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[[File:HCEA_Multiplayer_Menu.png|thumb|right|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: Anniversary]]''.]] | [[File:HCEA_Multiplayer_Menu.png|thumb|right|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
The '''Anniversary Map Pack''' was the third DLC [[map pack]] released for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The map pack was released on [[2011#November|November 15, 2011]] on Xbox LIVE for 1200 Microsoft Points, as well as being bundled with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as a download code.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=The Halo Bulletin: 11/9/11}} The maps are also available on the disc of ''Halo: Anniversary'' itself, serving as its multiplayer | The '''Anniversary Map Pack''' was the third DLC [[map pack]] released for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The map pack was released on [[2011#November|November 15, 2011]] on Xbox LIVE for 1200 Microsoft Points, as well as being bundled with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as a download code.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=The Halo Bulletin: 11/9/11}} The maps are also available on the disc of ''Halo: Anniversary'' itself, serving as its multiplayer compo-nent. The Anniversary Map Pack includes seven new [[List of Achievements for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Achievements]], with a total of 250 Gamerscore. Unlike the achievements released with the [[Noble Map Pack|Noble]] and [[Defiant Map Pack|Defiant]] map packs, these achievements can only be unlocked while playing on Anniversary maps. | ||
A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], the map pack includes six remastered [[multiplayer]] maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. The maps have been optimized for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer, with changes in layout, weapon availability, and vehicle selection. A [[Forge]] variant completely identical to the original iteration is also available for each map. [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], the first [[Firefight]] map with friendly AI assistance, is also included. | A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], the map pack includes six remastered [[multiplayer]] maps from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''. The maps have been optimized for ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer, with changes in layout, weapon availability, and vehicle selection. A [[Forge]] variant completely identical to the original iteration is also available for each map. [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], the first [[Firefight]] map with friendly AI assistance, is also included. | ||
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*According to [[David Ellis]], the | *According to [[David Ellis]], the [[AKIS]] helmet and [[Armor accessories/EXO|EXO/TSCS]] chest piece were supposed to have been included as part of the ''Anniversary Map Pack''. However, they were cut before release due to time and resource constraints, and were instead featured via the [[Spartan dolls Easter egg|doll]] Easter egg.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35044917&postcount=8270 '''NeoGAF''' Halo |OT| HaloGAF Evolved]</ref> However, they were later made available in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of the game.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCDevUpdateSept2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-september-2020|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=News, MCC Development Update - September 2020}} | ||
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