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[[File: | [[File:Champions Bundle - Banner.jpg|thumb|250px|The Champions Bundle.]] | ||
The '''Champions Bundle''' | The '''Champions Bundle''' was the fourth and final major expansion for the ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[Multiplayer#Halo 4|multiplayer]] experience.<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2013/07/games-halo-4-champions-bundle '''Xbox Wire''' ''Get New Maps, Game Types and More in the Halo 4 Champions Bundle'']</ref> Developed by [[343 Industries]] in conjunction with [[Certain Affinity]] and [[wikipedia:Digital Extremes|Digital Extremes]], the bundle includes three packs, the [[Bullseye Pack]], the [[Infinity Armor Pack]], and the [[Steel Skin Pack]], and was released on August 20, 2013. The expansion includes 10 new [[achievements]] and 250 [[Gamerscore]].<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?p=5894505 '''Xbox 360 Achievements''': ''Halo 4 Champions DLC Achievements, right here!'']</ref> Unlike the other map packs, the Champions Bundle was not a part of the War Games Map Pass, and was launched individually for 800 Microsoft Points.<ref name="promo">[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOg483dCcAARLko.jpg:large '''Champions Bundle''' ''promotional picture'']</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/3f3b3663-73a8-4638-82d0-c98612d76f23/halo-4-champions-bundle-trailer '''Halo Waypoint''': Champions Bundle Trailer]</ref> Each pack can be purchased separately at lower prices, however, purchasing the bundle as a whole will unlock [[#Exclusive_content|exclusive content]]. On July 7, [[2017]], along with all other ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo: Reach'' DLC map packs, the Champions Bundle 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 [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] and [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor permutations]] available with the Champions Bundle were not included within the ''Halo 4'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' at launch, though the two maps and Ricochet gametype were. The launch of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November [[2020]] saw the inclusion of all armor and [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] from across the bundle's various components within the collection, with 343 Industries expressing interest in bringing the Bullseye Pack and Infinity Armor Pack permutations to the game as well. This interest was later expressed with the [[MCC Insider Program|Flighting]] release for [[Series 7: Elite]], seeing the four armor permutations available for use as part of the collection. The Resistor Tactical Package initially was not available in ''The Master Chief Collection'' before it was added in the December 2022 Update.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-mcc-december-2022-update'''Halo Waypoint''': ''HALO: MCC | DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE'']</ref> | |||
== Content == | == Content == | ||
=== Bullseye Pack === | === Bullseye Pack === | ||
The '''Bullseye Pack''' is a DLC pack released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 480 Microsoft Points. The pack includes: | The '''Bullseye Pack''' is a DLC pack released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 480 Microsoft Points. The pack includes: | ||
*Two new [[War Games]] maps, ''[[Pitfall]]'' and ''[[Vertigo]]''. | *Two new [[War Games]] maps, ''[[Pitfall]]'' and ''[[Vertigo]]''. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet armor]], a new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] variant. | ||
*Early access to the [[Ricochet]] gametype, two weeks before its availability. | *Early access to the [[Ricochet (gametype)|Ricochet]] gametype, two weeks before its availability. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4_MJOLNIR_Ricochet.png|[[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet armor]] | |||
File:Pitfall screenshot 1.png|Pitfall. | |||
File:Vertigo screenshot 1.png|Vertigo. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
=== Infinity Armor Pack === | === Infinity Armor Pack === | ||
[[File:H4 Infinity Armor pack.png|thumb | [[File:H4 Infinity Armor pack.png|thumb|250px|The Mark V, ODST and Prefect armors.]] | ||
The '''Infinity Armor Pack''' is the first armor pack to be released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. It includes three new GEN2 armor variants: | The '''Infinity Armor Pack''' is the first and last armor pack to be released for ''Halo 4''. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. It includes three new MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor variants: | ||
*The [[ | *The [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|GEN2 Prefect]] variant. | ||
*The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|GEN2 Mark V]] variant. | *The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|GEN2 Mark V]] variant. | ||
*The [[ODST armor# | *The [[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)#GEN2 overview|GEN2 ODST]] variant. | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
=== Steel Skin Pack === | === Steel Skin Pack === | ||
[[File:H4 Steel skin pack.png|thumb | [[File:H4 Steel skin pack.png|thumb|250px|Steel skin weapons.]] | ||
