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Subject: Halo: Reach - 3D Art Evolved

Wow, at first I was thinking that the jump from Halo 3 to Reach wasn't very impressive, but this really shows the incredible amount of detail Reach has compared to Halo 3.

  • 01.26.2010 4:28 PM PDT

Hello

at first i didnt think there was a lot of difference between the reach warthog and the halo 3 one

then i looked at it high res and was amazed


reach looks kick ass cant wait

[Edited on 01.26.2010 4:37 PM PST]

  • 01.26.2010 4:33 PM PDT

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It looks great for the most part, especially the marine. I am not that big of a fan of the grunt though.

  • 01.26.2010 4:37 PM PDT

Holy crap I really see the differences in the Marines and the Warthog.

  • 01.26.2010 4:39 PM PDT

ISU Cyclones!

Everything looks way more kick-ass. The Halo 3 version of the grunts I like a little more, but the Elites redesign kicks more than enough ass for me to not complain.

  • 01.26.2010 4:40 PM PDT
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woot! sweet polygons! its good to see you posting again sketch!


I never left you.

  • 01.26.2010 4:43 PM PDT

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Thanks for the update Bungie! Really appreciates them. How about that marine uh? Can it get more detailed? Love it!

Oh, and whats with the roman numbers on the marines right thigh pad?

[Edited on 01.26.2010 4:51 PM PST]

  • 01.26.2010 4:44 PM PDT

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Absolutely amazing how things change. I didn't think Reach could top Halo 3 by much, but damn, am I wrong. The evolution of how everything looks is just... Awesome.

  • 01.26.2010 4:46 PM PDT
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Great article. I just hope these aren't renders posing as in game models. They look beautiful though. Keep up the good work artists. .

Oh and one more thing: anyone notice how much the new marines resemble the marines from GRAW?

[Edited on 01.26.2010 4:48 PM PST]

  • 01.26.2010 4:48 PM PDT

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Well, I was making tacos so, I'm not sure about the other guys.

The new hog is hawt.

  • 01.26.2010 4:50 PM PDT
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Ok wow, this is awesome.

  • 01.26.2010 4:51 PM PDT
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Wow, you guys were going to be lazy with this game's assets. Glad you decided not to, this stuff looks incredible!

I'm assuming 1048x1048 textures?

  • 01.26.2010 4:53 PM PDT

Finally!
Now people can shut up with the "OMG IT'S STILL GONNA BE CRAP HALO 3 GRAPHICS!!"

Looking great!

  • 01.26.2010 4:53 PM PDT

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I'm guessing you'll be showing us some of the awesome new environment art as well in the coming weeks?

  • 01.26.2010 4:56 PM PDT

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sweeet. They models look so much better

  • 01.26.2010 4:59 PM PDT

the new marines are awesome! they actually look like they can fight now!

  • 01.26.2010 5:00 PM PDT

Posted by: Vaultmuncher
Wow, you guys were going to be lazy with this game's assets. Glad you decided not to, this stuff looks incredible!

I'm assuming 1048x1048 textures?


You probably wont find a texture map at that resolution, 1024x1024 is more likely what they used

Might even be higher, although whether the xbox could support it is doubtful.

  • 01.26.2010 5:00 PM PDT
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This is awesome. I can't wait!

  • 01.26.2010 5:01 PM PDT

I love stories like this. Being able to heard about the creation of the game and how it evolves. Please keep this content coming! This is one of the reasons that I love Bungie : D

  • 01.26.2010 5:02 PM PDT
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The Assault Rifle in Reach is seriously more polygons than an entire marine in Halo 3?!?

Holy hell, I'm psyched.

  • 01.26.2010 5:04 PM PDT
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Posted by: JasmineWarrior
Posted by: Vaultmuncher
Wow, you guys were going to be lazy with this game's assets. Glad you decided not to, this stuff looks incredible!

I'm assuming 1048x1048 textures?


You probably wont find a texture map at that resolution, 1024x1024 is more likely what they used

Might even be higher, although whether the xbox could support it is doubtful.


:( got mixed up between 1024 and 2048. I think the 360 COULD support higher res textures, provided they used substantial mipmapping and a powerful, efficient engine.

  • 01.26.2010 5:04 PM PDT
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Very, very cool. I feel that this time around it's different building up anticipation for a Halo game. Bungie seems very confident with what they are doing, and everything that has been revealed so far has been stunning. I'm looking forward to the next few months.

Great job guys.

  • 01.26.2010 5:05 PM PDT

The new Grunts look awesome!

  • 01.26.2010 5:07 PM PDT
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You Shall Not Pass!!!

I have to say, I'm extremely impressed with the progress and advancements we've seen. You don't even realize it until you take a look back and compare the characters. Here's hoping we'll see a Halo: Combat Evolved remake with these nice new designs!

On another note, the Elites do look more menacing, almost insect-like this time around. Grunts look more formidable as well. Maybe people will be happy with the way the marines look this time around.

[Edited on 01.26.2010 5:11 PM PST]

  • 01.26.2010 5:07 PM PDT

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Great stuff.

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  • 01.26.2010 5:10 PM PDT