Yet again the alien Covenant strikes. This time, players hit the ground running. As one of the Orbital Drop Shot Troopers, they are the front lines of combat, looking for clues behind the destruction of an entire city. The events take place prior to Halo 3, and serve as a new way for players to be immersed in the best-selling Halo series. The game is for Xbox 360, and is supported by a thriving Internet community where people can play online together and customize their game. Launch date: September 30, 2009.