14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft’s Major Nelson has just revealed that the next Halo 4 Castle Map Pack will be available for download on April 8.
343 Industries and Microsoft have unveiled full details on the upcoming expansion pack, which focuses on team objective battles and vehicular combat.
According to Nelson’s blog post, the third major expansion pack is developed by Certain Infinity in collaboration with 343 Industries.
It comprises three medium-to-large maps specially designed for vehicular warfare and large battles over open spaces.
The expansion pack also adds a new 6 vs. 6 playlist and 9 new achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore.
343 Industries has also provided full details on the new maps included in the Castle Map Pack along with a launch trailer:
“Daybreak: Two UNSC bases oppose each other in this large asymmetrical map. Teams must split focus between attacking the enemy base while playing close defense to their own. Claim your team’s sniper rifle to cover the central Man Cannon, or grab a Warthog to push through the side channels and flank the enemy base. The Rocket Launcher and Banshee both spawn in positions diagonal to the starting bases; claiming their firepower early is crucial to land the first flag cap or take an early lead in kills.
“Outcast: Controlling vehicle paths is critical in this circular map set in a desert environment. Outcast features frequent Mantis vs. Wraith battles, so teams must keep their drivers informed with constant communication to get the drop on enemy vehicles. While driving the Mantis, you can target fusion coils in tunnels to flush out camping opponents directly into your rain of fire, or cover your flag runner’s dash to a friendly Warthog. If you find yourself without a vehicle, race to the secondary bases to secure a power weapon or drop on enemies for a game-changing hijack.
“Perdition: Blending long sightlines, vehicles, and close-quarters combat, Perdition caters to nearly any gameplay style. Wheelmen and gunners will be right at home in this urban environment as a well-placed Warthog can lock down a quarter of the map, securing valuable ordnances for the team. Learning the interior routes is essential to both escaping danger and finishing off ranged kills. Be sure to look for the Gravity Hammer in Power Station 3 – an ideal revenge weapon against a pesky sniper or a big surprise for an enemy Warthog.”
Keep in mind that the Castle Map Pack will be available on April 8 on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points. It is also worth mentioning that those who purchase the “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass or “Halo 4” Limited Edition will get a 15% discount versus purchasing all three Map Packs (Crimson, Majestic, and Castle) individually.
