More Halo 2 Maps Coming Soon

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    Chris Luke

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    In Frank O'Connor's Weekley Whats Update on Bungie's website, Frank confirmed new maps will be coming out for Halo 2.

    Relic: is a big map set on a sandy islet on Delta Halo. A large Forerunner structure runs along its spine, and in CTF games, is a primary flag point. The structure contains loads of weapons, a teleport (that has to be unlocked) and plenty of hiding places. The varying terrain, and a human base at the tip of the island, provide lots of variety. We like playing single flag CTF with middle to large sized teams on it.

    Backwash: is set in a swamp on Delta Halo. You can tell it's Delta Halo because Penitent Tangent is floating around humming to himself. The mist and trees provide plenty of cover, and a central power generating structure is a great place to get ambushed with a shotgun. The map works really well for Slayer, Oddball, and King of the Hill, but CTF and Assault are challenging too.

    Terminal: is a larger, asymmetric map with lots of vertical levels, two parking lots, and oh yeah, a superfast out of control train hurtling through the map in either direction. It's a very, very flexible map that works for all sorts of Gametypes. CTF, snipers, team Slayer, you name it. Good use of vehicles and an Earth setting give it a scary, gritty feeling. There are also lots of hiding places.

    Gemini: is a deceptively big and mostly indoor level set on High Charity. The Covenant environment is dark and foreboding, and the twisty corridors and teleporters make it a tough level to navigate when you're pursuing a flag carrier, for example. Learning shortcuts here is key to success, and note the location of the enormous Prophet statue…

    Elongation: is a remake of Longest, set aboard an orbiting spacecraft, actually a supply ship near the Cairo. Two moving conveyor belts move materiel and supplies (crates) along the central spine of the structure, while smart players try to stay above the fray as long as possible. Fantastic for small team CTF and Assault matches, but just as much fun for slayer mayhem. Don't forget to look out of the windows. Pretty out there…

    Also included are two screenshots for two of the maps:
    Backwash
    Relic
    Source:Bungie.Net
     
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    Will some be free, and some be pay (then become free later) or what? I'm lazy and don't want to click on the link.
     
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    That's all the info I found on the new map. The rest is just people bicthing about the game. But I think it's going to be the same as the maps that are released now. Some will be free and others will have to bought until a certain time. But that's just a hunch.
     
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    I've been playing Halo 2 on Xbox Live alot more now in hopes of getting a game in one of the new maps...

    Yeah, I haven't yet. What's up.
     
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    Team Preview. Either than that you can only play Warlock on Team Slayer and Containment on Big Team Battle.
     
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    Indeed.

    I often get Warlock in Team Training and Team Slayer. I've even got it in Rumble Pit a few times. I got a killtacular on the level, actually!
     
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    those maps look great! i'll wait till it comes out so i can buy it.
     
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    sweet ne halo maps, i'll take all the enw maps i can get.
     
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    im glad halo 2 is getting some new maps ^_^ i got kinda bord playing halo 2 Xbox live and just playing same maps over again
     
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    why post about this? hardcore fans would already know about this by now.
     
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    Ryan

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    Well come on I like halo but honestly i dont search the net for news on new stuff. Its becasue of this thread that i know. Holly crap i got my level to a 16 man this is osme lucky shit. Before they reset the levels it was a chore getting my level to an 11, 16 (w00t) i cant believe it myself.
     

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