Introduction

This was another section that never got nearly the attention that it deserved. I mean, all I ever put here was a preview. There's a lot more to Halo 2 than just what's in the preview. Therefore, I will be putting much more content here soon. Expect galleries, story speculation and more. But for now, enjoy this extremely hyped-up preview.

Halo 2: Preview

Halo 2, the sequel to 2001's award-winning Halo, is planned for release in late 1st- or early 2nd-quarter 2004. Featuring support for Xbox Live internet play for up to 16 players, Halo 2's multiplayer promises to build on the spectacular gaming experience of the original. A reengineered version of the Halo engine will deliver improved graphics over the already-astonishing visuals of the original. Most notably, the lighting and shadows will be tremendously improved. As in Halo, sound will support 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Music, composed by Marty O'Donnell, will be fully orchestrated and based on themes found in the original game. Enhanced AI and fully destructible environments will improve gameplay. Halo 2 will also feature a brand-new story, sure to keep the attention of fans, involving the return of the Master Chief to a war-torn Earth. In the words of the title blurb on the preview in Official Xbox Magazine, Halo 2 will be the "Best. Game. EVER." Few doubt that this is the truth.

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