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Subject: Halo 3: ODST Community FAQ
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The Flood Revolution is coming...

I'm attempting to answer some of the rising questions I've came across in the forums. I've tried to answer to the best of my ability using my own research and some of the input from other forum posters. I will change or add anything someone sees a need to.

What is Halo 3: ODST?
Halo 3: ODST is a new campaign experience set weeks before Halo 3. As "the rookie," you will try to figure out what happened to the rest of your squad.

What is the release date of Halo 3: ODST?
The release date has been announced as September 22, 2009.

What is the price?
The price of the game will be $59.99. There will also be a collectors edition that will cost $99.99 and include a Halo 3: ODST wireless controller.
See here.

What else comes with it?
Aside from a new campaign, you get to experience a new co-op mode in Firefight, the long-awaited Halo Survival Mode. You will also finally get the final three maps of the Mythic Map Pack which are Longshore, Heretic, and Citadel.

How do I get the maps to get the remaining achievements for Halo 3?
What is known is that Halo 3: ODST will ship with two disc. What is not completely known is how the two disc work.
Halo 3: ODST also includes three exclusive new Halo 3 multiplayer maps on a 2nd standalone disc. Disc 2 includes all original Halo 3 maps, as well as the Legendary, Heroic, and Mythic Map packs for a total of 24 maps.
There are some possibilities on what can be down with disc 2 and the main one is being able to download the maps packs to your hard drive for use with Halo 3.
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If my friend chooses not to get the new game, can we still play together?
It has been said that the two games share the same multiplayer experience when it comes to Forge, Custom Games, Theater, and Matchmaking. The games shall work with each other.

What's with the 4-character service tag?
I'm sure that is exclusive to the campaign and Firefight modes of Halo 3: ODST and there will be no change to the multiplayer you are already familiar with.
-Speculation

Since it's on a disc and is the price of most new games, will it have 1000GS?
I heard 1750, but what do I know?
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After I get the remaining Mythic skulls, will I have Recon Armor?
No, but you are well on your way. Earning the Brainpan achievement and the other three Vidmaster achievements from Halo 3 will have you close, but there are three more Vidmaster achievements to gain from Halo 3: ODST bringing the total to 7.

A tip: Make sure your Gamertag is linked.
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Do I need to pre-order to get an invitation to the Halo: Reach Beta?
No, all you need to do is buy Halo 3: ODST and be patient. Do not expect the multiplayer beta of Halo: Reach to start as soon as the game is released, we're not paying just for the beta this time.

Bungie.net Project Page
Xbox.com Product Page
Halopedia Game Page

  • 06.02.2009 10:24 AM PDT

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[Edited on 06.02.2009 10:32 AM PDT]

  • 06.02.2009 10:30 AM PDT
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The Flood Revolution is coming...

Posted by: dirtyShisno 213
Too late. :D
You know what...
I'm going to put my head down.

  • 06.02.2009 10:31 AM PDT
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The Flood Revolution is coming...

Posted by: Arachnidus
Posted by: dirtyShisno 213
Too late. :D


You're both late by a few hours.
That's like a completely different game dude. Didn't you get the memo?

  • 06.02.2009 10:32 AM PDT

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Posted by: Rell57
Posted by: Arachnidus
Posted by: dirtyShisno 213
Too late. :D


You're both late by a few hours.
That's like a completely different game dude. Didn't you get the memo?


I seem to have -blam!- my URLs. Well, now I can't find the other one and the hell am I going to bump it if I do. Damn.

  • 06.02.2009 10:33 AM PDT