Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One)

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cnet3.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/2014/05/16/deb3fd64-475e-42a5-8fdc-961807b6b35f/a68a6606549632abcb4c4b62738a33a5/halo-5-guardians-art-1.jpg

- 60fps
- Dedicated servers
- New standard ability set

[Emperor Smeat]

Executive producer for the series says the new character is a male.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For everyone speculating about the mysterious Spartan in Halo 5: Guardians, he’s not Palmer (or Cortana!). He’s a NEW character. :) <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Halo&amp;src=hash">#Halo</a></p>&mdash; Josh Holmes (@JoshingtonState) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/statuses/467343003385098240">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[teamXtremist]

Had a feeling it would be 2015 ,looks like halo2 remake for this year

Glad to hear locked 60 fps probably 900p or so res

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Emperor Smeat]

343 Industries revealed some new details including the new Agent Locke character and how Halo Nightfall will tie into Halo 5.

While Chief boasts top-billing in Halo 5: Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Agent Locke (pictured above) will have a "key role" in the proceedings, 343 studio boss Bonnie Ross told Eurogamer. Apparently Ridley Scott's digital series Halo Nightfall, which will launch with the Master Chief Collection (11/11), will tell Locke's origin story, "so when you end up with Halo 5: Guardians you have an idea of the background of this new character."

http://www.destructoid.com/agent-locke-is-master-chief-s-spartan-foil-in-halo-5-guardians-276720.phtml

[drave]

Every time I glance at the new character, I always feel like it looks like Samus. The helmet I think is what is doing it....
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/276/3/2/metroid_prime___samus_aran_helmet_replica_by_johnsonarms-d6p1x24.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Agent Locke and not Master Chief was teased to be the main character for Halo 5 according to Agent Locke's voice actor.

“Yeah, I’m a playable character in Halo 5,” Colter told X-One. “Once Halo: The Master Chief Collection is released, and then Halo 5 comes out shortly thereafter, you’re basically going to be playing a game with me as the primary character. I’ll have some cool weaponry, and some cool abilities, because by that time I’ll be a Spartan IV.”

343 Industries also confirmed the terminals found in Halo 2 for the Halo: Master Chief Collection will act as a tie in to Halo 5's story.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/halo-nightfalls-agent-locke-may-be-the-main-playable-character-in-halo-5-guardians/

[Emperor Smeat]

Halo 5 currently rumored to be arriving by November 10, 2015 according to a possible leak by someone working on the game.

Halo developer 343 Industries took on a new staff member recently: eSports coach Michael Cavanaugh.

One of Cavanaugh’s first acts in his new role was to tweet a photo looking more than happy to be working in the home of Halo.

Unfortunately, doing so might have leaked Halo 5: Guardians’ release date: look at the red LED counter beneath the banner at the top of the photo.

We have absolutely no proof that this is a release date target countdown, but if the number refers to days it works out as November 10 2015, which certainly sounds right.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I’m extremely happy and humbled to join the the 343 Industries team to work on <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">@Halo</a> 5: Guardians! <a href="http://t.co/BI7csQK9hR">pic.twitter.com/BI7csQK9hR</a></p>&mdash; Michael Cavanaugh (@mcstrongside) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcstrongside/status/525371897790607362">October 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/24/halo-5-guardians-release-date-leak-xbox-one/

[Kalyx triaD]

November is Halo's trademark release date. I wouldn't be surprised if it was Nov of next year. The exact day means nothing.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Was Halo 4 considered a financial success? I played it a little bit because my brother bought it but it didn't seem to be that good.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, but it wasn't terribly popular with fans. Multiplayer had strange quirks.

[drave]

Only played it for the story. I feel like Halo "fell off" after 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

Saw a match on the Halo Fest stream. Very nice indeed. Footage when I can get it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Clip of abilities showcase.

