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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|pagelabel=Warzone map
|pagegamelabel=H5G
|name=Escape from ARC
|name=Escape from ARC
|image=[[File:H5G-Warzone-EscapeFromARC.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-Warzone-EscapeFromARC.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
|game=''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
|devname=<code>ng101_wz_arc</code>
|location=[[Alluvion Research Center]], [[Alluvion]]<ref name="h5">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=xPVdzBcCsw8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/alluvion '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Universe: Alluvion'']</ref>
|location=[[Alluvion Research Center]], [[Alluvion]]<ref name="h5">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=xPVdzBcCsw8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/alluvion '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Universe: Alluvion'']</ref>
|terrain=Desert, industrial
|terrain=Desert, industrial
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{{Article Quote|Scientists flocked to this Forerunner excavation in search of new beginnings. What they unearthed will lead to their inevitable end.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''pages 292-299''</ref>}}
{{Article quote|Scientists flocked to this Forerunner excavation in search of new beginnings. What they unearthed will lead to their inevitable end.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''pages 292-299''</ref>}}


'''Escape from ARC''' is a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] level exclusively for the [[Warzone]] gametype. It was first revealed during [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2015]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eotvrop7qlU '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Warzone ViDoc'']</ref>
'''Escape from ARC''' is a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] level exclusively for the [[Warzone]] gametype. It was first revealed during [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2015]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eotvrop7qlU '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Warzone ViDoc'']</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Universe and lore==
The game begins with players dropped off at their respective bases to eliminate [[Promethean]] soldiers occupying their bases. The two teams then compete to reach 1000 points by defeating members of the other team and killing Covenant or Promethean soldiers. The garage is located between the two bases, and allow players to use their [[Requisition system|requisition]] cards to spawn in vehicles.
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==Specifications==
==Overview==  
===Bases===
===Layout===
*East Armory
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===Callouts===
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's [[heads-up display]] during gameplay:
*Blue Base
*Blue Yard
*Comm Tower
*West Armory
*West Armory
*Garage
*West Armory Deck
*Mid Yard
*Garage Basement
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===Boss lineup===
===Boss lineup===
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==Production==
[[File:H5G Proto ARC 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Test match of Escape from ARC featuring cut AI Kiz.]]
[[Cut Halo 5: Guardians enemies|Several bosses and enemies]] were cut from the level. The earliest ones included the Covenant Banshee Pilots Nor and Kiz, and Ootu.{{Ref/Generic|[[The Sprint: All In]]}} Later, the Promethean Master Intex was debuted at [[E3]] [[2015]] but cut prior to release.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=E3 2015 - Halo 5 Warzone|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9KiyMs6_KY|Channel=JurassicRabbit|VidName=E3 2015 - Halo 5 Warzone: FULL MATCH GAMEPLAY AND BREAKDOWN}}
In a developer build prior to E3 2015, the map was called "Escape from Cantor Landing".{{Ref/Generic|[[The Sprint: Showtime]]}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Early in development, this map was called Escape from Cantor Landing.<ref>[[:File:H5G Warzone Escape from Cantor Landing.png|Escape from Cantor Landing in-development screenshot]]</ref>
If one were to watch in the background for an extended period of time, they will be able to watch a rocket in the background begin to launch. Eventually it will take off and start heading into the sky.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
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===Development===
<gallery>
File:H5G Warzone Escape from Cantor Landing.png|Early view of the map.
File:H5G Proto ARC 1.png|Test match of Escape from ARC
File:H5G Proto ARC 3.png|Test match of Escape from ARC
File:H5G Proto ARC 4.png|Test match of Escape from ARC
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Warzone Escape from Cantor Landing.png|Early view of the map.
File:H5G-CharlieFoxtrot.jpg|Spartans engaging Prometheans.
File:H5G-CharlieFoxtrot.jpg|Spartans engaging Prometheans.
File:H5G-SpartansvsPrometheans.jpg|A Watcher attacking a Spartan.
File:H5G-SpartansvsPrometheans.jpg|A Watcher attacking a Spartan.
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===E3 Hololens Experience===
===E3 Hololens Experience===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Arc.png|Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the map.
File:H5G Marketing E32015HE ARC.jpg|Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the map.
File:Planet.png|Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the planet the map is on.
File:H5G Marketing E32015HE Alluvion 2.jpg|Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the planet the map is on.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


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[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer maps]]
[[Category:Warzone Firefight maps]]
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Latest revision as of 11:34, October 11, 2024

Escape from ARC
H5G-Warzone-EscapeFromARC.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 5: Guardians

Map file name (?):

ng101_wz_arc

Lore information

Location:

Alluvion Research Center, Alluvion[1][2]

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Desert, industrial

Recommended gametype(s):

Warzone

 
“ Scientists flocked to this Forerunner excavation in search of new beginnings. What they unearthed will lead to their inevitable end.[3] ”

Escape from ARC is a Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer level exclusively for the Warzone gametype. It was first revealed during E3 2015.[4]

Universe and lore[edit]

Help.png This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.

