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Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played. | Most of the artwork used in the various menus and lobbies of ''Reach'' were actually pieces of concept art created by [[Isaac Hannaford]]. Depending on the lobby, the artwork would be different. As well, the artwork on the main menu would be different depending on which campaign level(s) were last played. | ||
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File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby. | File:HR ForgeWorld Concept 2.jpeg|Multiplayer menu art, reused from the ''Halo: Reach'' forge lobby. | ||
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Prior to the August 2022 Update, the [[Season]] and certain lobbies used to determine menu backgrounds. Following the update, players were allowed to directly customize the art themselves.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-mcc-august-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MCC - August Update|D=8|M=9|Y=2022}} | Prior to the August 2022 Update, the [[Season]] and certain lobbies used to determine menu backgrounds. Following the update, players were allowed to directly customize the art themselves.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-mcc-august-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MCC - August Update|D=8|M=9|Y=2022}} | ||
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The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of | The menu consists of a profile shot of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of [[planet]] [[Kamchatka]]. Various [[UNSC starship]]s and [[dropship]]s will fly by, dock or move about the ''Infinity''. These include {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s, {{Class|Winter|prowler}}s and [[D79-TC Pelican]]s. | ||
When getting to the start screen and for a time afterward, [[Halo Canticles]] will play. The music will then rotate through [[Rock and Ice]], about a minute of [[Blue Team]], [[Dominion (music)|Dominion]], the first minute of [[Jameson Locke (music)|Jameson Locke]], about a minute of [[Osiris Suite, Act 3]], and two minutes of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. After returning to the menu from playing a multiplayer match, [[On Deck]] will play. | When getting to the start screen and for a time afterward, [[Halo Canticles]] will play. The music will then rotate through [[Rock and Ice]], about a minute of [[Blue Team]], [[Dominion (music)|Dominion]], the first minute of [[Jameson Locke (music)|Jameson Locke]], about a minute of [[Osiris Suite, Act 3]], and two minutes of [[Osiris Suite, Act 4]]. After returning to the menu from playing a multiplayer match, [[On Deck]] will play. | ||
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The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]]. | The menu is composed of a tableau scene of several units from either the [[Banished]] or [[UNSC]]. The menu background is chosen at random upon the game's launch. The music heard in the background is [[Cratered]]. After purchasing ''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|Awakening the Nightmare]]'', the menu can also be [[Voridus]] or [[Pavium]] themed. | ||
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File:HW2-Kodiakmenu.jpg|Assorted UNSC units; an [[M121 Jackrabbit]], an [[M400 Kodiak]], and several [[Hellbringers]]. | File:HW2-Kodiakmenu.jpg|Assorted UNSC units; an [[M121 Jackrabbit]], an [[M400 Kodiak]], and several [[Hellbringers]]. | ||
File:HW2-Decimusmenu.jpg|[[Decimus]] focused menu, with a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] in the background and some [[Grunt]]s off to one side. | File:HW2-Decimusmenu.jpg|[[Decimus]] focused menu, with a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] in the background and some [[Grunt]]s off to one side. | ||
File:HW2-Ghost&Wraith.jpg|A [[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost]] with a [[ | File:HW2-Ghost&Wraith.jpg|A [[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost]] with a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]] in the back. | ||
File:HW2-Locust&Rangers.jpg|[[Elite Ranger]] focused menu, with a [[Barug'qel Workshop Chopper]] and [[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] in the background. | File:HW2-Locust&Rangers.jpg|[[Elite Ranger]] focused menu, with a [[Barug'qel Workshop Chopper]] and [[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] in the background. | ||
File:HW2-MenuWarlord.png|A [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] with his [[Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer]]. | |||
File:HW2-MenuVoridus.png|[[Voridus]] with his Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer. | |||
File:HW2-MenuPavium.png|A [[Pavium]] focused menu, with a [[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost]] in the background. | |||
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