A prequel to the original Halo, following Noble Team’s doomed defense of the planet Reach in a cinematic campaign paired with extensive multiplayer and Forge tools.
- Developer: Bungie
- Release: 2010 • Platforms: Xbox 360 (later MCC on Xbox One/PC)
- Genre: First‑person shooter
- Notable mechanics: Armor abilities (sprint, jetpack, armor lock), Firefight co‑op mode, robust Forge map editor, Theater mode, large‑scale set pieces
- Reception: Strong critical acclaim and massive player adoption; a high point of Bungie’s Halo era