The sequel to developer Bungies best-selling Xbox launch title returns for more first-person shooting action against a host of new alien races. Players once again assume the role of a genetically engineered soldier known as the Master Chief as he battles the remaining forces of the Covenant for control of the galaxy. The Master Chief will now be able to acquire new weapons from fallen enemies and explore the planetary landscapes from inside more than double the number of vehicles found in the original. In addition, Halo 2 features both a single-player campaign playable across multiple difficulty settings as well as online competition using the Xbox Live broadband service. No matter which mode is selected, players wont be alone in the conflict: allied forces will once again join in the battles and skirmishes to help repel enemy forces.

This Collectors Edition of Halo 2 comes packaged in a tin case, with an additional DVD disc containing several documentaries and short films about the making of the game, the creation of the Halo franchise, and the history of Bungie Software.