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{{Era|RW}}
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|location=[[Relay station]], [[Installation 05]]
|location=[[Relay station]], [[Installation 05]]
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{{Article Quote|Impressive [[Anti-gravity technology|gravitic control systems]] offer an extreme amount of flexibility in the placement of Halo's communication relays.<ref name="desc">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''Zenith multiplayer map description''</ref>}}
{{Article quote|Impressive [[Anti-gravity technology|gravitic control systems]] offer an extreme amount of flexibility in the placement of Halo's communication relays.<ref name="desc">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''Zenith multiplayer map description''</ref>}}
'''Zenith''', also known as '''Zenith Anniversary''', is a multiplayer map in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. It is a remake of [[Ascension]] from ''[[Halo 2]]'', with some minor changes. Ascension is one of the seven ''Halo 2'' multiplayer maps that have been completely re-imagined in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref>
'''Zenith''', also known as '''Zenith Anniversary''', is a multiplayer map in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. It is a remake of [[Ascension]] from ''[[Halo 2]]'', with some minor changes. Ascension is one of the seven ''Halo 2'' multiplayer maps that have been completely re-imagined in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref>


==Setting==
Zenith shares its skybox with the [[Forge]]-only canvas [[Skyward]], with the latter map removing Zenith's map geometry to be a true blank canvas.
 
==Universe and lore==
Zenith is set on and around a [[relay station]], a Forerunner communication structure vital to the upkeep of Halo installations. This particular site, unlike [[Ascension|prior]] [[Pinnacle|sites]] observed, is placed at high altitude above the surface of [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] and kept in place using gravitic control systems.{{Ref/Reuse|desc}} The site, like other elevated relays, utilises its own [[slipspace translocation]] system for travel to and from the Delta Halo surface.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''[[Skyward]] multiplayer map description''</ref>
Zenith is set on and around a [[relay station]], a Forerunner communication structure vital to the upkeep of Halo installations. This particular site, unlike [[Ascension|prior]] [[Pinnacle|sites]] observed, is placed at high altitude above the surface of [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] and kept in place using gravitic control systems.{{Ref/Reuse|desc}} The site, like other elevated relays, utilises its own [[slipspace translocation]] system for travel to and from the Delta Halo surface.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''[[Skyward]] multiplayer map description''</ref>


Zenith shares its skybox with the [[Forge]]-only canvas [[Skyward]], with the latter map removing Zenith's map geometry to be a true blank canvas.
==Overview==
 
===Layout===
==Layout==
<gallery>
File:HMCC H2A Zenith Map.png|Map of Zenith.
</gallery>
===Locations===
===Locations===
*Overlook
*Overlook
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*Comm Dish
*Comm Dish


===Changes from Ascension to Zenith===
==Unlocks==
*Zenith will feature a large [[energy shield]] in the center of the map, triggered by any of three switches around the map's outskirts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-i0y35bxw/ '''YouTube''': ''Halo 2 Ascension Anniversary Walkthrough'']</ref> The shield can be disabled through [[Forge]], or the shield's switches can be moved to different locations on the map.<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2014/10/27/legendary-halo-2-map-ascension-has-changed-a-bit-in-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first '''IGN.com''': ''Legendary Halo 2 Map 'Ascension' Has Changed a Bit in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN '']</ref>
===Achievements===
*The sky bridge from the [[Banshee]] platform to the sniper tower is now wider and has additional horizontal and vertical cover against fire from the tower. The middle of the bridge also has an added platform structure.<ref name="RTX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQbGq8TnR8&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=3 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014'']</ref>
*The map has received significant visual changes. Whereas the original map was located atop a fixed plateau, Zenith is based on an "island" of rock floating high above the surface of a rotating Halo installation, surrounded by similar floating rock formations. Ascension's foggy and clouded atmosphere has also been replaced with almost fully clear skies, allowing unimpeded visibility to the Halo ring, which is rendered to scale.{{Ref/Reuse|RTX}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
==Achievements==
The following achievements can be unlocked on Zenith on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
The following achievements can be unlocked on Zenith on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
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==Production notes==
In pre-release menus, this map was tentatively named Ascension Anniversary.<ref>[[:File:H2A-CustomGameScreen.jpg|Early ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' custom games menu]]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Behind the scenes===
*Zenith will feature a large [[energy shield]] in the center of the map, triggered by any of three switches around the map's outskirts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-i0y35bxw/ '''YouTube''': ''Halo 2 Ascension Anniversary Walkthrough'']</ref> The shield can be disabled through [[Forge]], or the shield's switches can be moved to different locations on the map.<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2014/10/27/legendary-halo-2-map-ascension-has-changed-a-bit-in-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first '''IGN.com''': ''Legendary Halo 2 Map 'Ascension' Has Changed a Bit in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN '']</ref>
*In pre-release menus, this map was tentatively named Ascension Anniversary.<ref>[[:File:H2A-CustomGameScreen.jpg|Early ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' custom games menu]]</ref>
*The sky bridge from the [[Banshee]] platform to the sniper tower is now wider and has additional horizontal and vertical cover against fire from the tower. The middle of the bridge also has an added platform structure.<ref name="RTX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQbGq8TnR8&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=3 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014'']</ref>
*The map has received significant visual changes. Whereas the original map was located atop a fixed plateau, Zenith is based on an "island" of rock floating high above the surface of a rotating Halo installation, surrounded by similar floating rock formations. Ascension's foggy and clouded atmosphere has also been replaced with almost fully clear skies, allowing unimpeded visibility to the Halo ring, which is rendered to scale.{{Ref/Reuse|RTX}}
===Easter eggs===
===Easter eggs===
*If the player lets the ring rotate long enough and pays attention, the country of Italy can be seen on the Halo ring.
*If the player lets the ring rotate long enough and pays attention, the [[Italy on Delta Halo|country of Italy can be seen on the Halo ring]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A Halo Orbit Concept.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art for Zenith.
File:H2A Halo Orbit Concept.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art for Zenith.
File:H2A MP Zenith Tower Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.
File:H2A MP Zenith Tower Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.
File:H2A MP Zenith Tower Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC H2A Zenith Map.png|Map of Zenith.
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-03.jpg|A screenshot of Zenith.
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-03.jpg|A screenshot of Zenith.
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-02.jpg|A [[Banshee]] flying over Zenith.
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-02.jpg|A [[Banshee]] flying over Zenith.
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File:H2A - ZenithFirefight.jpg|Gameplay on Zenith.
File:H2A - ZenithFirefight.jpg|Gameplay on Zenith.
File:H2A - ZenithJump.jpg|A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith.
File:H2A - ZenithJump.jpg|A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith.
File:H2A Oddball Start.jpg|The skull spawning at the Comm Dish in a game of [[Oddball]].
File:H2A Oddball Fight.jpg|A game of Oddball on Zenith.
File:Zenith Shield.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith.
File:Zenith Shield.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith.
File:Zenith Shield Switch.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith.
File:Zenith Shield Switch.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith.

