Bungie details Halo 3: ODST multiplayer maps @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on July 07, 2009

News: Three new maps for your fraggin' pleasure.

Bungie has revealed the details behind the three exclusive Halo 3 multiplayer maps that will be included with Halo 3: ODST when it ships for the Xbox 360 on September 22.

The three maps will be joined by all of the original multiplayer maps from Halo 3 as well as the maps from the Legendary, Heroic, and Mythic Map Packs. The 24 maps will be included on a second disc that will be compatible online with Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. Here are the details on the new maps:

Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the УHalo 2Ф arena Midship makes its long-rumored debut in УHalo 3.Ф 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.

We'll have more on everything Halo 3 soon.