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Halo 2

Earth Will Never Be the Same

The explosive sequel that changed everything

Halo 2 is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, the saga continues as Master Chief—a genetically enhanced supersoldier—is the only thing standing between the relentless Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.

Be the hero. Take on the Covenant and live firsthand the epic saga of the Master Chief. Wield dual weapons or employ previously undiscovered Covenant arms. Battle intelligent enemy AI, and all-new alien opponents, alone or with a friend; or take the fight online via Xbox LIVE multiplayer.

Game Media

Video Gallery
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Game Editions

Halo 2
Halo 2

The award-winning sci-fi shooter featuring an epic Campaign playable alone or with a friend, and exhilarating online multiplayer battles for up to 16 players on Xbox LIVE. Also playable on the Xbox 360 with a free software emulator.

Halo 2 for Windows Vista
Halo 2 for Windows Vista

Take the fight to your PC with Halo 2 for Windows Vista. Engage in online PC-to-PC multiplayer battles and earn achievements for your Xbox LIVE gamerscore. The visually enhanced classic also includes an all-new Map Editor, and is playable either with a mouse and keyboard or the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows.

Timeline

The events which transpire within the Halo Universe are as numerous as they are entertaining. This Halo Timeline will help put those events into perspective.

Halo 2

Standard
Edition Box

RP: Rating Pending
Developer
Bungie Studios
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Genre
First Person Shooter
Release date
11/9/2004
Console
Xbox (Playable on Xbox 360), Windows Vista
Price
$19.99
System Link
2-16
Players
1-4
Players Co-Op
1-2
Xbox LIVE
2-16
Xbox 360 Exclusive
Multiplayer Versus
HDTV 480p
Waypoint
Halo Waypoint GO

A new destination for Halo fans on Xbox LIVE around the world.

 
Halo 101
Halo 101 GO

Halo 101 is a brief look at the essential Halo story.