Halo 2 for PC

Requires Microsoft Vista Operating System to play

Overview
Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of Halo 2 as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo's destruction.

What he discovers will soon threaten the fate not only of Earth, but of the Universe itself.

Bungie Studios was founded in 1991 with two goals: to develop games that combine brilliant technology, beautiful art, intelligent stories and deep gameplay, and then sell enough of those games to achieve its real goal of total world domination.

Bungie's Halo franchise is an international award-winning action title that has grown into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.5 million units worldwide, logging over 750 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live and spawning action figures, books, a graphic novel, apparel, an upcoming film adaptation and more.

Bungie is currently at work on Halo 3, which represents the third chapter in this Halo trilogy and is slated for release in 2007.

Unmatched Online Gaming
Halo 2 for Windows Vista will tap into the power of Live Anywhere, a service similar to Xbox Live, to deliver online matchmaking for PC gamers.

The service will enable Windows Vista gamers all over the globe to connect via their PCs and play on an innovative and competitive online forum.

Exciting Single-Player Gameplay
Experience first hand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada.

Brandish dual-wield weapons Covenant arms and pilot human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies.

New Multiplayer Map Editor
The game will also feature the all-new new Map Editor, guaranteeing additional new, fan-generated content in the future.

The Halo 2 community can now tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels.

Superior Presentation and Cinematic Excellence
Bring the vast, imaginative world of Halo 2 to life on the Windows Vista platform through higher-resolution textures and improvedlighting effects.

Experience the unmatched cinematic quality of Halo 2 through the power of Windows Vista.

Complete Community Freedom
Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action.

The Halo franchise is one of the best selling and monumental entertainment experiences in history with more than 14.5 million units sold worldwide, more than 18 Game-of-the-Year awards, 750 million hours and 500 million matches logged over Xbox Live.

Halo 2 for Windows Vista brings this incredible experience to Windows Vista gamers everywhere.