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[NH Apache]

I'm not going to oversell it, but the "HD" version of the original MP looks pretty damned good.


Also I just saw a REALLY simple, enumerable example of the IQ increase on Guardian, H3. On the 360 version, I was looking at some moss hanging from a vine - there were four fronds of moss dangling vertically. On the Xbone version, there were nine. Same object, same viewpoint, just more detail actually appearing in the screenspace.

I don't know if I'll play another fps again other than MCC.

Halo 2 and 3 are gonna be major and amazing timesinks.

 

[Chitown B]

I'm not going to oversell it, but the "HD" version of the original MP looks pretty damned good.


Also I just saw a REALLY simple, enumerable example of the IQ increase on Guardian, H3. On the 360 version, I was looking at some moss hanging from a vine - there were four fronds of moss dangling vertically. On the Xbone version, there were nine. Same object, same viewpoint, just more detail actually appearing in the screenspace.

Wow, interesting.

Frankie, will the games take advantage of the X1's rumble triggers for firing?

 

[Akai__]

I'm not going to oversell it, but the "HD" version of the original MP looks pretty damned good.


Also I just saw a REALLY simple, enumerable example of the IQ increase on Guardian, H3. On the 360 version, I was looking at some moss hanging from a vine - there were four fronds of moss dangling vertically. On the Xbone version, there were nine. Same object, same viewpoint, just more detail actually appearing in the screenspace.

Stinkles please. Don't tease us like that.

Will we see any Halo 3 footage prior to launch? Please say yes. Please.

Spoiler

Please.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

H2A multiplayer is in a new engine, the campaign physics engine is identical to the original with a new graphics engine running on top of the original one.

Halo 3 and 4 are also getting the lighting and shading upgraded as well.

Oh, I see, I think that now I understand it. I hope they release a trailer soon compiling some gameplay scenes of all of the games at 1080p and 60fps! I'm curious to see the results!

 

[EvB]

So if you watch that and still don't like it, then you're at least making a fair assessment based on your own eyes.

It's not that I don't like it, it's Halo pretty much by default I love it.

 

[TheOddOne]

#dead.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

No 60fps vids yet?

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

No 60fps vids yet?

Just for Halo 2 Anniversary. Still waiting on Stinkles, he is holding the Halo 3 and 4 1080p60 footage hostage!

 

[nomis]

Also I just saw a REALLY simple, enumerable example of the IQ increase on Guardian, H3. On the 360 version, I was looking at some moss hanging from a vine - there were four fronds of moss dangling vertically. On the Xbone version, there were nine. Same object, same viewpoint, just more detail actually appearing in the screenspace.

That's starting to sound like not only a 640p->1080p benefit, but a tweak to LoD scaling as well... which is super exciting. Correct me if I'm wrong of course

 

[BeforeU]

 

[brandonh83]

Will the games be released individually? I keep seeing box art for each one so it just made me curious.

 

[CyReN]

Will the games be released individually? I keep seeing box art for each one so it just made me curious.

All one package.

 

[Computer]

Will the games be released individually? I keep seeing box art for each one so it just made me curious.

All on one disk. With a unified menu.

 

[Defect]

I'm on mobile so can someone post a picture of the pregame lobby please?

 

[nomis]

Will the games be released individually? I keep seeing box art for each one so it just made me curious.

"No plans at this time."™

Separate physical SKUs I can't see happening in a million years. Modular digital purchases maaaaaybe... but it kind of undermines the unified vision for UI and matchmaking.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Will the games be released individually? I keep seeing box art for each one so it just made me curious.

Nope, all in one. With what they are doing to unify it all together, especially with Nightfall and Halo Channel, they will probably never, nor should they, sell them separately. Come on, it's 4 games, a miniseries, and a beta for $60!

 

[Shrennin]

Separate physical SKUs I can't see happening in a million years. Modular digital purchases maaaaaybe... but it kind of undermines the unified vision for UI and matchmaking.

They could still do the unified UI theoretically -- it's just that the games that are not owned just wouldn't be available (although still perhaps appear in the unified UI). It's not like the UI mixes games, it's just makes all games really accessible (besides campaign order but that seems like an easy enough workaround).

