Halo 2

Halo 2

Microsoft Studios
Release date: 2004-11-09 | Platforms: XBOX_ONE, XBOX_OLD, PC.

The Covenant alien race threatens to destroy all humankind, and the only thing standing in its way is Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier. Master Chief returns in Halo 2, which features new vehicles, weapons, environments, and more. This time, you can interact with your environment, wield two weapons at the same time, board opponents' vehicles, and even switch sides to play the role of a Covenant Elite. Halo 2 also supports broadband multiplayer action via Xbox Live.

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Marcus Lehto

Marcus Lehto

artist

Marcus Lehto is a games artist. Lehto has been working with Gearbox Software, Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Software. Lehto's first published game was Halo: Combat Evolved released in 2001. Next, Marcus Lehto worked on Halo 2 taking on the role of artist. Later, Lehto also was part of the team who developed Halo 3 published by Microsoft Studios for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Most lately, Marcus Lehto worked on Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack.

Background for Joseph Staten
Joseph Staten

Joseph Staten

writer

Joseph Staten is a games writer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Staten has been working with Bungie, Sumo Digital, Armature Studio and Microsoft Game Studios. Staten's first game was The Tiger for Android. After that, Joseph Staten took part as the writer of Halo 2. Later, Staten also was part of the team who developed Halo 3: ODST published by Bungie for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Most lately, Joseph Staten worked on Crackdown 3.

Background for Jason Jones
Jason Jones

Jason Jones

designer

Jason Jones is a games writer, director, producer and designer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Jones has been working with Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios, Swift Apps and Freeverse. Jones started as the designer of The Tiger. Next, Jason Jones worked on Minotaur: The Labyrinths of Crete taking on the role of designer. Later, Jones also was part of the team who developed Marathon 1 published by Daniel Blezek for PC, iOS, macOS and Linux. Most lately, Jason Jones worked on Marathon. Currently, Jones is developing Halo Campaign Evolved with Holo Studios. It is set to release in 2026.

Background for Martin O'Donnell
Martin O'Donnell

Martin O'Donnell

composer

Martin O'Donnell is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, O'Donnell has been working with Gearbox Software, Bungie, Saber Interactive and 343 Industries. O'Donnell's first game was The Tiger for Android. After that, Martin O'Donnell took part as the composer of Myth: The Fallen Lords. Later, O'Donnell also was part of the team who developed The Hive published by Skydome Entertainment for PC, macOS and Linux. Most recently, Martin O'Donnell was involved in the development of Traveler.

Background for Michael Salvatori
Michael Salvatori

Michael Salvatori

composer

Michael Salvatori is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Salvatori has been working with Aspyr Media, Gearbox Software, Activision and Vicarious Visions. Salvatori's first published game was The Tiger. Next, Michael Salvatori worked on Oni taking on the role of composer. Afterwards, Michael Salvatori worked on Halo 4 developed by 343 Industries in 2012. The latest work of Michael Salvatori was Destiny 2: Lightfall, published in 2023.