Halo 3: ODST multiplayer maps revealed
Microsoft and Bungie today revealed the remaining three multiplayer maps that will come with Halo 3: ODST - to be released in September. Halo 3: ODST will also include a second standalone disc with three new Halo 3 multiplayer maps, all original Halo 3 maps, as well as the Legendary, Heroic, and Mythic Map packs for a total of 24 maps.
The three new Halo 3: ODST maps are Heretic, Citadel and Longshore. Shades of Halo 2 abound in Heretic; Citadel puts players in a long abandoned Foreunner stronghold and Longshore lets players run and gun in an industrial themed port. Details on all three maps can be found after the jump.
Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship makes its long-rumored debut in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.
Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.
Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large scale combat and well suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.
