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Microsoft and Bungie have lifted the lid of the remaining three multiplayer maps that will be included on the standalone Halo 3 multiplayer disc alongside Halo 3: ODST. The three new maps are Heretic, Citadel and Longshore:
Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the Halo 2 arena Midship makes its long-rumoured 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.
Halo 3: ODST will also feature a story campaign told through the eyes of an ODST, as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant’s invasion of New Mombasa.
ODST will also introduce a new cooperative multiplayer mode called Firefight, allowing Halo fans to experience cooperative gaming in a new way. Players will team up with friends as part of an ODST squad and fight against waves of increasingly challenging enemies across a variety of battlegrounds.
Halo 3: ODST is scheduled for release only on Xbox 360 on September 22, 2009.
