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*Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | *Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | ||
*In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | *In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | ||
*As of March 2013, there are currently no plans for a Season 2. However, Frank O'Connor stated that "the story of Crimson, the Infinity and those characters and events is far from over".<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 17:59, April 26, 2013
Spartan Ops is an episodic cooperative campaign in Halo 4. It is included as part of the Infinity game mode in lieu of Firefight.
Overview
Spartan Ops allows up to four players to play cooperatively.[1][2] Though it is designed primarily as a cooperative experience, Spartan Ops can be played solo as well.[3] It follows the SPARTAN-IV units Fireteam Majestic and Fireteam Crimson[4] on their missions across Requiem, the Forerunner shield world introduced in the campaign.[5] Set six months after the campaign, Spartan Ops expands on the story of the Template:UNSCship and her crew.[3] Due to its scope and scale, this new mode has been likened to a second campaign for the game.[6]
343 Industries will support additional Spartan Ops missions for months after launch of the game and players will have the opportunity to play from the beginning of the episodic campaign regardless of when they started playing. The first season is included with the game, though 343 Industries have not ruled out charging players for additional Spartan Ops seasons.[7] Frank O'Connor has stated that the mode will "bridge the gap" between the events of Halo 4 and the future release of its sequel, Halo 5.[7]
Halo: Infinity
Each episode is accompanied by an episode of Halo: Infinity, a computer-animated series that follows the crew of the UNSC Infinity. Produced by the British studio Axis Animation,[8] the series' point-of-view alternates primarily between the ship's command crew and Spartan Fireteam Majestic. The events of the series intertwine directly with those of the cooperative missions, which in turn carry the story forward to the next episode. Those without an Xbox LIVE account may view the Halo: Infinity series on Halo Waypoint and on Waypoint's YouTube channel.
List of seasons
Each week, players with an Xbox LIVE Gold membership[9] can view a new episode of Halo: Infinity,[10] which is followed by five objective-based missions. The missions offer new content, as well as challenges to complete for each week.[1]
Season One (2012-2013)
Features
Production notes
- Prior to the adoption of the photorealistic CGI used in the final game, Spartan Ops episodes were to be accompanied by stylized motion comics akin to those featured in the Terminals. A sample was produced by Planet Jump, an animation studio based in London.[15]
- Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the Red vs. Blue theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors.
- In Halo: Infinity, some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the BR55HB SR and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the Epilogue and Spartan Ops (nearly black).
- As of March 2013, there are currently no plans for a Season 2. However, Frank O'Connor stated that "the story of Crimson, the Infinity and those characters and events is far from over".[16]
Gallery
Concept art for the cut animated series, demonstrating the cinematics' original artistic direction.
An early build of the chapter selection menu for S1E1 Departure.
Another early build of the chapter briefing room for S1E1 Departure: Sacred.
A group of SPARTAN-IV recruits preparing to suit up in one of the Spartan Ops cinematics.
Fireteam Majestic aboard Infinity.
The opening title screen for the cinematic sequences of Spartan Ops.
Sources
- ^ a b Game Informer (May 2012), pages 46-47
- ^ Kotaku Cortana is Dying, Multiplayer Sounds Very Interesting, and Other Pieces of Halo 4 News
- ^ a b Game Informer: Special Halo 4 Podcast
- ^ Halo 4 Spartan Ops trailer
- ^ Joystiq Halo 4's 'Infinity' multiplayer to introduce Spartan Ops, War Games
- ^ The Guardian: E3 2012: Frank O'Connor on Halo 4 – Spartan Ops could run for years
- ^ a b NYDailyNews.com: SYSTEM UPDATE: Halo 4 preview, with our first glimpse into return of Master Chief
- ^ Axis Animation: FEATURED WORK - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Ep 1
- ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 6.13.12
- ^ IGN: Halo 4 E3 floor coverage
- ^ MightyApe.co.nz: Halo 4 Limited Edition screenshots
- ^ a b YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay
- ^ "Halo Waypoint - Halo 4 Terminal - Jul 'Mdama"
- ^ a b c IGN The Magic Behind Halo 4
- ^ Planet Jump: Halo 4 Promotional Film
- ^ [1]
