PAX 2008: Halo Mythic ain't mythical, it's here... sort of
by Kevin Kelly 
{ Aug 30th 2008 at 4:00PM }
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So far, here's what we know. The menu screen says System Version 1.2, when the Halo 3 retail version is only at 1.1, and there's only a multiplayer option, no campaign. What does it all mean? We caught up with Bungie's Brian Jarrard who told us the screen was from a build that they brought on Friday that "wasn't really meant to be seen. However, it's really not that exciting, it's gotten kind of blown out of proportion."
While the shakey-cam photo above from Addict Gaming might be the only visual evidence of Mythic, it's definitely coming. At some point. Bungie wasn't forthcoming with details, but we'll see what we can find out.
[Thanks, Robert]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
waynski1457 @ Aug 30th 2008 4:07PM
Isn't that the final pre-release MP build from last Sept?
DWells55 @ Aug 30th 2008 6:37PM
Nah, I think that was Halo 3 Epsilon.
waynski1457 @ Aug 30th 2008 10:22PM
Ah crap, I think you're right. Good call.
Exo @ Aug 30th 2008 4:12PM
i think its just the big update to play lists they are talking about
john paul @ Aug 30th 2008 4:44PM
Or its just a demo build for the mythic map pack...
DWells55 @ Aug 30th 2008 6:38PM
A map pack wouldn't need a new main menu, that'd just be extra work for no reason.
Bernie @ Aug 30th 2008 4:27PM
Jeez stop freaking out Joystiq. It's the new map Assembly probably with Auto-update 2 which is coming out pretty soon I think.
This is clearly not what they had to shut up about at E3.
john paul @ Aug 30th 2008 4:45PM
It would be pretty sad if it was....
Don't you think the whole "wasn't really meant to be seen. However, it's really not that exciting, it's gotten kind of blown out of proportion." give it away?
MarkHawk @ Aug 30th 2008 4:47PM
Stand alone retail Multiplayer version?
TheQuagster @ Aug 30th 2008 5:19PM
I thought it would be like a Counter Strike version of Halo. It wouldn't have Campaign, you could literally create your own levels, and have a plethora of options for your character/levels. It would be like the playability of Halo 1-3 sans Single Player.
Saeth @ Aug 30th 2008 6:13PM
Exactly what I was thinking.
Having it less than 60$ also
wickedpheonix @ Aug 30th 2008 6:14PM
More like a XBLA multiplayer-only version, but yeah.
VaultICEE @ Aug 30th 2008 9:15PM
Maybe it could be a PC version?
Shadow-MKII @ Aug 30th 2008 4:48PM
Throwing up idea's here is it possible that they might plan on shipping a standalone Halo 3 Multiplayer Edition haha. Downloadable version maybe!?!?
Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Aug 30th 2008 5:19PM
...but why would you do that? There's no fucking point. The only reason that I can think of is to trade it with Sony for Warhawk, but I should probably wake up cos it ain't happening.
Obie @ Aug 30th 2008 5:54PM
Mildly interested here, Bungie better stop holding it's cards so close to it's chest before I get bored and play something else.
Sean @ Aug 30th 2008 6:01PM
Bungie doesn't have a choice in the matter. They wanted to announce this stuff, and other stuff, a while ago but MS blocked it.
Obie @ Aug 30th 2008 7:29PM
Ah, agreed good point dude.
modified @ Aug 31st 2008 12:24PM
So you're threatening to play another game because they won't make an announcement? First off you think really highly of yourself if you think they care at all what you do. Second, even if they announce something you're still going to have to wait to play it. It's amazing the stupid things people say.
Top Cat @ Aug 31st 2008 1:19PM
check out his posting history, it's no longer amazing
mezzanine @ Aug 30th 2008 7:50PM
It'd be nice if it came to PC.
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 30th 2008 10:13PM
I'm guessing its a stand alone multiplat experience, or the MMOFPS hopefully. If it was, I guess I would be a bit more excited. But I don't expect more then another halo experience with a few odd changes here and there. Impress me, please impress me, I'm dying here, throw me a line, lol
DustoMan @ Aug 30th 2008 10:37PM
The last Bungie podcast talked about a AutoUpdate for the month of Sept for Halo 3 that puts in some new playlists and balancing changes. This was probably it.
Josh @ Aug 30th 2008 11:43PM
Someone posted this on X3F and I have to agree... it's probably just the next map pack. Haven't we all been calling the next map pack "Mythic" for some time now? This is a standalone version of that pack. Why? For one they don't risk putting it on XBL where someone might stumble across it early. They create a disc with only a menu and those maps. Nothing else. This also will make sure that people only play those maps and don't sneak into Valhalla or something.
IanH @ Aug 31st 2008 1:33AM
My guess is that it's a multiplayer server browser, so we can hop into someone's zombie matches!
-Ian
AZ @ Aug 31st 2008 9:36AM
My bet: v1.2 is a downloadable version of the multiplayer from live. No disc required!
Zack @ Aug 31st 2008 12:55PM
I think it is an MP only build of Halo because it could be the name of a new Halo 3 package (can't remember the official abbreviation). There was the Legendary package, and this is the Mythic package.
Onca @ Sep 1st 2008 6:45AM
Maybe its a version that lets you save only the multiplayer version on the Hard drive.
twiikz @ Sep 26th 2008 5:56AM
mayb just wait and see ive seen loads of rumours.... if you guys stopped asuming and do a bit of research you'd find out.... plus i also heard they are brining the maps out in Europe on the 26th and other places the 25th this maybe old new to some but just incase.... ¬.¬ and if the mythic maps have to be paid for they will more than likely make the ledgendary pack free as they did with the heroic mp.... so just sit back guys and chill till the maps etc are released oh and also there maybe a Mythic Difficulty so that might answer your question to the campaign :P
DBBOI @ Sep 29th 2008 4:27PM
Halo3 mythic is a map pack not an actual "new" game.