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'''2016''' included many novels and comics.
 
==Events==
==Events==
===January===
===January===
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===February===
===February===
*'''February 12''': A new partnership with Mattel is made by [[343 Industries]].<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2016/02/12/343-industries-and-mattel-sign-master-licensing-agreement-introduce-new-halo-toys/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''343 Industries and Mattel Sign Master Licensing Agreement, Introduce New Halo Toys'']</ref>
*'''February 12''': A new partnership with Mattel is made by [[343 Industries]].<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2016/02/12/343-industries-and-mattel-sign-master-licensing-agreement-introduce-new-halo-toys/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''343 Industries and Mattel Sign Master Licensing Agreement, Introduce New Halo Toys'']</ref>
*'''February 17''': ''Rocket League'' is released on Xbox One, including a [[M12 Warthog]] "[[Project HOGSTICKER|Needlehog]]" as an exclusive vehicle.
*'''February 17''': ''Rocket League'' is released on Xbox One, including an [[M12 Warthog]] "[[Project HOGSTICKER|Needlehog]]" as an exclusive vehicle.
*'''February 24''':  
*'''February 24''':  
**A replica of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is released by [[Dark Horse Comics]].<ref name="HE24">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/call-of-duty-debuts-usagi-yojimbo-hits-150-in-dark-horses-november-2015-solicitations '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Dark Horse Comics November 2015 Solicitations'']</ref>
**A replica of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is released by [[Dark Horse Comics]].<ref name="HE24">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/call-of-duty-debuts-usagi-yojimbo-hits-150-in-dark-horses-november-2015-solicitations '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Dark Horse Comics November 2015 Solicitations'']</ref>
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*'''March 16''': The trade paperback edition of ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' was released.<ref name="DH">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/hellboy-winter-special-more-in-dark-horse-comics-january-2016-solicitations '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse January 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''March 16''': The trade paperback edition of ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' was released.<ref name="DH">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/hellboy-winter-special-more-in-dark-horse-comics-january-2016-solicitations '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse January 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''March 22''': ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' Volume 4 is released.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/532378/halo-escalation-volume-4-by-duffy-boudreau-writer-ian-richardson-penciler-parts-1-3-douglas-franchin-penciler-parts-4-6-michael-atiyeh-colorist/ '''Penguin Random House''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 4'']</ref>
*'''March 22''': ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' Volume 4 is released.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/532378/halo-escalation-volume-4-by-duffy-boudreau-writer-ian-richardson-penciler-parts-1-3-douglas-franchin-penciler-parts-4-6-michael-atiyeh-colorist/ '''Penguin Random House''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 4'']</ref>
*'''March 28''': ''[[Halo Wars]]'' became backward compatible on the Xbox One.


===April===
===April===
*'''April 6''': The [[Ghosts of Meridian]] content update is released for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-community-update-the-road-ahead '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Road Ahead'']</ref>
*'''April 6''': The [[Ghosts of Meridian]] content update is released for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-community-update-the-road-ahead '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Road Ahead'']</ref>
*'''April 14 - 19''':  Warzone Firefight Beta.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/updates/ghosts-of-meridian '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Ghosts of Meridian'']</ref>
*'''April 14–19''':  Warzone Firefight Beta.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/updates/ghosts-of-meridian '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Ghosts of Meridian'']</ref>


===May===
===May===
*'''May 11''': [[Halo: Escalation|''Halo Library Edition'' Volume #1]] and a replica of the [[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']] are released by Dark Horse.<ref name="CBR">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/buffy-25-predator-life-and-death-and-more-in-dark-horses-march-2016-solicitations '''Comic Book Resources''': ''Dark Horse Comics March 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''May 11''': [[Halo: Escalation|''Halo Library Edition'' Volume #1]] and a replica of the [[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']] are released by Dark Horse.<ref name="CBR">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/buffy-25-predator-life-and-death-and-more-in-dark-horses-march-2016-solicitations '''Comic Book Resources''': ''Dark Horse Comics March 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''May 12''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Memories of Reach]] content update is released.<ref name="HS"/><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/campaign-relief '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Campaign Relief'']</ref>
*'''May 12''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Memories of Reach]] content update is released.{{Ref/Reuse|HS}}<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/campaign-relief '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Campaign Relief'']</ref>
*'''May 31''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Hog Wild]] REQ Drop is released.<ref name="HS"/><ref name="NewLevel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/a-whole-new-level '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''A Whole New Level'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-hog-wild-req-drop '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Hog Wild REQ Drop'']</ref>
*'''May 31''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Hog Wild]] REQ Drop is released.{{Ref/Reuse|HS}}<ref name="NewLevel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/a-whole-new-level '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''A Whole New Level'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-hog-wild-req-drop '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Hog Wild REQ Drop'']</ref>


