Halo 2 Anniversary Actually Happening?

In the latest Official Xbox Magazine, a spot in the magazine where rumors are usually reported, stated the following. “Following the success of Halo Anniversary remake, 343 Industries has now started development of Halo 2 Anniversary.” The little snippet of the article will be pictured below.

Added scan of the page with the tidbit on the rumor.

[Irishguy95]

Thought this was confirmed?? Why wouldn't they? I really hope they give ius Halo 2's Multiplayer with ti though and not reach's, simply because I have Reach and would liek to play this again> loved the maps on this one.

[Wingsfan24]

Not confirmed yet, but with the info-graphic they released a few days ago showing that anniversary sold 1.5 million copies, I can't see a reason why they wouldn't do the same for Halo 2. It's just extra money in their pockets.

[guitarded77]

I hope they do it... I skipped the first two Halo games because I never had the first XBOX. I started at 3 which I really didn't like, then ODST and Reach. I still had the meh syndrome when it came to Halo, then I played CE HD and thought it was great. Giving 2 a complete HD makeover like CE would be great for me since I haven't played it yet and I was so impressed with CE.

[Trebius51]

Well, considering the 360 lacks any decent exclusive game lineups, it only makes sense to rehash their previously released exclusives as Anniversary editions to give their core players something to play. (even if its the same thing)

So glad i own all 3 platforms.

[snipes101]

I have two things to say:

1) Yes please to Halo 2 HD and

2) I usually don't feed the trolls but I'll throw Trebius a bone by telling him to f*uck off. Really, this article is about Halo, not how many games your respective platform (yes, I see that you're trying to backpedal by saying you own all 3) has for you to wave at everyone else.

[Shepherd 214]

If you collected and wrote down all the symbols you get from each terminal you find in CE Anniversary, you can take and input them to Halo Waypoint, the Halo content hub app on your xbox. Doing this initiates a hidden cutscene that explains what happens with a few details in-between halo 1 and 2 that for 8 years no one has known.

You only understand it if you paid attention to the story but the fact that it's a brand new cutscene that that paves the way and leads into halo 2 is exciting and a big hint to true Halo fans.

[Felinox]

This would make a good learning tool for 720 launch window. Then HALO 5 when they have a good grip on hardware.

[mugoldeneagle03]

Last I heard this was supposed to be one of the launch titles for the next Xbox. If not maybe the 360's last hoorah.

Seems likely.

[Muffins1223]

there gonna make the halo 2's Anniversary available for halo 4 in 2 map packs just like reach...

[DasTier]

I imagine it will be on halos 4 multiplayer as they won't release this this year, I don't think it's 10 years old yet be it will be in 2014, so I reckon we get 4, a year off and then 2 anniversary in 2014.

I wish they put 1,2 &3 all remastered in a box set :(

Also I wish ODST played more like ghost recon and that you weren't strong the MC.

And that wars gets a sequel.

They should have used the name halo like Tom clancys, and just have lots of unrelated , different genre games in the same universe

[NewZealander]

easily the best game in the series, and maybe if we make enough noise they might add a extended cut to fix the ending :)

[NYC_Gamer]

I might need to check out Halo since a lot of fans have said the story is good

[Wingsfan24]

One of the only game series I can play and never get tired of the story haha.

@Irishguy95 - Can't forget about the epic soundtracks as well, man, I hear any Halo song and it forces my hand to play the game hahaha.

[Trebius51]

You dont have much of a choice though, so its like being in jail and saying "MAN i love bread and water! I can eat this everyday and never get tired! MMM!!"

[Irishguy95]

I'd say you'll be disappointed at first due to the gameplay not being what it is in other shooters(hide behind **** and irons sights), but stick to it, it's quite good and you'll probably enjoy the scale, enemy Ai, vehicles and combat when you get used to it

[h311rais3r]

It's great. It feels modern to this day lol. The story you really have to listen to and if you can, read the books. Halos universe is almost as big as star wars! All the books are well written and extremely informative of each game and events that lead up to and after

[spicelicka]

Ooo man bro, just play halo with an open mind and i can guarantee you'll be huge fan easily.

I play hundreds of games, but this is on franchise where i've played the campaign over and over again like 30 times, for EACH game. Once you're into the story and get used to the gameplay, there's nothing like it.

Just listening to the music makes me wanna play halo. In fact just talking about it right now makes me wanna go play. In fact, i'm gonna go play it....peace out:)

[sandman224]

Oh look, 1 of the 2 franchises Microsoft made exclusive. The other one being gears. That's all the games Microsoft can make exclusive. It's so sad.

[Trebius51]

Stop trolling bro!!! Be happy for them, theyre getting another exclusive on their loooooong list of exclusives. (one thats not a kinect title)

[_Aarix_]

@Trebius51    

Oh yea, forgot to welcome you to n4ps3, though its not exactly needed as you fit in like a long lost brother, are you related to tentonsoftubes? Tell him i said hi

[Siren30]

Since you have 10 comments in the last hour I'm guessing that the ps3 exclusives aren't doing it for you either

[sandman224]

No they're not doing it right now. I'm actually playing mw3 for my 360. And every once in a while I'll play it on my ps3. Then I get upset because I realize the 360 has the better version and is overall a smoother multiplayer experience. Don't get me wrong I love my 360 as much as I love my ps3.

[ALLWRONG]

Doesn't the 360 have more exclusives than say... Sony?

[Stansolo]

Not more, just better.
"Here comes the hate mail"....lol.
The ps3 is still a great console though.

