Halo 2
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The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and lead the resistance against the Covenant to save the people of Earth from a gruesome demise.
The long-awaited PC version of Bungie's FPS, Halo 2 offers the full single-player campaign and multiplayer maps of the original Xbox version, with the addition of the content in the Multiplayer Map Pack as well as a tool for building and customizing levels. The game requires Windows Vista.
Our massive guide to Halo 2. Single- and multi-player strategy.
Latest Articles for Halo 2
PC News | Jan 17, 2013
The odd saga of Halo on the PC may finally be winding down, as Microsoft Studios announced today that the PC multiplayer servers for Halo 2 PC will shut down on February 15. Read More »
PC News | Aug 19, 2007
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PC Reviews | Jun 5, 2007
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PC Previews | May 21, 2007
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PC News | May 8, 2007
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Also known as:
Halo II, Halo 2 for Vista
Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: June 8, 2007
Publisher: Microsoft
Minimum Requirements
Windows Vista (no XP compatibility)
2 GHz processor
1 GB RAM
7 GB HDD space
NVIDIA 6100 / ATI X700 or above
Recommended Requirements
Supports Xbox 360 controller
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer - Cooperative: 16
For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.
- Epic narrative - The saga continues with Halo 2, the international award-winning sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.
- Exciting single-player gameplay - Experience firsthand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada. Brandish dual-wield weapons and Covenant arms, while piloting human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies.
- Unmatched online gaming - Halo 2 for Windows Vista will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable Windows Vista gamers around the globe to connect via their PCs and play in an innovative and competitive online forum.
- New multiplayer Map Editor. The game will also feature the all-new Map Editor, guaranteeing new fan-generated content in the future. The Halo 2 community will be able to tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels.
- Complete community freedom. Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action.
- 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 improved lighting effects. Experience the unmatched cinematic quality of Halo 2 through the power of Windows Vista.
- Unprecedented pedigree. The Halo franchise is one of the best-selling, most monumental entertainment experiences in history with more than 14.7 million units sold worldwide, more than 18 game-of-the-year awards, and 750 million hours and 500 million matches logged over Xbox LIVE. Halo 2 was also one of the most successful entertainment launches of all time — including books, films, graphic novels, games and music. Halo 2 for Windows Vista brings this incredible experience to Windows Vista gamers everywhere.
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