About the Game

Halo 4 is a first-person shooter in the Halo franchise and the first entirely new game in the series without the involvement of the original developer Bungie Studios . It is the first title in a trilogy, dubbed the Reclaimer trilogy. The narrative takes place in a science fiction setting in the year 2557, four years after the events of Halo 3 . It marks the return of the surgically enhanced super soldier or "Spartan" Master Chief, John-117, as a playable protagonist for the first time since 2007's Halo 3 , who'd been considered dead or missing in action by Covenant and UNSC forces since the end events of that game.

Story & Setting

Spartan Ops is set 6 months after the end of the campaign and continues the adventures of the Infinity's Crew.

Gameplay & Core Systems

The main campaign also heavily explores the relationship between Master Chief and his AI companion, Cortana. The campaign features both first-person shooter and driving elements, and can be played either single player or co-cooperatively (either over Xbox Live or split-screen). It features new weapons and an entirely new class of enemy characters called Prometheans. Another notable element is a reach multiplayer experience called Infinity. You control a personalized Spartan IV which, as players competes in multiplayer sessions, gains experience and unlocks new abilities, armor customizations, and weapons.

Standout Features

• Halo 4 is a first-person shooter in the Halo franchise and the first entirely new game in the series without the involvement of the original developer Bungie Studios .
• Master Chief: The game sets the stage for a new story in which Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient awakened evil that threatens all life in the universe.
• Xbox Live: The campaign features both first-person shooter and driving elements, and can be played either single player or co-cooperatively (either over Xbox Live or split-screen).
• Prometheans: It features new weapons and an entirely new class of enemy characters called Prometheans.
• Infinity: Another notable element is a reach multiplayer experience called Infinity.
• Spartan IV: You control a personalized Spartan IV which, as players competes in multiplayer sessions, gains experience and unlocks new abilities, armor customizations, and weapons.
• Team Slayer: In addition to classic modes such as Team Slayer and Capture the Flag, War Games also features some new modes, such as Regicide and Flood.
• Each episode is released weekly and contains a new cinematic along with 5 new missions to complete.

Modes & Ways to Play

The campaign features both first-person shooter and driving elements, and can be played either single player or co-cooperatively (either over Xbox Live or split-screen). Another notable element is a reach multiplayer experience called Infinity. You control a personalized Spartan IV which, as players competes in multiplayer sessions, gains experience and unlocks new abilities, armor customizations, and weapons. Play is divided between two modes: Wargames and Spartan Ops.

Player support includes Internet, Same/Split-Screen, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, and 2-4 Players.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.