Halo 4’s second map pack, Majestic, adds three new maps designed for close-quarters, fast-paced combat. They’re small in size, densely-packed, and great for 8-player matches. They also feature some of the best backdrops in the entire game, but don’t get caught staring! The kills come fast and hard in the Majestic maps, so you’ll want to be ready. Here’s your guide to survival…
The first thing you’re going to want to do on Skyline is load it up in a custom game by yourself and stare at that backdrop for a few minutes. The actual map is pretty bland, but the city backdrop is stunning. Don’t get caught staring when the action is happening. Testing the water is a good idea anyway, because Skyline’s layout is a bit confusing at first. It’s a symmetrical map, but it’s sort of like a square split diagonally and inverted on one side. That’s something that you won’t be able to get a handle on in a normal match because Skyline gameplay is so hectic.
Skyline Tips & Tricks
Monolith is probably about as close to a tournament-style, Haven-esque map as you can get while still being interesting. Haven is bland, Monolith is brilliant. It manages to feel dense and busy, while being small and still offering really good sightlines. You may be thinking Assault Rifle here, but you’re honestly going to have more success with a precision weapon. Bring your Battle Rifle or DMR.
Monolith Tips & Tricks
Like Skyline, Landfall requires a little bit of time in a solo custom game before you go into real matches. Depicting a Covenant invasion from the past, this map features the kind of backdrop that makes me wish Halo 4 didn’t take place entirely on a Forerunner installation. The sad thing is that in practice, the action-packed skybox is barely visible in this map’s most contentious areas. Landfall feels bigger than Monolith and Skyline, but you’ll be surprised by how quick and close the combat remains.
Landfall Tips & Tricks
And there you have it. The Majestic Map Pack offers three small maps that keep the combat fast and intense. Experiment with your loadouts, learn to play more quickly and aggressively, and abide by the tips above. Questions, comments? Share them in the comments section below.
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