Halo 2
Halo 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter developed by Bungie, the hotly anticipated sequel that continued Master Chief's war against the Covenant while adding a second playable character, the disgraced Covenant commander known as the Arbiter, whose chapters showed the enemy's perspective.
The campaign introduced dual-wielding of weapons and boarding of enemy vehicles, but the game's lasting impact came from online multiplayer over Xbox Live. Its automated matchmaking, party system, and ranked and social playlists set the template for console online play for years and turned Halo into an early competitive esport with organized tournaments.
The abrupt cliffhanger ending, a result of a rushed development cycle, became infamous and drove huge demand for the follow-up. Halo 2 was one of the best-selling and most-played Xbox Live titles of its era, sustaining its online community long after release. The campaign and multiplayer have since been remastered and included in a modern collection, making it easy to revisit on current systems.
Where can you play Halo 2 today?
Device by device, which of the 2 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection (€ 39,99) and Halberd Wraith (€ 14,99).
- Mac
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on Mac.
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on PlayStation.
- Xbox
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection (€ 39,99).
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to Halo 2 runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection (€ 39,99).
Games like Halo 2
Modern alternatives to Halo 2, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
€ 39,99Official collection including a remastered Halo 2 Anniversary campaign.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Halo: The Master Chief Collection runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Halberd Wraith Indie
€ 14,99An indie arena shooter that captures the fast old-school console FPS feel.
Halberd Wraith runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
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