ODST's Halo 3 maps revealed

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Jul 7th 2009 at 2:00PM }

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With all the talk of fancy open-ended environments, playable flashbacks and new cooperative modes, we'd almost forgotten about ODST's offering of new Halo 3 maps! When it launches later this year, Bungie's latest entry in the epic space hoop saga will include a Halo 3 multiplayer disc, which will contain three new maps (in addition to all the ones you've come to love and die repeatedly in).

Be sure to take a look at "Heretic" (the return of Halo 2's "Midship" arena), "Citadel" and "Longshore" in the gallery below. We've found that staring intently at them while bobbing back in forth in our seats provides a good, albeit imperfect, approximation of actual gameplay. We're just missing the cybernetic crotch thrusting toward us in regular intervals.

Gallery: Halo 3 Multiplayer: Citadel, Heretic, Longshore

Tags: bungie, citadel, fps, halo-3, halo-3-odst, heretic, longshore, odst, overly-descriptive-subtitle-treatment

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 7th 2009 2:06PM

That second map (I guess it's Longshore) looks interesting. I really hope this game doesn't disappoint.

Bill Nye @ Jul 7th 2009 2:25PM

Yea i must agree it looks really interesting to explore, Hope its as fun as it looks :P

Latin_Trident @ Jul 7th 2009 2:43PM

I really want hang 'em high from HALO 1!!!

maveric101 @ Jul 8th 2009 2:20AM

totally agree with hang 'em high. i would also like sanctuary from halo 2, among others.

how difficult would it be to just re-release all halo 1 and halo 2 maps for halo 3? i'm guessing they could reuse all the object models and textures... it can't be too much more work than feeding the old object files into the new map compiler.

Phizzy @ Jul 7th 2009 2:07PM

This is gonna be the best game of the 22nd of September 2009! GUARANTEED!

Phizzy @ Jul 7th 2009 2:18PM

Just kidding!

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jul 7th 2009 2:21PM

So if you're just kidding, what game will be the best game of the 22nd of September 2009?

Prox @ Jul 7th 2009 2:22PM

Dark Void?

Wizzleteets @ Jul 7th 2009 2:43PM

I would have prefered "Psych!" and then for you to run your fingers through your hair.

Phizzy @ Jul 7th 2009 6:32PM

Oh I don't know, anything else that releases on that day. Even a flash game. Halo is utter shit.

MRLN @ Jul 7th 2009 2:09PM

It's really a shame this is going to be like a robust expansion pack at full retail price. Those are some interesting-looking places to jump around and get shot at.

Paul @ Jul 7th 2009 4:55PM

from what i understand, this will come with all of the previous dlc map packs. so i guess this how they are looking at it:
legendary map pack ($7.50 value)
mythic map pack ($10 value)
odst/recon map pack ($10 value)
odst campaign (single player and co-op) and firefight mode ($32.50 value?)

ExMcCloud @ Jul 7th 2009 2:09PM

Really lookin forward to this...but apparently being a Halo fan is looked down upon now and days...So I'll keep my comments to myself.

Longhorn of Myon [PSN: MariusElijah] @ Jul 7th 2009 2:16PM

its about time

WREturns @ Jul 7th 2009 2:31PM

Whatever man, trumpet your Halo love to the world! Halo:OBGYN looks badass!

Shmil @ Jul 7th 2009 2:34PM

I'll silently march with you, but you should expect me to leap into the bushes anytime we pass other gamers.

Cellien @ Jul 7th 2009 2:41PM

Longhorn, I downvoted you.

XBL: xGeneral DEATHx PSN: Deeth82 @ Jul 7th 2009 3:01PM

I loved Halo 3 for its co-op, but by that point I was sickened by its multiplayer component. I'll probably still pick it up a few months after release on the cheap, since I loved the universe/characters.

SaltyGary @ Jul 7th 2009 3:30PM

Cellien I downvoted you.