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[Kalyx triaD]

Full Match:

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Map Showcases:

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[Emperor Smeat]

Beta set to arrive on December 29th, includes Spectator mode, and rankings are capped at the "Pro" tier.

http://www.destructoid.com/remember-the-halo-5-beta-it-will-launch-with-spectator-options-284900.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

Fast. Twitchy.

[drave]

They had a video on the XBone dashboard and it looks soooooooooooooooo much better in game.

Not been into Halo lately, but this looks pretty awesome.

[Emperor Smeat]

Microsoft released two trailers for the game along with the official release date of October 27, 2015.

The official announcement came late Sunday and was accompanied by a trailer featuring Master Chief in action once again. It also launched the social media advertising campaign “#HunttheTruth.”

An alternate version of the trailer features Spartan Jameson Locke as the UNSC’s top manhunter prepared to take Chief out. The language Locke uses suggests he believes Chief betrayed humanity. This isn’t the first bit of material to suggest that Chief is a traitor in Halo 5.

http://www.screwattack.com/video/Halo-5-Guardians-to-release-Oct-27-12867977

[Emperor Smeat]

A new trailer and pre-order bonus info was released recently by Microsoft.

Xbox announced on Monday that those who pre-order Halo 5: Guardians will get the special HUNTER-class armor set used by Spartan Jameson Locke.

The pre-order gear includes the Hunter-class armor set that includes the Watershed Division’s latest warfighting technology and the Hunter-class helmet that increases situation and threat awareness. Whether the gear actually does any of this in-game remains a mystery.

What we do know if some of the moves Locke showcases in the trailer. He uses a jetpack to fly out of harm's way and a ground pound move to create shockwaves and knock ground troops down.
http://www.screwattack.com/video/Preorder-Halo-5-Guardians-get-HUNTERclass-armor-set-12869682

[Kalyx triaD]

No, the gear will do nothing in-game, ScrewAttack. And Locke's moves are things we've done in the beta. Jesus.

[Kalyx triaD]

SUCK A FUCKING DICK

[drave]

No local co-op b/c of framerate.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo

[Kalyx triaD]

Well... here's hoping that multiplayer retains splitscreen. I'm noticing nobody is directly referring to PvP multiplayer.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

No local co-op b/c of framerate.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo

That's hard times daddy.

[drave]

Not going to buy it anyway, so it doesn't really affect me one way or the other.


Still, loved the first 2 Halo's. Many a nights doing split screen games and it was kinda a big part of Halo. Pretty shitty to cater to "ZOMG 60FPS!!!!!!!"

tards.

[Fignuts]

Might get this. Dunno. If I do decide to get it, I'll probably get Master Chief Collection, as I've only ever finished Halo, ODST, and Reach. So, should probably beat the other Master Chief games first.

Having the squad and switching characters reminds me of Reach, which is the only Halo I really loved.

[Fignuts]

Also, they ever gonna remaster Reach and ODST for Xbox One? I mean I know we're kinda getting plastered with remasters lately but they might as well.

[drave]

ME Remasters first or GTFO


Yea, I said it :shifty:

[Kalyx triaD]

ODST was added to MCC two weeks ago.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

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That is clusterfuck amazing.

[Tb1]

I am so ready for this. Might get the ultimate premium whatever package because of excitement

[Kalyx triaD]

I would advise people against those pricy editions. Always seemed over the top to me.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I would advise people against those pricy editions. Always seemed over the top to me.

I like some special editions (got the MGS V one pre-ordered), but the Halo V one is hilarious. It comes with a steelbook... But the game included is a download code rather than a disc, rendering it pointless.

[Emperor Smeat]

343 Industries states all pre-order goodies will be made available to everyone with the difference being the choice of having them available at the start with a pre-order or getting them while gradually playing the game.

