H4 DLC Overview

Several Halo 4 DLC map packs are planned:

• 12/10/12: Crimson - Includes Wreckage, Shatter, Harvest
• 2/25/13: Majestic - Landfall, Monolith, Skyline
• 4/1/13: Castle - Daybreak, Outcast, Perdition

These aren't strictly required for clan play, but both OD and myself have pre-purchased the War Games map pass and will get all 3.  They should be about $10 each, or $25 via the War Games map pass.  Each map pack should come with new achievements, the Crimson ones have already been announced.


Shared by OD.  Descriptions reposted from 343:

Halo 4 Crimson Map Pack Trailer And Details

Nov 29 2012 06:03 PM | adamj004 in 343 Industries News

Halo 4 Crimson Map Pack 343

Watch the Halo 4 Castle map pack trailer also with detailed descriptions.

We get a little look at the new map pack Crimson. The map pack releases on December 10th and it contains 3 new maps. Wreckage, Harvest and Shatter.

Crimson will be followed by the Majestic map pack which will be released February 25th 2013 then Castle map pack on April 1st 2013.

Map descriptions quoted from the bulletin.

Wreckage Description

Wreckage is a manifestation of the chaos of war. A medium-sized, asymmetrical map, this playspace is great for accommodating a wide range of objective-based game modes including King of the Hill and Capture the Flag. It is a ravaged environment of crashed debris, where the surrounding destruction creates complex paths perfect for throwing off your opponents or testing the limits of your Warthog. This devastated landscape provides plenty of cover, and tons of nooks and crannies are at your disposal while fighting for your turn to become King. Wreckage supports up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 in a variety of other modes, including Capture the Flag, King of the Hill and Oddball.


Harvest Description

Harvest is a canon concept brought to life – the doomed agricultural planet where humans first made contact with the Covenant. A small to mid-size map, Harvest is ideal for Capture the Flag. Here, you’ll need to get creative to effectively use light vehicles which are limited to the exterior pathways and can’t get into the bases, making this fully symmetrical map perfect for infantry firefights and face-to-face skirmishes. Snipers will also feel right at home, as long sightlines are broken up by great cover and hiding spots. Harvest allows 8 - 12 players to face off in Capture the Flag, Infinity Slayer, King of the Hill, SWAT and Slayer Pro.


Shatter Description

Shatter is themed around natural crystalline surfaces and the huge UNSC factories mining them. This large, symmetrical map is a playground for the Warthog and Mantis – its open pathways make getting around easy, whether on foot or in vehicles. Shatter is a great fit for large games of Dominion and Extraction. For some close-quarters face-time, escape the open landscape and duck into a mining facility, or slip through a doorway and hunt unsuspecting Spartans. Shatter enables multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 in other modes, such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Dominion and Extraction.