===June===
===June===
*'''June 8''': A replica of the [[Type-54 Banshee]] is set to be released by Dark Horse.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dark-horse-april-2016-solicitations-include-aliens-defiance-house-of-penance-more '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse April 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''June 8''': A replica of the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} is set to be released by Dark Horse.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dark-horse-april-2016-solicitations-include-aliens-defiance-house-of-penance-more '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse April 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
*'''June 13''': ''Halo Wars 2'' is shown at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2016]] with a playable demo.
*'''June 13''': ''Halo Wars 2'' is shown at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2016]] with a playable demo.
*'''June 13-23''': [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta|''Halo Wars 2'' Open Beta]]
*'''June 13–23''': [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta|''Halo Wars 2'' Open Beta]]
*'''June 23''': 343 Industries confirms ''Halo 6'' is under development.<ref>[http://www.movienewsguide.com/halo-6-news-release-date-microsoft-confident-of-plot-development/231553 '''Movie News Guide''' - ''‘Halo 6’ News, Release Date: Microsoft Confident Of Plot Development'']</ref>
*'''June 23''': 343 Industries confirms ''Halo 6'' is under development.<ref>[http://www.movienewsguide.com/halo-6-news-release-date-microsoft-confident-of-plot-development/231553 '''Movie News Guide''' - ''‘Halo 6’ News, Release Date: Microsoft Confident Of Plot Development'']</ref>
*'''June 29''':  
*'''June 29''':  
**A replica of the [[Z-1800 Phaeton]] is released by Dark Horse.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dark-horse-may-2016-solicitations-feature-lobster-johnsons-return-gene-has-mae '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse May 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
**A replica of the [[Phaeton]] is released by Dark Horse.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dark-horse-may-2016-solicitations-feature-lobster-johnsons-return-gene-has-mae '''Comic Book Resources''' - ''Dark Horse May 2016 Solicitations'']</ref>
**The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Warzone Firefight]] content update is released, including the [[Warzone]] [[Firefight]] game mode.<ref name="HS"/><ref name="NewLevel"/><ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/23/warzone-firefight-comes-halo-5-guardians-june-29/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''Warzone Firefight Comes to Halo 5: Guardians on June 29'']</ref>
**The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Warzone Firefight]] content update is released, including the [[Warzone]] [[Firefight]] game mode.{{Ref/Reuse|HS}}{{Ref/Reuse|NewLevel}}<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/23/warzone-firefight-comes-halo-5-guardians-june-29/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''Warzone Firefight Comes to Halo 5: Guardians on June 29'']</ref>


===July===
===July===
*'''July 20''': ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' begins shipping to distributors.<ref name="hgc release date">[http://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-landing---.html?soid=1103441312609&aid=A2nAzV7AoJk '''Spartan Games''': ''It's landing...'']</ref>
*'''July 20''': ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' begins shipping to distributors.<ref name="hgc release date">[http://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-landing---.html?soid=1103441312609&aid=A2nAzV7AoJk '''Spartan Games''': ''It's landing...'']</ref>
*'''July 27''': ''Halo: Ground Command'' begins shipping directly to customers.<ref name="hgc release date"/>
*'''July 27''': ''Halo: Ground Command'' begins shipping directly to customers.{{Ref/Reuse|hgc release date}}


