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[[File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|thumb | [[File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|thumb|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|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=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|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2011/11/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-11911-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 11/9/11}} The maps are also available on the disc of ''Halo: Anniversary'' itself, serving as its multiplayer component. The Anniversary Map Pack includes seven new [[Achievements (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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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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, [[Cut Halo: Reach armor|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/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35044917&postcount=8270|Site=NeoGAF|Page=Halo <nowiki>|OT|</nowiki> HaloGAF Evolved|Quotee=David Ellis|Quote=We were prototyping and experimenting with adding new armor variants as part of the Anniversary release. Unfortunately, that feature was cut due to time/resource constraints. The Spartan plushies on the Anniversary Maps are an acknowledgement of that via easter egg.}} However, they were later made available in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of the game, in [[ | *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, [[Cut Halo: Reach armor|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/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35044917&postcount=8270|Site=NeoGAF|Page=Halo <nowiki>|OT|</nowiki> HaloGAF Evolved|Quotee=David Ellis|Quote=We were prototyping and experimenting with adding new armor variants as part of the Anniversary release. Unfortunately, that feature was cut due to time/resource constraints. The Spartan plushies on the Anniversary Maps are an acknowledgement of that via easter egg.}} However, they were later made available in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' port of the game, in [[Series 5: Anvil]].{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCDevUpdateSept2020|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-september-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, MCC Development Update - September 2020}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||