Foregoing a third SKU, Microsoft and 343 Industries is offering up just two different versions of Halo 4 when it releases this Fall. There is the standard edition and also the $99.99 Special Edition.
The Special Edition comes with a veritable grab bag of goodies fit for the Halo fan in all of us.
Halo 4 Special Edition ($99.99) bonus content
For those used to getting a Legendary Edition SKU, we're sorry to say that there won't be one this time. It's either the Special Edition, standard edition, or no edition.
The Special Edition comes with a veritable grab bag of goodies fit for the Halo fan in all of us.
Halo 4 Special Edition ($99.99) bonus content
- War Games Map Pack Access -- These nine maps will be spread across three different DLC releases, and purchasers of the SE will be able to download them for free as each pack is released.
- Specializations -- SE owners will be able to unlock six specializations earlier than other players. Specializations are something Microsoft and developer 343 Industries will be providing more details on at E3.
- USNC Infinity Briefing Packet -- This packet includes "a Spartan armor customization schematic, information about UNSC weapons, an introduction to the massive ship UNSC Infinity, and insight into what it means to be one of humanity’s finest warriors: The Spartan-IVs."
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition -- A 90 minute extended edition of the live-action digital series with additional featurettes, including a behind-the-scenes making of feature.
- Bonus Digital Content -- The remaining grab bag of stuff includes: a unique in-game Spartan-IV armor skin, a unique in-game weapon skin for the Assault Rifle, an exclusive in-game emblem, Xbox LIVE Avatar prop, and Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan IV armor set.
For those used to getting a Legendary Edition SKU, we're sorry to say that there won't be one this time. It's either the Special Edition, standard edition, or no edition.