When the game is launched, data begins streaming from the disc while simultaneously being installed in the background during a once-off process. It is an attempt to emulate the ability of consoles to instantly play games from an optical disc drive. Halo 2 Vista is the first and only game to feature Microsoft's " Tray & Play" technology. A pre-made "custom" map is included by default, named Example, created by the developers as a reference aid to assist users in the creation of their own custom maps. Halo 2 Vista is the first title in the Halo series to feature Microsoft's Xbox 360/GFWL Achievement system.Ī new addition exclusively for the PC version is the "Halo 2 Editing Kit," a map editor based on the original Halo Editing Kit.
Campaign mode is identical and now integrated with "Games for Windows - LIVE Achievements," which are also integrated into Multiplayer mode. Halo 2 Vista features reworked graphics for PC systems, including high-detail textures plus support for increased screen resolutions above the maximum of 720×480p in the Xbox version.
As of March 2015, the servers were still up and running, however, 343 Industries finally shut down the servers in July 2015. However, it was extended again until early 2014. Its multiplayer server list was going to be shut down in February 2013, but was extended to June 2013 while they discuss the feasibility of keeping the server list. Microsoft had stated that the release date had been pushed back one final time, due to partial nudity found in the Halo 2 Vista Map Editing Kit, making the release date May 31 for the United States. However, the release date had been delayed to May 22, 2007, because the team needed "to make some improvements to the installation experience and address other technical issues." However, release dates had been erratic, as Australia had publicly available copies, and some stores in the United States were selling copies as well. The release date was originally planned for May 8, 2007. Halo 2 Vista is a ported PC version of Halo 2 by Hired Gun for use on the Windows Vista operating system exclusively and as a release title for the "Games for Windows" category.
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