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Halo 5 Will Launch Without Big Team Battle

Oh, only a week? Well then yeah, there's really nothing to be disappointed about here except for the BTB maps possibly counting towards the 15+ free DLC maps thing.

I should have said "shortly" after launch. But they made it clear the wait won't be long.
 
Yes it was known that there would be no btb playlist. But its new that some post launch dlc maps will be made for btb...

This is the key piece of information here. We already knew BTB was not in for launch. What we didn't know (still don't really) is what the full breakdown of the maps would be. He is implying that BTB maps will not be part of the original 20 on disc and that they will be added as part of the 15 free DLC maps.

He isn't explicitly saying that of course but "all BTB" would logically include the maps unless stated otherwise.
 
Interesting. I hate how most developers of multiplayer games simply copy and paste CoD Domination and call it a day. This is actually a pretty cool new take on the mode since now there's actually an incentive to defend aside from camping to get kills and the mode becomes tactical through the need to acquire two zones to gain points.

As for the lack of BTB at launch, while it's a bit disappointing, I think Warzone has the potential to fill that void. And hopefully there will be enough Arena content at launch. The map count is perfect considering we're getting 15 for free before June. We just need plenty of game modes.
 
This seems fair. The map count looks good for launch anyway.

Is that 14 unique arena maps? Or do map variations/forge maps count?
 
BTB is for bad people and you should feel bad for wanting it

Although there is some element of truth to this BTB is one of those game modes if balanced right that can be extremely fun for players of all skills levels. As long as there are no stupidly OP vehicles on the map i.e a Scorpion on Coagulation it can be great.
 
Yet another example of 343's failure to understand the essence of what makes Halo and the Halo community. Releasing without one of your most popular playlists will surely dampen the momentum of the Halo 5 launch and will be detrimental in retaining a healthy online population. Warzone with computer AI will not be a replacement for BTB.
 
Yet another example of 343's failure to understand the essence of what makes Halo and the Halo community. Releasing without one of your most popular playlists will surely dampen the momentum of the Halo 5 launch and will be detrimental in retaining a healthy online population. Warzone with computer AI will not be a replacement for BTB.

This and no split screen. What the heck

Also BTB maps might be some of the "free" 15 maps coming after release. Which is ridiculous if so.
 
Is that the actual amount of maps then? 14/6? Great start to be fair. 7/7r(emix) but the ones in the Beta were fantastic.

Also, if anyone has had the chance to play Warzone at any events or previews, honestly...it's amazing. I certainly will not miss BTB, but I will play it when it is around, especially if I understand the tweet right in that BTB will require new maps.

BTB maps are built from scratch for BTB
 
That's why I said almost.

I do believe the BTB fans are going to really feel at home with Warzone.

Other than being larger than standard arena MP, it's not very much like BTB at all.
 
This and no split screen. What the heck

Also BTB maps might be some of the "free" 15 maps coming after release. Which is ridiculous if so.
It's been confirmed that the 15 maps after launch will be free and that they will include btb maps.
 
Well I'm not too miffed as a big BTB player, I'm sure it'll give me a chance to play Warzone and that should scratch that itch for epic battles in Halo multiplayer.
 
A little off topic but are you guys going to be offering the Halo 5 version of the disc pad thing for the Elite controller?

Not exactly but we are working with the elite team on something halo specific. Not just aesthetic.
 
BTB always gave me a chance to play with more of my friends then just the 4 or 5

Plus coordinating a large group ,pulling off a victory, feels great
 
BTB is for bad people and you should feel bad for wanting it

Warzone will be full of bad players as well, although it's not the same thing it'll scratch the need of laying waste to people without thumbs.

I'm disappointed that BTB and Warzone will take up a large chunk of the DLC maps, 6 post-launch maps for Warzone and probably at least just as many BTB means little Arena support after launch. I'm not much of a fan of forge being leaned on heavily for arena either, the gray blocks are tiring to look at.
 
Warzone will be full of bad players as well, although it's not the same thing it'll scratch the need of laying waste to people without thumbs.

I'm disappointed that BTB and Warzone will take up a large chunk of the DLC maps, 6 post-launch maps for Warzone and probably at least just as many BTB means little Arena support after launch. I'm not much of a fan of forge being leaned on heavily for arena either, the gray blocks are tiring to look at.

I'm guessing we get 4-6 BTB, 2-3 Warzone maps, 2-3 Breakout and 3-4 Arena maps. I get Warzone is a pretty big push for them but I can't see them doing too many more maps for it post launch because of the need to script AI along with tons of optimizations for the sizes of them. BTB should receive a healthy amount of maps early though to establish a decent rotation for the BTB playlist coming post launch.
 
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