Halo 3 Online Co-op Confirmed (4 Player)
Although I’m still concerned about the obvious Multiplayphobia that is finding its way towards Halo 3, I will admit this news is good news. Bungie released details today about Halo 3’s online play. It’s been confirmed that up to 4 players will be able to experience the Campaign mode on Xbox Live or System Link!
Bungie took the heat of many screaming fans when they didn’t commit to announcing two player cooperative play in Halo 3 and we now understand the reason why. Bungie was planning for something bigger and better with 4-player cooperative play! Bungie also unveiled two brand new Elite characters that will be controlled by players 3 and 4 in co-op play. (player one ofcourse is Master Chief and player two is the Arbiter)
PLAYER 3 (Sangheili)
Name: N’tho ‘Sraom
Affiliation: Fleet of Retribution/Special Warfare Group/Special Operations
History: N’tho ‘Sraom is the youngest member of his Special Operations unit and is one of a growing number of human sympathizers amongst the Sangheili youth. He is a fairly typical young male adult Sangheili—he began compulsory military service at the end of adolescence, and remains unmarried with no close, non-familial relationships outside of his martial order. N’tho Sraom refused to stand idly by while the Prophets replaced Sangheili units with Jiralhanae packs, and now bears deep resentment toward those Sangheili politicians who landed his kind in their current predicament.
Although N’tho ‘Sraom’s romanticized nationalism is emblematic of all Sangheili, he has developed a healthy respect for humanity—not for their physical abilities or martial prowess, but for their audacity and resolve.
PLAYER 4 (Sangheili)
Name: Usze ‘Taham
Affiliation: Fleet of Retribution/Special Warfare Group/Fleet Security
History: Although Usze ‘Taham was born into a respected merchant family he was fathered by Toha ‘Sumai—one of the preeminent swordfighters of this age. Usze graduated with honors from the top War College in the Iruiru region of Yermo, Sanghelios (a distinction he shares with Rtas ‘Vadum). Shortly after receiving his first post within the Covenant Navy he was offered a place on the Prophets’ Honor Guard but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze ‘Taham again refused the post—even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as apostasy.
Since that time Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the Schism. Following the dissolution of the Covenant, he was approached by the Ascetics to become one of their liaisons within the Navy.
Get more details about Halo 3’s cooperative play announcement here.
July 31st, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Finally, justice is mine.
July 31st, 2007 at 4:58 pm
Best.. news.. ever. Looks like the 6 just became the 2
July 31st, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Yeah GOON360, 4 of “the 6″ will be able to play the Halo 3 campaign together. I guess that 2 will be left behind.
It sounds like you are in trouble Coach…
July 31st, 2007 at 5:31 pm
I could not be happier about this news….this is something I really wanted in the game..when all the no online co-op news surfaced the last few weeks I was pretty disapointed, now I can’t wait for 9/25
July 31st, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Hmmmm I’ll still only be doing it with 2 people. I have more than 4 people who would love to hit up the campaign but I’m not sure if they would be dedicated to playing it until end. Me and my roommate are going to beat it in one day, most likely all modes.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:21 pm
online co-op is a big plus especially 4-player. i’d like to take a spin with the new characters.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:22 pm
That’s what I’m talking about! Excellent news!
July 31st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Shiny!
July 31st, 2007 at 7:32 pm
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July 31st, 2007 at 7:40 pm
SHOOT ME NOW
July 31st, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I’d like to.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:51 pm
don’t worry. as the “six” vanishes Coach will have no choice but to convert lol
July 31st, 2007 at 8:06 pm
LOL
Coach will stand alone, or… he might team up with the Flood from Halo
July 31st, 2007 at 8:08 pm
This would be great if I had friends
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August 2nd, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Join the 6 ILL be your friend
September 2nd, 2007 at 10:19 am
halo 3 rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROCKS1!!!!!!!!!!!!!AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GREAT!!!ONLINE CO-OP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 13th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
I totally agree with you Deacon, i just hope they listen, and i would also love a great multiplayer side to it too
Can’t we have both?
September 13th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
no reason why we can’t.