Halo : Recon Announced
At the ongoing Tokyo Game Show 2008, Microsoft announced Halo : Recon, a standalone expansion to Halo 3. It is a Prequel to Halo 3 and players will play as an unknown UNSC recon soldier who might be the “new hero” of a new storyline.
This is certainly a great news for all the Halo fans as they can enjoy the Halo 3 experience with new campaign and multiplayer modes. The new campaign predates the events in Halo 3 and players will get a new perspective through the eyes of a new hero. IGN has got some details about the game which include
All-new campaign content. The “Halo 3: Recon” campaign is an intriguing side story that takes place during the terrifying events leading up to the Master Chief’s return to New Mombasa in “Halo 3.” Experience the fate of Earth from the brand-new perspective of a special forces ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), adding a unique outlook and new gameplay elements to the events that unfold in the trilogy’s finale. While the feel of this new chapter will greatly resemble that of previous “Halo” experiences, “Halo 3: Recon” will require players to employ more elements of stealth and cunning than ever before.
A new hero: Prepare to drop. Known for their courage, valor and, at times, insanity, ODSTs are among the fiercest UNSC soldiers, priding themselves on being the first unit deployed into hostile situations. While not as large or supernaturally gifted as their Spartan comrades, these “Hell Jumpers” more than compensate with their ferocious attitudes and unwavering nerve
Expanded multiplayer collection : No “Halo” experience would be complete without groundbreaking multiplayer content,* and “Halo 3: Recon” gives fans more of what they love. With exclusive new maps and full Forge options, players will find more multiplayer content than ever before with “Halo 3: Recon.
The game will be an XBOX 360 Exclusive and will come in Fall 2009.
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