Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

[Gikoku]

Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

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In a sad post on its official blog, developer Bungie has pledged “one last hoorah” for the iconic and genre-defining Halo 2 ahead of Microsoft’s decision to deactivate Xbox Live multiplayer support for original Xbox titles on April 15th.

“We're all saddened at the realisation that an era is coming to an end,” the site reads. “But looking back, we're incredibly fortunate to have had such a great run and such strong support from our fans.

“Halo 2 has been at or near the top of the Xbox Live charts for original Xbox games since it launched over five years ago. We're extremely thankful to everyone who has played, enjoyed and supported Halo 2 over Xbox Live. We've had some great fun together, including far too many humpday losses to even recount.

“That said, mark your calendars now – on April 14th let's all rally to go online for one last hoorah. One final farewell and one final opportunity for all of you to kick our asses at Halo 2.”

 

[Skotekal]

Re: Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

I wish I hadn't lost my copy of Halo 2. I think one of my friends might have stole it. So does this mean I can't play the game even on the Xbox 360 online?

 

[Gikoku]

Re: Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

I wish I hadn't lost my copy of Halo 2. I think one of my friends might have stole it. So does this mean I can't play the game even on the Xbox 360 online?

Nope, Major Nelson said along with the Original XBL that Original Xbox games compatible with the 360 will also no longer be supported for online multiplayer.

 

[Skotekal]

Re: Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

That really, really sucks. How much could they be saving by just getting rid of XBL Original support?

 

[William1193]

Re: Bungie Requests Fans to join the Halo 2 Send-Off

flip tht im jumping on halo 1 lol, maybe sum republic commando, various classics.