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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios have today confirmed that Halo 3 will be released in three editions: Standard Edition, Limited Edition and the ultimate collector’s item, the Legendary Edition.
The Legendary Edition will only be available in limited quantities and will be contained within a highly collectable Spartan helmet case. The set will also include two bonus discs full of additional content:
Disc 1:
- Exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, including a high-definition “Making of ‘Halo 3′” documentary showcasing the Bungie team and its effort to create the most anticipated title in the industry’s history.
- Numerous high-definition featurettes documenting the creative design processes involved in developing the game.
- Early game concepts and their evolution through the game’s development.
- The disk will also include an audio-visual calibration tool, never before seen on a video game and custom designed by the “Halo 3” graphics and audio team to make the most of fans’ high-definition home cinemas, for the ultimate “Halo 3” and Xbox 360(TM) audio and video performance.
Disc 2: Exclusive to Legendary Edition
- Completely remastered cinematic material from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” supplemented with developer commentaries, to provide a refresher course on the thrilling “Halo” story so far.
- Featurette documenting a day in the life at Bungie.
- Exclusive content from the creative minds behind Machinima artists “Red vs. Blue” and “This Spartan Life” will also be included.
The Legendary Edition will also include a collection of original Halo 3 storyboard art from artist Lee Wilson.
The Limited Edition will also include a wealth of extras. Housed in a sleek metal case you’ll find bonus disc 1 as detailed above, plus a special Halo fiction and art book. Finally there’s the Standard Edition which consists of only a copy of the game.
Halo 3 doesn’t have a precise release date just yet, but it was recently revealed that it will be available in the autumn.
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