Halo 4 Limited Edition Details Invade Your Wallet

Today, Microsoft has dropped a ‘details bomb’ on us about the Limited Edition of Halo 4. Get ready, because this one’s a doozy:

War Games Map Pack Access

The competitive multiplayer modes of Halo 4 are known as War Games. The Limited Edition includes access to nine maps – three future competitive multiplayer map packs, each including three locations, available for download post-launch on Xbox LIVE. Yes, you read that correctly; you get nine maps in the form of future DLC with the purchase of the Halo 4 Limited Edition.

Specializations

Everyone will have access to select Specializations, but those that purchase the Halo 4 Limited Edition will receive the ability to unlock six Specializations early, available at launch on Xbox LIVE. You can use them, one at a time, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career. In addition to gaining access to new ranks, Specializations unlock new customization options. We’ll be releasing more information about Specializations at E3, so expect additional details about this particular feature then.

UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet

The UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet includes a Spartan armor customization schematic, information about UNSC weapons, an introduction to the massive ship UNSC Infinity, and insight into what it means to be one of humanity’s finest warriors: The Spartan-IVs. Story lovers will especially enjoy this in-fiction offering that provides a glimpse into the indoctrination of Spartans aboard the Infinity.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition

The Special Edition of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn is a 90-minute extended version of the live-action digital series which will take fans back to the terrifying beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when the Master Chief inspired a young cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC’s greatest vessel ever: the UNSC Infinity.

Digital content also includes in-fiction bonus content that expands the characters and stories of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, special featurette Bringing Gaming into Reality, and a behind the scenes look at the making of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

Bonus digital content through Xbox LIVE

The Limited Edition includes the following bonus digital content through Xbox LIVE: unique in-game Spartan-IV armor skin, unique in-game weapon skin for the Assault Rifle, an exclusive in-game emblem, Xbox LIVE Avatar prop, and Xbox LIVE Avatar Spartan IV armor set.

That’s right everyone, you get instant access to future Halo 4 DLC, a day-one multiplayer boost, some story-expanding material, a little movie, some behind-the-scenes, and some cosmetic goodies for your in-game character and Xbox Avatar. All of this can be yours for… wait for it… a whopping $99.99! Yup, better save up your paychecks or start selling some lemonade on a street corner (no that is NOT a metaphor for something less innocent), because the Chief is gonna ask you for a little extra ‘green’ to get all of this. Huh, so that’s how his armor got that color… (comedic drumbeat)

At least the co-op is getting expanded for free, that’s a plus. Oh, and you get that sweet looking box too! That alone is worth the price tag, right? Anyway, you’ll have plenty of time to decide which version you’re going to get, the game doesn’t come out until November 6th for Xbox 360… in case you’ve forgotten.