Halo 2
8.4 / 10
Release Date
9 November 2004
Platforms
Xbox • PC • Xbox One
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Developer
Bungie
01Overview
Halo 2 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie and the sequel to Halo: Combat Evolved. The campaign alternates between two playable characters: the human supersoldier Master Chief and the Covenant warrior known as the Arbiter. The game introduced online multiplayer via Xbox Live with an automated matchmaking system, dual-wielding of certain weapons, and vehicle hijacking. It supports both cooperative campaign and competitive multiplayer modes, and was the best-selling game on the original Xbox.
Game Details
GenreShooter
Game ModeSingle player • Multiplayer • Co-operative • Split screen
PerspectiveFirst person
ThemesAction • Science fiction • Warfare
Platform Availability
PC
Xbox
PlayStation
Nintendo
Steam
GOG
Epic Games
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TRAILERS & GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Official Trailer
Trailer
3 OFFICIAL VIDEOS
Official Trailer
Trailer
Gameplay Overview
Game intro
Gameplay Overview
Gameplay Trailer
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SCREENSHOTS & ARTWORK
FEATURED ARTWORK
Halo 2 Screenshot
EDITIONS
BASE GAME
Halo 2: Limited Collector's Edition
Halo 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful and critically praised Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2 the saga continues as the genetically enhanced super soldier, Master Chief, must defend humankind from the evil Covenant. This limited edition comes in a special tin box and includes commentaries, a "making of" feature, art galleries and more.
Xbox • PC • Xbox One
PREMIUM EDITION
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Limited Edition
Relive the greatest adventures of the ultimate solder with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which includes the complete story of the Master Chief on one console for the first time ever. Halo: Combat Evolved , Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4 are all packed into this massive package. And not only is the debut Halo delivered in its acclaimed Anniversary package, but for the first time, an entirely remastered version of the iconic sequel that revolutionized online console gaming is available with the Halo 2 Anniversary version of the game. This collection lets you experience Halo in an all-new way, at higher visual fidelity running at 60 frames per second (fps) on dedicated servers. Halo: The Master Chief Collection features curated campaign and multiplayer playlists across all four games and features more than 100 multiplayer maps -- authentic to their original release. In addition, Halo 2 Anniversary includes six all-new maps built from the ground up for Xbox One.
Xbox • PC • Xbox One
ULTIMATE EDITION
Halo Triple Pack
The Halo Triple Pack is a three-case pack containing Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack.
Xbox • PC • Xbox One
DLC & ADD-ONS
Halo 2: Blastacular Pack
Halo 2: Killtacular Pack
Halo 2: Bonus Pack
Halo 2: Maptacular Pack
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