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Halo 3: ODST Maps Revealed

Microsoft today gave us some details about the three new multiplayer maps that will come packaged with Halo 3: ODST. Also, remember that purchasing ODST gets you into the Halo Reach multiplayer beta whenever that is finally announced. It's like a funtastic Halo fanboy bonanza! Anyway, enough small talk and on to the maps, of which there will be 24 in total. Most of them we already own, since they were either included with Halo 3 or sold as downloadable map packs since then. The 3 NEW maps that are added to ODST are as follows:

· Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the Halo 2 arena Midship makes its long-rumored debut in Halo 3. The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic's symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

· Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

· Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large scale combat and well suited for smaller affairs, Longshore's multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

All of the new ODST maps sound great, and we wook forward to pwning some of you online when the game ships this September 22.

Ah, Midship, we remember you well.

The new Haretic Map from halo ODST.