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The '''Legendary Map Pack''' is the second map pack released for ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was released on April 15, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=13605|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Legendary Maps Available Now!}}, before being reduced to 600 Microsoft Points on [[Bungie Day|July 7, 2008]].{{Ref/Reuse|bungieday}} Following [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2010]], the Legendary map pack was further reduced to 160 Microsoft Points. In [[2017]], the map pack was made available for free to all players in [[2017]] to celebrate the release of all [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' titles via [[backward compatibility]] on the [[Xbox One]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-summer-celebration|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Summer Celebration}} All Legendary Map Pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


Players who bought the map pack at full price, prior to July 7, were additionally given a free year-long subscription to [[Bungie Pro]], though this benefit was no longer offered following the price decrease.{{Ref/Site|Id=bungieday|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14568|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 7/03/08}}
The '''Legendary Map Pack''' was the second map pack that was released for [[Halo 3]]. It first appeared on the Xbox Live Marketplace on Tuesday, April 15th at 2am PST (9am UTC/GMT).


==Description==
The map pack is currently downloadable for 600 Microsoft Points. (Previously 800 Microsoft Points before 7/7/08)<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13382</ref> It is the follow up to the [[Heroic Map Pack]], which was released on December 11th, 2007.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13070</ref> Like the [[Heroic Map Pack]], there are several more new [[Forge]] objects.
The Legendary Map Pack blends old and new. Ghost Town’s asymmetrical mix of confined spaces and long lines of fire makes for frenetic games. Avalanche re-imagines the original Halo classic, Sidewinder, with new features, tweaked vehicles and massive outdoor spaces. Significant changes bring big improvements to the map, yet its contours and cliffs should provide a welcome sense of familiarity. Blackout, on the other hand, is the purest remake to date – all-time favorite Lockout gets a graphical overhaul, but retains its challenging mix of ramps, platforms, tunnels and hallways.{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-3-Legendary-Map-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00064d5307e6#|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Legendary Map Pack}}


==Maps==
==Maps==
===Avalanche===
===[[Avalanche]]===
{{Main|Avalanche}}
The spiritual successor to [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s large snowy vehicular map [[Sidewinder (Level)|Sidewinder]], Avalanche is the Halo Trilogy's 2nd largest multiplayer map ever made.
The spiritual successor to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s large snowy vehicular map [[Sidewinder]], Avalanche is the ''Halo'' trilogy's then-second-largest multiplayer map. All [[Human]] vehicles on this map are snow-camouflaged, and two vehicles, the [[Hornet]] and the [[Scorpion]] tank, are now available on this map in Matchmaking. However, the Hornet, which was a Transport Hornet, was "toned down" for Matchmaking due to balance issues. Avalanche was codenamed ''Cottonball''.
 
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All [[Human]] vehicles on this map are snow-camouflaged, and two vehicles, the [[Hornet]] and the [[Scorpion]] tank, are now available on this map in Matchmaking. However, the Hornet, which was a Transport Hornet, was "toned down" for Matchmaking due to balance issues. Avalanche was codenamed ''Cottonball''.
File:H3 Avalanche RedBase.jpg|Avalanche.
 
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===[[Blackout]]===
The remake of one of the most popular and beloved [[Halo 2]] maps, [[Lockout (Level)|Lockout]], Blackout was designed with a human theme layout unlike its predecessor Lockout, which had a [[Forerunner]] theme instead. However, they were both based in cold climates.


===Blackout===
Blackout's setting is an abandoned drill platform in the Arctic, and has spectacular views of icy oceans and glacial formations. Blackout has a few spawn point changes that differ from Lockout. Blackout was codenamed ''Moonlight Sonata''.
{{Main|Blackout}}
The remake of the popular ''[[Halo 2]]'' map; [[Lockout]], Blackout was designed with a human theme layout unlike its predecessor Lockout, which had a [[Forerunner]] theme instead. However, they were both based in cold climates. Blackout's setting is an abandoned drill platform in the Arctic, and has spectacular views of icy oceans and glacial formations. Blackout has a few spawn point changes that differ from Lockout. Blackout was codenamed ''Moonlight Sonata''.
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File:H3_Blackout_Overview.jpg|Blackout.
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===Ghost Town===
===[[Ghost Town]]===
{{Main|Ghost Town}}
An entirely new map as announced by Bungie, Ghost Town bears a slight resemblance to the Halo 2 map, [[Turf (Level)|Turf]]. The map also may remind some players of a map of another popular FPS game, Counterstrike, due to its human-themed layout. Ghost Town was codenamed ''O.K. Corral''.
An entirely new map as announced by Bungie, Ghost Town bears a slight resemblance to the ''Halo 2'' map, [[Turf]]. The map also may remind some players of a map of another popular FPS game, Counterstrike, due to its human-themed layout. Ghost Town was codenamed ''O.K. Corral''.
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File:Ghost Town.jpg|Ghost Town.
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==Delayed Maps==
==Delayed Maps==
A couple of alternate maps were originally slated for the Legendary Map Pack, though they did not progress as fast as expected.
A couple of alternate maps were originally slated for the Legendary Map Pack, though they did not progress as fast as expected.