Halo 5: Guardians bucks that trend. To nab all the pre-order bonuses, all you have to do is play the game. 343 Industries studio head Josh Holmes took to Twitter to explain the process. "ALL unlockable content can be earned by everyone. Pre-order just guarantees you have it out of box. No need to earn/unlock in game," he said.

http://www.destructoid.com/all-of-halo-5-s-pre-order-bonuses-will-be-unlockable-through-gameplay-294731.phtml

[The Rogerer]

ODST was added to MCC two weeks ago.It's a shame because you can no longer call MCC "the collection without the best two Halos"

Now it's just the Halo collection with every Halo except the best one.

[Kalyx triaD]

Reach should come soon enough. It's crazy to not have it now.

[Emperor Smeat]

New multiplayer-based trailer was revealed during Gamescom recently.

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[Emperor Smeat]

Halo 5's campaign was teased to be roughly twice as long as it was in Halo 4 according to an accidental leak by Microsoft.

A Microsoft representative at Gamescom let slip that Halo 5: Guardians campaign is allegedly twice as long as its predecessor.

The claim comes from a report by GamesRadar, who—after having played through a demo at the show—was relayed the information by an unnamed source. This is attributed, in part, to the the campaign spanning three different worlds: one Human, one Forerunner, and one Covenant.

If the report is true, Halo 5 will be a sizable experience. Users of game length tracking site How Long to Beat currently report an average completion time of around 8 hours, which could put 343′s latest in the 15- to 20-hour range, certainly on the upper end of what first-person shooters traditionally offer.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/halo-5-guardians-campaign-will-take-a-while-says-report/

[Emperor Smeat]

Some good/bad news from 343 Industries depending on your perspective regarding multiplayer maps.

343 Industries will be in complete control of what maps get played in multiplayer.

Josh Holmes, Halo 5's executive producer, answered a question on Twitter regarding the game's map selection system. "No voting or veto, just straight rotation," Holmes said.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-s-multiplayer-won-t-be-a-democracy-309994.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

After years of seeing what the voting system yields in action - I have no problem with this.

[Emperor Smeat]

REQ system was explained a bit recently. 343 Industries planning on having around 1,000 unique digital cards available at launch for the feature with more added over time.

Halo 5: Guardians will use digital cards to dole out weapons, armors, vehicles, animations, boosts and other unlockable items in multiplayer. We've known as much. But in a blog post this week, 343 Industries spoke about this Requisition system (REQ for short) in greater detail.

By playing in Arena or Warzone, you'll accrue points that can be spent on card packs. These packs will also optionally be available for purchase using real-world money, with a portion of proceeds going toward the Halo World Championship prize pool. Cards vary in rarity, of course. Some are single-use, some are permanent. Only cosmetic items can be used in Arena multiplayer.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-s-multiplayer-unlocks-come-in-card-packs-311421.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm not sure how making the disparity between hardcore and casual play will work out or them. Doesn't seem worth removing Big Team Battle. So many odd decisions with Halo 5.

[Fignuts]

What is this current obsession with card packs in games?

[Kalyx triaD]

I actually don't mind that compared to other modern trends. It just seems odd for Halo given the set-up they have for multiplayer. It works (and likely perfected) in Titanfall. It kinda ruined CoD. May or may not be good in Forza.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Emperor Smeat]

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[Emperor Smeat]

According to 343 Industries, Halo 5's Forge mode will be the largest in series history but unfortunately won't be ready in time for the game's launch. Will be a post-launch update arriving in December.

http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-s-forge-mode-is-the-biggest-yet-not-shipping-with-the-game-314182.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

It better be a-fucking-mazing.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's a-fucking-mazing.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/building-the-biggest-forge-yet

[Emperor Smeat]

343 Industries gave some new details regarding the transaction system in the game and them constantly defending it ever since it was announced:
"[T]here are three core REQ Packs available to players in the REQ Store...Bronze REQ Packs include Common, single use REQs, but is likely to unlock a new permanent REQ (if you haven’t already unlocked all of them)....Silver REQ Packs include Common to Rare REQs with the added value of two new permanent REQs (if you haven’t already unlocked all of them)....Gold REQ Packs contain a large number of REQs ranging from Uncommon to Legendary. Players are guaranteed two new permanent REQs (if you haven’t already unlocked all of them)...So, to obtain these packs with in-game currency will cost 1250RP (Bronze), 5000RP (Silver) and 10000RP (Gold). Remember, on average you’ll be earning roughly 2000RP per Warzone game played. Additionally, we also offer the option to purchase Silver and Gold packs at a cost of $1.99 and $2.99 (USD)."
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-is-almost-out-so-343-s-getting-busy-defending-microtransactions-315111.phtml


