Halo 2

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL GAME

In Halo 2, the legendary Master Chief returns to Earth only to find the Covenant attacking humanity’s homeworld with a strangely reduced fleet. Dispatching him back to the stars, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Halo rings while the Covenant’s former commander is branded the Arbiter, a heretic-turned-elite operative battling dissent inside his own ranks. Players assume both roles in an intense first-person shooter: juggle two powerful weapons, rely on recharge shields that reward smart cover, coordinate with AI squadmates and commandeer iconic vehicles. New abilities like dual-wielding, brutal melee strikes and grenade tosses amplify the action, while an expanded arsenal, from human pistols, shotguns and battle rifles to Covenant Fuel Rod Guns, Brute Shots and the one-hit Energy Sword, keeps every firefight fresh and tactical.
Halo 2 rebuilds every beloved vehicle, from Warthogs and Scorpion tanks to Banshees, Ghosts and Wraiths, and adds the fierce Spectre, plus the ability to board and hijack enemy rides mid-battle. Multiplayer is bigger than ever with Xbox Live support, split-screen and system link, plus two-player co-op across the campaign. Choose your side in Slayer, Team Slayer, Capture the Flag, Assault, Territories, Oddball and more, or craft your own variants and maps on PC. Customize Spartans and Elite skins and drop into fast-paced online warfare that defined a generation of competitive shooters.