SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
I should have said "shortly" after launch. But they made it clear the wait won't be long.
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Halo 5 Will Launch Without Big Team Battle
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I should have said "shortly" after launch. But they made it clear the wait won't be long.
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
I didn't know you couldn't do Warzone gametypes in Forge. That alone would have been beyond awesome.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
How'd you come to that conclusion?
All post release maps are free on Halo 5....so no.
All post launch maps will be free.
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.
soulassssns
Banned
I think I can easily wait a week or so until it releases. Legendary campaign run and some warzone will keep me preoccupied.
It's gonna be a lot longer than a week. I'd be shocked if it's within 3 months.
soulassssns
Banned
Either way the game seems to have plenty of content to keep me entertained.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Not...really.
Fatmanp
Member
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.
Dynasty8
Member
That's why I said almost.
I do believe the BTB fans are going to really feel at home with Warzone.
It is sounding like whenever the first DLC maps are released is when we will see BTB. I'm sure they already have a date in mind.
Pop
Member
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.
BTB maps are built from scratch for BTB
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Other than being larger than standard arena MP, it's not very much like BTB at all.
ElzarTheBam
Member
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.
Forerunner
Member
Are there multiple WZ game modes coming? I recall hearing that there would be an invasion-ish mode with no AI.
Custom teabag animations using Kinect?
Emperor Bohe
Member
wat
Twerking support confirmed.
Pop
Member
Haha how ridiculous. BTB maps should be included in the base game.
I don't think there's a remix for every map. And the Forge maps (and maybe Breakout maps) are no doubt included in that number as well.
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
No biggie. It'll come later.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
I'm curious how the Elite could be made any more suitable for Halo...
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Launching with more maps than either and all map packs are free.
CollectedDust
Member
I guess this is old news, but it's the first I've heard this and I'm quite disappointed.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Now you can queue up to 12 friends or more?! (12v12 WARZONE)
Hmmmmm
Should I cancel my MC controller order if I want a Halo themed Elite controller? Haha because that's exactly what I want.
Fata1moose
Banned
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.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
The more I think about it, the more I realize Stinkles must be employed by SonyGAF (aka, NeoGAF) to make 343 look bad. I doubt Stinkles is who he says he is; he's a myth.
Goldfishking
Member
a switch that when turned on automatically crouches ... then uncrouches... then crouches ... then uncrouches and so on.
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.