Game itself requires around 60 GB of hard drive space in order to be playable. Wasn't specified if that includes the upcoming Forge or just a massive Day 1 patch is on its way as well.
Microsoft's online store lists the file size at 46.19 GB, so the 60 GB figure on the package could be an estimate or be budgeting for an inevitable day-one patch. Either way, it's a hefty chunk of data.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-requires-up-to-60-gb-of-hard-drive-space-315004.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Microsoft revealed those who play the game online before November 7th will get exclusive in-game armor as a free gift.

Planning on picking up Halo 5: Guardians? If you do, and play online before November 7, 2015, you'll get the Teishen Raikou armour set for nowt.

Launch trailer was also released for the game:
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http://www.destructoid.com/play-halo-5-before-november-7-get-fancy-armour-315204.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

According to Gamestop, there won't be a traditional midnight launch event for the game. Instead its going to be a digital event on the Xbox One marketplace.

I recently asked a few GameStop employees and managers if midnight releases were still popular, and the common answer was "no." It's obvious that the chain (and many other retailers) has been ramping up its digital angle as of late, but even now, not as many people are showing up to brick and mortar stores to grab their games.

Microsoft is taking advantage of this, as it's running a midnight launch event online for Halo 5, the day before its October 27 launch. It'll be running a livestream for six hours before launch, which will feature media from the Halo universe, a roundtable with staff and Nathan Fillion, and other tidbits.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-s-midnight-launch-event-will-be-held-digitally-316321.phtml


Day 1 patch was revealed to be 9GB in size. Main reason for the size is due to all the updates done to the game's multiplayer since it went into the "gold" phase. Overall space required is 55 GB (46 GB for the game itself).
Multiplayer is the main cause for the patch. Holmes mentions that map content is in the update, presumably with other multiplayer substance. That's typically par for the course when it comes to triple-A titles with multiplayer component.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-s-day-one-update-is-9gb-still-not-as-bad-as-expected-316329.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Heads up if any of you guys have pre-ordered and pre-loaded:

SUPPORT: ISSUES LAUNCHING HALO 5: GUARDIANS

We know you’re excited to finally get your hands on Halo 5: Guardians on October 27, and we wanted to make sure you’re ready to jump in right away. If you’ve digitally pre-ordered Halo 5: Guardians on your Xbox One before September 21 and are NOT using Instant On power mode, you may still have an incorrect “stub file” for the title, which is simply a placeholder file. Players that have this particular version of the stub file will be required to delete it, and reinstall the title.

If you’ve pre-ordered on or after September 21, you should be ready to download the necessary updates as they become available. Once these updates have been installed, you’ll then be able to play Halo 5: Guardians. If you’re unsure if you’ve got this particular stub file, here’s how you can check:

- Go to My games & apps
- Sort your game collection by selecting Installed à Sort by size
- If your Halo 5: Guardians game size is greater than 40 GB, you’ve got the correct version, and you’re ready to download the necessary updates when they become available.
- If your Halo 5: Guardians game size is less than 40 GB, you’ve got an incorrect stub file, and will need to delete that version and reinstall the game.

For information on reinstalling games on the Xbox One, head here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-.../install-games

While we anticipate this affecting a small number of players, we want to ensure everyone is ready to play come launch day. For all updates on Halo 5: Guardians, stay tuned to Halo Waypoint and @Halo on Twitter. See you online, Spartans!

[DAMN iNATOR]

Amazing how many publishers of "Triple-A titles" these days manage to not have their shit together before launches of their most "epic" games.