PedoJokerBear (aka Deeznuts) @ Jul 7th 2009 5:10PM

i got your back

wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back

Mouthsmasher @ Jul 7th 2009 5:32PM

I disagree. I'm a Halo fanboy true in the blue, through and through. What's so wrong with loving a game that keeps setting and breaking records? A game that keeps sitting at the top of the Xbox Live charts? It can't be all that bad...

F1: Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu @ Jul 7th 2009 6:18PM

Exmcloud I upvoted you.

F1: Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu @ Jul 7th 2009 6:19PM

@Mouthsmasher
It's bad if your a sony fanboy. The rest of us either agree or just simply don't care.

343 Guilty Fart @ Jul 7th 2009 6:24PM

I'll be up there front and center with you. I still play daily. Staff sergeant for life baby.

maveric101 @ Jul 8th 2009 2:26AM

i'm with you. the halo games are my favorite video games of all time (mostly due to the multi, though i like the story and universe). Mass Effect and Gears of War are pretty close though.

Chowder @ Jul 7th 2009 2:12PM

I'm looking forward to these maps and game. I'm a Big Halo Fan\Universe and COD so it's going to be a good year.

Peace Fog @ Jul 7th 2009 2:17PM

Heretic looks amazing I loved that level in Halo 2

vidGuy @ Jul 7th 2009 2:19PM

Sugar + Water + Heretic

Drago Dracini @ Jul 7th 2009 2:45PM

Yea... no blood gulch... don't really care...

goboColossus (LIVE, PSN - gobopop) @ Jul 7th 2009 2:59PM

Valhalla isn't good enough for you?

Paul @ Jul 7th 2009 3:05PM

yeah since blood gulch is the ONLY good map on of ANY of the halo games......

Drago Dracini @ Jul 7th 2009 3:34PM

Blood Gulch is among the top 5 maps of any Halo game. Midship is a great addition, I'm happy about that, but we're still missing Blood Gulch and Beaver Creek. Those two would complete the experience I think. And no, Valhalla is not near as good as Blood Gulch.

goboColossus (LIVE, PSN - gobopop) @ Jul 7th 2009 3:44PM

Of course it isn't as good, but it is essential the same map better suited to Halo 3's design. Blood Gulch/Coagulation is too open, Valhallas sporadic obstacles are a perfect fit to counter the Banshee's fuel rod cannon and spartan laser.

I'd much rather see a busier map like Headlong, Ivory Tower, Waterworks, or Boarding Action retooled for H3.

Drago Dracini @ Jul 7th 2009 3:46PM

i would love Headlong too... T.T but Blood Gulch is just classic and I miss it. Oh well, there's always Recon maps. Wonder what'll be in those. ;p

Paul @ Jul 7th 2009 4:49PM

Recon maps?? what are you talking about? these three maps come with halo 3:odst....

Gloqwi @ Jul 7th 2009 10:57PM

Am I the ONLY person that ever thought Turf was one of the greatest maps evar? Or Ascension?

Bandit5317 @ Jul 8th 2009 12:00AM

Gloqwi:
Ascension was my favorite map in Halo 2.

maveric101 @ Jul 8th 2009 2:28AM

yeah blood gulch is a classic and was great back in the day, but if you go back to it, it feels kinda crappy. theres basically no cover. now, hang 'em high and beaver creek i would love to see.

Highimpact1 @ Jul 8th 2009 1:14PM

Unfortunitely no, there won't be any more "recon" maps because the Legendary Map Pack will be the last map pack to be released for Halo 3. Although what I'd give for a Headlong remake...

Drago Dracini @ Jul 8th 2009 1:17PM

the reply I made for "recon" was errored @.@ anyway, I meant the maps that come with Reach(completely new set for a completely new multiplayer), not Recon.

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 7th 2009 3:02PM

ah man, i was hoping longshore would be like whatever that island map in Halo 2 was called

Shmil @ Jul 7th 2009 3:03PM

Relic? yeah that was a fun map.

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 7th 2009 3:28PM

i was always hopeful ever since I watched the deleted stuff section of the H2 collectors edition DVD and there was what was basically a gun laden jet ski, ah I never gave up hope for that thing but i guess ill either have to give it up or uselessly hope Reach will have on