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Halo 2

Platforms

Xbox

Initial release Nov. 9, 2004

Developers

Bungie

Genres

Shooter

Publishers

Microsoft
Microsoft Studios

Franchise Halo

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Master Chief looking at a hologram of Cortana in Halo 2.

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Tough Times | "The whole studio was burning the candle at both ends" - Two of Halo 2's most important designers reflect on the beloved sequel's working conditions

"We really didn’t know what was going to happen."

Nov. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Master Chief in Halo Infinite.

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MASTER GOOD GRIEF | Ex-Halo composer goes into politics, of course his campaign site looks like a rejected sci-fi main menu design

“I never wanted to be a politician and I still don’t,” says the man announcing that he's becoming a politician.

March 4, 2024 Mark Warren

Long time Halo dev Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years

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On To New Pastures | Long time Halo dev Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years

Staten had recently moved back to Microsoft Publishing.

April 9, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

343 discusses if it's possible to add 4-player co-op to Halo and Halo 2

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343 discusses if it's possible to add 4-player co-op to Halo and Halo 2

Dec. 1, 2020 Alex Calvin

The Arbiter's plot in Halo 2 is basically Lilo and Stitch (2002)

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The Arbiter's plot in Halo 2 is basically Lilo and Stitch (2002)

Aug. 4, 2020 Cian Maher

What it's like to play Halo 2 in 2020

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What it's like to play Halo 2 in 2020

May 18, 2020 Jeremy Peel

Here's when Halo 2: Anniversary unlocks on PC, and all the known issues

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Here's when Halo 2: Anniversary unlocks on PC, and all the known issues

May 11, 2020 Sherif Saed

Halo 2: Anniversary is coming to PC next week

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Halo 2: Anniversary is coming to PC next week

May 5, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST internal alpha testing in the works alongside Halo 2 improvements

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Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST internal alpha testing in the works alongside Halo 2 improvements

May 1, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Insider testing for Halo 2 PC kicks off today

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Insider testing for Halo 2 PC kicks off today

April 17, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Halo 2 and Halo: Reach Forge PC Insider flights slated for the end of March

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Halo 2 and Halo: Reach Forge PC Insider flights slated for the end of March

March 14, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

What's The Coolest Video Game Collector's Item You Own?

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What's The Coolest Video Game Collector's Item You Own?

COMMUNITY QUESTION | Let's talk about the cool stuff on our bookshelves.

Nov. 25, 2019 USgamer Team

Watch an early prototype of Halo 2's Xbox Live parties

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Watch an early prototype of Halo 2's Xbox Live parties

Feb. 20, 2019 Sherif Saed

Halo 3: ODST, Relic Map content seems to be progressing well

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Halo 3: ODST, Relic Map content seems to be progressing well

March 13, 2015 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Halo 2: Anniversary soundtrack to launch alongside MCC

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Halo 2: Anniversary soundtrack to launch alongside MCC

Nov. 10, 2014 Brenna Hillier

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox One Review: An Embarrassment of Riches

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox One Review: An Embarrassment of Riches

Jeremy and Kat weigh in on Microsoft's massive Halo anthology.

Nov. 7, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Multiplayer ranking in Halo: The Master Chief Collection explained

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Multiplayer ranking in Halo: The Master Chief Collection explained

Oct. 30, 2014 Sherif Saed

Here's a look at a level from every Halo game in The Master Chief Collection

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Here's a look at a level from every Halo game in The Master Chief Collection

Oct. 30, 2014 Sherif Saed

The difference between Halo 2 and Halo 2 Anniversary cutscenes is astounding - video

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The difference between Halo 2 and Halo 2 Anniversary cutscenes is astounding - video

Oct. 30, 2014 Sherif Saed

Here's the launch trailer for Master Chief Collection's Halo 2: Anniversary

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Here's the launch trailer for Master Chief Collection's Halo 2: Anniversary

Oct. 29, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Here's a look at Forge in Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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Here's a look at Forge in Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Oct. 29, 2014 Sherif Saed

Halo 2: Anniversary's Bloodline is a "best of" collection for Coagulation, Blood Gulch

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Halo 2: Anniversary's Bloodline is a "best of" collection for Coagulation, Blood Gulch

Oct. 28, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Remaking the Legend - Halo 2: Anniversary documentary announced - video

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Remaking the Legend - Halo 2: Anniversary documentary announced - video

Oct. 18, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

What's old is new once again: 27 The Master Chief Collection screens

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What's old is new once again: 27 The Master Chief Collection screens

Oct. 16, 2014 Sherif Saed

Halo 2: Anniversary Edition doesn't support native 1080p

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Halo 2: Anniversary Edition doesn't support native 1080p

