Halo 2: Anniversary (2014)
Halo 2: Anniversary is a 2014 shooter video game made by 343 Industries and Bungie.
Halo 2: Anniversary is a fully remastered version of the 2004 original, rebuilding the game's visuals while keeping the underlying engine intact. Players can toggle between the new graphics and the original at any time. The campaign follows Master Chief and the Arbiter across Earth, a holy Covenant city-ship, and a second Halo ring, alternating between their perspectives. The Anniversary edition also includes remastered cutscenes produced by Blur Studio and updated multiplayer maps as part of the Master Chief Collection.
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What is Halo 2: Anniversary about?
Halo 2: Anniversary is a fully remastered version of the 2004 original, rebuilding the game's visuals while keeping the underlying engine intact. Players can toggle between the new graphics and the original at any time. The campaign follows Master Chief and the Arbiter across Earth, a holy Covenant city-ship, and a second Halo ring, alternating between their perspectives. The Anniversary edition also includes remastered cutscenes produced by Blur Studio and updated multiplayer maps as part of the Master Chief Collection.
When was Halo 2: Anniversary released?
Halo 2: Anniversary was released on 11 November 2014.
Who made Halo 2: Anniversary?
Halo 2: Anniversary was made by 343 Industries, Bungie and Xbox Game Studios.
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