The '''Steel Skin Pack''' is the first skin pack to be released for ''Halo 4'', containing 10 steampunk-style skins for UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons. As with the other packs, it may also be purchased separately for 240 Microsoft Points. The pack includes the following skins: | The '''Steel Skin Pack''' is the first and last skin pack to be released for ''Halo 4'', containing 10 steampunk-style skins for UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons. As with the other packs, it may also be purchased separately for 240 Microsoft Points. The pack includes the following skins: | ||
*''Monocle'' (MCL) for the DMR. | *''Monocle'' (MCL) for the DMR. | ||
*''Steam'' (STM) for the Battle Rifle. | *''Steam'' (STM) for the Battle Rifle. | ||
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=== Exclusive | ===Exclusive content=== | ||
The '''Champions Bundle''' itself comes with exclusive | The '''Champions Bundle''' itself comes with exclusive content that players will not obtain if they buy the packs separately:{{Ref/Reuse|promo}} | ||
*Five new UNSC weapon skins: ''Trauma'' ( | *Five new UNSC weapon skins: ''Trauma'' (TRM) and ''Teeth'' (TTH) for the Assault Rifle, ''Salvage'' (SLV) for the Battle Rifle, and ''Indigo'' (IND) and ''Flare'' (FLR) for the Magnum. | ||
*Five new armor skins: ''Tracer'' (TRCR) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Enforcer|Enforcer]], ''Column'' (CLMN) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]], ''Bayonet'' (BYNT) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Venator|Venator]], ''Python'' (PYTN) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Infiltrator|Infiltrator]], and ''Solid'' (SLID) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Oceanic|Oceanic]]. | *Five new armor skins: ''Tracer'' (TRCR) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Enforcer|Enforcer]], ''Column'' (CLMN) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]], ''Bayonet'' (BYNT) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Venator|Venator]], ''Python'' (PYTN) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Infiltrator|Infiltrator]], and ''Solid'' (SLID) for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Oceanic|Oceanic]]. | ||
*Eight new stances: ''Seasoned'', ''Menace'', ''Loyalty'', ''Lookout'', ''Confident'', ''Drawn'', ''Flank'' and ''Grandstand''. | *Eight new stances: ''Seasoned'', ''Menace'', ''Loyalty'', ''Lookout'', ''Confident'', ''Drawn'', ''Flank'' and ''Grandstand''. | ||
*Early access to a new [[Tactical packages|Tactical Package]], '''Resistor''', which allows Spartans to maintain their full mobility and dexterity while taking incoming fire.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 7.10.13'']</ref> | *Early access to a new [[Tactical packages|Tactical Package]], '''Resistor''', which allows Spartans to maintain their full mobility and dexterity while taking incoming fire.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 7.10.13'']</ref> | ||
Players who have played ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', and unlocked the three classified [[Halo Waypoint]] codes, will receive additional content. | |||
Players who have played [[Halo: Spartan Assault]], and unlocked the three classified [[Halo | |||
*One additional stance: ''Determined'' | *One additional stance: ''Determined'' | ||
*One additional weapon skin: ''Striped'' (STP) for the DMR. | *One additional weapon skin: ''Striped'' (STP) for the DMR. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 CB Stances.png|Stances | File:H4 CB Stances.png|Stances. | ||
File:Unscskins 660.png|UNSC weapon skins | File:Unscskins 660.png|UNSC weapon skins. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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*[[One Man Army]] - 27G - In matchmaking, get 4 consecutive kills with the Rocket Launcher without dying. | *[[One Man Army]] - 27G - In matchmaking, get 4 consecutive kills with the Rocket Launcher without dying. | ||
*[[Shocking]] - 10G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, activate both electrical surge systems during a match on Vertigo. | *[[Shocking]] - 10G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, activate both electrical surge systems during a match on Vertigo. | ||
*[[Got it!]] - 20G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, | *[[Got it!]] - 20G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, acquire the Rocket Launcher at the start of a match on Pitfall. | ||
==Medals== | ==Medals== | ||
The DLC comes with five new medals for the ''Infinity'' mode. | The DLC comes with five new medals for the ''Infinity'' mode. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" | Icon | |||
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" | Name | |||
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" | Requirement | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|[[File:Goal-defense.png|70px]] | |||
|[[Goal Defense]] | |||
|Is earned when a player kills an enemy ball carrier within 25 m of the goal without them scoring. | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|[[File:Ball-clear2.png|70px]] | |||
|[[Ball Clear]] | |||
|Is earned when a player throws a ball 40m away from their own goal. | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|[[File:Goal-keeper2.png|70px]] | |||
|[[Goal Keeper]] | |||
|Is earned when a player kills 5 enemies while defending the goal. | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|[[File:Rejectionh4.png|70px]] | |||
|[[Rejection (Halo 4 medal)|Rejection]] | |||
|Is earned when a player intercept a throw within 25m of their goal. | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|[[File:Fast-break2.png|70px]] | |||
|[[Fast Break]] | |||
|Is earned when a player scored a goal within 15 seconds of a ball set without a turnover. | |||
|-align="center" | |||
|} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The new armor sets | ===Production notes=== | ||
