High Noon
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High Noon is a multiplayer map included in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Halo: Reach.[1] It is the remake of Hang 'Em High from Halo: Combat Evolved.[1]
Setting
The map is set in a massive Forerunner generator complex which powers an enormous slipspace portal, connected with an unknown number of locations across the galaxy. Passage through this system requires a Forerunner keyship.[2]
The playable area itself is an observation platform, barely sheltered from a storm raging just outside, creating a whirlwind of dust and debris around the center of the portal. Part of the structures in the playable space is also partially covered in sand.[1]
Locations
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:
- Red Base
- Red Bunker
- Red Tunnels
- Blue Base
- Blue Bunker
- Blue Tunnels
- Overlook
- Overlook Room
- Portal Overlook
- Portal Footbridge
- Central Area
- Covered Ramp
- Lower Catwalk
- Upper Catwalk
- Outer Catwalk
- Trench
- Construct of Mordia
- Overlook Footbridge
- Long Ramp
Trivia
- The map's name references the 1952 western film High Noon. Hang 'em High itself also references to another western film called Hang 'em High which was released in 1968.
- According to 343 Industries, the map's setting and aesthetic went through a number of iterations before the decision to use a Forerunner theme. For the map, Certain Affinity and 343 Industries' Franchise team did a significant amount of exploration on the architecture and mechanics of Forerunner technology.[1]
- According to gameplay footage found on YouTube and 343's website, it appears that the red base and blue base have been switched.
- It is to be noted that while on Forge, the cubic Forerunner objects seemingly planted in the ground are known as "tombstones", meaning that there is a possibility that this is a Forerunner burial ground. Alternatively, it might be a reference to the Halo 2 remake of Hang 'em High, Tombstone, or the description of the original Hang 'em High, which read "tombstones for everyone".
- The Slipspace portal on Reach that Atriox uses to return to the Milky Way was noted to have an identical description to this map.[3] 343 Industries has confirmed this was an intentional callback.[4]
Gallery
High Noon Map.
Environmental concept art of High Noon.
All-around view of High Noon.
A corridor on High Noon.
A trench on High Noon.
Support structure on High Noon.
Bridge structure on High Noon.
Multiple smaller structures on High Noon.
An overhead view of the map.
A slipspace portal generator on High Noon, on an unknown world.
A slipspace portal as seen from the Forerunner observation station on High Noon.
Sources
- ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid
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- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 21
- ^ Reddit: r/Halo - Halo Shadows of Reach Spoiler Discussion Thread
