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The '''Castle Map Pack''' is the third [[Map pack|DLC]] [[map pack]] to be released for ''[[Halo 4]]'', officially announced on [[2012|October 24th, 2012]]<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ Major Nelson]</ref>. Slated to be released on [[2013|April 8, 2013]]<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/8aafb74b-2260-4d6b-91a1-71427b69a9e3/castle-map-pack-trailer- '''Halo Waypoint''': Castle Map Pack Trailer]</ref>, the map pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Daybreak]]'', ''[[Outcast]]'', and ''[[Perdition]]''. A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], it includes 9 achievements worth 250 Gamerscore.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQiUABDlDY '''Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Strategy: Daybreak''']</ref> It will cost $10.00 USD or 800 Microsoft Points.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/02/Halo-4-Castle-Map-Pack-Achievements.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Achievements'']</ref> The Map Pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition]], as well as separately purchasable for 2000 Microsoft Points). The pack is named after the deceased [[SPARTAN-IV]] [[Fireteam Castle]].  
[[File:Castle Map Pack - Banner.jpg|thumb|250px|The Castle Map Pack.]]
The '''Castle Map Pack''' was the third [[Map pack|DLC]] [[map pack]] released for ''[[Halo 4]]'', officially announced on [[2012|October 24, 2012]].<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ Major Nelson]</ref> Released on [[2013|April 8, 2013]],<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/8aafb74b-2260-4d6b-91a1-71427b69a9e3/castle-map-pack-trailer- '''Halo Waypoint''': Castle Map Pack Trailer]</ref> the map pack includes three new [[multiplayer]] maps, ''[[Daybreak]]'', ''[[Outcast]]'', and ''[[Perdition]]''. A collaborative effort between [[343 Industries]] and [[Certain Affinity]], it includes 9 achievements worth 250 Gamerscore.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQiUABDlDY '''Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Strategy: Daybreak''']</ref> The map pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition|''Halo 4'' Limited Edition]], as well as being separately purchasable for 2,000 Microsoft Points). It costs $10 USD, or 800 Microsoft Points.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/02/Halo-4-Castle-Map-Pack-Achievements.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Castle Map Pack Achievements'']</ref> On July 7, [[2017]], along with all other ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo: Reach'' DLC map packs, the Castle Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/pick-all-halo-3-halo-4-and-halo-reach-dlc-free-today '''Windows Central''': ''Pick up all Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach DLC for free today'']</ref> The pack is named after the deceased [[SPARTAN-IV]] [[Fireteam Castle]].  


==Maps==
==Maps==
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===Daybreak===
===Daybreak===
{{Main|Daybreak}}
{{Main|Daybreak}}
[[File:H4 Daybreak concept art.jpg|thumb|Daybreak]]
[[File:H4 Daybreak.jpg|thumb|Daybreak]]
"Daybreak is set in a military facility against the backdrop of an idyllic mountain range."
"Daybreak is set in a military facility against the backdrop of an idyllic mountain range."
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
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===Outcast===
===Outcast===
{{Main|Outcast}}
{{Main|Outcast}}
[[File:H4 Outcast Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Outcast]]
[[File:H4 Outcast.jpg|thumb|Outcast]]
"Outcast plunges you into the warrens, canyons and arches of an alien edifice."
"Outcast plunges you into the warrens, canyons and arches of an alien edifice."
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
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===Perdition===
===Perdition===
{{Main|Perdition}}
{{Main|Perdition}}
[[File:H4 Perdition Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Perdition]]
[[File:H4 Perdition.jpg|thumb|Perdition]]
"Perdition takes players into the heart of an urban sprawl, with tactical speed and situational awareness its key features."
"Perdition takes players into the heart of an urban sprawl, with tactical speed and situational awareness its key features."
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Achievements==
*[[What is Yours is Also Mine]] - 40G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, disable a vehicle and then hijack it.
*[[Dodge This!]] - 20G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, get two direct Spartan Laser kills in one match.
*[[Hello Nurse!]] - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, heal a near-death teammate with Regen Field 5 times.
*[[That Won't Save You]] - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, assassinate an enemy who is using a Hardlight Shield.
*[[Ashes to Ashes]] - 10G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, disintegrate 6 enemies using Forerunner weapons.
*[[Beating Up the Beat]] - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, perform 5 melee kills in a single match.
*[[Sight Seeing]] - 20G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, complete a match in any mode for each Castle map.
*[[Scrapyard]] - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, destroy 2 vehicles during a single game.
*[[Outta My Way!]] - 40G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, kill 5 enemies during a match by running them over.
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:Castle - Demilitarized.jpg|An early concept art for a map set in [[Mombasa]].
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ Announcing the Halo 4 War Games Pass]
*[http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ Announcing the Halo 4 War Games Pass]
{{MapPacks}}
{{Map pack}}


[[Category:Multiplayer Map Packs]]
[[Category:Multiplayer map packs]]
[[Category:Castle Map Pack| ]]
[[Category:Halo 4 DLC]]

Latest revision as of 12:11, April 12, 2023

The Castle Map Pack.

The Castle Map Pack was the third DLC map pack released for Halo 4, officially announced on October 24, 2012.[1] Released on April 8, 2013,[2] the map pack includes three new multiplayer maps, Daybreak, Outcast, and Perdition. A collaborative effort between 343 Industries and Certain Affinity, it includes 9 achievements worth 250 Gamerscore.[3] The map pack is one of three included in the War Games Season Pass (an item included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition, as well as being separately purchasable for 2,000 Microsoft Points). It costs $10 USD, or 800 Microsoft Points.[4] On July 7, 2017, along with all other Halo 3, Halo 4, and Halo: Reach DLC map packs, the Castle Map Pack was made free to those on Xbox Live.[5] The pack is named after the deceased SPARTAN-IV Fireteam Castle.

Maps[edit]

Daybreak[edit]

Main article: Daybreak
Daybreak

"Daybreak is set in a military facility against the backdrop of an idyllic mountain range."

Outcast[edit]

Main article: Outcast
Outcast

"Outcast plunges you into the warrens, canyons and arches of an alien edifice."

Perdition[edit]

Main article: Perdition
Perdition

"Perdition takes players into the heart of an urban sprawl, with tactical speed and situational awareness its key features."

Achievements[edit]

  • What is Yours is Also Mine - 40G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, disable a vehicle and then hijack it.
  • Dodge This! - 20G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, get two direct Spartan Laser kills in one match.
  • Hello Nurse! - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, heal a near-death teammate with Regen Field 5 times.
  • That Won't Save You - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, assassinate an enemy who is using a Hardlight Shield.
  • Ashes to Ashes - 10G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, disintegrate 6 enemies using Forerunner weapons.
  • Beating Up the Beat - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, perform 5 melee kills in a single match.
  • Sight Seeing - 20G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, complete a match in any mode for each Castle map.
  • Scrapyard - 30G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, destroy 2 vehicles during a single game.
  • Outta My Way! - 40G - In Castle DLC Matchmaking, kill 5 enemies during a match by running them over.

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]

External links[edit]