*During the “What’s Next: Halo 4 Summer 2013″ panel at RTX 2013, 343 Industries' promotional art for the bundle featured the "Bones" and "Striped" [[M395 DMR]] weapon skins as part of the content update's bonus content. The "Bones" skin would later be relegated to a code found with the CIO Spartan in [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2|Series 2 of McFarlane's ''Halo 4'' line of figures]], while the "Striped" skin could be unlocked through earning certain achievements in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | |||
===Miscellaneous=== | |||
*The first trailer for the Champions Bundle DLC shows [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir]] with a different skin pattern on the armor's wrists, an added decal on the helmet's forehead, and the player's secondary color applied to their player model's fingertips. These would be altered for the DLC's launch. | |||
*Champions Bundle DLC items, including the new armor sets, weapon skins, and the Resistor tactical package, do not appear in Spartan Ops. Instead, weapons revert to their default appearance and armor pieces are replaced by Recruit armor. Equipping Resistor causes the tactical package to automatically revert back to "None". | |||
**Since the release of Season 4 in November 2020, these weapon skins are available in Spartan Ops in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
===Promotional images=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Champions Bundle - Logo.png|Champions Bundle art, featuring a logo, and the bundle's iconic Ricochet armor. | ||
File: | File:Halo 4 Champions Bundle.png|Champions Bundle art. | ||
File:H4 Ricochetpack.png|A banner, featuring the Ricochet armor and the two maps in the bundle. | |||
File:Ricochet armor.jpg|A player wearing Ricochet armor, available with the Bullseye Pack. | File:Ricochet armor.jpg|A player wearing Ricochet armor, available with the Bullseye Pack. | ||
File:Halo 4 - Champions Bundle - ODST and Mark V.png|The Mark V and ODST armors from the trailer. | |||
File:Halo 4 - Champions Bundle - Mark V armor.png|The Mark V armor. | |||
File:Halo 4 - Champions Bundle - ODST armor.png|The ODST armor. | |||
File:Halo 4 - Champions Bundle - Prefect armor.png|The Prefect armor. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Concept art=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4_MarkV_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Mark V armor included in the bundle. | |||
File:H4_ODST_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the ODST armor included in the bundle. | |||
File:H4_Ricochet_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Ricochet armor included in the bundle. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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The Champions Bundle was the fourth and final major expansion for the Halo 4 multiplayer experience.[1] Developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Certain Affinity and Digital Extremes, the bundle includes three packs, the Bullseye Pack, the Infinity Armor Pack, and the Steel Skin Pack, and was released on August 20, 2013. The expansion includes 10 new achievements and 250 Gamerscore.[2] Unlike the other map packs, the Champions Bundle was not a part of the War Games Map Pass, and was launched individually for 800 Microsoft Points.[3][4] Each pack can be purchased separately at lower prices, however, purchasing the bundle as a whole will unlock exclusive content. On July 7, 2017, along with all other Halo 3, Halo 4, and Halo: Reach DLC map packs, the Champions Bundle was made free to those on Xbox Live.[5]
The weapon skins and armor permutations available with the Champions Bundle were not included within the Halo 4 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection at launch, though the two maps and Ricochet gametype were. The launch of Series 4: Reclaimer in November 2020 saw the inclusion of all armor and weapon skins from across the bundle's various components within the collection, with 343 Industries expressing interest in bringing the Bullseye Pack and Infinity Armor Pack permutations to the game as well. This interest was later expressed with the Flighting release for Series 7: Elite, seeing the four armor permutations available for use as part of the collection. The Resistor Tactical Package initially was not available in The Master Chief Collection before it was added in the December 2022 Update.[6]
Content[edit]
Bullseye Pack[edit]
The Bullseye Pack is a DLC pack released for Halo 4. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 480 Microsoft Points. The pack includes:
- Two new War Games maps, Pitfall and Vertigo.
- The Ricochet armor, a new MJOLNIR (GEN2) variant.
- Early access to the Ricochet gametype, two weeks before its availability.
Infinity Armor Pack[edit]
The Infinity Armor Pack is the first and last armor pack to be released for Halo 4. It is also available as a standalone purchase for 240 Microsoft Points. It includes three new MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor variants:
- The GEN2 Prefect variant.
- The GEN2 Mark V variant.
- The GEN2 ODST variant.
Steel Skin Pack[edit]
The Steel Skin Pack is the first and last skin pack to be released for Halo 4, containing 10 steampunk-style skins for UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons. As with the other packs, it may also be purchased separately for 240 Microsoft Points. The pack includes the following skins:
- Monocle (MCL) for the DMR.
- Steam (STM) for the Battle Rifle.
- Locomotive (LMV) for the Covenant Carbine.
