Halo 2

Halo 2

Shooter
2004

Halo 2 is an upcoming Shooter game releasing on Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. Scheduled to launch on November 9, 2004.

Developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios.

Release Date: 11/10/2004

Released
Halo 2 cover
trailer

Story

Halo 2 is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, the saga continues as Master Chief—a genetically enhanced super-soldier—is the only thing standing between the relentless Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

XboxPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Genres

Shooter

Developer

  • Bungie

Publisher

  • Microsoft Game Studios

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 2 playersOffline Co-op: 2 playersOnline: up to 16 playersOffline: up to 4 players

Part of

  • Halo franchise

Ratings & Reviews

81%
Critic Score
6 reviews
84%
User Score
612 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen

Key Features

aliensvehicular combatbloodyinsectspvpfuturisticspacerebellion

Game Engine

Built with Havok Physics, Halo 2

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 9, 2004

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox

November 11, 2004
Europe
November 9, 2004
Australia
November 9, 2004
New Zealand
November 9, 2004
North America
November 11, 2004
Japan

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 31, 2007
North America
June 21, 2007
Japan
June 8, 2007
Europe

Xbox One

November 11, 2014
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Halo 2 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Halo 2, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Halo 2