[drave]

I'll take them discovering it pre-launch over day of or post-launch any day.

[Kalyx triaD]

Amazing how many publishers of "Triple-A titles" these days manage to not have their shit together before launches of their most "epic" games.

What they put on their devs is damaging.

[Emperor Smeat]

Series director Frank O’Connor stated there is a very high chance Halo 5 could get a PC version within the near future. All the real work for a potential PC version is already done and would only need Microsoft's approval to get a port made.

You know, Microsoft has made a huge commitment trying sort of… I think normalise the Windows experience across multiple platforms. You see the elements of Windows 10 are going to appear in Xbox and Cortana and stuff like that. There is plenty of chance that Halo 5 could appear on the PC. Nothing to announce at this point. It’s absolutely not out the bounds of reason, but you know, we developed the game on an Intel platform. It wouldn’t be the hardest thing in the world to move it to PC and take advantage of PC stuff. But nothing I announce today on this chat.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-plenty-of-chance-halo-5-could-come-to-pc-according-to-series-director-317084.phtml


List of pre-order deals and sales for the game courtesy of Destructoid:
Halo 5: Guardians Standard Edition Deals

Microsoft Store — $59.99 + $10 Xbox eGift + Release Day Delivery + DLC
Best Buy — $59.99 ($47.99 w/ GamersClub) + $10 Rewards + DLC
Amazon — $59.99 ($49.99 w/ Prime) + DLC
GameStop — $59.99 + DLC
Walmart — $59.99 + $5 VUDU Movie Credits


Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition Deals

Microsoft Store — $99.99 + $10 Xbox eGift + Release Day Delivery + DLC
Best Buy — $99.99 ($79.99 w/ GamersClub + $10 Rewards + DLC
GameStop — $99.99 + DLC
Amazon — $99.99 ($84.99 w/ Prime) + DLC


Halo 5: Guardians Limited Collector's Edition Deals

Best Buy — $249.99 ($200 w/ GamersClub) + $10 Rewards + DLC
Amazon — $249.99 ($229.99 w/ Prime) + DLC


DLC Bonus Per Retailer:
Not all deals are created equal. GameStop, for instance, does not have any bonuses besides a "unique" DLC bonus, while retailers like Walmart only offer bonus incentives and have no unique DLC. The best offers might be those that include both, but in case you're a big fan and want a specific set of unique DLC, here's the breakdown of who's offering what:


Amazon: Projection SMG with Long Barrel and the Saturnine Visor
Microsoft: Lagrange Assault Rifle Weapon Skin, Recon Assault Rifle with Energy Bayonet.
Best Buy: Athlon Armor and Longshot Assault Rifle
GameStop: Spartan Locke Armor Set


Update: To clarify, these are just DLCs that unlocks said weapon/armor skins above. They are as far as we know cosmetic in nature and won't change gameplay. You'll be able to unlock all the items above after launch.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-guardians-pre-order-comparison-breakdown-317027.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Microsoft ended up squashing all rumors and hope of Halo 5 getting a PC port anytime soon. Might consider the idea "well into the future" if they ever consider a PC version to be made.

http://gamingbolt.com/halo-5-guardians-is-only-coming-to-xbox-one-microsoft-kills-pc-rumors

[Emperor Smeat]

At least for the UK, Halo 5's current launch estimates have it at around worst or second worst selling in series history. Doesn't count the spin-off Halo Wars for ranking purposes.

Estimates don't include digital sales while low sales of Xbox One combined with the bad reception from Master Chief Collection could have played a role in why.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1133453

[Extreme Angle]

Kalyx, you got this?

[Kalyx triaD]

Actually just today, yeah.

[Extreme Angle]

Sweet. I'm juggling work and a 5 month year old, but hopefully we can throw down some time :y:.

[Kalyx triaD]

You totally have a kid now.

[Emperor Smeat]

Latest update for the game is around 6 GB in size.