Overview[edit]

Layout[edit]

Help.png This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.

Callouts[edit]

The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:

  • Blue Base
  • Blue Yard
  • Comm Tower
  • West Armory
  • West Armory Deck
  • Mid Yard
  • Garage Basement
Help.png This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.

Boss lineup[edit]

Boss Minions Location Bounty Time active

Sangheili General

Jackals

Comm Tower

25 VP

0:00

Sangheili General

Jackals

Relay Tower

25 VP

0:00

Ranger Commander

Elite Rangers

Mineshaft

25 VP

2:00

Ranger Commander

Elite Rangers

Dig Site

25 VP

2:00

Soldier Enforcer

Soldiers, Watcher

Loading Dock

25 VP

4:00

Soldier Enforcer

Soldiers, Watcher

Grotto

25 VP

4:00

Baron 'Sraom

None

Crane Pit

150 VP

6:00

Knight Marshal

Crawlers, Watcher

Mineshaft

25 VP

8:00

Knight Marshal

Crawlers, Watcher

Dig Site

25 VP

8:00

Patrol Leader

Grunts

Comm Tower

25 VP

10:00

Patrol Leader

Grunts

Relay Tower

25 VP

10:00

Knight Strategos

Soldiers, Watchers

Crane Pit

150 VP

12:00

Remnant Hunters

None

Mineshaft

25 VP

14:00

Remnant Hunters

None

Dig Site

25 VP

14:00

Knight Dignitary

Soldier Officers

Loading Dock

25 VP

16:00

Knight Dignitary

Soldier Officers

Grotto

25 VP

16:00

Warden Eternal

Soldiers, Watchers

Crane Pit

150 VP

18:00

Production[edit]

Prototype Escape from ARC as seen in The Sprint: All In.
Test match of Escape from ARC featuring cut AI Kiz.

Several bosses and enemies were cut from the level. The earliest ones included the Covenant Banshee Pilots Nor and Kiz, and Ootu.[5] Later, the Promethean Master Intex was debuted at E3 2015 but cut prior to release.[6]

In a developer build prior to E3 2015, the map was called "Escape from Cantor Landing".[7]

Trivia[edit]

If one were to watch in the background for an extended period of time, they will be able to watch a rocket in the background begin to launch. Eventually it will take off and start heading into the sky.

Gallery[edit]

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

Concept art[edit]

  • Concept art of the level sold in Child's Play Charity.

    Concept art of the level sold in Child's Play Charity.

  • Another concept piece for the map.

    Another concept piece for the map.

Development[edit]

  • Early view of the map.

    Early view of the map.

  • Test match of Escape from ARC

    Test match of Escape from ARC

  • Test match of Escape from ARC

    Test match of Escape from ARC

  • Test match of Escape from ARC

    Test match of Escape from ARC

Screenshots[edit]

  • Spartans engaging Prometheans.

    Spartans engaging Prometheans.

  • A Watcher attacking a Spartan.

    A Watcher attacking a Spartan.

  • Red Team heavily equipped.

    Red Team heavily equipped.

  • The battle rages on.

    The battle rages on.

  • A Knight Strategos battles against Spartans.

    A Knight Strategos battles against Spartans.

  • A Sangheili General and two Kig-Yar Heavies.

    A Sangheili General and two Kig-Yar Heavies.

E3 Hololens Experience[edit]

  • Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the map.

    Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the map.

  • Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the planet the map is on.

    Halo E3 Hololens Experience overview of the planet the map is on.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube: Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe: Alluvion
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), pages 292-299
  4. ^ YouTube: Halo 5 Warzone ViDoc
  5. ^ The Sprint: All In
  6. ^ YouTube - JurassicRabbit, E3 2015 - Halo 5 Warzone: FULL MATCH GAMEPLAY AND BREAKDOWN
  7. ^ The Sprint: Showtime

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