Microsoft and 343 Industries have given a new preview of Halo 4, ahead of the Xbox 360 game’s expected release in time for the holidays. Returning Master Chief to center stage, and kick-starting a new trilogy, Halo 4 features new multiplayer gameplay along with an updated Battle Rifle.
“We wanted to introduce a threat that is beyond anything Master Chief has faced before” 343i says. There’s a new physics engine that makes Master Chief “feel like a superhero” with a newly designed suit – already dividing opinion between fans – and graphical upgrades for all the vehicles, weapons and more.
The multiplayer spaces have all been created from the ground up, rather than reused from the regular campaign. There’s also a new Spartan IV backstory, and a “cinematic” feel with actor motion-capture and more.