===August===
===August===
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*'''September 8''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Anvil's Legacy]] content update, ''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'' and the ''[[Halo (Windows 10 app)|Halo]]'' app (exclusively for Windows 10) are released.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/forging-ahead-the-forge-experience-comes-to-windows-10 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Forging Ahead - The Forge Experience Comes to Windows 10'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/announcing-anvil-s-legacy '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Announcing Anvil's Legacy'']</ref>
*'''September 8''': The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' [[Anvil's Legacy]] content update, ''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'' and the ''[[Halo (Windows 10 app)|Halo]]'' app (exclusively for Windows 10) are released.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/forging-ahead-the-forge-experience-comes-to-windows-10 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '' Forging Ahead - The Forge Experience Comes to Windows 10'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/announcing-anvil-s-legacy '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Announcing Anvil's Legacy'']</ref>
*'''September 20''': ''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' is released by [[Gallery Books]].<ref>[http://books.simonandschuster.com/Untitled/Various/HALO/9781501140679 '''Simon & Schuster''']</ref>
*'''September 20''': ''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' is released by [[Gallery Books]].<ref>[http://books.simonandschuster.com/Untitled/Various/HALO/9781501140679 '''Simon & Schuster''']</ref>
*'''September 27''': ''Forza Horizon 3'' is released, including a [[M12S Warthog CST]] as part of it's repertoire of usable vehicles.<ref>[http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh3_gonegold '''forzamotersport.net''' ''- Forza Horizon 3 Gone Gold'']</ref>
*'''September 27''': ''Forza Horizon 3'' is released, including an [[M12S Warthog CST]] as part of its repertoire of usable vehicles.<ref name="FH3">[https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh3_gonegold '''Forza Motorsport''' ''- Forza Horizon 3 Gone Gold'']</ref>


===October===
===October===
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===November===
===November===
*'''November 28''': ''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' is released.<ref>[http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Smoke-and-Shadow/Kelly-Gay/HALO/9781501144608 '''Simon & Schuster''' - ''Halo: Smoke and Shadow'']</ref>
*'''November 28''': ''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' is released.<ref>[http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Smoke-and-Shadow/Kelly-Gay/HALO/9781501144608 '''Simon & Schuster''' - ''Halo: Smoke and Shadow'']</ref>
*'''November 29''': The paperback edition of ''Halo: Tales from Slipspace'' is released.<ref name="TFS"/>
*'''November 29''': The paperback edition of ''Halo: Tales from Slipspace'' is released.{{Ref/Reuse|TFS}}


===December===
===December===
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Timeline}}

Latest revision as of 12:25, May 22, 2022

2016 included many novels and comics.

Events[edit]

January[edit]

February[edit]

March[edit]

April[edit]

  • April 6: The Ghosts of Meridian content update is released for Halo 5: Guardians.[8]
  • April 14–19: Warzone Firefight Beta.[9]

May[edit]

June[edit]

July[edit]

August[edit]

September[edit]

October[edit]

November[edit]

December[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint - Opening Statements
  2. ^ Xbox Wire - 343 Industries and Mattel Sign Master Licensing Agreement, Introduce New Halo Toys
  3. ^ Dark Horse Comics: Dark Horse Comics November 2015 Solicitations
  4. ^ a b c d Xbox.com - Hammer Storm Launches Today
  5. ^ Amazon: New Blood (Paperback)
  6. ^ Comic Book Resources - Dark Horse January 2016 Solicitations
  7. ^ Penguin Random House Halo: Escalation Volume 4
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Road Ahead
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint - Ghosts of Meridian
  10. ^ Comic Book Resources: Dark Horse Comics March 2016 Solicitations
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint: Campaign Relief
  12. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - A Whole New Level
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint - Hog Wild REQ Drop
  14. ^ Comic Book Resources - Dark Horse April 2016 Solicitations
  15. ^ Movie News Guide - ‘Halo 6’ News, Release Date: Microsoft Confident Of Plot Development
  16. ^ Comic Book Resources - Dark Horse May 2016 Solicitations
  17. ^ Xbox Wire - Warzone Firefight Comes to Halo 5: Guardians on June 29
  18. ^ a b Spartan Games: It's landing...
  19. ^ The end of Spartan era
  20. ^ Bloomsbury Publishing: Halo: Mythos
  21. ^ Halo Waypoint - Forging Ahead - The Forge Experience Comes to Windows 10
  22. ^ Halo Waypoint - Announcing Anvil's Legacy
  23. ^ Simon & Schuster
  24. ^ Forza Motorsport - Forza Horizon 3 Gone Gold
  25. ^ a b Amazon: Halo: Tales from Slipspace
  26. ^ Simon & Schuster - Halo: Smoke and Shadow
  27. ^ Halo Waypoint - Monitor's Bounty Preview
  28. ^ news.xbox.com Fight With Forge Again in Halo Wars: Definitive Edition on December 20

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