Just as Avalanche is to Sidewinder, Blackout is a straight up remake of everyone's favorite Halo 2 map Lockout, complete with ramps, ledges and multiple levels of mayhem. The differences are minimal and cosmetic with Blackout being set on a UNSC Antarctic weather station and it also receives the honor of being the first map to be set during the night. And from the few screenshots we are privy to, this is no Guardian folks. Blackout looks nearly identical to our friend Lockout and we wouldn't want it any other way. Jump over to Bungie.net to read a Q&A with the map designers, get the Blackout scoop and begin to countdown the days until April 15th when Ghost Town, Avalanche and Blackout grace the Marketplace. Happy, happy, joy, joy!
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3-25-2008 @ 2:19PM
Project Ekim said...
Bungie always finds a way to keep me coming back for more. The map looks great!
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3-25-2008 @ 2:21PM
DaveC said...
YAY :D
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3-25-2008 @ 2:23PM
Xanto said...
OH GOD YESSSSSSSSSSSS
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3-25-2008 @ 2:25PM
Helloimbob said...
I want them to put this with One Flag CTF in Double Team to have some proper objectives in double team again =)
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3-25-2008 @ 2:27PM
Gemini Ace said...
I am noticeably aroused.
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3-25-2008 @ 2:28PM
Swede33 said...
Very exciting
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3-25-2008 @ 2:30PM
xFenixKnightx said...
Damn, that does look sweet.
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3-25-2008 @ 2:31PM
Neuromancer said...
@Gemini hahahaha
The combination of your post and your avatar are pure comedy gold.
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3-25-2008 @ 2:39PM
NukeAssault said...
I CAME!
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3-25-2008 @ 2:52PM
Tom said...
If anyone complains about the cost this time I'm gonna bite their freaking head off.
w000000000000000t Sidewinder+Lockout=Top 5 Halo maps ever. Their successors=PLATINUM INFUSED WITH GOLD IN THE FORM OF HALO MAPS.
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3-25-2008 @ 2:57PM
Hector said...
Awesome! I can't wait until April 15th.
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3-25-2008 @ 3:06PM
qbix said...
I won't be happy until they re-make Chiron TL-34. Ok, maybe not, but it would be cool to bring back more Halo CE maps such as Chillout and Damnation. Of course, they would feel very different thanks to the drastic changes Halo's gameplay has gone through since the first one. Blood Gulch needs to come back though.
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3-25-2008 @ 3:10PM
Tapio said...
Ha! i Knew it!!
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3-25-2008 @ 3:11PM
blindspot said...
Amazing news, I'm just wondering how much the cosmetic changes will affect me. It doesn't look like the lockout i've come to know and love...
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3-25-2008 @ 3:30PM
webster1990 said...
i might actually purchase the maps this time round.
although i still need to pick up bringing down the sky for mass effect.
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3-25-2008 @ 3:31PM
Aero said...
Damnit Bungie, I had my mind set on not buying the map pack but you've given me doubt now.
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3-25-2008 @ 3:33PM
xX FearHAVOK Xx said...
JAGFHDSJGFREOIGRDSKJHGS5RFDGUHV
yesssssssssssssssssss
im sooo excited now!!!
i wasnt gonna buy the map pack but now just cus of this map, i will buy it and stop playing Cod!!!!!!!!
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3-25-2008 @ 3:44PM
Mrblonde said...
This map looks so awesome! Very excited for the new map pack. Lockout was on my favorites in 2. The Heroic pack was good, but this will be a major step up.
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3-25-2008 @ 3:55PM
Blue Thunder28 said...
Wet pants!
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3-25-2008 @ 4:29PM
Tr3y MoNey said...
Oh Joy!
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