New mode detailed

The first in a plannedtrio of map packsforHalo 4, the Crimson Map Pack (800 Microsoft Points), is scheduled to introduce three new locales for War Games on Monday, December 10. The maps are titled Wreckage, Harvest, and Shatter (shown above); 343 Industrieshas imagesof all three, so take a look if you’re eager to play in some new environments.

On the same day,Halo 4matchmaking will gain access to another mode, Extraction. In it, two five-player teams compete by placing and protecting their beacon in specific extraction sites to earn points. How are you holding up? Is this extra content coming soon enough? I’m particularly liking the art design for Shatter.

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The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.