Oct. 10, 2014 Brenna Hillier

Microsoft announces that Halo 2: Anniversary won't be running in 1080p

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Microsoft announces that Halo 2: Anniversary won't be running in 1080p

Oct. 7, 2014 Brittany Vincent

Halo 2's jump glitch is included in The Master Chief Collection

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Halo 2's jump glitch is included in The Master Chief Collection

Sept. 17, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Gallery - Halo: The Master Chief Collection in glorious HD

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Gallery - Halo: The Master Chief Collection in glorious HD

Sept. 17, 2014 Sherif Saed

Call of Duty, Titanfall "owe their multiplayer experiences to Halo 2"

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Call of Duty, Titanfall "owe their multiplayer experiences to Halo 2"

Sept. 17, 2014 Matt Martin

Halo 2 map Zanzibar will be remastered for Halo Master Chief Collection

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Halo 2 map Zanzibar will be remastered for Halo Master Chief Collection

July 25, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The ultimate Halo multiplayer experience? Say hello to the Halo 2 remaster

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The ultimate Halo multiplayer experience? Say hello to the Halo 2 remaster

June 26, 2014 Patrick Garratt

343 Industries shares lots of new Halo: The Master Chief Collection details

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343 Industries shares lots of new Halo: The Master Chief Collection details

June 20, 2014 Dave Cook

How nice is the The Master Chief Collection's Halo 2 remaster? This nice - screens

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How nice is the The Master Chief Collection's Halo 2 remaster? This nice - screens

June 12, 2014 Dave Cook

Halo 2: Anniversary's raw gameplay looks shiny on Xbox One

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Halo 2: Anniversary's raw gameplay looks shiny on Xbox One

June 10, 2014 Dave Cook

10 Years Later: Remembering E3 2004

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10 Years Later: Remembering E3 2004

Jeremy and Jaz recount their time at one of the most exciting shows ever.

June 6, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Halo: Master Chief HD Collection rumored for E3 reveal

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Halo: Master Chief HD Collection rumored for E3 reveal

May 17, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Microsoft will announce new IP & sequels at E3 2014

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Microsoft will announce new IP & sequels at E3 2014

May 6, 2014 Dave Cook

Halo 2 Anniversary: "I think the multiplayer would have to be fantastic," Spencer teases

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Halo 2 Anniversary: "I think the multiplayer would have to be fantastic," Spencer teases

March 28, 2014 Dave Cook

Halo news coming at E3 2014, 343 has a "great plan" to share

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Halo news coming at E3 2014, 343 has a "great plan" to share

Feb. 28, 2014 Brenna Hillier

Halo 2 Anniversary inbound, according to Master Chief voice

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Halo 2 Anniversary inbound, according to Master Chief voice

Feb. 14, 2014 Brenna Hillier

Halo 2 Anniversary: Xbox One box art debunked by Microsoft - statement

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Halo 2 Anniversary: Xbox One box art debunked by Microsoft - statement

Feb. 4, 2014 Dave Cook

Microsoft seeks legal action against Xbox One leaker - report

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Microsoft seeks legal action against Xbox One leaker - report

Jan. 31, 2014 Dave Cook

Halo 2: Anniversary Edition heading to Xbox One November 11 - rumour

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Halo 2: Anniversary Edition heading to Xbox One November 11 - rumour

Jan. 29, 2014 Brenna Hillier

Halo E3 teaser wasn't actually Halo 5, Microsoft discussing Halo 2 Anniversary, says Spencer

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Halo E3 teaser wasn't actually Halo 5, Microsoft discussing Halo 2 Anniversary, says Spencer

June 26, 2013 Dave Cook

Halo 2 PC multiplayer support extended

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Halo 2 PC multiplayer support extended

Feb. 13, 2013 Brenna Hillier

Halo 2 PC multiplayer servers to be shut down next month

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Halo 2 PC multiplayer servers to be shut down next month

Jan. 17, 2013 Nick Akerman

Halo 2 Anniversary rumor swashed

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Halo 2 Anniversary rumor swashed

July 11, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Rumor - 343 working on Halo 2: Anniversary Edition

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Rumor - 343 working on Halo 2: Anniversary Edition

July 6, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Halo 2 switch-off: Bungie's Jarrard got his "ass kicked"

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Halo 2 switch-off: Bungie's Jarrard got his "ass kicked"

Aug. 27, 2010 Patrick Garratt

Original Xbox Live is still up and kicking

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Original Xbox Live is still up and kicking

April 15, 2010 Johnny Cullen

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