[vallencer]

Here I will list exclusives for you. Fable, halo, gears, forza, anything rare makes, first mass effect, blue dragon, lost odyssey, tales of vesperia, dance central, kinectimals. Im sure there's more but before you go saying things like that troll just think hard about how many exclusives there really are.

[DasTier]

You realise there still a lot you didn't list right?

[mysterym]

@Sandman224 I'll be glad when you have one bubble so i'll have to read less of your nonsense!

[Stansolo]

Sony wished they got the halo franchise I tell you, you might take the piss but there's no fooling anyone halo is massive.
Just take a look at halo 4 and tell me that don't look stunning.

[yewles1]

Surprised?

http://n4g.com/news/826265/...

[Cajun Chicken]

I loved Halo Anniversary, but I don't think a remake of Halo 2 is really called for.
Halo 2 was split up in sections of linear levels a lot more than the first game in which levels felt like open landscapes, I don't think it would really work.

[lastdual]

I agree that the campaign hasn't aged as well as CE, but the multiplayer was stellar.

That said, as cool as a multiplayer Halo 2 remake would be, I don't see it happening any time soon, as it would split the player base. I'm pretty sure 343 wants Halo 4 to have a nice long multiplayer lifespan.

[Wingsfan24]

They could always add the maps as dlc like they did with the original anniversary map set?

[lastdual]

@PockyKing

But that wouldn't really be a "Halo 2 remake", that would just be a map pack. For it to be a real remake, it would have to actually play like Halo 2.

[Irishguy95]

I liked Halo 2's campaign the most in the series. Especially the story.

[mysterym]

Halo 1 was definately better for single player, but i want halo 2 just for the multiplayer. Clocked in over 11k multiplayer games on that bad boy and would love to play it again. It would be awesome if it was released on the halo 4 engine - halo 2's netcode would be considered piss poor now.

[solidsnake222]

Don't care what anyone says, Halo 2 was the best Halo ever made. Definitely buying if this is true!

[IQUITN4G]

Well of course it wasn't but it was bloody good. Inconsistent is all and disappointment to many after the first truly legendary game. It does have moments of pure perfection though and it's deserving of high praise once you get over the disappointing aspects. I still play it rather a lot

[mysterym]

guess you didn't play online multiplayer then

[dkp23]

Sweet, only halo i havent played.

Played Halo 3 first, then Reach, then 1, and need to play 2...

So basically have no idea what the hell is going on.

[ALLWRONG]

Just play the original, 360 is BC. Even and old PC can play it.

[Fyflin]

This was only a matter of time. Question is though, 360 or next gen? I know which I'd prefer.

[noxeven]

As long as the mutliplayer stays exactly the same and comes with all the maps from halo 2 including dlc and we can still super bounce ^_^

[Shadowvic]

REEAALLLY HOPE THIS IS TRUE!
Halo 2's multiplayer was magical!

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

lol I can believe that! HaloHaloHaloHaloHaloHaloHaloHa loHalo and more Halo..

[Siren30]

I would love to just play through all the halo games starting from the first one.

[StoutBEER]

Hell yeah I'm going to do that the week leading up to Halo 4 starting from Reach.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

I hope they do it!

Just don't change the multiplayer, don't even touch it.

[MasterD919]

The maps alone would be worth the price of admission...Classic Halo maps that haven't been recreated properly in the last few games (via forge or DLC).

I'm in.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

It makes sense this would be done... hopefully they sell at a slightly discounted price like they did with Halo Aniv.

[guitarse]

Whahaha, its the comment from "RetroDad" about dead space that's the best thing on that image ¬_¬

[Mikefizzled]

Well Microsoft expected sales of 5m for Halo CE:A and its slowly trundling along at 1.5m, Thats why I doubt they invest little money into the project.

[krazykombatant]

really...... really...... smh

[Double_O_Revan]

I don't see any way of this NOT happening

[MorbidPorpoise]

Gimmie Halo 2 almost just like Anniversary:
On the H4 or a future engine.

Multiplayer pretty much exactly the same along with the balance (Dual wielding, dont want loadouts etc).

Alllllllll the Halo 2 maps (Neeed Waterworks back, Gemini and Containement!)

Spectre!

Halo 2 was probably my most played console game online, and my favorite Halo game.

[ALLWRONG]

This is the one I was waiting for

[Gamerpeanuts]

I cant wait...for you skeptics, the way 343 is handling Halo 4, and The way they handled the remake of CE, is awsome. they are just providing new commers with Halo while pleasing fans. If its half as good as their CE...im in...although it would be cool if they added assasinations in campaign....only part of Reach i thought was =D

[cl1983]

The only way I would want a h2 remake is if they added a level at the end with chief fighting his way off the ship.

[Excited2play]

It would be nice if 343 released halo 2:anniversary for the 360. all the rumors seem to suggest that it would be a launch title for the new Xbox in 2014.

Followed by Halo 5 in 2015. But really who knows what's going to happen, 343 could sell way more copies of halo 2:Anniversary to 360 gamers then they would to early adopters of the new box hardware.

I'd rather play it on Xbox 360 myself. how bout you guys?

[Stansolo]

That's good news, love halo its a great game.
You know ps3 fan boys go on about that the 360 has only got halo and gears that keep the console going but there's no doubt halo is a great game and I bet sony wish they had a game as big on the ps3.
By the way the ps3 is a fantastic console aswell, you should own both if you have a love for gaming.

[iNFAMOUZ1]

Halo 2 WITHOUT loadouts please!