America's Army: Rise of a Soldier
Since the game was developed with the professional advice of actual Special Forces soldiers, it is realistic and forces the player to follow authentic Army tactics. If players use a run-'n-gun approach to the gameplay, they can easily get killed on the battlefield. In multiplayer, the player's experience points determine which class he is able to take.
There are two major changes to this console version. The "build-a-soldier" feature allows the player to fully customize a soldier by changing his name, nickname, face, and even his homestate. Experience points, which are earned at the end of each mission for performing well, can be spent improving the soldier's seven abilities. The experience from multiplayer and single player are separate.
Regional release records and identifiers for Halo 2 | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Italy | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Leader S.p.a. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Italy | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Italy | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Japan | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Spain | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Spain | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH & Co. KG | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bungie Studios | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Reel FX Creative Studios | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Communicator Headset | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | System/Multi-Link Cable | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable | 2-16 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-16 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Clans | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Xbox 360 Compatible | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | FPS | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Bungie Software | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 2 game discs | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #M41-00028 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-4 players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Game Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | FPS | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | FPS | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-09 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-09 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-10 | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-11 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-11 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-11 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-18 | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| 2006 | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| 2006-05-26 | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| 2006-10-11 | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-11 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2004-11-09 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-11-09 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 9, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 11, 2004 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| November 9, 2004 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 1525563691 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529894181 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529792234 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X10-59225 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30582676 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529943254 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X10-96281 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 14036652224 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529894242 | Belgium, France, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529894266 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X10-96281 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214709315 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006IR20 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2109467651 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988648159235 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529894228 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529894204 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X10-71878 | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224187602 | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X10-96281 | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006IR20 | Belgium, The Netherlands; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224187671 | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FC2BQY | Austria, Germany, Switzerland; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224187602 | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006IR20 | United Kingdom; Best of Classics release | MobyGames |
| upc | 805529792234 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00008J7NZ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 6289 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #M41-00028 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224741576 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 805529942110 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4988648159235 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 805529894266 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4988648159235 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529894266 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529894228 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529894303 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529894280 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting