Not only will you discover exclusive game content from the Halo DLC and Halo Wars DLC downloadable content, but also custom items for your personal Xbox 360 avatar.
The popularity of the Microsoft Xbox exclusive Halo franchise has been growing at an incredible rate, and along with it, the number of customizable items that are available for both gameplay and multiplayer features. These mods are not just for the main playable characters, but also for the type of game being implemented.
Some of the items have become so rare that they are almost impossible to find. This is because they were available in very limited quantities and only available to those who purchased a specific product within a certain period of time. In other words, if you weren’t available to take advantage of the offer within those criteria, you’re out of luck. As time passes since the initial introduction of certain Halo DLC content, the rarer they become and the fewer sources offer them.
For starters, there’s the coveted Halo Reach flaming helmet code, which was only available if you purchased the Legendary Edition of the game. This Halo Flame Helmet is for your in-game Spartan and the effects can be seen in all Cinematics, Campaign, Firefight, and Multiplayer Matchmaking.
Another popular armor helmet includes the Halo Reach Recon Helmet. This particular code came with the limited and legendary editions of the game. It also appears in all of your Spartan character’s game modes.
Other popular armor permutations include the exclusive Halo Reach multi-threat armor that was only given to those who pre-ordered the game during the initial launch at GameStop or EB Games. This Halo Reach Mjolnir Armor Mark 5V class will also appear in all game modes.
For those who choose not to be Spartans, there is also the Halo Reach Elite armor code. This cool Sangheili Officer armor will only appear in multiplayer matchmaking, as there is no option in Campaign and Firefight, where Elites are part of the particular match of your choosing.
Your own personal Xbox dashboard character also includes some cool additions and the most popular item is the Halo flaming helmet avatar accessory. This was only available to those who participated in GameStop’s Noble Map Pack pre-order option. This Halo Reach Pattern Mark V Avatar Helmet is extremely hard to find and is a great addition to your Xbox avatar character’s customizable features.
The Halo Reach Noble 6 Helmet is another item only for those who went to Comicon or Pax. Of all the avatar helmets in Halo, this was the only one that couldn’t be purchased through the avatar market.
2 unique avatar items are the Halo Reach Banshee accessory and the Halo Reach Falcon accessory. The Banshee was only available to those who purchased the Halo Edition wireless controller, while the Falcon was part of the Legendary Edition code card. They add a whole new dimension to your avatar as they are remote controlled and actually fly instead of staying static in one position.
For Halo Wars fans, there are 2 custom paint jobs you can get for UNSC and Covenant vehicles. The first of which is a code for Halo Wars Flaming Warthog and the second is Halo Wars Honor Guard Wraith. GameStop gave away the Warthog to those who pre-ordered the game, while the Wraith was only included with the newest limited edition of the game. Each of these unique skins can be used in-game and also in multiplayer matchmaking.
In addition to custom paint jobs, Halo Wars also offered new map packs to enjoy matches and skirmishes. These were incorporated into the Halo Wars Historical Map Pack, which includes 4 new maps: Blood River, Barrens, Memorial Basin, and Glacial Ravine. Each map can be played in 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 modes.
To make their maps even more enjoyable, they also introduced the Halo Wars Strategy Option Pack, which has 3 new ways to play your favorite game: Reinforcements, Keep-Away, and Tug-of-War. All of this will allow you to implement new strategies in your favorite game modes, either alone against the AI or other players in live multiplayer matchmaking.