I'm not saying that they should sell them separately though. I actually hope they don't. I'm just saying it could technically be possible.

Spoiler

I hope they keep the UI for future Halo additions which may or may not be the real reason I'm mentioning this.

 

[defghik]

I'm not going to oversell it, but the "HD" version of the original MP looks pretty damned good.


Also I just saw a REALLY simple, enumerable example of the IQ increase on Guardian, H3. On the 360 version, I was looking at some moss hanging from a vine - there were four fronds of moss dangling vertically. On the Xbone version, there were nine. Same object, same viewpoint, just more detail actually appearing in the screenspace.

Does the original H2 MP use the same assets as the OG Xbox version, or are you guys using the higher quality assets from the Vista version?

 

[Caja 117]

Can someone just confirm that the Game is coming with the original Halo 2 MP with Hd treatment and Halo 2 Anniversary MP with updated graphics are not the same, There is some people confused with this and think that Halo2 will only be what has been shown so far.

A response from Frankie would be awesome.

 

[NobleGundam]

I believe so, that was a Halo 5 MP Beta First Look. So I would imagine everything shown in the ViDoc is going to be in the Beta.

I think the only thing we know for sure is that there will be seven maps in the beta. That being said, it's safe to assume that midship and the other map will be two of those seven maps since we saw them in the reveal trailer.

Ahh very nice. So pumped.

Now i've said this before in the halogaf thread.

"I dont believe Midship remastered will be in H2A, b'cuz its layout and size."

Turns out I was right. Now with this in mind.. H5 Midship looks considerably bigger. I believe that, aside from Spartan abilities & either default Sprint or Thruster pack, some if not all of H5 maps will include its own unique dynamic feature(s). Probably effecting the gravity lifts or the floating platform maybe.

 

[JaggedSac]

lol, and for the win as well.

 

[antigoon]

Can someone just confirm that the Game is coming with the original Halo 2 MP with Hd treatment and apart from this a Halo 2 Anniversary MP with updated graphics, There is some people confused with this and think that Halo2 will only be what has been shown so far.

A response from Frankie would be awesome.

?

This has been confirmed for ages.

 

[Caja 117]

?

This has been confirmed for ages.

There are people that are still saying that Halo2 MP, is the same as Halo 2 Aniversary.

 

[antigoon]

There are people that are still saying that Halo2 MP, is the same as Halo 2 Aniversary.

They're wrong. Entire H2 multiplayer suite will be in as it existed when it was shutdown.

 

[bidguy]

my god this looks fucking amazing at 60fps damn

edit http://www.gamersyde.com/hqstream_h...ction_gc_multiplayer_gameplay_1-32774_en.html

 

[DarthWalden]

Wait now I'm confused.... Are the 6 maps remasters or reimaginings? Is every map included with Halo 2 that are not one of the 6 remastered maps going to feature the old graphics?

What about halo Ce? Will we get the original remastered maps from the xbox 360 version and then the rest in the original state?

That's what I thought all along but some of the questions and answers here are making me second guess that...

 

[Ape]

I hate the wait for this game and a couple others.

:'(

Why couldn't you guys have started development a few months earlier god damn it

 

[antigoon]

 

[belushy]

Wait now I'm confused.... Are the 6 maps remasters or reimaginings? Is every map included with Halo 2 that are not one of the 6 remastered maps going to feature the old graphics?

What about halo Ce? Will we get the original remastered maps from the xbox 360 version and then the rest in the original state?

That's what I thought all along but some of the questions and answers here are making me second guess that...

Halo 2 Anniversary runs on a separate engine so the 6 remade maps are made specifically for that engine.

The original Halo 2 multiplayer, with ever single map from all DLC(including the maps that are getting remastered for H2A), is also included in the collection.

Halo 1 Anniversary maps are not included in this collection because it was Halo Reach Multiplayer Map Pack.

 

[EvB]

Wait now I'm confused.... Are the 6 maps remasters or reimaginings? Is every map included with Halo 2 that are not one of the 6 remastered maps going to feature the old graphics?

What about halo Ce? Will we get the original remastered maps from the xbox 360 version and then the rest in the original state?

That's what I thought all along but some of the questions and answers here are making me second guess that...

from what I gather every map ever made for Halo 1-4 is in the game, unaltered, in their original form.

