H3: Custom Spartans, a chopper & more confirmed!
Holy moly macadamia nut! A bunch of Halo 3 leakage has hit the internet tonight, confirming a bunch of rumors that we've all been hearing over the past few months. On The Final Fight forums Dj243 posted a few very low quality scans of an upcoming issue of GamePro magazine which details some yet to be announced Halo 3 goodies including new maps, equipment items, weapons and vehicles. Are you excited yet? Huh, are you? Well, there's no use in torturing you as we've posted all the new info and (very low quality) magazine scans after the break. Hurry and click already, unannounced Halo 3 details await ...[Via Halo Anyone?]
All the Halo 3 information and photos listed below come from an upcoming issue of GamePro magazine thanks to The Final Fight forums. So, let's get to it.
Vehicles:
Brute Chopper
The Brute Chopper is an evil looking machine that packs two cannons and its spinning blade will destroy anything in its path.

Wraith
Big and bulky, the Wraith looks to be quite similar to how it appeared in Halo 2, except it will feature a player operated second turret.

Weapons:
Energy Sword
The Energy Sword has undergone two significant changes to help with balancing issues. Bungie has added a weapon switching delay when equipping the Sword and it will also run on a battery. Effectively eliminating sword whoring.

Magnum
Our semi-likable friend the Magnum has undergone some changes. It now holds eight rounds to a clip, still doesn't include a scope, shoots slower, but each shot will bring on more damage. An upgrade to its Halo 2 counterpart.

Equipment:
Radar Jammer
When deployed, this equipment item send everyone's radar into a flurry and flashes disco lights to disorient and confuse your opponents. Sounds fun!

Multiplayer Maps:
Shrine
"A UNSC battle cruiser looms menacingly over Shrine's sprawling sand dunes. Shrine is the largest map ever to appear in a Halo game, so Bungie put a key emphasis on vehicle-on-vehicle combat. Shrine has few ties to older Halo 2 maps, but its massive size recalls Relic."


Epitaph
"Epitaph is an arcane Forerunner cathedral-like structure that towers above the surrounding wasteland. The central killing floor is crisscrossed with elevated walkways, exterior hallways, and lifts. It's a spiritual successor to Halo 2 maps like Colossus, Gemini, and Midship."



Mystery Map
"Bungie sneakily sent us two mysterious concept paintings labeled only as 'Work in Progress Map.' We see the icey motif and pray for a new Lockout, but only Bungie knows the truth."

Last Resort
"Zanzibar, one of Halo 2's most beloved maps, has been rebuilt and rechristened Last Resort for Halo 3. This industrial site is almost twice as big, with a less cluttered internal layout and more paths into the flag room."
Create a Spartan
Aha! The rumors were true! Halo 3 will include Spartan (and Elite?) customization that'll allow you to change the look of your armor. Just take a look at the pics below. That's how we'll be rolling in Halo 3.










