Halo 4
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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
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. 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 compete in multiplayer sessions, gains experience and unlocks new abilities, armor customizations, and weapons.
Standout Features
- 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.
- These missions can be completed solo, but are designed to be played cooperatively, again over Xbox Live or split-screen.
- Spartan Ops is an episodic cooperative campaign which contains ten episodes, in which players players as their Spartan IV character.
Modes & Ways to Play
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.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Halo 4 | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | 343 Industries, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Certain Affinity, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Digital Extremes, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Sequence Group, The | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Digic Pictures Hungary | United States | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Giant Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | Technicolor Interactive Services | United States | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Technicolor Interactive Services | United States | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United States | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | 343 Industries, Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Certain Affinity, Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Digital Extremes, Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Microsoft Taiwan Corporation | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Sequence Group, The | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Digic Pictures Hungary | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Giant Studios, Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | Technicolor Interactive Services | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Technicolor Interactive Services | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | 343 Industries, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Certain Affinity, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Digital Extremes, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Sequence Group, The | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Digic Pictures Hungary | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Giant Studios, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | Technicolor Interactive Services | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Technicolor Interactive Services | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Business Model | Commercial | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | System/Multi-Link Cable | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable | 2-16 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-16 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Players: Co-Op | 2-4 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Genre | FPS | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Xbox One | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Developer | 343 Industries | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #E3H-00228 | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-06 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2012-11-06 | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| 2015-03 | Germany; Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| 2012-11-06 | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
| November 6, 2012 | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 885370429671 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0050SYX8W | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 106893936 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 885370430615 | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 106893936 | Taiwan | MobyGames |
| model | #E3H-00228 | North America; not for resale | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
