Halo 2

Halo 2 is the second title in the mainline Halo series, following Master Chief as he continues his mission to survive the Covenant threat.

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Shooter
Released
September 4, 2004
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Engine
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Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
Franchise
Halo

Following the destruction of Halo, humankind experiences a short-lived victory. Eager for revenge, the Covenant launches a surprise attack on Earth, but they find themselves ill-prepared to defeat the UNSC’s home fleet and are forced to flee into slipspace. When the Master Chief pursues his overzealous enemies, they discover yet another Halo ring, uncovering long-buried secrets, including an unlikely ally, that will dramatically alter the course of the Human-Covenant Conflict forever.

Halo 2's Ghost of Lockout Explained
Halo 2's Ghost of Lockout Explained

While recently playing Halo 2, a gamer stumbled upon a secret that has reignited discussion of the mysterious Ghost of Lockout myth.

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Halo 2 Player Discovers New Secret After Over 20 Years

A Halo 2 player online discovers a new secret in Bungie's iconic FPS, over 20 years after its initial release.

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What to Expect From the Halo Franchise in 2025

Fans of the hit Xbox exclusive game franchise Halo can expect a lot of potential new content to be released in 2025 in Halo Infinite and beyond

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Massive Halo Leak Contains Unreleased Content and Dev Builds Dating Back 26 Years

The Halo series experiences a massive data leak on Christmas Day, uncovering a gamut of data on the franchise dating back to 1998.

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Halo 2 E3 2003 Demo Recreated in Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo 2 fans finally have the opportunity to replay the classic E3 2003 demo for the game, thanks to a recreation in The Halo Master Chief Collection.

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Every Halo 2 Map Added to Halo Infinite Explained

In celebration of Halo 2's 20th Anniversary, Halo Studios is releasing numerous Halo 2 multiplayer map remakes into Infinite's multiplayer.

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20 Years Later, Halo 2's Biggest Criticisms Are Now Its Greatest Strengths

Released on November 9, 2004, Halo 2 turns 20 today, and looking back it seems its biggest criticisms have turned into its greatest strengths.

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Halo 2's 20th Anniversary - Cementing a Legacy Trailer

Halo 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new trailer featuring all of the top moments and highlights from fans from around the globe.

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Halo Infinite - Great Journey Launch Trailer

Halo Infinite releases Operation: Great Journey, a celebration of Halo 2 that adds new content like classic maps, new rewards, and other unlockables.