] | *[[Halo 3 credits|Halo 3 Credits]] | ||
*[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]] | *[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]] | ||
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*[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/default.aspx ''Official project page on '''Bungie.net'''] | *[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/default.aspx ''Official project page on '''Bungie.net'''] | ||
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