For this reason the maps [[Assembly]] and [[Orbital]] were not released in this map pack. However, these maps are now complete and were released as part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]].
For this reason the maps [[Assembly (Level)|Assembly]] and [[Orbital (Level)|Orbital]] were not released in this map pack. However, these maps are now complete and were released as part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]].
 
==Forge Filters==
{{Main|Forge Filters}}


[[File:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000140905.jpg|thumb|120px|A Forge Filter.]]
==[[Forge Filters]]==
[[Image:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000140905.jpg|thumb|120px|A Forge Filter.|right]]
'''Forge Filters''' are forge objects that change what the map looks like by using effects. The effects were made to make the custom game and forge experience more entertaining according to Bungie.
'''Forge Filters''' are forge objects that change what the map looks like by using effects. The effects were made to make the custom game and forge experience more entertaining according to Bungie.


There are six different Forge Filters to choose from, each one changing the map's look in some way. They are "colorblind"; "gloomy"; "juicy"; "nova"; "old timey" and "pen & ink". [[Cold Storage]] also has Forge Filters.
There are six different Forge Filters to choose from, each one changing the map's look in some way. They are colorblind, gloomy, juicy, nova, old timey and pen & ink. [[Cold Storage]] also has Forge Filters.


==Achievements==
The [[Mythic Map Pack]] maps also have the Forge Filters.
The Legendary Map Pack achievements were not released with the map pack, but instead included in the later [[Halo 3 Title Updates|Title Update 2]] on September 23, 2008 alongside three [[Vidmaster Challenge]]s.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=15545|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 Title Update}}
*[[Road Rage]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 5 Warthog chaingun kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Flag Dropped]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 2 Flag Carrier kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Alas, Poor Yorick]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Oddball Melee kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Double Double]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get two Double Kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Look Both Ways]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Splatter Spree during any ranked or social match.
*[[Defend This]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Flag Melee kill during any ranked or social match.
*[[Came... From... Behind]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Assassinations during any ranked or social match.


==Media==
==Media==
===Trailer===
===Trailer===
{{Main|Darkness}}
The trailer was called "[[Darkness]]", after the poem of the same name written by Lord Byron. The spoken lines are the beginning portion of this poem concluding with a line from the middle. It was also voiced by [[David Scully]] (who voices [[Avery J. Johnson]] and most of the [[Sangheili]]). The trailer was released on April 3rd & can be downloaded from Bungie [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13469 here].
The trailer was called "[[Darkness]]", after the poem of the same name written by Lord Byron. The spoken lines are the beginning portion of this poem concluding with a line from the middle. It was also voiced by [[David Scully]] (who voices [[Avery Johnson]] and most of the [[Sangheili]]). The trailer was released on April 3 & can be downloaded from Bungie [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13469 here].


===ViDoc===
===ViDoc===
{{Main|Halo 3 ViDoc: Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map}}
A Video Documentary called "Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map" by several DLC designers, contributors and leads was posted on Bungie.net on April 9th.
 
It features three different Bungie employees for each map that worked on the particular map and is done in a machinima style. It goes in depth about the canon behind the maps, their overall design and structure, as well as some of the [[Forge]] items available. The [[Forge Filters]] were shown in action for the first time. You can download it [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13509 here] or watch it [http://www.vimeo.com/880628 here]


A Video Documentary called "Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map" by several DLC designers, contributors and leads was posted on Bungie.net on April 9.
===Price===
Bungie has confirmed on update 3rd July 2008, that the Legendary Map Pack will no longer cost 800 Microsoft points. It will be 600 Microsoft points from 7/7 and all legendary map purchases after 7/7 will no longer include the free bungie pro bonus.


It features three different Bungie employees for each map that worked on the particular map and is done in a machinima style. It goes in depth about the canon behind the maps, their overall design and structure, as well as some of the Forge items available. The [[Forge Filters]] were shown in action for the first time. You can download it [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13509 here] or watch it [http://www.vimeo.com/880628 here]
Also, for one week (Tuesday December 2nd to Monday December 8th) in 2008, the Legendary Map Pack was available for 400 Microsoft points, or 5 USD. It is currently unknown when it will be free for download, due to the Halo 3 DLC, the [[Mythic Map Pack]] that will be released on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace as well as with the Limited Edition of Halo Wars.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The Legendary Map Pack was advertised on in-game billboards along the highway in the game ''[[Wikipedia:Crackdown|Crackdown]]''.
*The Legendary Map Pack is advertised on in-game billboards along the highway in the game [[Crackdown]].


==Gallery==
==Images==
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File:H3_Avalanche_MapLayout.jpg|Avalanche.
Image:Avalancheoverview.jpg|Avalanche
File:H3_Blackout_Layout.jpg|Blackout.
Image:Blackout_243444.JPG|Blackout
File:H3_GhostTown_Layout.jpg|Ghost Town.
Image:Overheadghost.jpg|Ghost Town
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==Sources==
==References==
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==Related Pages==
*[[Heroic Map Pack]]
*[[Mythic Map Pack]]
 
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