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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jason @ May 30th 2007 2:53AM
I'd like to mention don't flame on me but i posted a comment about this in one of xbox360fanboy.com topics a little earlier maybe they found this sooner cuz of me but they would have found it anyways also video of wraith in use in link below
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13607/New-Halo-3-Multiplayer-Beta-Media/
darkstar @ May 30th 2007 3:28AM
WHOA freaky armour.
junior @ May 30th 2007 2:59AM
I have the issue it's awesome. I noticed that the radar jammer is actually the old version of the bubble shield ( watch mp vidoc, bubble shield device rolls down hill).
corey*a.k.a.*ProjectModChamp @ May 30th 2007 3:03AM
can't wait...i dono but you can drive the wraith in the custom game, and the only differnce is theres a turet, the thing feels completely the same, also for the energy sword...the magnums on the other hand have a nice feel to them, especially when dual weilding=]
jason @ May 30th 2007 3:07AM
@2
Not to be jerk to you or anything but the energy drainer rolls down hills to so I would guess that bungie used that design for most of the equitments and just changed bubble shield.
Justin @ May 30th 2007 3:19AM
That spartan is pretty ugly compared to master chief's current armor...
XAL @ May 30th 2007 3:36AM
the helmet with the visor that goes all the way up is modeled on the Spartan III armor from the novels
Justin @ May 30th 2007 3:38AM
Yea I know. I saw it in a sketch. But it is pretty ugly.
jason @ May 30th 2007 3:50AM
http://www.gamespot.com/users/KtWTupac/video_player?id=KyRlnjOv5b4JsjDb
Zac LaCombe @ May 30th 2007 4:22AM
I think the create a spartan controls are the UGLIEST creations known to any game. they're horrid. Please, stick to what works. I love Halo because of it's uniformity and central message of "It's the gameplay."
Zac LaCombe @ May 30th 2007 4:25AM
As a side note, I'm glad that "Created Spartan" 2 in the pictures has a radio in his chest. Justification for in-game music? Count on it.
DaveC @ May 30th 2007 6:29AM
That is cool. My spartan will be my own, this is great for machinima.
Jelly @ May 30th 2007 7:13AM
Some of the spartans look like Voldo out of Soul Calibur to me...
I am so excited about halo 3...i think all of this news is pushing me to get the legendary edition...as i'm sure bungie makes even more profit on it, and i just want to say thankyou for such an amazing looking game!
Muffin_man @ May 30th 2007 7:19AM
I can't wait!
Yoshi Morikawa @ May 30th 2007 7:32AM
The Halo 3 beta has graphics that are awesome, but these new graphics that can be customized make the graphics even better!
The graphics in the new Campaign Mode where up to four people can play together in a Co-Op mode are where the graphics are supposed to REALLY be amazing, because that is where we will see all of the new graphics for aliens and parts of the storyline that weren't included in the beta!
I'm so fired up for Halo 3, because the beta was just a conservative online mode, yet it looked so incredible! When we see the final version of the game, and we see the Campaign mode, that is where Halo 3 is going to be absolutely incredible, even more than now!
Drew @ May 30th 2007 8:51AM
It's a MIND EXPLOSION.
Jared Miller @ May 30th 2007 8:56AM
Well, I am excited.
DjDATZ @ May 30th 2007 8:59AM
uuuu...that looks SICK!
doobichief @ May 30th 2007 10:03AM
cr*p. I just wet myself . .. :D
df_toro @ May 30th 2007 11:09AM
I like the Create-A-Spartan mode, it's going to be awesome everyone can have their own unique Spartan. Besides the Spartan II are better than the Spartan III's, so I'll keep the traditional MJOLNIR VI Master Chief armor.
Stephen @ May 30th 2007 11:34AM
Anybody,
When does this Gamepro hit the stands?
duke @ May 30th 2007 12:00PM
new armor types look like Raiden form MGS4! bad ass, anyone who says ulgy can...just not pick it lol!
some_user @ May 30th 2007 3:20PM
The thing about the Sword having a ammo meter is NOT true......the sword is as it was in Halo 2.
Dan @ Jun 9th 2007 1:49AM
I love that they're adding the SPI armor from Halo: Ghosts of Onyx.
zach @ May 30th 2007 5:36PM
Wow Jason, have you ever posted anything other than something along the lines of "I mentioned this first"?
Anyway, this makes the beta feel worthless. How can I shuffle around valhalla knowing that I could be flying around in a helicopter all decked out in my custom armor?? I cant wait until september!
Platinum_Skeet @ May 30th 2007 6:30PM
@1
Sad thing is the two articles you posted aren't related... Way to be a troll
Toph @ May 31st 2007 4:06AM
Can't wait to mod my very own Spartan..and I'm so far the only guy here that also sees a BIG chance for cool action figures...finally!
bbrocker @ Jun 8th 2007 12:17AM
it isnt the whole sparten 3 armor, if so, it wouldnt have shields and also be camouflaged. plus that is SPI armor, not mjolnir. SPI armor was cheaper for better productivity, as because the spartens III were the mass production, of deadly force in numbers, but they failed from bad team work. so yeah, not the close combat one, not quite sure.
bbrocker @ Jun 8th 2007 12:17AM
brute chopper is
not helicopter, but a motorcycle, chopper