Then there are the 6 remasters.

 

[darthbob]

I hate the wait for this game and a couple others.

:'(

Why couldn't you guys have started development a few months earlier god damn it

Blame early 2000s era Microsoft for pushing Bungie to release Halo 2 in November 2004, which influenced the release date of Master Chief Collection a decade later.

 

[Akai__]

Read the OP people! That way, you won't be confused about these things.

Seriously, this is called Master Thread for a reason, allthough the OP could use some updates.

from what I gather every map ever made for Halo 1-4 is in the game, unaltered, in their original form.

Then there are the 6 remasters.

With the exception, that the maps will be rendered in 1080p. According to Stinkles, it makes a nice difference.

 

[Twilight Gap]

Read the OP people! That way, you won't be confused about these things.

Seriously, this is called Master Thread for a reason, allthough the OP could use some updates.

The infographic was updated two days ago (the one a few posts above is outdated). It's only screenshots I haven't posted yet.

 

[Sephzilla]

Hmm. Is the sword still going to have unlimited energy for H2A?

 

[soulassssns]

I would really like to see the atmosphere of ODST remastered.

Another stealth noir Halo would be awesome. Next gen lighting with weather would be amazing.
Hoping my buddy can get a One someone soon.
Got him to play ODST, Reach and 4. But his arcade couldn't play 3 and he never picked up Annie.

We had a stealth Halo? ODST wasnt to stealthy IMO.

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

We had a stealth Halo? ODST wasnt to stealthy IMO.

It wasn't really "stealth", but the New Mombasa hub kind of "felt" like.

 

[Sephzilla]

I need to stop looking at this thread. It's making my hype/thirst uncontrollable.

 

[Neper]

I need to stop looking at this thread. It's making my hype/thirst uncontrollable.

Same here! But unfortunately I can't help looking at it every few minutes...

 

[Leyasu]

my god this looks fucking amazing at 60fps damn

edit http://www.gamersyde.com/hqstream_h...ction_gc_multiplayer_gameplay_1-32774_en.html

It really does!! And it makes me think that halo 5 is gonna looking superb.. I'm gonna be playing halo for years come november

 

[singhr1]

Halo on Twitch streaming some 2 v 2 with
GHO57AYAME and KILLER V vs. NEIGHBOR and DERSKY

twitch.tv/halo

60 FPS gameplay with some pros, amazing.

 

[Akai__]

The twitch Halo channel could use some work. Like get rid of that stupid Facebook restriction, which is hindering people to chat. And while you are at it, get rid of the overly aggressive mods and tweak the bot a little. Sad to see, that even normal opinions are getting timed out or banned...

The infographic was updated two days ago (the one a few posts above is outdated). It's only screenshots I haven't posted yet.

My bad. I was looking at it for a second and haven't noticed anything. Sorry. <3

 

[MaGlock]

Any impressions of the pro players on anniversary MP? I'd like to hear their take.

 

[Chitown B]

Annie.

........

it's CEA

 

[CyReN]

Any impressions of the pro players on anniversary MP? I'd like to hear their take.

and caster

 

[Domino Theory]

Halo on Twitch streaming some 2 v 2 with
GHO57AYAME and KILLER V vs. NEIGHBOR and DERSKY

twitch.tv/halo

60 FPS gameplay with some pros, amazing.

<3 my team.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Halo on Twitch streaming some 2 v 2 with
GHO57AYAME and KILLER V vs. NEIGHBOR and DERSKY

twitch.tv/halo

60 FPS gameplay with some pros, amazing.

There has been some great moments so far. Great to see the pros play.

 

[LAUGHTREY]

I changed my mind, 60fps Halo is hurting my brain. Make it stop. =(

 

[Barrow Roll]

Source?

I changed my mind, 60fps Halo is hurting my brain. Make it stop. =(

It's not enough to just watch 60fps gameplay, the difference will be immediately appreciable once you start playing it.

 

[kittens]

That stream was pretty great. Anyone want to make a thread for the tournament on Sunday? I think that'd be cool.

 

[KevinG]

I definitely can't watch 60 fps streams. Motion sickness hits me pretty hard. I've never experienced it when I play, but not being in control is what makes videos impossible.