Microsoft and Bungie announced today that they're releasing some new multiplayer maps for Halo 2. So if you're a diehard multiplayer person and may be willing to drop some of those hard earned dollars, read up!
You can check out the press release over at Xbox.com; Newsflash:
Halo 2 Multiplayer Maps in June! and sports this little quote (among other details and screenshots):
The retail version of the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack carries a suggested retail price of $19.99 (U.S.). More information about Halo 2 is available at http://www.halo2.com/.
If you want more info, head on over to Bungie's site and read their top story; Halo 2 Multiplayer Madness. Bungie offers the following handy bulleted list:
So the basic details for the new map release plan go like this:Posted by peter on March 26, 2005 at 12:17 AM
- We're releasing a total of nine new multiplayer maps.
- All nine maps will eventually be available as Live downloads and as a normal boxed game disc - available at retail for $19.99 (US).
- The release on Live will be staggered, some paid, some free!
- The first two maps are free and coming in a few short weeks. (late April)
- The same day the 2 free maps are released, 2 additional maps will be available for purchase.
- The remaining 5 maps will be made available as a paid download on the same day the retail package goes on sale.
- The retail disc will contain extras, including a documentary, a cool project from our cinematic and animation team, every Halo 2 update released so far and possily one or two other little treats.
- By late summer, ALL the maps will be available for free.