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As with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' campaign has been visually remastered by [[Wikipedia:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]] along with completely redone audio and the original soundtrack rerecorded by [[Skywalker Sound]].<ref name="PAX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGn4YXXZyDo '''YouTube''': ''Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014'']</ref><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115637960&postcount=1792 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on sound'']</ref> Similar to its predecessor, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will use a combination of 3D models from several of the prior games (such as ''[[Halo: Reach]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Unggoy|Grunts]]) as well as modified and all-new assets.<ref name="IGNinterv"/> Unlike the other games in the ''Master Chief Collection'' which run at a 1920x1080p resolution, the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' campaign will have a lower resolution of 1328x1080p due to stated technical problems that arose from running the twin graphics and audio engines at 1080p. The game will nonetheless have a frame rate of 60 frames per second like the other titles in the collection.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/10/07/the-horse-you-rode-in-on-a-halo-the-master-chief-collection-story-ign-first '''IGN''': ''The Horse You Rode In On (A Halo: The Master Chief Collection Story) – IGN First'']</ref> The remastered cutscenes have been pre-rendered by [[Blur Studio]] as opposed to being in-engine like those in most of the ''Halo'' games.<ref name="waypoint"/> | As with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' campaign has been visually remastered by [[Wikipedia:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]] along with completely redone audio and the original soundtrack rerecorded by [[Skywalker Sound]].<ref name="PAX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGn4YXXZyDo '''YouTube''': ''Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014'']</ref><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115637960&postcount=1792 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on sound'']</ref> Similar to its predecessor, ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will use a combination of 3D models from several of the prior games (such as ''[[Halo: Reach]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Unggoy|Grunts]]) as well as modified and all-new assets.<ref name="IGNinterv"/> Unlike the other games in the ''Master Chief Collection'' which run at a 1920x1080p resolution, the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' campaign will have a lower resolution of 1328x1080p due to stated technical problems that arose from running the twin graphics and audio engines at 1080p. The game will nonetheless have a frame rate of 60 frames per second like the other titles in the collection.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/10/07/the-horse-you-rode-in-on-a-halo-the-master-chief-collection-story-ign-first '''IGN''': ''The Horse You Rode In On (A Halo: The Master Chief Collection Story) – IGN First'']</ref> The remastered cutscenes have been pre-rendered by [[Blur Studio]] as opposed to being in-engine like those in most of the ''Halo'' games.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the game will allow users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode" (also referred to as "Legacy" mode);<ref name="PAX"/> both visuals and audio will be remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but will remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 | Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the game will allow users to switch between the remastered version and a "Classic Mode" (also referred to as "Legacy" mode);<ref name="PAX"/> both visuals and audio will be remastered in the ''Anniversary'' mode but will remain original in the Classic Mode. The switch between the two modes is more seamless than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', being instantaneous as opposed to the screen fading to black in the interim.<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> | ||
Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|hidden terminal videos]]; these terminals have been stated to be easier to find than before.<ref name="venturebeat">[http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/10/understanding-halo-the-master-chief-collection-faq-playlists-forge-control-schemes-and-more/ '''Venturebeat''': ''Understanding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (FAQ) — playlists, Forge, control schemes, and more'']</ref> As in ''Halo 4'' the videos are hosted on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', not on the disc, and as such require an Internet connection to access. The game will also feature [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection Skulls|its own set of skulls]].<ref name="waypoint"/> ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will also contain a remastered version of ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]'' (a bonus video originally shipped with the ''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]'') animated by Blur Studio.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/10/29/halo-2-trailer-exclusive-comparisons/#more-313500 '''Entertainment Weekly''': ''"Halo 2" shows revamped cinematics in new trailer'']</ref> | Like ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will contain [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|hidden terminal videos]]; these terminals have been stated to be easier to find than before.<ref name="venturebeat">[http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/10/understanding-halo-the-master-chief-collection-faq-playlists-forge-control-schemes-and-more/ '''Venturebeat''': ''Understanding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (FAQ) — playlists, Forge, control schemes, and more'']</ref> As in ''Halo 4'' the videos are hosted on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', not on the disc, and as such require an Internet connection to access. The game will also feature [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection Skulls|its own set of skulls]].<ref name="waypoint"/> ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' will also contain a remastered version of ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]'' (a bonus video originally shipped with the ''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]'') animated by Blur Studio.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/10/29/halo-2-trailer-exclusive-comparisons/#more-313500 '''Entertainment Weekly''': ''"Halo 2" shows revamped cinematics in new trailer'']</ref> | ||
