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Upon reaching the menus and lobbies, one can access a number of gamemodes, settings and options, and view the Message of the Day (MotD). The [[Season]] is also often shown in the menu too. In the options section, one can change their [[control schemes]]. | Upon reaching the menus and lobbies, one can access a number of gamemodes, settings and options, and view the Message of the Day (MotD). The [[Season]] is also often shown in the menu too. In the options section, one can change their [[control schemes]]. | ||
The gamemodes that can be accessed through the menu include [[campaign]], [[multiplayer]], [[firefight]], [[Spartan Ops]], [[Warzone | The gamemodes that can be accessed through the menu include [[campaign]], [[multiplayer]], [[firefight]], [[Spartan Ops]], [[Warzone]], [[Custom game]]s, [[Theater]], [[Forge]], and [[File Share]]. [[Downloadable content]] such as new campaigns are often directly accessed through their respective lobbies or areas of the menu. | ||
A player's service record, which includes [[Commendations]] and [[Achievement]]s, is usually also seen somewhere in the main menu. | A player's service record, which includes [[Commendations]] and [[Achievement]]s, is usually also seen somewhere in the main menu. | ||
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===''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ===''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 3: ODST}} | {{Main|Halo 3: ODST}} | ||
Halo 3: ODST's main menu is set in the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}, with [[Jonathan Doherty]] sleeping in his [[ | Halo 3: ODST's main menu is set in the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}, with [[Jonathan Doherty]] sleeping in his [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|pod]]. [[Overture (Halo 3: ODST)|Overture]] accompanies it. | ||
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===== | =====Artwork===== | ||
Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played. | Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played. | ||
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==== | ====Artwork==== | ||
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File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby. | File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby. | ||
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File:H2A CustomGamesMenu.png|Custom games menu from [[2019]]. | File:H2A CustomGamesMenu.png|Custom games menu from [[2019]]. | ||
File:HTMCC-H3ODST Firefight settings.jpg|''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight settings menu in [[2020]]. | File:HTMCC-H3ODST Firefight settings.jpg|''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight settings menu in [[2020]]. | ||
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==== | ====Artwork==== | ||
Similar to ''Halo: Reach'' the background artwork will change in various lobbies depending on the selected game. On top of this, depending on the [[Season]] currently going in game, the main menu background will be different. | |||
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File:MCC Planet Background.png|The original menu background until [[2018]]. | File:MCC Planet Background.png|The original menu background until [[2018]]. | ||
File:HR-MCCMenuHelmets.png|Menu background of [[Season 1: Noble]]. | File:HR-MCCMenuHelmets.png|Menu background of [[Season 1: Noble]]. | ||
File:H3ODST-MCCODSTmenu.png|Menu background of [[ | File:H3ODST-MCCODSTmenu.png|Menu background of [[Season 3: Recon]]. | ||
File:H4-MCCMarkVIMODmenu.jpg|Menu background of [[ | File:H4-MCCMarkVIMODmenu.jpg|Menu background of [[Season 4: Reclaimer]]. | ||
File:MCC Winter Background.jpg|2018 Christmas menu background. | File:MCC Winter Background.jpg|2018 Christmas menu background. | ||
File:MCC Winter Splashscreen.jpg|2018 Christmas splash screen. | File:MCC Winter Splashscreen.jpg|2018 Christmas splash screen. | ||
File:MCC Yapyap splash.png|[[ | File:MCC Yapyap splash.png|[[The Yappening]] splash screen. | ||
File:MCC Yapyap desktop.png|The Yappening menu background. | File:MCC Yapyap desktop.png|[[The Yappening]] menu background. | ||
File:MCC Flood Background.png | File:MCC Flood Background.png | ||
File:MCC - HCEA main menu preview.jpg | File:MCC - HCEA main menu preview.jpg | ||
File:HCEA-MCCCryomenu.jpg | File:HCEA-MCCCryomenu.jpg | ||
File:H2A-MCCM46Vulcanmenu.png | File:H2A-MCCM46Vulcanmenu.png | ||
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=====Currently used===== | |||
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File:MCC H4 Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 4'' lobbies. | File:MCC H4 Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 4'' lobbies. | ||
File:MCC H3 Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3'' lobbies. | File:MCC H3 Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3'' lobbies. | ||
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File:MCC H2A Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 2'' lobbies | File:MCC H2A Background.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 2'' lobbies | ||
File:MCC H3ODST Background 2.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3: ODST'' lobbies | File:MCC H3ODST Background 2.png|Artwork used in some ''Halo 3: ODST'' lobbies | ||
File:MCC Reach Background.png | </gallery> | ||
====Cut==== | |||
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File:MCC Reach Background.png | |||
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====Release==== | ====Release==== | ||
The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of [[planet | The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of an unknown [[planet]]. Various [[UNSC starship]]s and [[dropship]]s will fly by, dock or move about the ''Infinity''. These include {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s, {{Class|Winter|prowler}}s and [[D79-TC Pelican]]s. | ||
When getting to the start screen and for a time afterward, [[Halo Canticles]] will play. The music will then rotate through [[Rock and Ice]], about a minute of [[Blue Team]], [[Dominion (music)|Dominion]], the first minute of [[Jameson Locke (music)|Jameson Locke]], about a minute of [[Osiris Suite, Act 3]], and two minutes of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. After returning to the menu from playing a multiplayer match, [[On Deck]] will play. | When getting to the start screen and for a time afterward, [[Halo Canticles]] will play. The music will then rotate through [[Rock and Ice]], about a minute of [[Blue Team]], [[Dominion (music)|Dominion]], the first minute of [[Jameson Locke (music)|Jameson Locke]], about a minute of [[Osiris Suite, Act 3]], and two minutes of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. After returning to the menu from playing a multiplayer match, [[On Deck]] will play. | ||
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File:H5G - Armor customization - Final.png | File:H5G - Armor customization - Final.png | ||
File:H5G CustomGamesMenu.png | File:H5G CustomGamesMenu.png | ||
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====Release==== | ====Release==== | ||
The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]] | The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]]. | ||
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File:HW2-Kodiakmenu.jpg|Assorted UNSC units; an [[M121 Jackrabbit]], an [[M400 Kodiak]], and several [[Hellbringers]]. | File:HW2-Kodiakmenu.jpg|Assorted UNSC units; an [[M121 Jackrabbit]], an [[M400 Kodiak]], and several [[Hellbringers]]. | ||
File:HW2-Decimusmenu.jpg|[[Decimus]] focused menu, with a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] in the background and some [[Grunt]]s off to one side. | File:HW2-Decimusmenu.jpg|[[Decimus]] focused menu, with a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] in the background and some [[Grunt]]s off to one side. | ||
File:HW2-Ghost&Wraith.jpg|A [[ | File:HW2-Ghost&Wraith.jpg|A [[Banished Ghost]] with a [[Banished Wraith]] in the back. | ||
File:HW2-Locust&Rangers.jpg|[[Elite Ranger]] focused menu, with a [[ | File:HW2-Locust&Rangers.jpg|[[Elite Ranger]] focused menu, with a [[Banished Chopper]] and [[Banished Locust]] in the background. | ||
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File:HINF XGS2020 Start Demo Screen.png|Menu from the [[2020]] [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo]]. | File:HINF XGS2020 Start Demo Screen.png|Menu from the [[2020]] [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' gameplay demo]]. | ||
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