With today's 6.2GB "Battle of Shadow and Light" update for Halo 5: Guardians, Big Team Battle is in. My old favorite!

The eight vs. eight multiplayer playlist supports Capture the Flag, Strongholds, and Slayer, and it's playable on four new maps: Basin, Deadlock, Guillotine, and Recurve.

Besides those additions and some tweaks to existing content, 343 is rolling out a bunch of new REQs. Not all of these items will be immediately available, but everything should be in the game within 24 hours.

http://www.destructoid.com/ul/321439-/h2-noscale.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-now-has-big-team-battle-321439.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

Need more BTB maps.

Recurve, the Longbow inspired BTB map, is fucking terrible.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just wanna advise you guys Silver Req packs will yield more cosmetics than the Gold packs, and more often obviously.

[Extreme Angle]

Yup, Little Baby Ramona is pretty cooool!

I'm really digging the Basin BTB map, it would be nice to see some previous Halo maps added but with design changes to accommodate the new mechanics.

Kalyx, your double ground pound video was sweet! Here's one of my plays i'm pretty proud of :P:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Funk%20Bro/video/12899078

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[Kalyx triaD]

Tense. They should up flanking something, you had them on a goose chase.

[Ruien]

What in the fuck is going on? I seriously am unable to split screen this game? There is no local fucking co-op? Why the hell? So upset right now. Wish I could return this fucking game. Was Halo 4 like this? I hope Halo lost a shit ton of money to this feature but most people probably bought the fucking game assuming it was there like I did.

[Ruien]

We tried to stream the shit and play it too but that seems to have failed.

[Emperor Smeat]

What in the fuck is going on? I seriously am unable to split screen this game? There is no local fucking co-op? Why the hell? So upset right now. Wish I could return this fucking game. Was Halo 4 like this? I hope Halo lost a shit ton of money to this feature but most people probably bought the fucking game assuming it was there like I did.

Got taken out for this game due to 343 Industries and Microsoft claiming they didn't want framerate issues and not willing to downgrade the graphics to make it work.

Same reason there is no local multiplayer either.

[Ruien]

Is it possible they can change their minds and patch it in? Or is this just how it is? Should have bought a PS4.

[Emperor Smeat]

Think they already mentioned its not possible or they wouldn't but the backlash was big enough that they probably won't try to pull that again with Halo 6.

[Ruien]

Sigh......... That is stupid. Thanks.

[Kalyx triaD]

Have you been reading the thread? lol

[Ruien]

Nope. Really did not think I needed to do that when the main feature I care about seems as basic as it gets.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's why it was a big deal. And I understand that the media were dragging their feet about it, most making articles after launch.

It was a big deal to the Halo community and one of the reasons I stress that developers need to focus on gameplay experience again.

[Ruien]

Ya. It came as a huge shock. Technically, it was my fault for not researching the game though.

[Kalyx triaD]

At the very least it's a very solid playing Halo that promises free DLC over time. Doesn't seem like we'll ever have to pay for maps and armor.

[drave]

Considering picking this up. Been watching a lot of videos and it looks pretty great.

[Kalyx triaD]

Pick it up after the Forge update.

[Ruien]

Forgot how pissed I get when I go into Legendary mode. 4 levels left though.

[Emperor Smeat]

Newest update for the game includes Forge mode and a few new multiplayer maps.

The map creation sandbox debuts with some 1,700 objects and will continue to change as 343 Industries takes in feedback from players. Knowing how ridiculously good people have gotten with these tools in prior games, I bet we'll see a bunch of impressive stuff out of the holiday break.

Today's "Cartographer's Gift" update also adds SPNKr rocket launchers, several maps (one for Warzone, one for Overgrowth, and two for Big Team Battle), and more in-depth control options. Well, that, and a ton of other smaller but still important things. Plus fixes for existing content.


List of all the stuff in the update inside the link itself.
http://www.destructoid.com/huge-halo-5-update-adds-forge-mode-maps-and-weapons-327325.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

Forge will take some getting used to, but it is very much an improvement. Shame I can't test out my stuff with SPLITSCREEN customs.

