As a long-time fan of the Halo franchise, you agree that it's time to continue the story. Keep the action alive as Master Chief returns to face his destiny and battle an evil that threatens the fate of the universe. Set out on a whole new adventure that kicks off a brand-new saga that promises more action, excitement and adventure with the addition of mind-blowing Game of the Year Edition content that will truly immerse you in the Halo 4 universe.Continue the action of the franchise that has left its mark on the gaming world. Halo 4 continues the thrilling excitement of the Halo campaign. Join the action as Master Chief returns to face his destiny and an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the universe. Immerse yourself in the dawn of an all-new Halo adventure. Lock and load for explosive new battles alone or enlist the assistance of up to three friends in split-screen co-op gameplay. Packed with stunning graphics and intense gameplay, this Game of the Year Edition features hours of new adventure, including Spartan Ops: Season One and loads of new in-game content, including more than 15 in-game items from the Halo 4 campaign ~ from in-game and avatar marketplace content to two Xbox LIVE themes ~ plus the amazing, all-new Master Chief Avatar Cloak inspired by the Xbox One. The War Games Maps Pass gives you plenty of ground to cover with Castle, Majestic and Crimson Map Packs to explore. Dive into the Champions Bundle to experience a wealth of fan-favorite maps, armor and armor mod, including the Infinity Armor Pack, 10 Steampunk-inspired weapon skins, the Bullseye Pack and more. Return to the world of Halo once more and experience all of the out-of-this-world content this Game of the Year Edition has to offer. With the dawn of a new Halo saga on the horizon, how will you fight to save the universe?

Learn more about Halo: Reach. (Flash demo) The planet Reach is the last line of defense against the encroaching Covenant's ultimate goal of destroying Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan brothers part of an elite group of soldiers known as Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails, then humanity faces an inevitable demise.Halo: Reach places you in the role of a member of the elite Noble Team engaging in battle against the Covenant. You must defend Reach against the invading forces to protect humanity from devastation. Your weapons, armor and deadly skills are as unique as each of the Spartan soldiers' personalities. Prepare for this epic storyline alone or team up with up to three friends and launch a co-op assault against the incredibly cunning AI which adds a level of complexity to each encounter and battle. The multiplayer action that Halo fans have come to expect delivers once again by setting a new standard of competitive online gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. Experience the adventure and excitement like never before in this incredible installment of the ground-breaking Halo saga.