Revision as of 13:21, September 10, 2023

Zenith
H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-01.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 2: Anniversary

Map file name (?):

ca_ascension

Lore information

Location:

Relay station, Installation 05

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Plateau, Forerunner structure

 
“ Impressive gravitic control systems offer an extreme amount of flexibility in the placement of Halo's communication relays.[1] ”

Zenith, also known as Zenith Anniversary, is a multiplayer map in Halo 2: Anniversary. It is a remake of Ascension from Halo 2, with some minor changes. Ascension is one of the seven Halo 2 multiplayer maps that have been completely re-imagined in Halo 2: Anniversary.[2]

Zenith shares its skybox with the Forge-only canvas Skyward, with the latter map removing Zenith's map geometry to be a true blank canvas.

Universe and lore

Zenith is set on and around a relay station, a Forerunner communication structure vital to the upkeep of Halo installations. This particular site, unlike prior sites observed, is placed at high altitude above the surface of Delta Halo and kept in place using gravitic control systems.[1] The site, like other elevated relays, utilises its own slipspace translocation system for travel to and from the Delta Halo surface.[3]

Overview

Layout

  • Map of Zenith.

    Map of Zenith.

Locations

  • Overlook
  • Lower Platform
  • Outcrop
  • Comm Tower
  • Sky Bridge
  • Landing Platform
  • Leap of Faith
  • Transport Lift
  • Comm Dish

Unlocks

Achievements

The following achievements can be unlocked on Zenith on Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Halo: MCC (Xbox One) Halo: MCC (Steam) Title Unlock requirement Games
File:High Altitude Thirst!.jpg
HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam High Altitude Thirst.jpg
High Altitude Thirst!
 Destroy the BLAST soda can on Zenith. Halo: The Master Chief Collection
File:Shields Up!.jpg
HTMCC H2A Achievement Shields Up.jpg
Shields Up!
 In multiplayer, activate the central shield on Zenith three times in one game. Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Production notes

In pre-release menus, this map was tentatively named Ascension Anniversary.[4]

Trivia

  • Zenith will feature a large energy shield in the center of the map, triggered by any of three switches around the map's outskirts.[5] The shield can be disabled through Forge, or the shield's switches can be moved to different locations on the map.[6]
  • The sky bridge from the Banshee platform to the sniper tower is now wider and has additional horizontal and vertical cover against fire from the tower. The middle of the bridge also has an added platform structure.[7]
  • The map has received significant visual changes. Whereas the original map was located atop a fixed plateau, Zenith is based on an "island" of rock floating high above the surface of a rotating Halo installation, surrounded by similar floating rock formations. Ascension's foggy and clouded atmosphere has also been replaced with almost fully clear skies, allowing unimpeded visibility to the Halo ring, which is rendered to scale.[7]

Easter eggs

Gallery

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art

  • Halo 2: Anniversary concept art for Zenith.

    Halo 2: Anniversary concept art for Zenith.

  • Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

    Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

  • Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

    Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

  • Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

    Concept art of the sniper tower on the map.

Screenshots

  • A screenshot of Zenith.

    A screenshot of Zenith.

  • A Banshee flying over Zenith.

    A Banshee flying over Zenith.

  • Gameplay on the map.

    Gameplay on the map.

  • Gameplay on Zenith.

    Gameplay on Zenith.

  • A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith.

    A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith.

  • The skull spawning at the Comm Dish in a game of Oddball.

    The skull spawning at the Comm Dish in a game of Oddball.

  • A game of Oddball on Zenith.

    A game of Oddball on Zenith.

  • A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith.

    A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith.

  • A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith.

    A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith.

  • A view of the Halo installation as seen on the map.

    A view of the Halo installation as seen on the map.

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary - Zenith multiplayer map description
  2. ^ YouTube: Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014
  3. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary - Skyward multiplayer map description
  4. ^ Early Halo: The Master Chief Collection custom games menu
  5. ^ YouTube: Halo 2 Ascension Anniversary Walkthrough
  6. ^ IGN.com: Legendary Halo 2 Map 'Ascension' Has Changed a Bit in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN
  7. ^ a b YouTube: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014

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