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[[File: | [[File:HCEA Multiplayer Menu.png|thumb|300px|The multiplayer menu of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
The '''Anniversary Map Pack''' | 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 | 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. | ||
In July of [[2017]], the Anniversary map pack - like all other [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' title DLC - was made available to download for free.{{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 Anniversary pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. | |||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
[[File:Beaver creek 02.jpg|thumb|Battle Canyon.]] | |||
[[File:Beaver creek 02.jpg|thumb|Battle Canyon]] | |||
===Battle Canyon=== | ===Battle Canyon=== | ||
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[[File:Penance.jpg|thumb|Penance]] | [[File:Penance.jpg|thumb|Penance.]] | ||
===Penance=== | ===Penance=== | ||
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[[File:Highnoon 01.jpg|thumb|High Noon]] | [[File:Highnoon 01.jpg|thumb|High Noon.]] | ||
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[[File:Ridgeline2.jpg|thumb|Ridgeline]] | [[File:Ridgeline2.jpg|thumb|Ridgeline.]] | ||
===Ridgeline=== | ===Ridgeline=== | ||
{{Main|Ridgeline}} | {{Main|Ridgeline}} | ||
Ridgeline is a remake of the '' | Ridgeline is a remake of the [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] map [[Timberland]]. It is set on Installation 04 and is the first map within the [[Halo series]] to use trees as [[Forge]] items.{{Ref/Site|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-92111-/249249|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 09/21/11}} | ||
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[[File:Solitary 05.jpg|thumb|Solitary]] | [[File:Solitary 05.jpg|thumb|Solitary.]] | ||
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[[File: | [[File:HR Breakneck 1.jpg|thumb|Breakneck.]] | ||
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[[File:Inst04 02.jpg|thumb|Installation 04]] | [[File:Inst04 02.jpg|thumb|Installation 04.]] | ||
===Installation 04=== | ===Installation 04=== | ||
{{Main|Installation 04 ( | {{Main|Installation 04 (map)}} | ||
Installation 04 is a [[Firefight]] map based on the final engagement of the campaign level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] will assist the player in eliminating the Covenant hordes, a first in Firefight history. | Installation 04 is a [[Firefight]] map based on the final engagement of the campaign level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] will assist the player in eliminating the Covenant hordes, a first in Firefight history. | ||
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*[[Top Shot]] - 50G - Get 3 [[head shot|headshot]] kills in a row in a [[Matchmaking|matchmade]] game. | *[[Top Shot]] - 50G - Get 3 [[head shot|headshot]] kills in a row in a [[Matchmaking|matchmade]] game. | ||
*[[Emergency Room]] - 15G - Infect 3 players in a single round in a matchmade [[Infection]] game. | *[[Emergency Room]] - 15G - Infect 3 players in a single round in a matchmade [[Infection]] game. | ||
*[[Stick it to the Man!]] - 20G - Stick and kill a [[flag]] carrier with a | *[[Stick it to the Man!]] - 20G - Stick and kill a [[flag]] carrier with a {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} in a matchmade game. | ||
*[[Dive Bomber]] - 50G - | *[[Dive Bomber]] - 50G - Melee an enemy from behind while using the [[jetpack]] during matchmaking. | ||
*[[License to Kill]] - 15G - | *[[License to Kill]] - 15G - Run over 5 people with a vehicle in a matchmade game. | ||
*[[Bounty Hunter]] - 75G - Capture 10 skulls at once in a matchmade [[Headhunter]] game. | *[[Bounty Hunter]] - 75G - Capture 10 skulls at once in a matchmade [[Headhunter]] game. | ||
*[[From Hell's Heart]] - 25G - Kill an enemy player that sticks you with a plasma grenade with their own grenade in a matchmade game. | *[[From Hell's Heart]] - 25G - Kill an enemy player that sticks you with a plasma grenade with their own grenade in a matchmade game. | ||
==Promotions and trailers== | ==Promotions and trailers== | ||
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{{Main|BTS: Anniversary Multiplayer}} | {{Main|BTS: Anniversary Multiplayer}} | ||
The Behind the Scenes: Anniversary Multiplayer trailer was released on August 27, 2011. Featuring exclusive interviews with [[343 Industries]] employees, the video traces how the developers have chosen which maps should be remake for ''Halo: Anniversary'', as well as the development process for the maps themselves. Integration with ''[[Halo: Reach]]'''s multiplayer component is also discussed. | The Behind the Scenes: Anniversary Multiplayer trailer was released on August 27, 2011. Featuring exclusive interviews with [[343 Industries]] employees, the video traces how the developers have chosen which maps should be remake for ''Halo: Anniversary'', as well as the development process for the maps themselves. Integration with ''[[Halo: Reach]]'''s multiplayer component is also discussed. | ||
==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 [[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== | ||
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