Time to make friends.

[Ruien]

Beat this in Legendary. Ran into two tough spots but that was it. The solo watcher and then when there were 3 of them. The solo one was the worst though by far.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Alot of guys named dog.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Bight this on a whim as I saw it for £25 and wanted something with a lot of buttons that was fast to really get used to the Elite controller. After hating Halo 4, I was pleasantly surprised that they seem to have nailed the feel of this one.

Sucking horribly, but hey, I'm having fun. Cards feel like bullshit for vehicles though.

[Kalyx triaD]

The reqs in warzone are done well enough. Nothing really broken about it yet.

[drave]

This trailer alone kinda makes me wanna get the game

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[Kalyx triaD]

Slowly but surely turning into a halo game. Nice new Forge stuff too.

[Emperor Smeat]

Recent update by 343 Industries for the game included a couple of tributes for a community member who lost his children from an accident.

Halo 5: Guardians developer 343 Industries has included a tribute for a fan who lost his children in a tragic accident in the latest update.

Community member Adam (thecrzedspartan) lost his two girls, Trinity and Lena, in an electrical fire last month.

To honour Adam’s children, if you look up into the sky whilst playing new map Torque, you’ll see their names written in the stars.

“In honor of Adam's family and his daughters, Trinity and Lena, we've created the Spartans Never Walk Alone pack. This pack contains the True Light emblem, which is named after the first initial of each of his daughters' names, and is the first animated emblem to come to Halo 5. All players will receive this pack as part of this month's free update."
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-dev-honours-fan-s-tragic-loss-in-latest-update-344690.phtml

[Extreme Angle]

How do you rate this, Kalyx?
Personally I think it's my favourite Halo in terms of gameplay and how smooth it feels.
Shame none of my old Halo 3 friends have Xbox's :/

[Kalyx triaD]

Gameplay wise it is easily the best and smoothest. The faster time-to-kill worried me but it is still 'Halo', just faster. I love it.

If it wasn't for the amazing Forge, this might have had the worst maps since Reach multiplayer (launch maps). Forge has put fun maps in there and there's virtually no past maps that can't be remade. Somebody made Containment from Halo 2. If that can be made anything can be made.

Warzone is nice lounge gametype with occasional spurts of close games. I play that most. BTB is BTB. Arena is the most fierce Halo's ever been.

The REQ reward system can go fuck itself but I have a general bias against loot/RNG systems popping up in games. I know what I want, I hate gambling for it.

As you seen I'm diving in to Forge finally and given time, I got some wild stuff coming. So long as I can actually get my guys together.

Won't mention lack of splitscreen, trying to have a good day today.

[Extreme Angle]

I'm not the biggest fan of Warzone, or even big team for that matter... Maybe I just prefer CQC.

I always wear ODST armour which you get from watching Nightfall on the Halo Channel, so the REQ system doesn't really bother me because i've got what I want.

Forge is great. Just waiting on an action sack playlist to have a go at some of the wacky custom games i've seen.

[Kalyx triaD]

They don't have my EOD set and if they added it I'm gambling to get it. Fuck REQ.

I played some Arena last night and promptly paid for avoiding it with my blood. Will take a bit to adjust.

[Ruien]

War zone is fun. Hate how you can't get rid of certification on crap that I don't want like the Mongoose or the shitty ghost. It's like I am being punished for getting more packs.

[Extreme Angle]

Forge is coming to Windows 10, I guess we can expect a reveal at E3 for the full game?

http://news.xbox.com/2016/05/19/forging-ahead-the-halo-forge-experience-comes-to-windows-10-pc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Kalyx triaD]

I was just thinking of such a thing.

While the new forge controls excellent, I imagine doing it on a PC would open it up for more people.

[WrestleRacer91]

This game gets so much crap but I enjoy(ed) it.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's aight. Forge is still amazing.