- Industrial (IDT) for the Lightrifle.
- Mechanical (MCN) for the Suppressor.
- Compression (CMP) for the Storm Rifle.
- Turbine (TBN) for the Assault Rifle.
- Engine (ENG) for the Boltshot.
- Boilerplate (BPL) for the Plasma Pistol.
- Combustion (CBN) for the Magnum.
Exclusive content[edit]
The Champions Bundle itself comes with exclusive content that players will not obtain if they buy the packs separately:[3]
- Five new UNSC weapon skins: Trauma (TRM) and Teeth (TTH) for the Assault Rifle, Salvage (SLV) for the Battle Rifle, and Indigo (IND) and Flare (FLR) for the Magnum.
- Five new armor skins: Tracer (TRCR) for Enforcer, Column (CLMN) for Defender, Bayonet (BYNT) for Venator, Python (PYTN) for Infiltrator, and Solid (SLID) for Oceanic.
- Eight new stances: Seasoned, Menace, Loyalty, Lookout, Confident, Drawn, Flank and Grandstand.
- Early access to a new Tactical Package, Resistor, which allows Spartans to maintain their full mobility and dexterity while taking incoming fire.[7]
Players who have played Halo: Spartan Assault, and unlocked the three classified Halo Waypoint codes, will receive additional content.
- One additional stance: Determined
- One additional weapon skin: Striped (STP) for the DMR.
- Two additional armor skins: Vision (VISN) for Air Assault, and Rush (RUSH) for CIO.
Achievements[edit]
The DLC comes with ten new achievements.
- Protect This House - 30G - In matchmaking, assassinate the ball carrier within five meters of your own goal in Ricochet.
- Hat Trick - 33G - In matchmaking, score three times in one round of Ricochet.
- From Downtown - 25G - In matchmaking, score by throwing the ball from thirty meters in Ricochet.
- Repeat Survivor - 25G - In matchmaking, survive three vehicle explosions in a row with the Survivor package.
- Can't Catch Me - 20G - In matchmaking, score a goal in Ricochet while taking damage with the Resistor active.
- Just a Scratch - 20G - In matchmaking, recover full shields from low health with both Resistor and Recharge active.
- Pitchin' a Tent - 40G - In matchmaking, effectively camp in one location without dying for a full 60 seconds.
- One Man Army - 27G - In matchmaking, get 4 consecutive kills with the Rocket Launcher without dying.
- Shocking - 10G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, activate both electrical surge systems during a match on Vertigo.
- Got it! - 20G - In Bullseye DLC matchmaking, acquire the Rocket Launcher at the start of a match on Pitfall.
Medals[edit]
The DLC comes with five new medals for the Infinity mode.
Icon | Name | Requirement |
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Goal Defense | Is earned when a player kills an enemy ball carrier within 25 m of the goal without them scoring. |
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Ball Clear | Is earned when a player throws a ball 40m away from their own goal. |
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Goal Keeper | Is earned when a player kills 5 enemies while defending the goal. |
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Rejection | Is earned when a player intercept a throw within 25m of their goal. |
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Fast Break | Is earned when a player scored a goal within 15 seconds of a ball set without a turnover. |
Trivia[edit]
Production notes[edit]
- During the “What’s Next: Halo 4 Summer 2013″ panel at RTX 2013, 343 Industries' promotional art for the bundle featured the "Bones" and "Striped" M395 DMR weapon skins as part of the content update's bonus content. The "Bones" skin would later be relegated to a code found with the CIO Spartan in Series 2 of McFarlane's Halo 4 line of figures, while the "Striped" skin could be unlocked through earning certain achievements in Halo: Spartan Assault.
Miscellaneous[edit]
- The first trailer for the Champions Bundle DLC shows PREFECT-class Mjolnir with a different skin pattern on the armor's wrists, an added decal on the helmet's forehead, and the player's secondary color applied to their player model's fingertips. These would be altered for the DLC's launch.
- Champions Bundle DLC items, including the new armor sets, weapon skins, and the Resistor tactical package, do not appear in Spartan Ops. Instead, weapons revert to their default appearance and armor pieces are replaced by Recruit armor. Equipping Resistor causes the tactical package to automatically revert back to "None".
- Since the release of Season 4 in November 2020, these weapon skins are available in Spartan Ops in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Gallery[edit]
Promotional images[edit]
Concept art[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Xbox Wire Get New Maps, Game Types and More in the Halo 4 Champions Bundle
- ^ Xbox 360 Achievements: Halo 4 Champions DLC Achievements, right here!
- ^ a b Champions Bundle promotional picture
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Champions Bundle Trailer
- ^ Windows Central: Pick up all Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach DLC for free today
- ^ Halo Waypoint: HALO: MCC | DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE
- ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 7.10.13
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